Articles by John Law

John Law
Deputy News Editor

Born in Sydney’s Inner West, John wasn’t treated to the usual suite of Aussie-built family cars growing up, with his parents choosing quirky (often chevroned) French motors that shaped his love of cars.

The call of motoring journalism was too strong to deny and in 2019 John kickstarted his career at Chasing Cars. A move to WhichCar and Wheels magazine exposed him to a different side of the industry and the glossy pages of physical magazines.

John is back on the digital side of things at CarsGuide, where he’s taken up a role as Deputy News Editor spinning yarns about the latest happenings in the automotive industry. When he isn’t working, John can be found tooling around in either his 2002 Renault Clio Sport 172 or 1983 Alfasud Gold Cloverleaf.  

Will new CLA-Class be another 190E moment?
By John Law · 30 Oct 2024
Mercedes-Benz and, more specifically, its AMG department, are well known for producing excellent engines, so why is the German marque looking to China for new powertrains?
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Come on Mitsubishi, let's see it!
By John Law · 30 Oct 2024
Mitsubishi unveiled a new large SUV concept last week but, much to many people’s dismay, it’s a Toyota Kluger rival instead of a tough off-road beast. 
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MG's cut-price electric SUV looms
By John Law · 28 Oct 2024
The 2025 MG ZS EV is gearing up to be replaced by a new, ground-up electric model known as the MG ES5 in China. 
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Is it the perfect time to grab a cheap EV?
By John Law · 25 Oct 2024
For those among us who hate depreciation, now might be the perfect time to start looking at second hand electric cars. 
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Subie brings Outback sales to an end in japan
By John Law · 25 Oct 2024
Subaru is bringing Outback sales to an end in Japan after 30 years of production but don’t worry, the niche lifted wagon remains safe in Australia.
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Dodge bets big on battery breakthrough
By John Law · 24 Oct 2024
Stellantis has announced it will trial potentially game-changing solid state battery technology from 2026 in Dodge’s flagship Charger. 
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Just how accurate are efficiency ratings?
By John Law · 24 Oct 2024
The real world fuel efficiency of cars has long been in question, with owners and road tests repeatedly finding huge chasms between ratings used in advertising and what happens on the road. 
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Sporty Cooper makes a comeback
By John Law · 23 Oct 2024
Following the first ever electric John Cooper Works models, Mini has revealed combustion counterparts in hatch and convertible guise. 
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Would this solution suit Oz?
By John Law · 23 Oct 2024
In Italy, Kia will sell you a Niro hybrid that can travel an astounding 1600km before stopping for a fill-up.
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Hyundai's ICE and hybrid development ongoing
By John Law · 22 Oct 2024
Hyundai is the latest carmaker to soften its ambitious EV-only targets, with a new generation of Tucson and i30 Sedan reported likely for release come 2026. 
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