Articles by Samuel Irvine

Samuel Irvine

Cadet Journalist

Since visiting car shows at Melbourne Exhibition Centre with his Dad and older brother as a little boy, Samuel knew that his love of cars would be unwavering.

But it wasn’t until embarking on a journalism masters degree two years ago that he saw cars as a legitimate career path. Now, Samuel is CarsGuide’s first Cadet Journalist.

He comes to CarsGuide with an eagerness to report on a rapidly advancing automotive industry, and a passion to communicate the stories car buyers need to know most.

Battery-swap technology

By Samuel Irvine · 16 Oct 2024

Homologation filings have revealed that Ford’s partly-owned Chinese EV maker, Changan, will introduce its first EV with battery swap capacity to the Chinese market.

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Kia Tasman reveal confirmed

By Samuel Irvine · 16 Oct 2024

The most revealing teaser shots of the Kia Tasman ute have surfaced online, as overseas sources widely report that the ute will make its official debut at the Jeddah motor show on October 29.

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MG's ZS EV replacement surfaces in China

By Samuel Irvine · 16 Oct 2024

MG’s ZS EV replacement has emerged in China as the ES5, an electric compact family SUV with up to 525km of rated driving range.

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Geely reveals the Lynk & Co 02 EV in Europe

By Samuel Irvine · 15 Oct 2024

Geely-owned car brand Lynk & Co has revealed the compact 02 coupe SUV in Europe this week, another potential addition to Geely's growing Australian catalogue.

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The most expensive four-cylinder car ever?

By Samuel Irvine · 15 Oct 2024

Alpine’s final version of its A110 Coupe will be its most powerful (and expensive) yet, as the French automaker fittingly bids ‘au revoir’ to its flagship model at the Paris motor show this week.

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2024 Ram 1500 ranges goes into runout sale

By Samuel Irvine · 14 Oct 2024

With a new generation of straight six-powered Ram pick-up on the way, Australian importer Ateco has announced a run-out sale for current V8-powered models.

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Kia Tasman revealed in more spy images

By Samuel Irvine · 14 Oct 2024

More spy images of the highly anticipated Kia Tasman have surfaced as the Korean carmaker gears up for the model’s rumoured launch at the Jeddah motor show on October 29.

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Ford Australia issues major recall notice

By Samuel Irvine · 14 Oct 2024

Ford has issued a recall notice affecting 38,423 vehicles sold between 2022 and 2024 across its Everest and Transit Custom ranges.

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Mazda teases new-look BT-50 ute

By Samuel Irvine · 11 Oct 2024

Mazda has teased a photo of the new BT-50 ahead of the updated model’s world premiere on October 18.

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Nissan gets Vehicle to Grid charging approval

By Samuel Irvine · 11 Oct 2024

Nissan has announced plans to introduce a bi-directional charging system on select electric vehicles in Europe “and beyond” following a successful trial in the UK.

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