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.

Future VW Golf GTI EV confirmed

By Samuel Irvine · 14 May 2025

An electric Volkswagen Golf GTI is in the works and the brand’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, couldn’t be any more excited.

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Nissan's March earnings a 'wake-up call' for brand

By Samuel Irvine · 14 May 2025

Nissan's global CEO Ivan Espinosa has pulled no punches in imposing sweeping cost-cutting measures to get the ailing Japanese carmaker's bottom line back on track.

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All the 4WDs coming next year

By Samuel Irvine · 13 May 2025

Four-wheel drives are a major part of Australia's motoring DNA. It's little wonder then that the segment is one of our most competitive.It's set to grow even more so in 2025, with old familiar favourites receiving much needed upgrades, alongside some brand-new models that are set to shake things up for the segment.

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BYD's stripped-back EV to challenge the taxi market

By Samuel Irvine · 13 May 2025

In Australia, the Toyota Camry Hybrid is generally considered the taxi and ride-share car of choice. In China, BYD wants it to be the electric e7.

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Chery's iCar is building a Land Rover Defender twin

By Samuel Irvine · 13 May 2025

There’s a new budget-friendly Land Rover Defender-esque electric SUV on the horizon, and where else but China for such a vehicle to surface?

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The end of the LCT could wipe thousands off new cars

By Samuel Irvine · 13 May 2025

There was restrained celebration across the Australian car world this week after a report by The Australian claimed the controversial Luxury Car Tax (LCT) will be scrapped under the new Albanese government as it targets a free trade agreement with the European Union.

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2025 Skoda Enyaq RS revealed

By Samuel Irvine · 12 May 2025

Skoda has unveiled the new Enyaq RS overseas ahead of its expected Australian launch in the first quarter of 2026.

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The staggering number of Toyota cars on roads globally

By Samuel Irvine · 12 May 2025

Why Toyota thinks it can keep its lead over BYD.

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Major setback for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV?

By Samuel Irvine · 09 May 2025

As the first Mercedes-Benz in history to be launched with 800-volt ultra-fast charging architecture, the next-gen electric CLA promised big things when it was unveiled earlier this year.

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2029 Volkswagen Mark 9 EV details emerge

By Samuel Irvine · 09 May 2025

Volkswagen's next-generation Golf, the Mark 9, will be radically transformed into a high-tech electric car when it is released in 2029, gaining the brand's latest electrical architecture and software, according to a report.

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