Articles by Joshua Dowling

Joshua Dowling

National Motoring Editor

Joshua Dowling was formerly the National Motoring Editor of News Corp Australia. An automotive expert, Dowling has decades of experience as a motoring journalist, where he specialises in industry news.

Ford Mustang gets price hike after 2016 sellout

By Joshua Dowling · 09 Dec 2015

Ford has blamed US currency pressure and "market demand" behind the $2500 price rise on its hero car that's sold out for a year.

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Ford Australia's You Yangs test track turns 50

By Joshua Dowling · 09 Dec 2015

Ford confirms more than 1200 jobs to stay at its top secret test track after Broadmeadows and Geelong factories close.

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Ford Everest fire caused by loose battery connection

By Joshua Dowling · 08 Dec 2015

No recall for Ford Everest or Ranger ute: fire was caused by a loose battery cable.

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Australia set for real-world emissions testing

By Joshua Dowling · 07 Dec 2015

Finally some good news to come out of the Volkswagen cheating scandal: popular cars sold in Australia will have their economy and emissions tested in the real world.

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Lexus NX200T vs BMW X1 xDrive25i

By Joshua Dowling · 07 Dec 2015

The compact prestige SUVs have 2.0-litre turbo petrol power, all-wheel-drive grip and a similar starting price. Joshua Dowling finds their points of difference.

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One in four learner drivers wear thongs | study

By Joshua Dowling · 05 Dec 2015

It’s fun to hang loose in summer but safety experts warn against wearing pluggers while driving, as a new survey compares thong wearing across Australia.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 2015 Review

By Joshua Dowling · 04 Dec 2015

Joshua Dowling road tests and reviews the Mercedes-Benz GLC with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.

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Ford Mustang sold out for 12 months

By Joshua Dowling · 02 Dec 2015

Australia truly is a land of rev heads, with demand for the new Mustang triple that of our homegrown Ford Falcon V8. And now the first customer cars have arrived before Christmas.

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Corolla on track to win 2015 sales race

By Joshua Dowling · 01 Dec 2015

Forget Holden v Ford, the new car battle is Toyota Corolla versus Mazda3, and the Toyota now has an almost unassailable lead.

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Classic Volkswagen Kombi sells for $158k

By Joshua Dowling · 01 Dec 2015

Foreign buyers are paying top dollar for classic VW Kombis and shipping them back to Europe where they can get even more money for them.

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