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.

Ford outs Endura pricing

By Spencer Leech · 03 Oct 2018

Ford Australia has finally revealed details for its new Endura large SUV, which will start at $44,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level Trend when the range hits showrooms in December.

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Rotary to help Mazda electrification

By Spencer Leech · 03 Oct 2018

Mazda has finally confirmed it will resurrect the rotary engine, but as a range extender for future electric vehicles.

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New Porsche Macan checks in

By Spencer Leech · 03 Oct 2018

Porsche Cars Australia has outed local specifications for its updated Macan, with the German compact SUV checking in at $81,400 plus on-road costs in entry-level guise.

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Renault outs luxury concept

By Robbie Wallis · 02 Oct 2018

Renault has this week unveiled a new concept at the Paris motor show known as the EZ-Ultimo, an autonomous vehicle which takes a look at the future of ride sharing for high-flying passengers.

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New Benz B-Class surfaces

By Spencer Leech · 02 Oct 2018

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its third-generation B-Class five-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at the Paris motor show this week, showcasing a new look and a strong injection of comfort and safety tech

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New-look Juke touches down

By Tung Nguyen · 02 Oct 2018

Nissan Australia has given its Juke small SUV range another mid-life update, with a tweaked exterior design and upgraded equipment, just weeks before it outs its high-performance Nismo RS variant.

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Ford outs electrified vans

By Haitham Razagui · 26 Sep 2018

Ford has pulled the covers off two electrified vans at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, showcasing a plug-in hybrid mid-size Transit Connect and a larger 48V mild-hybrid Transit.

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Ford Oz weighs up F-Series case

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Sep 2018

Ford Australia is monitoring the sales of right-hand drive converted vehicles, as it weighs up the business case for the US-built F-Series pick-up.

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More ponies for Ford Pony

By Spencer Leech · 24 Sep 2018

Aussie vehicle tuning house Tickford has developed an ECU recalibration package for the current Ford Mustang GT, which frees an extra 61kW and 76Nm from the American coupe's 5.0-litre V8.

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Nissan studies Terra SUV for Oz

By Robbie Wallis · 21 Sep 2018

Nissan Australia is strongly considering importing the Terra large SUV to the local market, with it working on making the business case stack up.

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