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    Articles by Justin Hilliard

    Justin Hilliard

    Justin Hilliard

    Head of Editorial

    Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum.

    That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time.

    And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all.

    In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.

    Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 3

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    19 July 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 2

    6 July 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to my eyes, the Suzuki Ignis GLX is an ‘interesting’ proposition. After all, the exterior design certainly is distinctive. After two months of ‘ownership’, my partner reckons it’s “cute”, and one of my work colleagues thinks it looks like a turtle. Needless...Read more

    Best crossovers arriving in 2022

    30 June 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    Light and small cars have been rapidly declining in popularity for years now as new-vehicle buyers have flocked to crossovers and larger SUVs in increasing numbers. Needless to say, then, 2022 is already looking like another big year for crossovers. And we’re talking about compact SUVs here – you...Read more

    Best SUVs arriving in 2022

    30 June 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    There’s no denying that the SUV is Australia’s favourite type of new vehicle. After all, it has accounted for more than half of local sales for a few years now. So, it should come as no surprise that 2022 is shaping us another huge year for SUVs , especially considering the two most popular models...Read more

    Suzuki Ignis 2022 review: GLX long-term | Part 1

    20 June 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    New car prices have been going up and up for years now, with costs surging during the pandemic as car brands continue to grapple with several supply-chain issues. Point being, new cars are becoming more and more expensive to own, let alone run. Which brings me to this long-term UrbanGuide review of...Read more

    2022 Cupra Ateca price and features: High performance and plenty of kit confirmed for new Hyundai Kona N and Volkswagen T-Roc R rival ahead of Australian launch

    8 April 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Cupra Australia has detailed the standard equipment and pricing of one...Read more

    2022 Cupra Leon price and features: New hybrid-ready hot hatch puts Kia Cerato GT, Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R on notice prior to Australian launch

    8 April 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Sporty new Spanish brand Cupra has detailed the pricing and...Read more

    2022 Cupra Formentor price and features: Plug-in hybrid electric SUV headlines hi-po line- up for new Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Lexus UX rival

    8 April 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Cupra Australia has detailed the standard specification and pricing of...Read more

    2022 Tesla Model 3 wait time blows out again! Australian buyers now need to wait even longer for delivery of new electric car as industry challenges prevail

    15 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Tesla Australia is continuing to feel the effects of the global supply-...Read more

    Big Toyota GR Corolla update! New automatic transmission set for highly anticipated hot hatch and its GR Yaris sibling alongside existing manual gearbox

    15 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Toyota has confirmed it is developing a new automatic transmission...Read more

    Watch out, Toyota Kluger, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe! 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace increases in price but adds new features with facelift

    11 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Volkswagen Australia has announced pricing and specification details...Read more

    A new in-car safety device made in Australia is looking to save kids' lives by putting a stop to young children being left behind in hot cars

    10 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    About 5000 young children need to be rescued from hot cars every year...Read more

    2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito price and features: New turbo-diesel engine option detailed for updated Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria-Load and Ford Transit Custom rival

    10 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has updated the Vito van and Valente people...Read more

    The electric Kombi has arrived! 2023 Volkswagen ID Buzz people mover and van revealed with retro exterior design but new zero-emissions power

    10 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Volkswagen has brought the Kombi back to life with the reveal of the ID...Read more

    The premium light hatch? 2022 Volkswagen Polo starting price up 30 per cent as facelifted Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2 rival marches upmarket with more features

    10 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Volkswagen Australia has taken the sixth-generation Polo further...Read more

    Australia's favourite SUV now costs more to buy! 2022 Toyota RAV4 up in price but not features after recent update to Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Outlander rival

    9 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Just two months after its release, Toyota Australia has increased...Read more

    Volkswagen Amarok V6 toughens up! New Alpine off-road packages help Germany's dual-cab ute take on Toyota HiLux Rugged X and Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior

    9 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Volkswagen Australia has partnered with German automotive accessories...Read more

    Back in black! 2022 Renault Koleos price and features: New Black Edition joins Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester rival's range

    8 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Renault Australia has expanded its mid-size SUV range, as the Koleos is...Read more

    How fuel efficient is the 2022 Nissan Qashqai ePower electric SUV? New Toyota C-HR Hybrid rival isn't too much more frugal than its traditional petrol sibling

    8 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Nissan has fully detailed its first series-hybrid small SUV, the...Read more

    Game on! Sony partners with Honda to bring the PlayStation car to life: New Japanese electric cars due from 2025 via Tesla-rivalling joint venture

    7 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    The PlayStation is about to get four wheels, as tech giant Sony and...Read more

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