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.

Audi R8 V10 Plus 2016 review

By Peter Anderson · 16 Jun 2016

Peter Anderson reviews the 2016 Audi R8 V10 Plus with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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BMW X1 xDrive25i 2016 review: Torquing Heads

By Nikki Cousins · 31 May 2016

The new BMW X1 is the United Nations of small SUV's. Designed by an Australian and engineered in Germany; it has also negotiated with all key stakeholders to create a driving experience that keeps everyone at peace.While the X1 may be classed as a small SUV, a clever redesign for its second generation has helped it to pack a big punch for its category.We spent some time in the top-spec X1 xDrive25i to see if it cut the mustard.Plus: Joshua Dowling judges as the X1 xDrive25i goes head-to-head with the Lexus NX200tAlso: Check out our small SUV buying guideAnd you'll find anything BMW X1-related at our BMW X1 hub.At a glancePrice from: $59,900Warranty: 3yrs/ unlimited KMService interval: Condition basedSafety: 5 starsEngine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl, 170kW/350NmTransmission: 8-spd automatic, AWDThirst: 6.6L/100kmDimensions: 4439mm (L), 1821mm (W), 1598mm (H), 2670mm (WB)Spare: Run-flat tyres

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Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 2016 review

By Peter Anderson · 17 May 2016

Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Subaru Outback 3.6R 2016 review

By Peter Anderson · 17 May 2016

Subaru's Outback started life over twenty years ago as little more than a Liberty on stilts and some cladding to mark it out as the one for the rugged go-(almost) anywhere crowd. It hasn't really look

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Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S-Line 2016 review

By Peter Anderson · 17 May 2016

The A4's ninth generation has arrived and it's arrived with a broad range, from a 1.4 litre entry level through to the all-wheel drive 2.0 TFSI Quattro Sport. This new car is lighter, packed full of s

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Subaru Outback 3.6R 2016 review: Top 5 reasons to buy video

By Peter Anderson · 16 May 2016

Peter Anderson highlights the top five reasons to buy the Subaru Outback 3.6R.

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Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro 2016 review: Top 5 reasons to buy video

By Peter Anderson · 13 May 2016

Peter Anderson highlights the top five reasons to buy the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro.

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Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium 2016 review: Top 5 reasons to buy video

By Peter Anderson · 13 May 2016

Peter Anderson highlights the top five reasons to buy the Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium.

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Volvo XC90 2016 T6 review: Torquing Heads

By Peter Anderson · 07 May 2016

Volvo’s first-generation XC90 SUV was around so long that the owner’s manual was a stack of stone tablets.

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BMW i8 2016 review

By Peter Anderson · 19 Apr 2016

Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid supercar in the Targa Tour class at the 25th Targa Tasmania, with fuel consumption, specs and verdict.

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