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.

Maserati MC20 2022 review

By David Morley · 09 May 2022

When you're spending six figures on a supercar, and that number starts with a four, you'll be demanding ferocious acceleration, ultimate dynamic performance, and jaw-dropping design. Enter the Maserati MC20, a mid-engined, twin-turbo V6 rocket ship. And we've track tested it on (arguably) Australia's most spectacular race circuit.

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Toyota LandCruiser VX 2022 review: off-road test

By David Morley · 26 Apr 2022

In updating from the 200 to 300 Series LandCruiser, Toyota had to be mindful of the hardcore 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' off-road brigade. So, how have safety, engineering and tech upgrades been blended with the outgoing's model's undoubted strengths. We've tested the mid-spec VX model on and off the highway to find out.

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Lexus coy on hybrid LX

By David Morley · 21 Apr 2022

Questions over when Australia (and the rest of the world) might see a hybrid version of the new Lexus LX model drew a stonewall reaction at the recent launch of the vehicle in Hobart.Car companies are notoriously coy about revealing future model plans, so

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Lexus LX 2022 review

By David Morley · 21 Apr 2022

A new Toyota LandCruiser means a new Lexus LX. And we've driven it. With new tech, extra safety and new engines, the end result is better, faster and more efficient than ever before. But Lexus hasn't forgotten the LX's real place on the planet. So there's now more luxury than we've ever seen, too. There's even a dash of James Bond in there, too.

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What tech works best for trucking?

By David Morley · 13 Apr 2022

While many observers firmly believe that the future of long-haul trucking around the world will rely on hydrogen-powered fuel-cell technology, one Australian who is at the absolute forefront of electric trucking isn't so sure about that.Bill Gillespie, As

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Lexus LX already a sell out

By David Morley · 12 Apr 2022

There's an old saying that throwing enough money at a problem can fix anything.

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SEA Electric trucks rolling out

By David Morley · 12 Apr 2022

It will perhaps come as a surprise, but in Australia, where you can walk into several brands of car dealerships and order a brand-new electric vehicle, truck buyers do not have the same choices.Despite the advantages of electrified trucks - and there are

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A car as an instant asset write-off: How does it work?

By David Morley · 05 Apr 2022

It seems counter-intuitive to most taxpayers, but on a fairly regular basis, in order to stimulate a bit of business activity, the Australian Tax Office will offer what’s called an instant asset write off.

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The best Aussie muscle cars of all time

By David Morley · 29 Mar 2022

The term 'performance car' suggests a pretty broad church these days. On one hand, you have within that description, classic sports cars which exist for their athleticism and race-track smarts, as well as Grand Tourers which tend to feature plenty of pace as well as long legs for covering big distances.

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Audi A3 2022 review

By David Morley · 25 Mar 2022

As much as any carmaker Audi has embraced the automotive world's push into SUVs. But it hasn't forgotten its sedan and hatch (Sportback) heritage. The new updated A3 fine tunes an already impressive package with cosmetic tweaks, extra safety, new engine tech, and revised interior layout. What's the catch? It costs more.

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