Articles by Malcolm Flynn

Malcolm Flynn
Editor

Back when all cars burned fuel and couldn't drive themselves, Mal was curing boredom by scanning every car his parents' VB Commodore drove past. His childhood appreciation for the car world exploded during a three-year stint in the US, and serious questions were asked when he spent a good chunk of his uni career perfecting lap times at Wakefield Park.

Mal got his big break scooping the VE II Commodore, before a stint at Overlander magazine and kicking off his online career with The Motor Report in its heyday. These days he's exactly the same height as Michael Schumacher and uses his powers for good at the helm of CarsGuide's editorial team. Mal proudly shuns brand allegiance and counts three young kids, an EH Holden, NA MX-5, KE20 Corolla, W116 Mercedes-Benz and the world's most versatile Toyota Echo among his personal stable. He also craves a Subaru Vortex, so get in touch if you know where to find one.

 

Audi A8L 50 TDI 2018 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 13 Aug 2018
The $207,000 A8 L 50 TDI represents the entry-point to the long-wheelbase end of the new fourth-generation A8 line-up.
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Audi A8 55 TFSI 2018 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 13 Aug 2018
The $195,000 A8 55 TFSI represents the second tier of the new fourth-generation A8 line-up.
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Audi A8 50 TDI 2018 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 13 Aug 2018
The $192,000 A8 50 TDI represents the entry-point to the new fourth-generation A8 line-up.
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Porsche 911 2018 review: Carrera T
By Malcolm Flynn · 07 Aug 2018
The 911 Carrera T sheds weight and sharpens its focus, but keeps the entry Carrera's drivetrain. Is it worth the extra $17,500?
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Audi A8 2018 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 27 Jul 2018
The Audi A8 is back for a fourth generation and brings more promise than ever. Can it finally take on the S-Class and 7 Series?
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Holden Equinox diesel 2018 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 13 Jul 2018
Six months after the launch of the rest of the Equinox lineup, Holden added a diesel engine option for four of the five trim levels available.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2019 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 05 Jul 2018
The $60,500 Highlander sits at the top of the Santa Fe range, or $6500 above the Elite. On top of the Elite's standard features list, the Highlander scores a panoramic glass sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, wireless phone charger, heated steering wheel, suede headlining, memory
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Hyundai Santa Fe Elite 2019 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 05 Jul 2018
The $54,000 Elite marks the middle of the Santa Fe range, sitting $11,000 and $8000 above the petrol and diesel versions of the base Elite respectively, and $6500 beneath the top-spec Highlander.   Beyond the Active's spec list, the Elite adds the new 'Rear Occupant Alert' (ROA) function, leather trim with power
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Hyundai Santa Fe Active 2019 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 05 Jul 2018
The Active is the entry point to the Santa Fe range, with the $43,000 petrol model sitting $3000 below the $46,000 Active diesel.
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Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport 2018 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 02 Jul 2018
The $33,990 Maxx Sport marks the second tier of the subtly updated 2018 CX-5 line-up, sitting $5300 above the cheapest version of the entry Maxx and $4600 under the petrol Touring.
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