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.

Robo-taxis are go!
By Matt Campbell · 02 Sep 2019
Grabbing a cab with no driver is the future, according to DiDi.
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Tesla Model 3 v Nissan Leaf v Hyundai Ioniq Electric: 2019 comparison review
By Matt Campbell · 30 Aug 2019
Electric cars are becoming more prevalent in Australia, and these three models represent some of the most affordable ways in to 'the future of motoring'. We've got the most affordable EV going, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, and it's up against the attractively priced Nissan Leaf, and the intriguing new Tesla Model 3. The latter is a lot dearer, but does it stack up in other ways? Let's find out.
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Lime squeezing in to more Aussie cities?
By Matt Campbell · 26 Aug 2019
The e-scooter war is here!
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Ford Ranger 2020 review: Sport
By Matt Campbell · 23 Aug 2019
The Ford Ranger line-up continues to expand, and there's an attractively priced - and attractively styled - new addition known as the Ford Ranger Sport. It's based on the XLS but adds some style to appeal to potential XLT buyers. And it's good. Really, it's very good.
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Holden Colorado 2020 review: LSX
By Matt Campbell · 23 Aug 2019
The Holden Colorado LSX is the sort of ute that appeals to someone who wants a work-ready truck with big capabilities, but also wants a few creature comforts and some street cred. It sure has that in this colour combo.
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Kia Stinger cop car is the “God of the road”
By Matt Campbell · 21 Aug 2019
Kia and Fujitsu team up for the digital police car of the future.
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Bird e-scooters coming to Australia
By Matt Campbell · 19 Aug 2019
Bird scooters - coming to your streets?
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2020 Ford Ranger FX2 revealed
By Matt Campbell · 19 Aug 2019
The Ford Ranger FX2 adds off-road hardware to the 2WD pick-up.
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Tesla Model 3 2020 review: Standard Range Plus
By Matt Campbell · 16 Aug 2019
We test the entry-level version of the Tesla Model 3.
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Tesla Model 3 2020 review: Performance
By Matt Campbell · 16 Aug 2019
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most anticipated new car releases in Australia in 2019. It's a high-tech, new-age electric car that helps the brand reach a new group of customers because it starts at a considerably more realistic price tag. But this is not the 'everyman' Tesla Model 3 - this is the Performance model, which is close to $100k on the road.
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