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    Articles by James Cleary

    James Cleary

    James Cleary

    Deputy Editor

    As a small boy James often sat on a lounge with three shoes in front of him, a ruler between the cushions, and a circular drinks tray in his hands. He would then play ‘drivings’, happily heading to destinations unknown for hours on end. He’s since owned many cars, raced a few, and driven (literally) thousands of them at all points of the globe.

    He’s steered around and across Australia multiple times, spent time as an advanced driving instructor, and had the opportunity to experience rare and valuable classics here and overseas.

    His time in motoring journalism has included stints at national and international titles including Motor, Wheels and TopGear, and when asked to nominate a career highlight, James says interviewing industry legend Gordon Murray, in the paddock at the 1989 Australian Formula One Grand Prix was amazing, especially as Murray waived away a hovering Ayrton Senna to complete the conversation.

    As Deputy Editor, James manages everything from sub-editing to back-end content, while creating written and video product reviews, as well as the weekly 'Tools in the Shed' podcast.'

    Volkswagen Arteon 2022 review: Shooting Brake 206TSI R-Line

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    1 April 2022 by James Cleary

    Ford Mustang 2022 review: Mach 1

    9 March 2022 by James Cleary
    From the moment Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager first punched a hole through the...Read more

    BMW iX3 2022 review

    17 February 2022 by James Cleary
    Close to a decade ago BMW took a swan dive into the fully-electric car pool, with the i3, a compact, lightweight hatch, that although long gone from the Aussie market, remains in production. It features an exotic carbon passenger cell, and is pitched at a niche, city-dwelling audience. The decision...Read more

    Audi Q2 2022 review: 40 TFSI

    2 February 2022 by James Cleary
    You’re in the market for a compact, family-friendly SUV, and a $50K budget points towards the premium end of the segment. At $49,900, before on-road costs, the top-spec 40 TFSI version of Audi’s Q2 hits the centre of the price bullseye, and at a fraction over 4.2m long, nails the size brief. The...Read more

    BMW 4 Series 2022 review: M440i xDrive Gran Coupe

    22 January 2022 by James Cleary
    Without a whole lot of fanfare BMW has slipped yet another model into its...Read more

    Porsche 911 2022 review: GT3 track test

    7 December 2021 by James Cleary
    Just when you think the sun’s setting on the internal combustion engine,...Read more

    Hyundai Kona N 2022 review

    3 December 2021 by James Cleary
    Hyundai’s Kona is rapidly developing multiple personalities. But rather...Read more

    Hyundai i20 N 2022 review

    19 November 2021 by James Cleary
    Start occupying the top step of the World Rally Championship podium and...Read more

    Hyundai Tucson 2022 review: diesel

    12 November 2021 by James Cleary
    Operating in one of the most hotly-contested segments in the Aussie new...Read more

    Lexus ES250 and ES300h 2022 review

    29 October 2021 by James Cleary
    It may be shrinking but sizable fish still swim in the mid-size luxury...Read more

    Subaru Outback 2022 review: Touring

    20 October 2021 by James Cleary
    A Venn diagram describing conventional cars in one circle and SUVs in...Read more

    Large luxury seven-seater SUV review - We compare the Audi Q7 and BMW X7

    28 September 2021 by James Cleary
    The family’s growing fast and you’re full-tilt into everything - weekend...Read more

    Zen driving - How letting go of road rage can lead to a safer oneness with the world | Opinion

    11 September 2021 by James Cleary

    I recently descended a deep YouTube rabbit hole. This time (...Read more

    Speed isn't the issue: Our flawed connection to reducing speed as a universal solution to road safety | Opinion

    22 August 2021 by James Cleary

    In the context of road safety in Australia, I’m about to say something...Read more

    Today Australia, tomorrow the world! Great Wall Haval's mission to challenge biggest car makers on track, with Chinese powerhouse's global volume up 50 per cent

    17 August 2021 by James Cleary

    Great Wall Motor (GWM), arguably the most powerful of China’s ‘Big Four...Read more

    Why Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving Beta 9' is unsafe at any speed | Opinion

    15 August 2021 by James Cleary

    Within the confines of a teenager’s darkened bedroom (what’s so bad...Read more

    Are Kia and Hyundai about to crack the clean, 'green' hydrogen code? Collaboration with Canadian specialists a big step towards holy grail of economic production

    11 August 2021 by James Cleary

    Kia and Hyundai have confirmed their determination to bring hydrogen...Read more

    Niki Lauda: 17 things you didn't know about the F1 champion

    11 August 2021 by James Cleary

    Although the 2013 feature film Rush brought the name of three-...Read more

    2022 Volkswagen Caddy California price and features: New camper-van set to arrive with adventure-ready versatility and plenty of technology

    11 August 2021 by James Cleary

    Volkswagen has launched a new version of its Caddy light commercial van...Read more

    Who's buying a Genesis? The buyer profile of the Korean luxury brand's Australian customers will surprise you

    24 July 2021 by James Cleary

    Although Genesis is still establishing itself at the premium end of the...Read more

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