Articles by Robbie Wallis

Robbie Wallis

Contributing Journalist

GoAutoMedia

Even as a child, Robbie Wallis always had a love for anything with wheels.

From attending motor shows with his dad to reading the latest car news every month, he has always been fascinated with the automotive world.

After graduating school, Robbie wasn't sure what he wanted to do so he enrolled in an Arts degree at Monash University. Upon finishing that, he was still unsure what to do so he enrolled in a journalism degree.

Soon after completing that he found himself as the newest member of the GoAuto team.

When not at work Robbie spends his time cruising around in his 1995 BMW 530i and watching sport, be it AFL football, cricket or basketball.

Skoda, JLR reveal Takata recall models

By Tung Nguyen · 06 Mar 2018

Czech brand Skoda and British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have revealed which models will be recalled as part of the wide-spread mandatory Takata airbag call back.

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Three Cayenne variants offered at launch

By Robbie Wallis · 02 Mar 2018

The three-variant Porsche Cayenne range can be expected to land in Australian showrooms in the middle of the year.

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Mild hybrid now standard for Audi A6

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Feb 2018

Audi has revealed its all-new A6 sedan ahead of a public debut at the Geneva motor show.

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Mazda gives Mazda3 MY18 update

By Robbie Wallis · 27 Feb 2018

Mazda has given its popular Mazda3 small car a refresh for the 2018 model year, with an increase of standard specification on some variants and new nomenclatures that are expected to tide the model over until an all-new version arrives next year. The changes apply to the Neo, Maxx and Touring variants, while driveaway

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HiLux continues 2017 sales dominance

By Justin Hilliard · 05 Feb 2018

Australia’s new-vehicle market has started off the new year with a spike in sales spearheaded by some familiar faces, according to official VFACTS figures released today.

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Extra safety gear for Toyota Kluger range

By Robbie Wallis · 19 Jan 2018

Toyota has bolstered its Kluger seven-seat large SUV range with a raft of new safety technologies previously reserved for its Grande range-topping variant.

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Rugged Nissan Xmotion concept revealed

By Robbie Wallis · 16 Jan 2018

Nissan has used the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to unveil its Xmotion SUV concept, blending off-road ruggedness, generous seating capacity and compact dimensions.

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BMW updates 2 Series Active Tourer hatch

By Robbie Wallis · 11 Jan 2018

BMW has announced a mild update for its Mercedes B-Class-rivalling 2 Series Active Tourer hatchback, with the refreshed model line-up set to hit Australian showrooms in the middle of the year.

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Hyundai fuel-cell SUV gains Nexo nameplate

By Justin Hilliard · 10 Jan 2018

Hyundai has announced that its fuel-cell powered SUV, first shown in August, will be dubbed Nexo, and that it will feature advanced driver assist technologies.

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Five ANCAP stars for LDV D90, VW Arteon

By Robbie Wallis · 22 Dec 2017

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has handed down two new five-star crash safety ratings to LDV's debut SUV, the T60-based D90 seven-seater, and Volkswagen's Arteon liftback sedan.

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