Articles by Tom White

Tom White

Senior Journalist

Despite studying ancient history and law at university, it makes sense Tom ended up writing about cars, as he spent the majority of his waking hours finding ways to drive as many as possible. His fascination with automobiles was also accompanied by an affinity for technology growing up, and he is just as comfortable tinkering with gadgets as he is behind the wheel. His time at CarsGuide has given him a nose for industry news and developments at the forefront of car technology.

Australian market is an 'exciting' challenge: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq sports luxury SUV ready to face BYD's premium brands and take the fight to Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

18 hours by Tom White

Monster SUV ruled out for Australia for now: Cadillac leaves door slightly open to the supercharged 6.2-litre V8-powered 2025 Escalade, the luxury SUV equivalent of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150

24 July 2024 by Tom White

Cadillac has re-committed to being an EV-only brand in Australia when...Read more

New Aussie-bound Chinese ute confirmed: Next-generation Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max rivalling 2025 LDV T60 breaks cover with both electric and diesel powertrains

23 July 2024 by Tom White

What looks to be the next-generation version of LDV’s popular T60 ute...Read more

Potentially deal breaking 2024 Mitsubishi Triton feature fixed! New software fix for popular dual-cab ute rival to the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, as many brands look twice at active safety equipment in the wake of negative feedback

22 July 2024 by Tom White

Mitsubishi is the latest brand to offer a software fix for potentially...Read more

The car brands hurting the most in 2024: Australia's new car market continues to be permanently altered by electrification and the biggest expansion of new players in its history

21 July 2024 by Tom White

Australia’s car market is in a much better position than it was just a...Read more

A Genesis GV70, Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ were used as benchmarks to make the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq a fun-to-drive electric car

19 July 2024 by Tom White

Cadillac will burst onto the scene in Australia before the end of 2024...Read more

SsangYong to look very different in 2025: Korea's number three brand to launch Torres electric car and potentially adopt new KGM name in Australia before the end of the year

18 July 2024 by Tom White

Off the back of the reveal of the new Actyon coupe SUV, Ssangyong’s...Read more

SsangYong revives Actyon mid-size SUV nameplate for 2025 with sleek design to rival the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and MG HS

16 July 2024 by Tom White

KG Mobility - still known in Australia as SsangYong - has revealed a...Read more

LDV T60 Max 2024 review: Plus

13 July 2024 by Tom White

So, you’re after an affordable alternative to the increasingly expensive Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. You need it to be tough enough for work, but also big and comfortable enough to haul family every now and again. It’s a common predicament, and one that's increasingly served by Chinese and Korean...Read more

Porsche not fazed by global EV slowdown: Hundreds of buyers line-up for new Macan despite not having seen it yet as BMW X3, Audi Q5 rival goes all electric

12 July 2024 by Tom White

Speaking to Australian media at a sneak preview event for the 2025...Read more

'You wouldn't replace your engine': Porsche says there are 'myths' around EV batteries as its new 2025 Macan is designed to maintain battery life and resale

12 July 2024 by Tom White

Resale of electric vehicles has become a hot topic as the electrified...Read more

Better than a battery electric vehicle? Meet the 2025 BMW iX5 Hydrogen - the zero emissions SUV for towing and long-distance driving that could one day replace petrol and diesel models like the Toyota Prado and Land Rover Defender

9 July 2024 by Tom White

BMW has toured its iX5 Hydrogen ‘pilot’ vehicle through Australia,...Read more

Fiat 500e 2024 review: long-term | Part 3

8 July 2024 by Tom White

It’s our final month with the Fiat 500e, and despite its controversial pink paint and occasionally limiting dimensions, I must say I’ll miss this charming little car. It’s one of those vehicles which grows on you, and not an instant hit like some others I’ve had in the past. I’ll reiterate, though...Read more

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2024

3 July 2024 by Tom White

We might be in the midst of an EV revolution in Australia, but the humble hybrid still does a lot of the heavy lifting on the sales charts offering the convenience of refuelling with trimmed-down bills and, in the case of a plug-in, the opportunity for zero-emissions motoring. Hybrids with and...Read more