Tom Place

Leapmotor might sound like something you’d name a windup toy frog, but it’s another demonstration of China’s rate of progress; Leapmotor first started in The Leapmotor C10 isn’t a leap forward for motoring, but it is a promising start for a budding brand striking at exactly the right time.

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, January 22nd 2025. Notably in car news today: Ford is bringing back the Everest Wildtrak after it previously sold

Thanks for joining us this Monday, January 20th 2025. Notably in car news today: Mazda’s new-gen CX-5 hybrid starts to take shape ahead of its arrival Notably in car news today: Mazda’s new CX-5 hybrid takes shape, and Honda wants Renault out of Nissan before it forms an alliance.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced the retirement of its ASX small SUV after 15 years on sale, with its successor set to follow in 2025. It’s almost old enough to vote, but Mitsubishi’s weathered small SUV is finally being replaced…. by a Renault

Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced it will be forced to axe three of its most popular models from its local line-up: the Pajero Sport 4WD wagon, Australian Design Rules that come into effect from March 1st will see three of Mitsubishi’s most popular models discontinued Down Under

Thanks for joining us this Thursday, January 16th of 2025. Notably in car news today: Kia has confirmed significantly higher pricing for its Cerato Notably in car news today: Kia has confirmed significantly higher pricing for its Cerato replacement the K4, and Ram’s CEO wants to build a midsize ute, and soon.

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday January 15th 2025. Notably in car news today: renders for the Toyota Hilux have emerged showcasing the new ute and Notably in car news today: renders for the Toyota Hilux have emerged showcasing the new ute and Isuzu is preparing to launch its facelifted MU-X across key markets including Australia.

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday January 7th 2025. Notably in car news today: Ford Australia tops 100,000 sales for the first time since 2008, and Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

This year saw another massive wave of change in an already volatile car industry. New competitors like Zeekr entered the market, others like Citroen threw The Chasing Cars team reveals their favourite cars of 2024, as well as some that missed the mark during the year that was

The most affordable BMW money can buy has once again become just that little bit more expensive, though the good news is it’s not by much. With a new The 1 Series has returned for a new generation beating the drum of increased bang for buck, but does this re-skinned hatch offer substance with its savings?

Thanks for joining us this Friday, December 6th, 2024. Notably in car news today: Toyota has finally given the new 2.8L 70 Series Land Cruiser a manual Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

The 2024 update for the Subaru BRZ has arrived with daft recalls for kinks such as untrustworthy tail-lights now ironed out and previously absent safety It’s a flagship grade wearing beefy Brembo brakes and track-ready suspension, yet it carries a price tag that still starts with a ‘4’, so can this enhanced BRZ deliver?

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday 30 October 2024. Notably in car news today: the Kia Tasman Pickup has been revealed globally, and Hyundai has Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

Wearing a badge any vehicle would struggle to live up to and given an electric heart along with a sensibilities-first SUV body style, the Ford Mustang Is Ford’s Mustang Mach-E just an all-electric show pony or something more? We find out over the course of three months

Thanks for joining us this Monday October 28th, 2024. Notably in car news today: Subaru confirms the Outback will soon be retired in Japan and Volkswagen Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

Midsize SUVs offer the perfect combination of practicality and versatility for Australian families. In this guide, we'll share our top picks for midsize What midsize SUV should you buy? In this article we outline what factors you should keep an eye out for and our top picks in this segment.

Thanks for joining us this Thursday September 5th 2024. Notably in car news today: MG readying a slew of new models through to the end of 2025, Volvo Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

You’ve likely seen them on the roads already, the new-generation Ford Transit Custom is arriving in tradie driveways – and parked sideways across others – Ford’s Transit Custom has finally arrived in Australia claiming to bring a step up in both ability and versatility, claims we put to the test over 1000km

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, September 4th 2024. Notably in car news today: strapline for Nissan has veiled the Y63 Patrol and Toyota breaks Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

The arrival of the Ford Ranger Tremor marks the ninth grade to join the local current lineup, meaning that Australia’s favourite vehicle now has as many Ford’s latest off-road variant goes back to basics and focuses on what matters but is it a convincing package for the extra $3.5K over the Sport?

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, August 21st 2024. Volkswagen details a raft of new and updated models due over the next 12 months, while Tesla and Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

Thanks for joining us this Wednesday, July 24th 2024. Notably in car news today: Ford has finally confirmed the Range Tremor for the Australian market and

Thanks for joining us this Thursday July 18th 2024. Notably in car news today: Hyundai has detailed its upgrades for the 2025 i30 N hatch and BMW has Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read

Thanks for joining us this Friday June 28th 2024. Notably in car news today: a lower-price entry-level Long Range Single Motor variant added to the Every important car news story breaking today, one convenient read