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.

Suzuki APV dropped, Jimny on hiatus

By Tim Nicholson · 20 Feb 2018

Suzuki Australia has dropped its APV light-commercial van and drastically slowed sales of the Jimny four-wheel drive because of tightening emissions and safety regulations.

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Maserati GranTurismo, GranCabrio land in Oz

By Spencer Leech · 19 Feb 2018

The new Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio have landed in Australia with two variants now available for each, dubbed Sport and Maserati Corse (MC).

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New Fiat 500X more affordable

By Spencer Leech · 16 Feb 2018

Fiat Australia has introduced its updated 500X range which now consists of two trim levels only.

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BMW reveals new X4

By Spencer Leech · 15 Feb 2018

BMW has raced out the second-generation version of its X4 mid-size crossover – set to make its public debut at the Geneva motor show in March.

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Refreshed Mercedes C-Class uncovered

By Spencer Leech · 15 Feb 2018

Mercedes' best-selling mid-sizer gets topped-up with styling tweaks and updated safety tech

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New RWD Audi R8 RWS slips in below $300k

By Spencer Leech · 14 Feb 2018

Audi's rear-wheel drive R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series) will land in Australian showrooms in April wearing a $299,500 before on-roads price tag for the coupe and $321,000 for the convertible.

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HSV-fettled Colorado ute costs a pretty penny

By Spencer Leech · 13 Feb 2018

HSV has risen from the Aussie Commodore's ashes with the Colorado SportsCat, but the coveted badge comes at a premium.

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Holden launches online car store

By Spencer Leech · 12 Feb 2018

Holden customers can now purchase a new car “from the comfort of their own couch”, with the company today launching a new online store.

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Skoda shows facelifted Fabia

By Spencer Leech · 09 Feb 2018

Skoda has unveiled its facelifted Fabia in the lead-up to its official debut at the Geneva motor show next month.

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Hyundai updates consumer guarantees approach

By Spencer Leech · 08 Feb 2018

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted an undertaking by Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) to better comply with consumer guarantee obligations.

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