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.

Chevrolet Corvette 2023 review: 3LT Coupe

By David Morley · 30 Jun 2022

A new Corvette will always attract attention. But does the shift to a mid-engined layout mean the Vette has finally shaken off its short-comings? And can America really build a supercar?

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Commercial a focus for Ford

By David Morley · 05 Jun 2022

Market dominance is something to which Toyota is no stranger in this country. In fact, the brand has a long history of being the country’s best-selling marque, as well as a similarly lengthy background in offering the best-selling models in their respective segments.

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Optional safety for Maserati MC20

By David Morley · 26 May 2022

In an era when even relatively humble, budget cars feature life-saving technology such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, it’s tempting to think you’d be in line for those features when you’re handing over near enough to half a million dollars.

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Volkswagen Amarok W580X 2022 review

By David Morley · 20 May 2022

VW has been watching the Ford Ranger Raptor, Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior, as well as the aftermarket, and decided to send its Amarok off-road with a big push courtesy of the Walkinshaw developed W580X.

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Electric cars from Maserati are coming

By David Morley · 13 May 2022

With deliveries of Maserati's MC20 supercar now beginning, one of the questions being thrown up is why the brand hasn't added a hybrid element to boost performance and improve efficiency.The short answer is that Maserati believes the efficiency inherent i

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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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