Nathan Ponchard

Editor at Large

Nathan Ponchard is the Editor at Large at Chasing Cars. A storied career in motoring journalism, a good sense of humour and his detailed analysis has given Ponch a well-earned reputation.

Nathan's latest articles and reviews

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Ford Mustang GT Fastback 2026 long-term review

MAY 2026 new car sales: Tesla Model Y claims top spot while Chinese-brand sales surge hitting Toyota and Ford

WILL THE SKYLINE RETURN TO OZ?: Iconic nameplate on the cards for a low-volume return in re-engineered form as Nissan rebuilds its portfolio

Volkswagen Amarok W600 2026: Australian first drive

Volkswagen Amarok Walkinshaw 2027: With W600 about to launch, Walkinshaw/VW are expected to soon announce new options, potential export

Nissan’s small-car future: Will embattled Japanese brand look to Kicks or small EV to fight Chery Tiggo 4, MG ZS, Haval Jolion?

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Honda Prelude e:HEV 2026 review

Nissan’s China-powered revival: BYD Shark-Rivalling Navara Pro, Prado-challenging Terrano SUV and NX8 Tesla Model Y beater on the cards

Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2026: Ford’s primo Mustang returns for MY26, alongside an Oz-specific T8 pack developed by Triple Eight Race Engineering

Nissan NX8 2027 review: international first drive

Renault Symbioz new for 2027

Honda’s new-generation Prelude coupe debuts at $65,000 driveaway

FREELANDER RETURNS … AS ITS OWN BRAND: Iconic British soft-roader nameplate to be revived on an SUV line-up co-developed with Chery in China

XPENG AUSTRALIA 2026: Chinese EV brand takes control of its Australian and New Zealand operations from TrueEV, and will appoint new dealer network imminently

FUEL EXCISE HALVED: Australian federal government to halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for the next three months, saving motorists around 26c per litre

Every new Toyota coming to Australia: RAV4 hybrid, bZ4X Touring, electric Hilux, and more

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