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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.

 

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Malcolm Flynn is spending six months living with the mid-spec Escape Trend...Read more

Human rights, police, towing, technology and federal laws ignited the...Read more

Police cars, efficiency tech, fast Kias and future Commodores make up...Read more

The most confusing issues prove most popular.

Remember when...Read more

SUVs make a clean sweep as popularity topples regular cars for the...Read more

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Hellcat-engined Grand Cherokee hits Australia for less than half the...Read more

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