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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.

    Lexus UX 300e 2022 review

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    26 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    2023 Kia Niro revealed: New hybrid, plug-in or electric SUV sets sights on Toyota C-HR Hybrid, Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and MG ZS EV

    25 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Kia has taken the covers off the second-generation Niro, a design-...Read more

    2022 Toyota RAV4 takes fight to Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail Hyundai Tucson and Mitsubishi Outlander with sporty new XSE grade: Pricing and features detailed

    24 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Toyota Australia has deleted one variant but added three – including a...Read more

    What's going on with the Tesla Cybertruck? Now two years after its reveal, will Elon Musk's divisive electric ute ever be cleared for launch?

    23 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Cast your mind back to late November 2019, when the world was...Read more

    Audi e-tron 2022 review: Sportback 55 First Edition long-term

    22 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard
    It’s the burning question most motorists seem to have: what is it really like to live with an electric vehicle (EV)? Here at CarsGuide , we get to sample most new EVs, but the average amount of time we spend with each one is a week. As far as extended test drives go, that’s pretty damn good – but...Read more

    2022 Toyota 86 GR: Australian launch timing confirmed for new Subaru BRZ twin - but how will the newly christened GR86's pricing compare?

    22 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Nearly eight months after its reveal, Toyota Australia has given a...Read more

    Walkinshaw Performance set to continue Volkswagen Amarok upgrades with new 2022 Ford Ranger-based model - but will it have a Raptor equivalent?

    21 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    HSV might be no more, but its sister company, Walkinshaw Performance,...Read more

    Will 2022 Chevrolet Corvette get the Walkinshaw treatment? C8 Stingray and Z06 could take V8 performance to next level with huge supercharger

    20 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Walkinshaw Performance already sells aftermarket accessories, including...Read more

    2022 Mazda BT-50 price and features: Ford Ranger rival's update adds second diesel engine option and new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain-rivalling SP grade

    19 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Mazda Australia has announced the third-generation BT-50’s MY22 update...Read more

    The secret $80,000 Holden Colorado V8 that nearly entered production: HSV SportsCat super ute was months away from showrooms, ahead of rumoured Ford Ranger Raptor V8

    18 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Cast your mind back to January 2020 and the rumour mill had gone into...Read more

    Watch out, 2022 Ram 1500 TRX! Walkinshaw's Chevrolet Silverado 1500 officially brings crazy supercharged V8 power to super ute fight

    18 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Walkinshaw Performance, HSV’s sister company, will soon release its...Read more

    Lexus Australia to introduce five-year new-car warranty for new UX, NX, RX, LX, ES, LS and LC from 2022 - but there's good news for 2021 buyers

    17 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Lexus Australia has confirmed it will extend its standard new-vehicle...Read more

    2022 Lexus NX plug-in hybrid electric car confirmed for Australian launch! New NX450h+ PHEV is the more luxurious version of Toyota RAV4 Prime we don't get

    17 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Lexus Australia has confirmed it will soon add a fourth powertrain...Read more

    2022 Lexus UX price and features: New UX300e electric SUV sets sights on Mercedes-Benz EQA and Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

    17 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Lexus Australia has confirmed pricing and specification details – plus...Read more

    Shortest delivery wait time from factory in Australia? Order a 2022 Tesla Model 3 today and have it in your driveway five times faster than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    14 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    The global automotive industry’s production problems since the start of...Read more

    2022 Mazda 2 price and features: MG3, Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo and Suzuki Swift rival gets sporty new Pure SP grade with update

    11 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Mazda Australia has released the third-generation Mazda2 light car's ...Read more

    2022 Mazda 3 price and features: New engine, grades and specification arrives for Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato rival with update

    10 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Mazda Australia has released a MY22 update for the Mazda3, with the...Read more

    2022 Jeep Cherokee price and features: America's Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Tucson and Mitsubishi Outlander rival now costs more

    8 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    For the third time this year, Jeep Australia has increased the pricing...Read more

    2022 Mazda CX-30 price and features: MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, Mitsubishi ASX and Subaru XV rival's update adds new mild hybrid, variants and equipment

    8 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    The CX-30 has received a MY22 update, with Mazda Australia releasing a...Read more

    2022 Jeep Compass price and features: Facelifted Subaru XV, Kia Seltos, Nissan Qashqai and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross rival becomes dearer

    5 November 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Just four months after its staggered arrival began, Jeep Australia has...Read more

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