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    Articles by Graham Smith

    Graham Smith

    Graham Smith

    Contributing Journalist

    With a passion for cars dating back to his childhood and having a qualification in mechanical engineering, Graham couldn’t believe his good fortune when he was offered a job in the Engineering Department at General Motors-Holden’s in the late-1960s when the Kingswood was king and Toyota was an upstart newcomer. It was a dream come true.

    Over the next 20 years Graham worked in a range of test and development roles within GMH’s Experimental Engineering Department, at the Lang Lang Proving Ground, and the Engine Development Group where he predominantly worked on the six-cylinder and V8 engines.

    If working for Holden wasn’t exciting enough he also spent two years studying General Motors Institute in America, with work stints with the Chassis Engineering section at Pontiac, and later took up the post of Holden’s liaison engineer at Opel in Germany.

    But the lure of working in the media saw him become a fulltime motorsport reporter and photographer in the late-1980s following the Grand Prix trail around the world and covering major world motor racing events from bases first in Germany and then London.

    After returning home to Australia in the late-1980s Graham worked on numerous motoring magazines and newspapers writing about new and used cars, and issues concerning car owners. These days, Graham is CarsGuide's longest standing contributor.

    Used Subaru Outback review: 2009-2014

    10 June 2016 by Graham Smith

    Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class review: 2007-2013

    3 June 2016 by Graham Smith
    The C-Class was the entry to the prestige segment and still resonates as a...Read more

    Used Nissan Murano review: 2009-2014

    27 May 2016 by Graham Smith
    Nissan gave us a new angle on the standard SUV. New When people talk of...Read more

    Used Kia Optima review: 2011-2014

    20 May 2016 by Graham Smith
    Tailored to Australian conditions, Kia's mid-sizer is a fine substitute...Read more

    Used Mini Countryman review: 2011-2014

    17 May 2016 by Graham Smith
    BMW's four-door variant went from outright cuteness to practicality but...Read more

    Used BMW 1 Series review: 2004-2011

    29 April 2016 by Graham Smith
    The 1 Series gave aspiring owners a propeller badge but costs mount with...Read more

    Used Hyundai i20 review: 2010-2014

    22 April 2016 by Graham Smith
    Competent rather than thrilling, the i20 is a popular town commuter car...Read more

    Used Holden VF Calais review: 2013-2014

    15 April 2016 by Graham Smith
    Holden's days are numbered but you can still cruise in comfort in its...Read more

    Used Holden Barina review: 2011-2014

    1 April 2016 by Graham Smith
    Holden did much to improve the fitness of the Barina but some horror...Read more

    Used Ford Falcon XR6 review: 2008-2012

    25 March 2016 by Graham Smith
    Ford's sporty six kept up the performance image but had a thrftier LPG...Read more

    Used Mazda 6 review: 2002-2012

    18 March 2016 by Graham Smith
    Roomy and attractive, the long-running Mazda had good road manners, sporty...Read more

    Used Holden Captiva review: 2006-2011

    4 March 2016 by Graham Smith
    Holden’s answer to the SUV wave seemed to fit the bill — initially New...Read more

    Used Nissan X-Trail review: 2007-2012

    19 February 2016 by Graham Smith
    Towing or touring, the boxy family wagon had ample living room. New Until...Read more

    Used Honda Civic review: 2006-2011

    12 February 2016 by Graham Smith
    Honda’s four-door excels at the duller virtues of safety and reliability...Read more

    Used Audi Q3 review: 2012-2014

    5 February 2016 by Graham Smith
    Spanish-built quality SUV is thrifty to run and good to look at and drive...Read more

    Used Suzuki SX4 review: 2007-2012

    29 January 2016 by Graham Smith
    Owners reckon they would buy another if the bulletproof little SX4...Read more

    Used Nissan Patrol review: 2007-2012

    22 January 2016 by Graham Smith
    The wagon earnt its place as a staple for off-roaders and caravanners. New...Read more

    Used Nissan Tiida review: 2006-2013

    15 January 2016 by Graham Smith
    Shunned by enthusiasts, Nissan Tiidas tend not to have been thrashed. New...Read more

    Used Toyota FJ Cruiser review: 2011-2014

    12 January 2016 by Graham Smith
    Cruiser retains the maker's coveted off-road cred. New It began with the...Read more

    Used Ford Falcon review: 2008-2011

    5 January 2016 by Graham Smith
    Take a tip: Go for a later model when you're out shopping for a G Series...Read more

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