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.

Porsche Macan GTS pricing revealed

By Spencer Leech · 17 Dec 2019

Porsche's new Macan GTS will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2020, sporting a more potent V6 engine and enhanced equipment.The GTS, which slots between the S and Turbo in the Macan line-up, is priced from $109,700 plus on-road costs.Swapping o

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Electric pick-ups complete expedition

By Spencer Leech · 16 Dec 2019

Two Rivian R1T electric pick-ups have completed a journey from Argentina to Los Angeles as part of the upcoming documentary Long Way Up.The high-riding EVs left Ushuaia, Argentina, on September 19th, and reportedly covered around 200-480 kilometres per da

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Jaguar I-Pace range extended

By Spencer Leech · 09 Dec 2019

Jaguar is releasing a free software update for I-Pace owners, which adds an extra 20 kilometres of 'real-world' driving range to the electric SUV.The complimentary update will need to be installed at a dealership, however, the software will allow for enha

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V6 power for Hyundai Santa Fe

By Spencer Leech · 02 Dec 2019

Hyundai is now offering a 3.5-litre petrol V6 in its popular Santa Fe large SUV.Three grades are available, priced from $43,000 plus on-road costs for the Active, $51,000 for the Elite and $57,500 for the top-spec Highlander.In any case, the new engine pr

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New Popemobile revealed

By Spencer Leech · 28 Nov 2019

Groupe Renault has delivered a uniquely modified Dacia Duster to the Catholic Church's Pope Francis.The new Popemobile was built by Dacia's Prototype Department and Special Needs Team, with help from Romanian coachbuilder Romturingia.A number of modificat

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Ford Mustang police vehicle

By Spencer Leech · 25 Nov 2019

With fistfuls of grunt and a near silent motor, the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E could make a worthy Police Interceptor.Decked out as a successor to the Ford Explorer used by cops in the United States, it's not so hard to picture the zero-emissions SU

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Lexus’ first-ever EV revealed

By Spencer Leech · 22 Nov 2019

Lexus has revealed its first fully electric model in China this week, as it works to develop its own dedicated battery-electric vehicle platform.The Lexus UX300e small SUV shares its platform with the Toyota CH-R EV, which is currently exclusive to the Ch

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Hi-po Mercedes-AMG SUVs revealed

By Spencer Leech · 21 Nov 2019

Mercedes-AMG has revealed its new high-performance GLE 63 large SUV, and GLS 63 seven seater at the Los Angeles motor show, with both confirmed to arrive locally in the second half of 2020.

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BMW i4 2021 specs revealed

By Spencer Leech · 19 Nov 2019

BMW has divulged key details for its fully electric i4 sedan, well before its expected 2021 debut.The i4 is imagined as an emissions-free version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, though it trades petrol power for a 390kW electric motor, and will offer approxim

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Facelifted Honda Civic revealed

By Spencer Leech · 18 Nov 2019

Honda has mildly updated its Civic hatchback with tweaked styling and a refined cabin.The fresh-faced Civic features a new lower front grille, and an overall smoother front bumper design, which now hosts full LED headlights and redesigned LED daytime runn

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