Articles by Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson

Contributing journalist

Peter grew up in a house in Western Sydney where automotive passion extended to white Sigmas and Magnas. At school he discovered "those" magazines that weren't to be found in the house. Magazines that offered him the chance to sit in the driver's seat of cars he’d never even heard of let alone seen. His path to rebellion was set - he would love cars, know cars and want to write about cars, much to his family’s disgust. They wanted him to be a teacher. He bought a series of terrible cars and lusted after Ford Escort Cosworths, the Alfa Romeo 164 Q and occasionally kicked himself for selling his 1977 Alfa GTV. From 1.0-litre three cylinders to roaring V12s, Peter has driven them all and can't wait to tell you all about it.

Toyota Camry Hybrid 2019 review: Ascent

By Peter Anderson · 27 Feb 2019

Camrys have been dull for years and the hybrid Camry seemed like simply an imaginative new way to generate jokes about it being an even quieter accountant on wheels. The new Camry, though, is a bit tougher. It's been to the gym and is sick of us all laughing at it.

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Toyota Prado Kakadu 2019 review

By Peter Anderson · 21 Feb 2019

The LandCruiser Prado Kakadu is not what you'd call cheap, but nor is Toyota stingy with the spec. But is it the hardcore off-roader it needs to be given it's full of stuff?

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Hyundai i30 2019 review: N-Line

By Peter Anderson · 13 Feb 2019

Hyundai's i30 SR was the hidden gem of the i30 range until the range was updated late in 2018. Capitalising on the roaring critical and sales success of the rip-snorting i30 N, the SR is now known as the N-Line and is the first of a new range of warmed-up Hyundais.

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Mercedes-AMG C63 2019 review

By Peter Anderson · 08 Feb 2019

The C63 is a familiar fixture on our roads, it's the highest-selling AMG in Australia and Mercedes has given the 2019 model a mild refresh. We went on a road trip to the Bathurst 12 Hour to see what's new.

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Lexus RC350 2019 review

By Peter Anderson · 30 Jan 2019

Premium coupes are everywhere, but none of them are quite like the Lexus RC350, featuring a naturally-aspirated V6, beautifully-trimmed cabin and some funky chassis tech like all-wheel steer.

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Subaru BRZ 2019 review

By Peter Anderson · 29 Jan 2019

The BRZ is just a more expensive 86, and what's the point of that? And it's old. And there's other stuff around. But maybe it's also worth the extra money.

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Ford Mustang 2019 review: GT manual

By Peter Anderson · 15 Jan 2019

While many lapped up the sixth-generation Mustang, our own Peter Anderson was not a big fan. Actually, he didn't like it at all, with a long list of complaints including a cruddy interior, lack of aural drama and ho-hum dynamics. The MY19 is supposed to be a whole lot better.

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Renault Koleos 2019 review: Life

By Peter Anderson · 07 Jan 2019

The Renault Koleos is an important vehicle for the French brand, particularly in Australia. As a competitor to the likes of the Nissan X-Trail (which it's based on) and Honda HR-V, it has a tough job.

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Fiat 500X 2019 review: Pop Star

By Peter Anderson · 07 Jan 2019

The Fiat 500X has been around for a while now, but it hasn't really ever seen success in the Australian market. Should it have, though? It's cute, decently priced and offers a bit more character than some of its vanilla competitors. Here's what we thought of the 2019 model after a week behind the wheel.

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Suzuki Swift 2019 review: GLX Turbo

By Peter Anderson · 31 Dec 2018

Can the $22,990 Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo live up to its comparatively hefty price tag? Or are you better off with a cheaper member of the family? We spent a week in one to find out.

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