Articles by Tom White

Tom White

Deputy News Editor

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.

BYD Sealion 6 2026 review: Essential

By Tom White · 30 Aug 2025

BYD's Sealion 6 has lost its crown as the most affordable PHEV on the market - but is this base Essential version still the best value?

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2026 XPeng P7 pricing revealed? New Chinese electric car rival to Xiaomi SU7 and Tesla Model S starts at less than $55k, but will it come to Australia?

By Tom White · 28 Aug 2025

XPeng's headline-grabbing P7 performance luxury sedan hits the market overseas with a crazy price-tag.

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This huge car company just dumped self-driving tech due to low demand: report

By Tom White · 27 Aug 2025

Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Leapmotor, has reportedly put its ‘AutoDrive’ self-driving software on hold over concerns there is no demand for it among buyers.

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The ultimate Chinese mid-size SUV: Meet the 2026 Jetour L7 Plus which offers seven seats and over 200km of EV driving range as a Chery PHEV spin-off

By Tom White · 27 Aug 2025

Seven-seats and over 200km of electric driving range as a hybrid? Meet what could be the ultimate Chinese mid-size SUV.

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‘China speed’ car development to save Nissan: Japanese giant embraces Chinese manufacturing for global models like the upcoming 2026 BYD Shark 6 rivalling Frontier ute as it faces existential crisis from both Toyota and BYD

By Tom White · 26 Aug 2025

Nissan to lean into its successful Chinese joint-venture to source more models more quickly for export markets like Australia.

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New Chinese luxury ute incoming: Australia playing a key role in the SUV-based Omoda or Jaecoo ute, which is a successor to the Holden Commodore ute or the modern day Ford Maverick

By Tom White · 26 Aug 2025

Chery ute likely to spawn Omoda or Jaecoo spin-off according to the brand's global boss.

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GWM Haval’s toughest SUV just got tougher: 2026 Haval H9 updated in China with more standard hardcore off-road capabilities, but will this affordable Toyota Prado, Ford Everest rival land in Australia?

By Tom White · 25 Aug 2025

GWM Haval’s flagship H9 seven-seat SUV offering overseas is about to be upgraded, now featuring standard front and rear diff locks and other tweaks designed to bolster its capabilities.

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Cupra Tavascan 2026 review: Endurance long-term | Part 3

By Tom White · 21 Aug 2025

The Cupra Tavascan is a Chinese-made electric SUV from the Spanish arm or a German giant. So international! It's also a solid EV for a number of reasons. Should you get this instead of that Tesla Model Y?

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Japanese brand fights back against China: 2026 Nissan Leaf gets a sharp price-tag overseas to fend-off the MG S5, BYD Atto 3 and GWM Ora

By Tom White · 20 Aug 2025

Nissan's completely re-thought Leaf crossover priced in its launch market - but does it have what it takes to challenge the Chinese competition?

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Land Rover Defender 90 D250 S 2026 vs Land Rover Defender 90 2016 review: Off-road test

By Tom White · 17 Aug 2025

We pit the old Land Rover Defender 90 against the new one in an off-road battle! Has Land Rover 'ruined it' by going monocoque, or is the old 4x4 looked at with rose-tinted glasses?

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