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.

New Triton GLX-R coming for Ranger & HiLux

By Samuel Irvine · 01 Oct 2024

Mitsubishi has expanded its Triton range for MY24.5, reinstating the GLX-R badge as a compelling mid-range option.

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2025 Chery Tiggo 9 announced for Australia

By Samuel Irvine · 01 Oct 2024

Chery has confirmed its large Tiggo 9 SUV for the Australian market, earmarking it for a release date in the second half of 2025.

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Hyundai Santa Fe gains XRT off-road packaging

By Samuel Irvine · 01 Oct 2024

The Hyundai Santa Fe is set to gain better off-road credentials with the addition of two adventure-ready XRT accessory packs.

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Isuzu MU-X gets the Tour Mate treatment

By Samuel Irvine · 01 Oct 2024

Isuzu has extended its special 'Tour Mate' packaging to its popular seven-seat MU-X SUV.

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Isuzu D-Max 'Blade' release edges closer

By Samuel Irvine · 01 Oct 2024

Isuzu has released its first teaser for the upcoming D-Max Blade, a locally prepared ute tuned by Australian outfit Walkinshaw known for making fast Holdens.

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Mercedes-Benz could axe two SUV models

By Samuel Irvine · 30 Sep 2024

Two Mercedes-Benz SUVs could be on the chopping block as the luxe German automaker looks to consolidate its line-up ahead of its zero-emissions transition.

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Toyota's new MR2 takes shape in new renders

By Samuel Irvine · 30 Sep 2024

Fresh renders from BestCar Japan have given a preview of how Toyota’s ground-breaking new two-door coupe could take shape.

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Leapmotor B10 set to tackle Kia EV3

By Samuel Irvine · 26 Sep 2024

Chinese new electric car brand Leapmotor is gearing up to unveil its Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona Electric competitor – the B10 compact SUV – at the Paris motor show next month.

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2026 HiLux ute could be set for 2-litre turbo

By Samuel Irvine · 25 Sep 2024

Could Toyota’s new turbocharged four-cylinder engine – designed to succeed the iconic 2JZ in-line six engine – be HiLux-bound as part of the ute's next-generation model expected to be revealed in 2025?

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X-trail to gain plug-in hybrid tech?

By Samuel Irvine · 25 Sep 2024

Reports out of Japan are speculating Nissan will add its first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain to its global line-up.

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