Articles by Malcolm Flynn

Malcolm Flynn
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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.

 

Mazda 3 2017 review: 40-year evolution from the first 323
By Malcolm Flynn · 11 Jul 2017
Many things in life can't be done twice. Being born, reading War and Peace and jumping off a decent cliff are all prime examples, but going back in time is something you can't even do once.
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Renault Megane Zen 2017 review: snapshot
By Malcolm Flynn · 09 Jul 2017
The Zen marks the entry-point in the 2017 Renault Megane range, representing a higher base trim level than the hatch which starts off with the Life.
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Renault Megane 2017 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 07 Jul 2017
Most car brands pick what they're best at and generally stick to it.  If you think Renault Megane, there's a good chance the downright excellent Renault Sport hot hatch models will spring to mind, with the mainstream but Euro-chic five door hatch following close behind.  You might also think of the Megane
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class E220 All-Terrain 2017 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 05 Jun 2017
Will the off-road flavoured Mercedes wagon endear loyal E-Class Estate fans? We've put it through its paces on road and off.
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Rowan Atkinson's McLaren F1 is now a YouTube star
By Malcolm Flynn · 02 Jun 2017
We've seen it crashed and fixed twice, then sold by Mr Bean, but now the most famous example of Gordon Murray's materpiece is road tripping all over Europe at the hands of a YouTuber.
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What is VW's fake development mule like to thrash around a rally track? Awesome.
By Malcolm Flynn · 15 May 2017
​If you're anything like me, spotting a disguised development mule is like copping a pre-release screening of the next Bond movie.
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ICYMI: This Porsche 911 GT1 racer can be driven to the shops
By Malcolm Flynn · 12 May 2017
If you've ever fantasised about road registering a V8 Supercar, keep dreaming. Australian regulations place that idea deep in the too-hard basket.
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Toyota 86 GT manual 2017 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 11 Apr 2017
Rear-drive, manual, two doors and a Toyota for around $30k. Every car nut on the planet should be grateful the HiLux you borrow from Bunnings isn't the only vehicle that fits this description.
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Mercedes-AMG E43 2017 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 28 Mar 2017
When is an AMG not really an AMG, but still a fitting homage to the models that built the brand?
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Here's what the Brock Adventra used to look like
By Malcolm Flynn · 09 Mar 2017
Peter Brock raced a Holden Adventra? Well no, he didn't, but he was all set to tackle Dakar in one before his untimely passing in 2006
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