Articles by Richard Blackburn

Richard Blackburn

Motoring Editor

Richard Blackburn is a former CarsGuide contributor who has decades of experience in the motoring journalism industry. He now works as Motoring Editor for News Corp Australia, where he uses his automotive expertise to specialise in industry news.

SUVs and ute sales continued to climb in May

By Richard Blackburn · 10 Jun 2016

SUVs and utes are hot, sedans are not — that's the message from the latest monthly vehicle sales figures.

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BMW 3 Series 330e 2016 review

By Richard Blackburn · 10 Jun 2016

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the BMW 330e with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Some EOFY deals should be taken with a grain of salt | comment

By Richard Blackburn · 03 Jun 2016

If you’re in the market for an end of financial year (or EOFY) deal, our advice is to take some of the “deals” advertised online with a grain of salt.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia and Quadrifoglio 2016 review

By Richard Blackburn · 20 May 2016

There's a four-leaf clover on the fire-breather's flanks and a range to take on Germany's mid-size sedans.

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Infiniti Q70 vs Lexus GS200t

By Richard Blackburn · 06 May 2016

Germans don't hold all the luxury high ground. Richard Blackburn assesses safe, less expensive medium sedans from Japan.

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Car manufacturers should publish reliability data | comment

By Richard Blackburn · 22 Apr 2016

Richard Blackburn looks at how vehicle manufacturers are collecting data on problems with cars but are not sharing it with new car owners.

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Mazda 3 sedan 2016 review: long term

By Richard Blackburn · 15 Apr 2016

The latest long-term test vehicle in the CarsGuide garage can lay claim to the title of Australia's favourite car.

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Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 2016 review

By Richard Blackburn · 08 Apr 2016

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Citroen C4 Cactus, Fiat 500X and Renault Captur 2016 review

By Richard Blackburn · 08 Apr 2016

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the Citroen C4 Cactus, Fiat 500X and Renault Captur with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Next generation of drivers not keen on autonomous cars

By Richard Blackburn · 01 Apr 2016

The automotive industry may think self-driving, plug-in cars are the way of the future but the next generation of drivers isn't so sure.

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