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Tom Place

Production specialist

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

Car news, 20 January ’25: More next-gen Mazda CX-5 Hybrid details revealed, Honda wants Renault out of Nissan, and more

Car news, 20 January ’25: More next-gen Mazda CX-5 Hybrid details revealed, Honda wants Renault out of Nissan, and more

 

Mitsubishi ASX small SUV set to be replaced in Australia after 16 years on sale

Mitsubishi ASX small SUV set to be replaced in Australia after 16 years on sale

 

Mitsubishi axes ASX, Pajero Sport and Eclipse Cross in Australia, citing government safety rule changes

Mitsubishi axes ASX, Pajero Sport and Eclipse Cross in Australia, citing government safety rule changes

 

Car news, 16 January ’25: Kia’s new Cerato priced, Ram boss hints at midsize Ranger-rival, and more

Car news, 16 January ’25: Kia’s new Cerato priced, Ram boss hints at midsize Ranger-rival, and more

 

Car news, 15 January ’25: new Toyota Hilux rendered, Isuzu MU-X facelift, and more

Car news, 15 January ’25: new Toyota Hilux rendered, Isuzu MU-X facelift, and more

 

Car news, 7 January ‘25: Ford celebrates six-figure sales for 2024, Nissan Leaf pricing slashed, and more

Car news, 7 January ‘25: Ford celebrates six-figure sales for 2024, Nissan Leaf pricing slashed, and more

 

Chasing Cars’ Hits and Misses 2024: what soared and what tanked in the year that was?

Chasing Cars’ Hits and Misses 2024: what soared and what tanked in the year that was?

 

BMW 118 2025 review

BMW 118 2025 review

 

Car news, 6 December ’24: Toyota 70 Series manual returns, Hyundai brings in cheaper Santa Fe option, and more

Car news, 6 December ’24: Toyota 70 Series manual returns, Hyundai brings in cheaper Santa Fe option, and more

 

Subaru BRZ tS 2025 review
8.5

Subaru BRZ tS 2025 review

 

Car news 30th Oct ’24: Kia Tasman makes global debut, Hyundai previews Ioniq 9 EV, and more

Car news 30th Oct ’24: Kia Tasman makes global debut, Hyundai previews Ioniq 9 EV, and more

 

Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium long term review
7.0

Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium long term review

 

Car news, 28 Oct ’24: Subaru Outback axed in Japan, VW’s Scout brand unveils two hard-core 4WD EVs, and more

Car news, 28 Oct ’24: Subaru Outback axed in Japan, VW’s Scout brand unveils two hard-core 4WD EVs, and more

 

Discover the Best Midsize SUVs for Australian Families

Discover the Best Midsize SUVs for Australian Families

 

Car news, 5 Sept ’24: MG preparing new model onslaught, Volvo backpedals on its all-electric 2030 claim, and more

Car news, 5 Sept ’24: MG preparing new model onslaught, Volvo backpedals on its all-electric 2030 claim, and more

 

Ford Transit Custom Trend 2024: 1000km+ review
8.0

Ford Transit Custom Trend 2024: 1000km+ review

 

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