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.

Australia's most stolen cars

By Joshua Dowling · 06 Sep 2015

Toyota HiLux tops the list of Australia’s most stolen cars

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Most car thieves break into homes to get keys | report

By Joshua Dowling · 06 Sep 2015

The rate of professional car thefts is on the rise as crooks find new ways to steal cars. We list Australia's hot spots.

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Mazda MX-5, Holden Cascada and BMW 2 Series Convertible 2015 review

By Joshua Dowling · 04 Sep 2015

Joshua Dowling takes a look at three fresh convertibles that cover the $30,000, $40,000 and $50,000 brackets just in time for Summer.

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Secret dealer survey shows buyers where to haggle

By Joshua Dowling · 04 Sep 2015

Knowing how happy or unhappy a dealer is with the brand they represent might help you drive a bargain

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2015 review

By Joshua Dowling · 02 Sep 2015

Joshua Dowling reviews the updated LandCruiser Prado with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.

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Hyundai overtakes Holden in August sales race | exclusive

By Joshua Dowling · 01 Sep 2015

For the first time in its 67-year history, Holden is at risk of finishing outside the Top Three sellers in 2015.

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One-third of drivers still using phone behind the wheel

By Joshua Dowling · 01 Sep 2015

There is still a high number of people using phones while on the move -- but we're not as bad as neighbouring countries, a landmark study has found.

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The tax grab that nets family cars

By Joshua Dowling · 30 Aug 2015

Almost 200 luxury cars are now exempt from Luxury Car Tax, so why do buyers of family cars pay millions for the tax-on-a-tax each year?

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Jeep braces for more legal action

By Joshua Dowling · 28 Aug 2015

Jeep quality and customer satisfaction ratings hit a new low as the car giant gets ready for further court action -- but this time it will be on the receiving end.

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Jaguar XE 2015 review

By Joshua Dowling · 28 Aug 2015

Joshua Dowling road tests and reviews the 2015 Jaguar XE at its Australian launch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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