Articles by Mark Oastler

Mark Oastler

Contributing Journalist

Mark Oastler has been a prominent motoring journalist in print and electronic media for more than four decades.

Now based in Melbourne, his diverse roles have included more than a decade of motor sport TV commentary for both the Seven and Ten networks, editor of Street Machine magazine, founding editor of Australian Muscle Car magazine and freelance contributor to Wheels, Motor, Auto Action, Unique Cars, V8X, AMC, Suncorp and many more.

In addition to his regular reviews and advice pieces for CarsGuide, he is also a feature writer and online TV host for the popular Shannons Club website.

Toyota HiLux NG 2016 Review

By Mark Oastler · 18 Nov 2016

We've delved deep beneath the surface to see if the first new HiLux in a decade is worthy of hero worship.

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Mazda BT-50 XTR dual cab 4x4 auto 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 02 Nov 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Mazda BT-50 XTR dual-cab ute with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Ford Transit Custom 290S SWB Van 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 19 Oct 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Ford Transit Custom 290S SWB Van with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Holden VFII SS V Ute 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 14 Oct 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 VFII Holden SS V Ute with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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What the Australian Fords mean to us

By Malcolm Flynn · 07 Oct 2016

After 91 years and more than six million vehicles produced, there would be few of us that haven’t been touched by the Aussie Fords.

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Renault Trafic short wheelbase twin turbo 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 21 Sep 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Renault Trafic short wheelbase twin turbo van, with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ dual cab 4x4 auto 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 06 Sep 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ dual cab 4x4 auto with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Nissan Patrol Ti Y62 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 22 Aug 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Nissan Y62 Patrol Ti with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Holden Colorado LTZ dual cab 4x4 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 09 Aug 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Holden Colorado dual cab LTZ 4x4 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Nissan Navara Dual Cab ST 4x4 2016 review

By Mark Oastler · 02 Aug 2016

Mark Oastler road tests and reviews the 2016 Nissan Navara Dual Cab ST 4x4 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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