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.

Mazda 3 Neo Sport 2018 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

Every year the entry-level 3 gets better and almost without fail you get more for your money. In 2018, you not only get more stuff, but you get a bigger name in the form of Neo Sport. Now opening the range at $21,490 for the six-speed manual and $23,490 for the more efficient six-speed auto, the 3 is still powered

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Mazda 3 Maxx Sport 2018 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

Just like the entry-level Neo, the Maxx has scored another five letters in its name, and is now known as the slightly racier-sounding Maxx Sport.

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Mazda 3 Touring 2018 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

The 3 Touring is the top of the 2.0-litre range, with the same 114kW/250Nm and six-speed automatic and manual transmissions.

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Mazda 3 SP25 2018 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

The SP25 marks the entry-level 2.5-litre model, with bigger wheels, more power and a spec based on the 2.0-litre Maxx Sport.

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Mazda 3 SP25 GT 2018 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

Second from the top of the range, the GT is equipped with the 'SkyActiv' 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 138kW and 250Nm.

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Mazda 3 SP25 Astina 2018 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

The Astina tops the whole range with prices starting at $33,490 for the manual and $35,490 for the automatic.

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Mazda 3 2018 review

By Peter Anderson · 11 Apr 2018

Mazda's mainstay 3 hatch and sedan have just had their annual update and the lower reaches have scored new safety goodies and a few welcome extras.

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Mazda 6 Sport 2017 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 26 Mar 2018

First out of the blocks is the 2.5-litre petrol-only Sport, starting at $29,700 for the sedan and $30,900 for the wagon.

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Mazda 6 Touring 2017 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 26 Mar 2018

The second of four trim levels, the Touring is available with the 2.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre twin turbo diesel.

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Mazda 6 GT 2017 review: snapshot

By Peter Anderson · 26 Mar 2018

Third on the list is the GT, also available with both the 2.5-litre petrol and 2.2-litre twin turbo diesel.

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