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.

Audi A1 vs VW Polo: German City Car Comparison Review
By Matt Campbell · 19 Dec 2019
The VW Polo and Audi A1 are twins under the skin, but the new-generation versions are more individual than ever before. We put the entry-level Audi A1 30 TFSI model up against the highest-spec 'regular' Polo (non-GTI), the VW Polo Style, to see which deserves your money more.
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The CarsGuide team's favourite Commodores
By Matt Campbell · 13 Dec 2019
The big Holden may have been axed, but it still holds a big place in our hearts.
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Get ready for more affordable plug-in hybrids
By Matt Campbell · 10 Dec 2019
A smaller, smarter powertrain will soon drive down the cost of plug-in hybrid models globally.
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Audi A1 2020 review: 40 TFSI
By Matt Campbell · 09 Dec 2019
If you want an Audi A1, there's a chance you want the best one you can get. In some cases, that means buying the most expensive variant available. But that might not be the case when it comes to the 2020 Audi A1 range, because the top-spec model represents a hard-to-swallow price jump over the mid-spec variant. It has performance and plenty of street cred - so can it justify its cost?
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The car interior of the future is weird
By Matt Campbell · 06 Dec 2019
If you plan to use a car-sharing service, you might wonder who has sat in the seat before you. Innovation in automotive interiors could make it a cleaner space for all users.
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Volvo XC40 T3 base model ruled out - for now
By Matt Campbell · 05 Dec 2019
The Volvo XC40 line-up will persist with T4 and T5 models for now.
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Uber rival Ola to expand in Australia
By Matt Campbell · 05 Dec 2019
Ola will expand its operations in Australia in a bid to better compete with Uber.
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New MG eHS 2020 PHEV details revealed
By Matt Campbell · 04 Dec 2019
The MG HS range could expand in 2021 in Australia with a plug-in hybrid model called the MG eHS.
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Volkswagen Touareg 2020 review: 190TDI
By Matt Campbell · 04 Dec 2019
Can the entry-level version of the VW Touareg 2020 model range live up to the much-loved high-grade Launch Edition model? It should be able to, given it starts life off with a $20,000 advantage. But is there more to it than just value for money? Read on to find out.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport 2020 confirmed
By Matt Campbell · 03 Dec 2019
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is the brand's biggest-selling model, and the 2020 range offers plenty of choice for customers.
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