Articles by 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.

Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2019 review: Ascent Sport

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2 August 2019 by Richard Berry

Citroen not leaving Australia: It's official

19 July 2019 by Richard Berry

Citroen Australia says the French brand will not be abandoning...Read more

Citroen C5 Aircross 2019 review

18 July 2019 by Richard Berry

The new Citroen C5 Aircross is a mid-sized SUV just like the Toyota RAV4...Read more

Citroen C5 Aircross 2019 review: Shine snapshot

18 July 2019 by Richard Berry

There are two grades in the C5 Aircross line-up and the Shine sits at the...Read more

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019 review: GXL 2WD

10 July 2019 by Richard Berry

Toyota knew all those years ago, didn’t it? It knew that one day most of us would like SUVs, not for their off-road capability but for their looks and the way they make us feel when driving one. You know, all high up and secure. Yep, you can tell it knew this even a quarter of a century ago because...Read more

Chevrolet Camaro 2019 review

5 July 2019 by Richard Berry

Nobody really needs to drink beer and absolutely nobody needs to go...Read more

Haval H9 2019 review: Ultra

1 July 2019 by Richard Berry

Not content with being China’s biggest auto brand, Haval is trying to win...Read more

Suzuki S-Cross 2019 review: Turbo Prestige

26 June 2019 by Richard Berry

Suzuki is a well-known brand that makes some of Australia’s favourite cars...Read more

Does the Mazda 6 have a timing belt or chain?

19 June 2019 by Richard Berry

Does the Mazda6 have a timing belt or a timing...Read more

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2019 review: family test

18 June 2019 by Richard Berry

The Stelvio is the SUV that's supposed to save Alfa Romeo and the Quadrifoglio is the meanest, fastest and priciest in the range. But is it too hardcore for a family? And does it do what a regular SUV should and actually offer proper utility? The Berry family had their way with it over the course...Read more