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.  

Audi SQ7 2025 review - Australian first drive
By John Law · 15 Aug 2024
It may be nearly nine years old but Audi's SQ7 still feels competitive with a grunty V8 up front and well-screwed together cabin aiding buyers in distinguishing it from platform share rivals. The SQ8 is our pick, though - because do you really need those extra two seats?
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Audi's e-future shapes up
By John Law · 15 Aug 2024
When asked if Audi’s next electric car, the Q4 e-tron, would be a smash hit in Australia, local Director Jeff Mannering confidently said “Of course”.
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Audi's super-wagon is all sold out
By John Law · 15 Aug 2024
Audi has confirmed that just 22 examples of its hardcore RS6 Avant GT wagon are coming to Australia.
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Is Tesla really the leader in battery tech?
By John Law · 14 Aug 2024
Peter Rawlinson, CEO of American electric car company Lucid, shared a graph showing how far ahead the brand’s technology is compared to key rivals.
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Changan's strange new SUV-ute-coupe EV
By John Law · 13 Aug 2024
China’s latest peculiar creation is the Changan Nevo E07, a mash-up of an SUV, coupe and a ute that uses electricity for motivation.
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Chery's dual-cab rumours pick up steam
By John Law · 13 Aug 2024
It won’t be the first time Chery has produced a ute but given its world-conquering aims, this attempt is likely to be better than the 2015 Karry Higgo. 
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Chery's seen it all before in China
By John Law · 12 Aug 2024
The Australian new-car market is going through a massive shift with new brands and nameplates launching at a more rapid rate than ever.
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New Seltos hybrid takes shape
By John Law · 10 Aug 2024
There have been rumours since the Kia Seltos small SUV’s launch about a hybrid powertrain.  At the facelift’s release in November 2022, we were told to expect a hybrid in the next-generation car, which could be approaching quite quickly.
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Will Kia crack the tonne?
By John Law · 07 Aug 2024
Kia has released another Tasman teaser film, this time showing a left-hand drive prototype testing on tough off-road trails at Mount Black in Victoria.
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Subaru's latest special edition
By John Law · 06 Aug 2024
Subaru Australia has announced a special edition of its popular Outback lifted wagon. 
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