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.

Citroen C4 Cactus 2016 review

By Richard Blackburn · 01 Apr 2016

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the Citroen C4 Cactus with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Mainstream brands bid for luxury buyers | 2016 New York motor show

By Richard Blackburn · 25 Mar 2016

Mainstream and sports brands make a play for luxury. Joshua Dowling and Richard Blackburn report.

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Police send mixed messages with high-speed pursuit cars | comment

By Richard Blackburn · 25 Mar 2016

Another week, another high-powered V8 joins a highway patrol unit, ostensibly to help keep our roads safer.

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Audi A4 2.0 TFSI 2016 review

By Richard Blackburn · 25 Mar 2016

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the Audi A4 2.0 TFSI with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Small cars are failing to drive big sales

By Richard Blackburn · 25 Mar 2016

Micro cars may be on the nose in Australia but no one seems to have told the makers.

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Honda shifting hybrid focus away from mainstream

By Richard Blackburn · 18 Mar 2016

Honda, the brand that pioneered hybrid passenger cars in Australia, is backing away from the technology because the sales numbers no longer add up locally.

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