Articles by Matt Campbell

Matt Campbell

Managing Editor - Head of Video

Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio.

After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017.

At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come.

Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.

Mitsubishi Mirage finished?

By Matt Campbell · 16 Sep 2021

What could be the final passenger car sold by Mitsubishi Australia - the venerable Mirage city car - is set to be axed as a result of a change in safety rules.

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Mitsubishi Triton 2023 to go electric!

By Matt Campbell · 15 Sep 2021

Mitsubishi is working on the next-gen Triton ute, and it's going to be electrified!

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2022 VW T-Cross pricing detailed

By Matt Campbell · 14 Sep 2021

The 2022 Volkswagen T-Cross range will see some additional equipment added, but prices are set to rise as a result.The entry-level Life variant is set to to increase by $810 to a new starting point of $29,200 before on-road costs, with the range-topping S

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Hyundai Venue 2021 review: Elite long-term

By Matt Campbell · 02 Jul 2021

Matt Campbell is spending three months with his family aboard the top of the range Venue Elite, to see how well his two dogs (and all their stuff) fit in one of the smallest SUVs on the market.

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HSV capped price servicing - cost, schedule & info

By Matt Campbell · 03 Jun 2021

HSV is one of only a few car brands in Australia that doesn’t offer a capped price servicing plan for its models.

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2021 Kia Niro pricing and specs detailed

By Matt Campbell · 21 May 2021

Kia Australia has finally joined the electrified car market, with the launch of the new Niro 2021 SUV range - it comprises a hybrid HEV model, a plug-in hybrd PHEV version, and the full electric EV model.

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Kia Niro 2021 review

By Matt Campbell · 21 May 2021

The Kia Niro range is the brand's first step into electrifcation, with two different trim levels across hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full electric (EV) powertrains. No other small SUV on the market has this array of powertrains, and it gives Kia a strong position in the field of electric and hybrid cars in Australia. But is it any good?

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We compare two of the best mainstream mid-size SUVs: Hyundai Tucson Highlander 2.0MPi 2WD vs Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid AWD

By Matt Campbell · 18 May 2021

The Toyota RAV4 has forged an unbeatable reputation in the Australian mid-size SUV market, but the all-new 2021 Hyundai Tucson is here to upset the apple cart.The all-new Tuscon brings lashings of style, safety, tech, and more, but crucially lacks any form of electrification to compete against the hybrid hero RAV4. Which wins? Read on to find out!

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2021 Hyundai Tucson: No hybrid, no problem?!

By Matt Campbell · 16 May 2021

The Hyundai Tucson 2021 range is going to compete with the best-selling hybrid car in the country, the Toyota RAV4. Does it matter that there's no hybrid or electrified version of the new Tucson sold here? The brand reckons not.

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Hyundai Tucson 2021 review

By Matt Campbell · 07 May 2021

This is the fourth-generation version of the Hyundai Tucson globally. It's a bigger car, with more space than some rival mid-size SUVs, and a striking presence due to its outlandish styling. But with no electrification as part of the powertrain offerings, is the new 2021 Hyundai Tucson at risk of falling behind before it even hits its stride?

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