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.

Chery's first go at an ultra-luxe SUV

By Samuel Irvine · 28 Aug 2024

Chery is expected to unveil a flagship luxury SUV under its Fulwin sub-brand at the Chengdu motor show in China on August 30.

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BYD's new small hatch revealed

By Samuel Irvine · 28 Aug 2024

BYD has revealed the first official images of its 2025 Seal 06 GT. Although the name is familiar, this fully-electric hatch is expected to come in hotted-up guise to challenge the likes of the Cupra Born and MG4 Xpower.

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Tough work van levels up

By Samuel Irvine · 28 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz has refreshed its range of mid-size vans and people movers for 2025, adding a host of design, comfort, technology and safety upgrades.

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Ford's mini Toyota LandCruiser smasher

By Samuel Irvine · 27 Aug 2024

In the never-ending series of cool vehicles we don’t get in Australia, say hello to the Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch edition.

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More bad news for Chinese electric car makers

By Samuel Irvine · 27 Aug 2024

Canada has followed the lead of the US and European Union in announcing it will impose a big tariff on Chinese-made EVs. According to the Canadian government, the 100 per cent tax will apply to all vehicles imported from China, including those built by Tesla, who currently ships its Chinese-made EVs to Canada.

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Family cars hit with four star safety rating

By Samuel Irvine · 27 Aug 2024

Honda Australia has been called out for leaving vital safety gear off Australian vehicles.

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Cupra's new flagship readies for launch

By Samuel Irvine · 26 Aug 2024

Pricing for the new electric Tavascan crossover has been announced in the UK, as the Australian release of Cupra's most expensive model to date inches closer.

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