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.

Jeep Renegade 2015 review

By Richard Blackburn · 20 Nov 2015

There are cues to the original Jeep but a 2WD Renegade is mostly city friendly — and it’s an exchange rate casualty.

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Volkswagen sales dip after 'dieselgate'

By Richard Blackburn · 20 Nov 2015

VW sales dipped last month in the wake of the emissions scandal but don't expect the German maker to discount its way out of trouble.

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Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2015 review

By Richard Blackburn · 13 Nov 2015

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser Prado with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Small car deals increase after strong SUV sales

By Richard Blackburn · 13 Nov 2015

With two months to go in 2015, the new-car market is on track to break the sales record set in 2013. Which means it's a seller's market right?

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Audi Q7 TDI 200 2015 review

By Richard Blackburn · 10 Nov 2015

Richard Blackburn road tests and reviews the Audi Q7 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Subaru Liberty vs VW Passat

By Richard Blackburn · 06 Nov 2015

Japan takes on Europe in the battle of the mid-sizers. Richard Blackburn picks a winner.

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Autonomous cars will still need humans | expert

By Richard Blackburn · 06 Nov 2015

Autonomous driving is a hot topic, with experts in South Australia to discuss the technology this week.

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Toyota i-Road prototype review

By Richard Blackburn · 02 Nov 2015

We drive a hybrid motorbike-car that could looks like a smartie on wheels but could be the future of city motoring.

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Lexus autonomous prototype review

By Richard Blackburn · 02 Nov 2015

No need for a chauffeur. Just punch in the destination, sit back and relax.

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Toyota Yaris hot hatch in the works

By Richard Blackburn · 02 Nov 2015

Toyota is looking to develop a hot hatch based on its Yaris city car.

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