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.

 

Mazda CX-8 2020 review: Sport petrol long term
By Malcolm Flynn · 25 Sep 2020
Malcolm Flynn is spending six months with his family aboard the petrol-engined Mazda CX-8 Sport, to see how well the new sub $40k entry version stacks up with everyday use.
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Porsche Cayenne 2020 review: Coupe Turbo
By Malcolm Flynn · 07 Jul 2020
The regular Porsche Cayenne is already pretty coupe-ish for an SUV, so do we need one that's a coupe version of it? And one with Turbo badges?
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Ford Ranger 2020 review: FX4 manual
By Malcolm Flynn · 07 Jul 2020
The Ford Ranger should be right up the top of your shopping list for a family ute, based on its car-like manners and practicality, along with its proven abilities as a work vehicle and adventure machine. But which one to choose? The FX4 sits between the popular XLT and Wildtrak trim levels at the upper end of the Ranger line-up.
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Skoda Kodiaq RS 2020 review: family test
By Malcolm Flynn · 06 Jul 2020
The Skoda Kodiaq RS looks to deliver most of our Christmas lists rolled into one.
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Mitsubishi Triton 2020 review: GSR
By Malcolm Flynn · 06 Jul 2020
Mitsubishi is doing its best to keep up with the popularity of top of the range utes, and the new top-spec GSR is the swishest Triton yet.
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Top 5 car videos of 2017
By Malcolm Flynn · 05 Jul 2020
Small SUVs, luxury saloons, budget hatchbacks and more small SUVs make up our most popular videos.
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2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 04 Jul 2020
Despite most of the Porsche range moving toward regulation-friendly smaller capacity turbocharged engines, Porsche has delivered a new 718 Cayman GT4 with an even bigger naturally-aspirated engine. Does it now represent perfection?
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BMW 1 Series 2020 review: 118i and M135i xDrive
By Malcolm Flynn · 03 Jul 2020
The new BMW 1 Series has lost rear-wheel drive for the new third-generation F40 model, replacing it with more conventional front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It’s also fundamentally a better car all round. Which part matters?
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Kia Stinger 2020 review: GT long term
By Malcolm Flynn · 01 Jul 2020
Malcolm Flynn is spending three months with his family aboard the Kia Stinger GT, to prove there's a whole lot more to family life than outright practicality.
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Volkswagen Golf R 2020 review: Final Edition
By Malcolm Flynn · 12 Jun 2020
Six years is a long time in the car world, so why is it that the VW Golf R is more appealing now than ever?
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