Articles by Spencer Leech

Spencer Leech

Contributing Journalist

It's little surprise that Spencer pursued a career in motoring journalism; a born car and motorcycle tragic coming from a long line of typesetters and writers. In short, it was meant to be.

He cut his teeth in the automotive industry freelancing as a writer and photographer for titles including Wheels, Unique Cars, Street Machine and Carsales, before filling editorship roles at Australian Road Rider and GoAutoMedia.

Spencer contributes regularly to Carsguide, sometimes corresponding from far corners of the globe. By night, he shreds the synthesizer in a little-known Melbourne rock band called Midnight Medley.

2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid pricing and specs: Electrified sedan set to compete with Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series hybrids

By Spencer Leech · 21 Apr 2021

Maserati has opened the order books for its first-ever electrified model, the Ghibli Hybrid large sedan, which is set to compete with similar German offerings with a pricetag of $139,990 plus on-road costs.This pricing puts the Ghibli Hybrid in contention

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Motorcycle sales boom as Australians swap four wheels for two

By Spencer Leech · 20 Apr 2021

The Australian new-vehicle market is seeing a shift from cars to bikes, as motorcycle, scooter and off-highway vehicle (OHV) sales increase by 51.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2021.Figures published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FC

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2021 SsangYong Korando pricing and specs detailed: Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4-rivalling SUV scores mild update

By Spencer Leech · 26 Mar 2021

Ssangyong has lightly updated its Korando medium SUV for 2021, resulting in minor price rises across the three-variant range.In 2021, the Ssangyong Korando is fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission as standard, and so the entry-level EX grade come

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2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA pricing and specs detailed: Tesla Model Y-rivalling premium electric SUV order books open in April

By Spencer Leech · 25 Mar 2021

Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a new entry to its EQ electric vehicle (EV) range, with the EQA 250 small SUV order books open in April for a June arrival, priced from $76,800 plus on-road costs.This price-point puts the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 at a consider

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2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible pricing and specs confirmed: New soft-top variants incoming for Mercedes-Benz C-Class rival

By Spencer Leech · 18 Dec 2020

BMW Australia will release its new 4 Series Convertible early next year, priced from $89,900 plus on-road costs for the base 420i variant.Mirroring the 4 Series Coupe line-up that launched last month, the Convertible will also be offered in a mid-spec 430

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2022 Volkswagen Golf R detailed: New cut-price Audi S3 hot hatch outmuscles Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R

By Spencer Leech · 04 Nov 2020

Volkswagen has this week revealed its eighth-generation Golf R hot hatch, showcasing a big boost to performance, fresh styling and an array of modern features

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2021 Jaguar E-Pace pricing and specs detailed: Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA rival gets updated

By Spencer Leech · 28 Oct 2020

Jaguar's fresh-faced E-Pace will launch early next year with a higher level of standard equipment as well as a new mild-hybrid variant to top the range.For 2021, Jaguar has consolidated its E-Pace line-up to just four petrol-powered variants, the R-Dynami

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2021 Toyota Yaris Cross pricing and specs detailed: New Mazda CX-3, Ford Puma and Volkswagen T-Cross rival goes hybrid

By Spencer Leech · 27 Oct 2020

Toyota Australia has locked in pricing for its all-new Yaris Cross light SUV, which will go on sale next week priced from $26,990 plus on-road costs.The Yaris Cross will be available in both two- and all-wheel-drive configurations, with the choice of a fr

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2021 GMC Hummer EV detailed: Will this icon's electric rebirth come to Australia via GM's new GMSV brand?

By Spencer Leech · 21 Oct 2020

GMC's all-new Hummer EV positions the iconic nameplate for the future as it debuts powerful electric motors in a premium, yet well-equipped off-road package.The GMC Hummer EV may be considered for local right-hand-drive conversion via the new General Moto

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2021 Hyundai i20 N detailed! New Volkswagen Polo GTI and Ford Fiesta ST rival launches with turbo power and manual fun

By Spencer Leech · 21 Oct 2020

Hyundai’s all-new i20 N appears wild rather than mild, as it debuts with a perky turbocharged engine and a manual transmission to match a hard-edged hot hatch design

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