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.

Skoda Fabia 2022 hatch and wagon confirmed!
By Matt Campbell · 30 Apr 2021
The 2022 Skoda Fabia range will continue to include both five-door hatchback and wagon models, but pricing could rise.
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Skoda Octavia RS 2021 review
By Matt Campbell · 30 Apr 2021
The Skoda Octavia RS has been a vital player in the brand's range in Australia for years now, and this new version is smarter, sharper and even cleverer than the last one. With a liftback sedan or wagon to choose from, and still with a punchy petrol turbo engine, is this the best alternative to a Subaru WRX on the market right now?
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Ford Ranger 2021 review: FX4 Max towing test
By Matt Campbell · 22 Apr 2021
The Ford Ranger line-up will never stop growing. Now there's a Ranger FX4 Max, which fills the previously unimagined niche between the XLT, Wildtrak and Raptor models, with a sensible setup and some intentional additions from the flagship ute that make it something different, yet very similar, all at the same time. It's a weird idea, but it works.
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Peugeot 3008 2021 review
By Matt Campbell · 13 Apr 2021
The Peugeot 3008 range is eye-catching, but you really do need to keep your eyes peeled if you want to see one in the wild. Despite being a very clever and charming execution in the midsize SUV segment, the five seater SUV has failed to find as many buyers as it deserves in the Australian market.
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Mazda BT-50 Thunder 2021 detailed!
By Matt Campbell · 29 Mar 2021
The 2021 Mazda BT-50 ute range has been bolstered by a new Australia-specific range-topping model, known as the Thunder.
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MG HS 2021 pricing detailed: AWD models added
By Matt Campbell · 24 Mar 2021
The MG HS range has grown extensively since its introduction in 2020, and now encompasses 2WD turbo petrol, a powered up AWD turbo petrol, and a petrol-turbo plug-in hybrid model, too.
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Toyota Fortuner 2021 review
By Matt Campbell · 23 Mar 2021
The Toyota Fortuner is a ute-based 4WD seven-seater SUV that is seriously capable off-road. It's a cheaper alternative to a Toyota Prado, but a compromised one compared with a Kluger. So why buy the Fortuner? We've answered your FAQs to help you decide if it's the right 4x4 SUV for you.
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Volvo XC60 2022 facelift unveiled
By Matt Campbell · 08 Mar 2021
The Volvo XC60 2022 range will see some big changes.
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Hyundai i30 2021 review: Active sedan
By Matt Campbell · 01 Mar 2021
The Hyundai i30 sedan is new to Australia - we used to know this car by another name, but the Elantra is now done and dusted, and the i30 sedan sells alongside the hatchback, despite the two being vastly different in size and scope.We drove the entry-level Active sedan in automatic, to see how it fares as an urban option.
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