Articles by Paul Gover

Paul Gover

Paul Gover is a former CarsGuide contributor. During decades of experience as a motoring journalist, he has acted as chief reporter of News Corp Australia. Paul is an all-round automotive expert and specialises in motorsport.

How to improve your resale value

By Paul Gover · 20 Nov 2015

The best way to future-proof your new car, or protect the performance of a used-car purchase, is to keep it well maintained and play safe in the showroom.

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Holden, Ford resale rising ahead of factory closure

By Paul Gover · 20 Nov 2015

The impending demise of the homegrown Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon is already spiking resale values.

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Hyundai committed to lifting Tucson to five star safety

By Paul Gover · 13 Nov 2015

Hyundai engineers will consider structural changes to the recently released Tucson SUV after an embarrassing four-star result in local ANCAP crash testing.

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Going hybrid doesn't help resale value | comment

By Paul Gover · 13 Nov 2015

Going green is not paying off in Australia. The first to buy hybrids and electric cars are now suffering on the second-hand scene.

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Volvo XC90 2015 review

By Paul Gover · 13 Nov 2015

How Swede it is: The truck-size Volvo from China hits the spot. It has taken far too long to get a new Volvo XC90 on the road in Australia. The original was severely lacking in several areas from day one, as anyone who ever attempted a U-turn in a narrow street — or any regulation parking operation — quickly

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Abarth 695 Biposto 2015 review

By Paul Gover · 11 Nov 2015

Paul Gover road tests and reviews the Abarth 695 Biposto with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport 2015 review

By Paul Gover · 10 Nov 2015

Flexibility the key to success for Mazda's popular SUV. Of all the cars in all the SUV categories in Australia today, we recommend the Mazda CX-5 the most. The sales numbers back us up, as it's still the country's favourite SUV despite the recent arrival of the smaller CX-3 that is more suitable for younger buyers and

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Lowndes still a big part of Holden's evolving profile

By Paul Gover · 09 Nov 2015

When Craig Lowndes won Bathurst for the sixth time last month he ensured Holden will be looking for another limited-edition celebration Commodore in 2016.

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Citroen DS5 DSport 2015 review

By Paul Gover · 04 Nov 2015

Paul Gover road tests and reviews the Citroen DS5 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Kakadu 2015 review

By Paul Gover · 30 Oct 2015

Paul Gover road tests and reviews the Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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