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.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2020 review: GXL
By Matt Campbell · 04 Jul 2020
The Toyota Prado GXL has stood the test of time as the most popular variant in the range. We recently compared it to some of its key rivals - and in this review, we dive deeper into the 2020 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL variant to assess its strengths and weaknesses.
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Honda HR-V 2021 review: RS
By Matt Campbell · 04 Jul 2020
The Honda HR-V 2021 model range is identical to the version that came before it. But there's a vital new inclusion in the cabin that brings the most practical small SUV on sale up to date - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Is that enough to keep it fresh, though? Matt Campbell investigates.
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Renault Megane RS 2020 review: Trophy
By Matt Campbell · 02 Jul 2020
If you know the Renault Megane RS range, you know the Trophy model is the top-of-the-pops variant in the standard range. Does it live up to expectations?
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Ford Mustang 2020 review: 2.3 High Performance
By Matt Campbell · 01 Jul 2020
The four-cylinder version of the Ford Mustang is now known as the 2.3 High Performance. And, yes, you guessed it - there has been a power bump to add a bit more kick.
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The team at Polestar wants you to design a car for them
By Matt Campbell · 30 Jun 2020
Crowdsourcing car design? Pinch me, I'm dreaming!
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Honda HR-V 2020 review: RS long term
By Matt Campbell · 24 Jun 2020
The Honda HR-V is one of the most practical cars in its size bracket. It offers immense practicality in a city-friendly size, but what about the rest of the car? We're spending six months with the HR-V RS model to find out what it's like to live with.
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Subaru Impreza 2020 review: 2.0i-S hatch
By Matt Campbell · 21 Jun 2020
The Subaru Impreza 2020 range has been tweaked, and the hatchback variant is the biggest-seller. We've sampled the top of the range 2.0i-S model to see if it can compete with newer rivals like the Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla.
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MG3 2020 pricing and specs detailed
By Matt Campbell · 20 Jun 2020
The MG3 2020 range has seen a minor price rise.
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MG 3 2020 review: Core snapshot
By Matt Campbell · 12 Jun 2020
The MG3 range is opened by the attractively priced Core model, which has an RRP/MSRP of $16,490 drive-away.
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MG 3 2020 review: Excite snapshot
By Matt Campbell · 12 Jun 2020
The range-topping model in the two-strong MG3 range is the Excite, which lists at $18,490 drive-away (MSRP/RRP).
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