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.

Toyota Prius 2016 review

By Joshua Dowling · 27 Nov 2015

After two hours behind the wheel of the new Toyota Prius on public roads, we came away impressed -- but also found a serious shortcoming.

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Good deals on commercial vans to end the year

By Joshua Dowling · 27 Nov 2015

The end of the year is slow for van sales, as couriers and tradies get ready for the summer break. But it's turned out to be a good time to buy, with a few hot deals on selected models.

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Beware the true cost of luxury cars | comment

By Joshua Dowling · 27 Nov 2015

When it comes to luxury cars, the headline price is increasingly just a tease. At least that was the case when I visited the dealerships of the three popular German brands this week.

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Volkswagen fix revealed for Australia

By Joshua Dowling · 26 Nov 2015

US owners of VW cars with diesel engines that can cheat emissions tests have already been given $500, but local owners still have no compensation.

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Mazda CX-9 2016 review

By Joshua Dowling · 24 Nov 2015

Joshua Dowling road tests and reviews the Mazda CX-9 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its international launch.

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Best everyday cars at the 2015 Los Angeles motor show

By Joshua Dowling · 20 Nov 2015

Finally — a motor show with cars you can actually buy.

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Jeep dealers join customers in service dissatisfaction

By Joshua Dowling · 20 Nov 2015

It's not only Jeep customers — such as the creator of the hit YouTube video "I made a mistake I bought a Jeep" — who are upset with the company's customer service.

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