Articles by David Morley

David Morley

Contributing Journalist

Morley’s attentions turned to cars and motoring fairly early on in his life. The realisation that the most complex motor vehicle was easier to both understand and control than the simplest human-being, set his career in motion. Growing up in the country gave the young Morley a form of motoring freedom unmatched these days, as well as many trees to dodge. With a background in newspapers, the move to motoring journalism was no less logical than Clive Palmer’s move into politics, and at times, at least as funny.

Will Chevy offer a hybrid Silverado?

By David Morley · 17 Mar 2023

GMSV’s updated Chevrolet Silverado models follow the trend in full-sized pick-ups around the world by offering petrol drivelines, despite Australia’s ute market being skewed heavily towards turbo-diesel power.

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Chevrolet Silverado 2023 review

By David Morley · 16 Mar 2023

The Chevrolet Silverado has been selling in strong numbers in Australia for a few years now, and a major update has just arrived to further boost numbers. But with the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra waiting in the wings, can the beefy American hold its own?

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What is torque?

By David Morley · 06 Mar 2023

Any discussion of car performance is usually phrased in terms of horsepower and torque. Fundamentally, these are the two main ways an engine’s output is measured and, therefore, compared with other cars. But what is torque in a car and what does torque do?

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What is horsepower?

By David Morley · 23 Feb 2023

We all talk about horsepower, but what is it?

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GWM Ora GT 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 17 Feb 2023

If the GWM Ora appeals but you want a little more pizzazz, then the GT version might be what you're looking for.

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GWM Ora Long Range 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 15 Feb 2023

The GWM Ora Long Range gets the same driveline as the Standard Range, but with a 63kWh battery for 420km of range and it costs $47,990, before on-road costs.

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GWM Ora Standard Range 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 13 Feb 2023

GWM's all-electric Ora comes in three forms, but the first two are really the same vehicle with the option of a larger battery.

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Is GWM targeting Tesla with the Ora Sport?

By David Morley · 12 Feb 2023

Having taken the decision to launch the Ora small EV to Australia, GWM is now looking to further develop that market space with the more powerful, bigger and sportier model known as the Lightning Cat in some markets.

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Is this the Prado fighter GWM needs?

By David Morley · 10 Feb 2023

GWM Australia has strongly hinted that the Tank 300 Hybrid four-wheel-drive in showrooms now, could soon be joined by an even bigger, tougher, more luxurious off-roader.

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GWM Ora 2023 review

By David Morley · 09 Feb 2023

A small-car invasion from a new country is nothing new. The Japanese did it in the 1960s and '70s with the likes of Datsun, Toyota and Mitsubishi rewriting the book on what Aussies wanted in a small car.

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