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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.

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Cheaper, quicker and bigger: Skoda Kodiaq RS returns to Australia, starts from $69,990

Cheaper, quicker and bigger: Skoda Kodiaq RS returns to Australia, starts from $69,990

 

No Toyota Prado hybrid, 4×4 PHEVs still off the table as Land Cruiser 300 Series HEV approaches

No Toyota Prado hybrid, 4×4 PHEVs still off the table as Land Cruiser 300 Series HEV approaches

 

Toyota splits hybrid lineup into ‘Efficiency’ and ‘Performance’ streams, as off roaders and sports cars pursue electrification

Toyota splits hybrid lineup into ‘Efficiency’ and ‘Performance’ streams, as off roaders and sports cars pursue electrification

 

Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid 2026: March release date and GR Sport, Sahara ZX grades confirmed

Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid 2026: March release date and GR Sport, Sahara ZX grades confirmed

 

Audi RS3 2025 review
8.0

Audi RS3 2025 review

 

Honda ute 2026: Why electric cars could open the door to new BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger rival in Australia

Honda ute 2026: Why electric cars could open the door to new BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger rival in Australia

 

Best new ute 2025: Kia Tasman takes the win over Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Triton in Aussie first comparison

Best new ute 2025: Kia Tasman takes the win over Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Triton in Aussie first comparison

 

Honda Australia’s first EV to arrive in 2026 range expansion, alongside facelifted CR-V and ZR-V SUVs 

Honda Australia’s first EV to arrive in 2026 range expansion, alongside facelifted CR-V and ZR-V SUVs 

 

Honda Prelude confirmed for Australia! Mustang-rival with Civic Type R DNA coming in 2026

Honda Prelude confirmed for Australia! Mustang-rival with Civic Type R DNA coming in 2026

 

Price shock! Nissan Ariya undercuts Tesla Model Y with $55,840 starting price

Price shock! Nissan Ariya undercuts Tesla Model Y with $55,840 starting price

 

Volkswagen Tayron priced in Australia from $48,290, replacing Tiguan Allspace

Volkswagen Tayron priced in Australia from $48,290, replacing Tiguan Allspace

 

Mitsubishi Triton GSR long term review
7.5

Mitsubishi Triton GSR long term review

 

Mini Countryman SE 2025 review
8.0

Mini Countryman SE 2025 review

 

Price shock! Ford Ranger Super Duty starts from $82,990 in Australia, V6 nerfed by emissions

Price shock! Ford Ranger Super Duty starts from $82,990 in Australia, V6 nerfed by emissions

 

2026 Subaru Forester hybrid: controversial spare wheel solution revealed for new-gen midsize SUV

2026 Subaru Forester hybrid: controversial spare wheel solution revealed for new-gen midsize SUV

 

Car news, 22 May ’25: Elon Musk to helm Tesla for five more years, Toyota CEO declares “fun cars” mandatory

Car news, 22 May ’25: Elon Musk to helm Tesla for five more years, Toyota CEO declares “fun cars” mandatory

 

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