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.

Will the BYD Atto 4 go mainstream at this price? How much you can expect to pay for the Tesla Model 3- and Polestar 2-rivalling electric sedan

26 May 2022 by Tom White

Kia Sorento 2022 review: GT-Line Hybrid

15 May 2022 by Tom White

If you’re in the market for a seven-seat SUV, you probably don’t need me to tell you the Kia Sorento is a great-looking option. The fourth-generation SUV has established itself with a stunning avant-garde design, a solid practicality promise, and unparalleled choice across its range. This latest...Read more

When you can expect the 2023 Polestar 2 to be updated with Apple CarPlay connectivity, as well as a performance-boosting software upgrade

13 May 2022 by Tom White

Yes, the Polestar 2 will eventually get Apple CarPlay connectivity,...Read more

How much electric car driving range is enough? Polestar says cars with 600-plus kilometre range are arriving 'very quickly'

12 May 2022 by Tom White

How much range would an electric car need to have for you to consider...Read more

Polestar says it could sell more cars than Tesla, it's just a matter of when

11 May 2022 by Tom White

Speaking to media in Sydney, Polestar’s global head of sales, Mike...Read more

BYD Atto 3 vs MG ZS EV: Affordable Chinese EVs compared on the numbers!

8 May 2022 by Tom White

The arrival of the BYD Atto 3 in Australia is causing quite a stir,...Read more

Where to next for LDV? Plenty of fresh metal available overseas for the challenger brand to take on Ford Ranger Raptor, Kia Carnival and Isuzu MU-X

7 May 2022 by Tom White

LDV is one part of a surge of successful Chinese automakers gaining...Read more

2023 Toyota Corolla detailed: Popular hybrid hatch to get long-awaited mid-life update later this year to better rival Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, and Honda Civic

6 May 2022 by Tom White

Toyota Australia has announced the storied Corolla hatch will receive a...Read more

SsangYong officially in trouble again! Woes for Korea's number three brand continue as its latest potential buyer is forced to file for bankruptcy

5 May 2022 by Tom White

SsangYong’s tumultuous years-long ownership saga is set to start over,...Read more

Skoda Kamiq 2022 price and features: Entry-level three-cylinder returns to take the fight to the Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma

5 May 2022 by Tom White

Skoda Australia has locked in pricing for its Kamiq range for 2022,...Read more

2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe price and features: New mid-grade adds appeal to sporty Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi A3 rival

4 May 2022 by Tom White

BMW has locked in pricing for its sporty 2 Series coupe, adding a mid-...Read more

What's the HiLux hold-up? Toyota puts a sales stop on popular 2022 Rogue and Rugged X variants as supply constraints hit hard

3 May 2022 by Tom White

Toyota has put a stop on the sale of its tough Rouge and Rugged X HiLux...Read more

2022 Volkswagen T-Roc price and features detailed: Toyota C-HR and Hyundai Kona rival gets major upgrades and hot R variant

3 May 2022 by Tom White

Volkswagen has locked in pricing and features for its updated 2022 T-...Read more

Price pain hits Volkswagen Golf, Passat, Arteon, Tiguan, T-Cross and Touareg ranges as supply, transport, and production costs put the squeeze on the German giant

2 May 2022 by Tom White

Much of Volkswagen’s local passenger car range will be hit by...Read more

Meet the fully electric HR-V you won't be able to buy: Honda e:NS1 launches in China with long range, appealing specs

2 May 2022 by Tom White

Amidst a scaling back of local operations and a focus on key models,...Read more

EV Comparison Review: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, BMW iX xDrive40, Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD & Polestar 2 LR dual-motor AWD

30 April 2022 by Tom White

Interest in electric cars in Australia has recently hit all-time highs thanks to record fuel prices in early 2022, and many manufacturers making the pledge to go electric-only sooner rather than later. Until now, the electric future has seemed distant to many, but with these factors bringing many...Read more