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Tom Place

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Thomas cut his teeth working as a general news reporter at Channel Seven and the Daily Mail Australia before putting his passion for cars to good use as a writer for Chasing Cars.

Tom's latest articles and reviews

Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZe 2026 review
7.0

Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZe 2026 review

 

Chery Stockman 2026: 800Nm diesel-hybrid ute confirms 3.5T towing, 100km electric range claim ahead of Q4 launch

Chery Stockman 2026: 800Nm diesel-hybrid ute confirms 3.5T towing, 100km electric range claim ahead of Q4 launch

 

<strong>New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 2026: 500kW three-strong ‘axial flux’ motor drivetrain debuts in AMG’s baby sedan and wagon </strong>

New Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 2026: 500kW three-strong ‘axial flux’ motor drivetrain debuts in AMG’s baby sedan and wagon 

 

GWM Ora 5 2026 review

GWM Ora 5 2026 review

 

New 3.0L diesel, hybrids and EVs: GWM confirms nine new models before 2027, including all-new Haval H7 and Haval Jolion Max

New 3.0L diesel, hybrids and EVs: GWM confirms nine new models before 2027, including all-new Haval H7 and Haval Jolion Max

 

<strong>Honda Prelude crowned Chasing Cars’ 2026 Car Of The Year</strong>

Honda Prelude crowned Chasing Cars’ 2026 Car Of The Year

 

Suzuki Jimny 2026: new Rhino asks for $10,000 more, but offers no off-road upgrades

Suzuki Jimny 2026: new Rhino asks for $10,000 more, but offers no off-road upgrades

 

Next BMW M3 previewed with straight-six and quad-motor fully-electric options expected

Next BMW M3 previewed with straight-six and quad-motor fully-electric options expected

 

Prices slashed by $8000 for Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric as cheaper rivals continue to flood Australia’s EV market

Prices slashed by $8000 for Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric as cheaper rivals continue to flood Australia’s EV market

 

BYD Shark 6 SUV 2027: Toyota Prado and Ford Everest-style rival sidestepped to protect Denza B5 and B8

BYD Shark 6 SUV 2027: Toyota Prado and Ford Everest-style rival sidestepped to protect Denza B5 and B8

 

BYD Shark 6 2027: Hydraulic suspension damping, locking diffs and full electrification under consideration for PHEV ute

BYD Shark 6 2027: Hydraulic suspension damping, locking diffs and full electrification under consideration for PHEV ute

 

BYD Shark 6 Performance 2026 review
8.0

BYD Shark 6 Performance 2026 review

 

BYD’s plan to knock off Ford and Mazda as it eyes off ‘top 3’ sales spot in 2026

BYD’s plan to knock off Ford and Mazda as it eyes off ‘top 3’ sales spot in 2026

 

2026 Subaru Uncharted confirmed for Australia, as electric Toyota C-HR twin and Crosstrek sibling

2026 Subaru Uncharted confirmed for Australia, as electric Toyota C-HR twin and Crosstrek sibling

 

Omoda 9 Super Hybrid long term review

Omoda 9 Super Hybrid long term review

 

Genesis GV70 3.5TT long term review
7.5

Genesis GV70 3.5TT long term review

 

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