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.

Jeep Renegade SUV 2015 review

By Joshua Dowling · 16 Oct 2015

Joshua Dowling road tests and reviews the Jeep Renegade with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.

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Ford Ranger Raptor under consideration

By Joshua Dowling · 16 Oct 2015

Ford studies the hottest Ranger pick-up ever, inspired by the F150 Raptor sold in the US.

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Ute deals start early

By Joshua Dowling · 16 Oct 2015

Last week we predicted a fierce ute battle was hotting up. Turns out, it happened much sooner than expected, and you might be able to drive a bargain in some showrooms now rather than later.

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2015 HSV Clubsport Tourer LSA is the fastest Aussie wagon ever

By Joshua Dowling · 16 Oct 2015

A homegrown family wagon that’s faster than a Porsche? It’s all yours … for $90,000.

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HSV Clubsport LSA and Maloo LSA 2015 review

By Joshua Dowling · 16 Oct 2015

Joshua Dowling road tests and reviews the supercharged HSV Clubsport and Maloo LSA, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at their Australian launch.

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Jeep sales slowdown "unrelated" to $30 million scandal

By Joshua Dowling · 16 Oct 2015

Jeep says it will reverse the sales slide next year, may source cars from India.

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Luxury sales still booming

By Joshua Dowling · 13 Oct 2015

While Australian new-car sales may be heading for another record and most Top 10 brands are up, the latest figures show prestige marques are outpacing the rest of the market.

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Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda confirm recall of 91,000 cars in Australia

By Joshua Dowling · 09 Oct 2015

It has taken three long weeks but a recall has been formally issued for 91,000 cars with dodgy diesels.

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Onslaught of global Holden products by 2020

By Joshua Dowling · 09 Oct 2015

Holden is preparing 24 new models by 2020 as it replaces one of the oldest vehicle line-ups in the Australian car industry.

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Hyundai i30 tops sales charts again in September

By Joshua Dowling · 09 Oct 2015

New-car sales are powering as we near the end of the year — and it looks set to remain a buyer's market.

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