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    Articles by Richard Berry

    Richard Berry

    Richard Berry

    Senior Journalist

    Richard had wanted to be an astrophysicist since he was a small child. He was so determined that he made it through two years of a physics degree, despite zero mathematical ability. Unable to build a laser in an exam and failing to solve the theoretical challenge of keeping a satellite in orbit, his professor noted the success Richard was enjoying in the drama and writing courses he had been doing on the side.

    Even though Richard couldn’t see how a degree in story-telling and pretending would ever get him a job, he completed one anyway. Richard has since been a best-selling author and a journalist for 20 years, writing about science, music, finance, cars, TV, art, film, cars, theatre, architecture, food, and cars. He also really likes cars, and has owned an HQ ute, Citroen 2CV, XW Falcon, CV8 Monaro and currently, a 1951 Ford Tudor.

    A husband and dad, Richard’s hobbies also include astronomy.

    2022 Nissan Patrol price and features: Cost increases introduced just months before Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series arrives

    3 August 2021 by Richard Berry

    The unmarked police cars Australian cops are driving right now - BMW M3, Isuzu D-Max, Kia Sorento and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado included

    1 August 2021 by Richard Berry

    There was a time when the sight of a white Holden Commodore SS or Ford...Read more

    The new cars you can actually buy right now and drive away without waiting - even in a lockdown

    1 August 2021 by Richard Berry

    You’ve probably heard that customers are waiting months for their cars...Read more

    2022 Toyota HiAce and Granvia price and features: Hyundai iLoad rivals drops V6 petrol, while Kia Carnival alternative also gets updated

    30 July 2021 by Richard Berry

    Toyota Australia has updated its HiAce van and bus and Granvia people-...Read more

    Has China overcome electric cars' biggest challenge? Supplier's new battery type delivers quicker charging times - but less range

    30 July 2021 by Richard Berry

    Tesla and Elon Musk may have the electric blanket pulled out from...Read more

    The future of car ownership? Volkswagen goes low rent with $4.6b takeover bid for rental car company Europcar, as part of 'mobility solutions' transition

    30 July 2021 by Richard Berry

    The Volkswagen Group is set to make a takeover bid for one of the world...Read more

    MG HS 2021 review: Essence AWD

    30 July 2021 by Richard Berry
    So, you’re looking at the fancy version of the MG HS for your family? The Essence, it’s called. The MG brochure says the Essence “is everything you desire in a future classic." Okay, I wouldn’t go that far, but is it everything you desire in a family car ? That’s what this review is all about. See...Read more

    Mazda CX-9 GT SP AWD vs Toyota Kluger GXL hybrid AWD - Which is the better 7-seat SUV?

    28 July 2021 by Richard Berry
    Coles or Woolworths? Android or iPhone? Toyota Kluger or Mazda CX-9? All...Read more

    MG HS 2021 review: Excite

    20 July 2021 by Richard Berry
    MG is gaining popularity at a rock star rate with more and more popping up on our city streets. But what does this mean? Are they any good, or are they just affordable and great looking? Well, we’ve tested the MG HS , which is the brand’s mid-sized SUV , in the Excite grade which sits high in the...Read more

    Toyota Kluger hybrid 2021 review: snapshot

    8 July 2021 by Richard Berry
    The Toyota Kluger hybrid is offered in three grades: the entry-level GX...Read more

    Toyota Prius to live on as Prime plug-in hybrid? Australia's pioneering low-emissions car to evolve soon - with Hyundai Ioniq still its target

    23 June 2021 by Richard Berry

    A Toyota Australia senior executive has given away more hints about the...Read more

    Has Toyota's Granvia failed? Brand says slow-selling Kia Carnival rival feeling brunt of SUV popularity - so will Sienna replace it?

    22 June 2021 by Richard Berry

    Toyota Australia senior executives have defended their Granvia people...Read more

    Volkswagen says rival brand's electric car price claims are 'baseless'

    18 June 2021 by Richard Berry

    Volkswagen Australia has returned fire at Toyota Australia today...Read more

    Toyota boss on Fortuner's future: Could the Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport rival be in danger of being discontinued?

    18 June 2021 by Richard Berry

    A Toyota Australia senior executive has revealed there are no plans to...Read more

    Toyota strikes back at Volkswagen's 'dirty' claims

    17 June 2021 by Richard Berry

    In a very public brawl between two automotive giants that’s been making...Read more

    Toyota Kluger 2021 review

    10 June 2021 by Richard Berry
    The Toyota Kluger is an Aussie family favourite. It’s the Streets...Read more

    Toyota Kluger 2021 review: Grande snapshot

    10 June 2021 by Richard Berry
    The Grande is the king the Kluger range with a list price starting at $68,...Read more

    Toyota Kluger 2021 review: GXL snapshot

    10 June 2021 by Richard Berry
    The GXL sits in the middle of the Kluger range with a list price starting...Read more

    Toyota Kluger 2021 review: GX snapshot

    10 June 2021 by Richard Berry
    The GX is the entry-grade into the Kluger range with a list price starting...Read more

    Mazda CX-3 2021 review: Maxx Sport FWD

    10 June 2021 by Richard Berry
    Nobody ever wants to feel their Mum’s knees in the small of their back. And I’d never experienced that before, not until I drove the CX-3 Maxx Sport. I’ll explain later, but let’s just say there’s nothing Maxx about the CX-3, nor Sport, but it’s still a pretty good choice for an urban car. Allow me...Read more

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