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.

Kia Stinger range gets five-star ANCAP rating

By Spencer Leech · 10 May 2018

Kia Motors Australia (KMAu) has increased the standard advanced driver-assist safety technology in entry-level Stinger liftback variants

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Holden adds diesel power to Equinox SUV

By Spencer Leech · 07 May 2018

Holden has introduced a diesel engine to its Equinox mid-size SUV line-up, with the new model commanding a $3000 premium over equivalent petrol variants.

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Ex-VW chief charged in US

By Spencer Leech · 04 May 2018

Former Volkswagen Group chief executive Martin Winterkorn has been charged by the United States Department of Justice over the scandal that saw the German carmaker cheat emissions tests.

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Aussie-built Brabham BT62 unveiled

By Spencer Leech · 03 May 2018

Brabham Automotive has lifted the silk on its new track-only BT62 hypercar in London this week, boasting V8 power, race-ready aerodynamics and a sub-1000kg dry weight.

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Mini confirms 2018 Hatch pricing

By Spencer Leech · 02 May 2018

Mini Australia is set to release its facelifted Hdiesel-poweredatch and Convertible line-up in July, which now consists of fewer variants.

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Jeep special editions hit Oz

By Spencer Leech · 01 May 2018

The Golden Eagle and Freedom editions are powered by Jeep's 209kW/347Nm 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine.

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Fresh-faced BT-50 checks in

By Spencer Leech · 27 Apr 2018

Mazda Australia has rolled out its second BT-50 facelift, with the pick-up range now sporting fresh front-end styling that was designed in Australia for the local market only.

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All-electric iX3 uncovered

By Spencer Leech · 26 Apr 2018

BMW has revealed an all-electric version of its X3 SUV – the Concept iX3 – at the Beijing motor show this week.

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Volvo S90 Ambience breaks cover

By Spencer Leech · 24 Apr 2018

Volvo Cars has turned up the volume on its luxurious S90 large sedan, with the new three-seat Ambience Concept that broke cover at the Beijing motor show this week.

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VW Polo Beats checks in

By Spencer Leech · 24 Apr 2018

Volkswagen Group Australia has revealed pricing for its new Polo Beats edition that will check in at $22,490 plus on-road costs when it arrives in showrooms this August. Stepping up from the standard six-speed manual to the seven-speed DSG transmission adds $2500 for a $24,990 price tag. This translates to a $3000

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