Articles by Emily Agar

Emily Agar
Contributing Journalist

Emily discovered her interest in cars early through her mum’s passion, and quickly found herself researching the cool cars her mum’s S15 Nissan 200SX passed on the highway. 

Emily's readiness to engage and have a chat wound up opening her first door in the media, spending time as a freelance events and news photographer for her local paper while undertaking a Creative Writing degree at the University of Wollongong.

After graduating, Emily helped to build the family real estate business. Not satisfied with the high-octane environment of sales, Emily signed a book deal for her YA fantasy novel and has successfully published the first novel in the series. 

Always one to be busy (sometimes to her chagrin), she wrote the novel and then completed the edits while pregnant with her cheeky five-year-old boy. As if growing a little human wasn’t exhausting enough! 

But her natural curiosity of ‘what’s that car?!’ and 'why don't they do it this way?!' continued throughout and it didn’t come as a surprise to her family when she was drawn into the automotive world professionally as a Contributing Journalist with CarsGuide.

Aside from her passion for what makes a good family car, Emily has a soft spot for Nissan Skylines, big utes and any muscle cars that make the heart thump. 

Mercedes-Benz EQE 2024 review: 300 SUV
By Emily Agar · 22 Jan 2024
Mercedes-Benz has released the EQE SUV and it has a driving range to make its rivals tremble but how does it go under the pressure of family life?
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Kia EV9 2024 review: GT-Line
By Emily Agar · 13 Jan 2024
The Kia EV9 has landed and the flagship GT-Line model is well-specified and luxuriously appointed but is it breaking new ground or is it just the Carnival on electric underpinnings?
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Hyundai i30 Sedan 2024 review
By Emily Agar · 10 Jan 2024
The facelifted Hyundai i30 sedan has quietly landed and it brings tweaks to its engine, design and safety specs. How does it compare to its popular rivals?
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BMW X6 2024 review: xDrive40i
By Emily Agar · 24 Dec 2023
The facelifted BMW X6 xDrive40i M Sport sees changes to its technology, design and engine but how does it handle family life compared to its luxury rivals?
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CarsGuide's Emily Agar's Best cars of 2023
By Emily Agar · 23 Dec 2023
I’ve road-tested 48 cars this year alone and I’ve seen the weird, the wonderful and everything in between. So, out of all of the cars I’ve been fortunate to be in, these were my favourites (in no particular order).
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Peugeot 508 2024 review: GT PHEV Sportswagon
By Emily Agar · 18 Dec 2023
In a market where 'going green' is seen as the new frontier, it's no surprise Peugeot has jumped on the bandwagon. Does its new plug-in hybrid 508 Sportswagon hit the sweet spot?
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Want a ute as a family car? Read this first.
By Emily Agar · 16 Dec 2023
Whether you’re planning on buying an off-road SUV or ute as your family car with the intention of never leaving the paved stuff, or you have some big toys that you need to tow regularly, there are things you should be conscious of before you begin your adventure.
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Honda CR-V 2024 review: VTi L7
By Emily Agar · 14 Dec 2023
The Honda CR-V hit our shores in 1997 and it's been a popular mid-sized SUV for families ever since, but the recently launched 2024 sixth-generation version sees some much-needed updates to its technology, design and practicality. Will those changes keep it competitive in an increasingly competitive market?
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Lexus UX 2024 review: 300e Sports Luxury
By Emily Agar · 10 Dec 2023
Urban-dwelling EV drivers are strange beasts. They want the best from their car's technology and features while still being able to cram it into the tightest city car spots. So, does the updated technology and driving range of the Lexus UX300e Sports Luxury keep it in the hunt for buyers?
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Should you ditch your family SUV for a sedan?
By Emily Agar · 09 Dec 2023
SUVs are the dominant automative body style on our roads, but do they offer real-world family practicality? Or would a sedan or wagon be a better choice for your crew?
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