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.

Mercedes-Benz EQA 2022 review: 250 EV test

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30 August 2021 by Tom White

Why automotive brands becoming 'software companies' will lead car owners down a dark path | Opinion

28 August 2021 by Tom White

Remember when you walked into a store and bought a physical copy of...Read more

Ford Bronco ute axed before production! New Ford Ranger alternative and tough Jeep Gladiator rival no longer coming: report

26 August 2021 by Tom White

According to a fresh report out of the US, the Ford Bronco ute has got...Read more

Will this be Great Wall Haval's first electric car in Australia? Ora Cherry Cat small SUV packs long range and new battery type to take fight to MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric

25 August 2021 by Tom White

Great Wall Motors (GWM) has detailed its latest all-electric small SUV...Read more

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Australian pricing guide: How much you should expect to pay for the new Nissan Qashqai, Honda HR-V and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross rival

25 August 2021 by Tom White

Toyota has revealed pricing for its much-awaited Corolla Cross in Japan...Read more

Everything you need to know about electric cars in Australia

24 August 2021 by Tom White

Electric cars have had a slow start in Australia, mainly because the...Read more

Not enough places to charge an electric car? Think again as Jolt secures big funding, tempting EV owners with renewable and free charging

24 August 2021 by Tom White

EV charging provider Jolt, which flags its point of difference as free...Read more

2022 Haval H6S revealed: 'Coupe' version of China's Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival scores 530Nm of petrol-electric punch!

23 August 2021 by Tom White

Haval has revealed a 'coupe' version of its H6 mid-size SUV in China, ...Read more

Stamp Duty on Cars: What is Stamp Duty & How Much is it on a Vehicle in Australia?

18 August 2021 by Tom White

When you go to buy a new or used car, you will have to pay stamp duty....Read more

2022 Nissan Z finally revealed! New 370Z successor coming to Australia with Toyota Supra-smashing twin-turbo V6 power and manual option

18 August 2021 by Tom White

Nissan has officially revealed its next-generation sports coupe in the...Read more

Mazda MX-30 Electric 2022 review: EV test

13 August 2021 by Tom White

Mazda’s MX-30 is an odd one. It’s Mazda’s third small SUV and its first production electric car, yet it wears the brand’s MX sports car prefix and originally launched as a combustion mild hybrid. Of course, Mazda is no stranger to automobile enigmas, with left-of-field rotary choices in its past,...Read more

2022 BMW iX3 price and features: Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron rival's facelift revealed ahead of Australian launch

11 August 2021 by Tom White

The BMW iX3, the electric version of the brand’s popular mid-size SUV,...Read more

Hydrogen fuel cell cars and trucks one step closer to reality in Australia with large NSW hub set to open in 2022

9 August 2021 by Tom White

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) offer promising advantages over...Read more

Toyota Mirai vs Hyundai Nexo - Exclusive world-first comparison review of Australia's only hydrogen fuel cell cars

8 August 2021 by Tom White

In the last year the number of electric or electrified models on sale has increased exponentially but while the electric era has well and truly begun, many Aussies still have legitimate concerns about battery electric vehicles (BEVs). They’re expensive, they have limited range hardly suited to...Read more

2022 Isuzu MU-X to hit the beat soon? Brand targets police, ambulance and rental duties for new off-road SUV

8 August 2021 by Tom White

Speaking to CarsGuide at the launch of the new-generation MU-X...Read more

Porsche Taycan 2022 review: Turbo

7 August 2021 by Tom White

What gives a car a soul? Is it just the explosive romance of combustion? Is it the pure engineering, the way a car is a reflection of human achievement? Is it the deus ex machina , the way a car can unite its inner complexities to talk to the driver? For an enthusiast, these questions are going to...Read more