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.

 

New Porsche Cayman previewed with Mission R
By Malcolm Flynn · 07 Sep 2021
Look beneath the wild, flared fenders and huge rear wing, and underneath the surface of the new Porsche Mission R is our first glimpse of the next-generation 718 Cayman - which will be electric.The German sportscar brand has unveiled its star attraction f
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How to buy a car during lockdown
By Malcolm Flynn · 22 Aug 2021
Despite the challenges most of us are facing at the moment, many of us still need to, or at least want to buy a car.
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Kia Carnival 2021 review: Platinum snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 08 Jan 2021
The Platinum remains the top trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $64,680 (MSRP) or $67,990 (drive away). This is for the petrol version, with the diesel adding an extra $2000. Opting for the cheaper SLi will save you $7800.
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Kia Carnival 2021 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 08 Jan 2021
The Kia Carnival has long been the go-to for people moving, but does the new fourth-generation live up to its predecessors?
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Kia Carnival 2021 review: Si snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 08 Jan 2021
The Si remains the second trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $52,380 (MSRP) or $55,790 (drive away). This is for the petrol version, with the diesel adding an extra $2000.
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Kia Carnival 2021 review: SLi snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 08 Jan 2021
The SLi remains the second from the top trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $56,880 (MSRP) or $60,290 (drive away).
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Kia Carnival 2021 review: S snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 08 Jan 2021
The S remains the entry trim level in the Kia Carnival range, with the new fourth-generation model kicking off at $46,880 (MSRP) or $50,390 (drive away).
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Audi S4 and S5 2021 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 14 Dec 2020
The S4 and S5 line-up is arguably the sweetest balance between serious performance and everyday comfort Audi produces, and all five bodystyles have been treated to an update for 2021.
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Audi SQ5 2021 review: TDI
By Malcolm Flynn · 11 Dec 2020
Audi was so keen for the diesel SQ5’s return to Australia that 240 examples of the existing model with the diesel engine have been secured for down under.
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Skoda Kodiaq 2020 review: 132 TSI long term
By Malcolm Flynn · 30 Nov 2020
Malcolm Flynn is spending three months with his family aboard the cheapest Skoda Kodiaq in the range, to see how well three small kids (and all their stuff) fit in one of the smaller seven-seat SUVs on the market.
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