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.

This European SUV just got sportier!
By Matt Campbell · 12 Oct 2022
The Citroen C5 Aircross facelift has been confirmed to arrive before the end of 2023 - with a new sporty bent to help it appeal to more buyers.
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Citroen C5 X 2023 review
By Matt Campbell · 12 Oct 2022
You could say the Citroen C5 X doesn't know what it's trying to be. Or you could say it's so confident, it knows exactly what it is. A crossover model from France that is aiming up at SUV-style wagons - and it's really very interesting.
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Europe's answer to the Subaru Outback!
By Matt Campbell · 12 Oct 2022
The Citroen C5 X is the definition of a crossover model.
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Lexus UX 2023 review: 300e
By Matt Campbell · 07 Oct 2022
The Lexus UX 300e is a bit of secret. You mightn't even know it exists. But this electric car has a few interesting elements to it - can it live up to its high price? Matt Campbell spent three weeks with the UX 300e to find out.
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Subaru WRX 2023 review: tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 1
By Matt Campbell · 04 Oct 2022
The Subaru WRX has built a name for itself around performance and driving engagement. Does the new WRX Sportswagon live up to that pedigree? In this three-month long-term loan, Matt Campbell is finding out with his family.
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Caravan Towing Comparison Between the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 & Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain
By Matt Campbell · 01 Oct 2022
Say you've got about $70,000 and you want a new ute to tow a caravan. Which is best? Well, we've put two impressive offerings up against each other in this comparison review - the Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 and the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain.
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Is Toyota falling behind in the electric car race?
By Matt Campbell · 30 Sep 2022
The Toyota range has plenty of hybrid models, but not a single EV just yet.
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Sportier looking Toyota models coming soon!
By Matt Campbell · 29 Sep 2022
Sportier looking Toyota models are coming soon! The brand has confirmed its GR Sport range is going to grow.
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Toyota admits it needs a plug-in hybrid model
By Matt Campbell · 24 Sep 2022
Toyota is getting closer to offering a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in Australia. Will it be the RAV4 Prime?
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Ford Everest V6 2023 review: snapshot
By Matt Campbell · 23 Sep 2022
So you want a 2023 Ford Everest V6? There are two trim choices for you. 
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