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Tom Baker

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Tom Baker is the founder of Chasing Cars and its previous editor (2013-2024). Tom specialises in presenting impartial, data-driven road tests, and interrogating the business of automotive—how the car industry relates and responds to its primary stakeholder: car buyers. Now a freelance motoring journalist, Tom continues to contribute to and support Chasing Cars.

Tom's latest articles and reviews

Nissan X-Trail 2025 prices reduced to help catch Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5

Nissan X-Trail 2025 prices reduced to help catch Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5

 

Nissan Patrol Y63 2026 review: International First drive

Nissan Patrol Y63 2026 review: International First drive

 

Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive 2025 review
8.5

Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive 2025 review

 

Ford Ranger Raptor could go PHEV, teaming turbo V6 with electric motor for BIG power

Ford Ranger Raptor could go PHEV, teaming turbo V6 with electric motor for BIG power

 

Ford claims Ranger PHEV is better than diesel despite engine detune

Ford claims Ranger PHEV is better than diesel despite engine detune

 

Ford boss not worried about Shark 6 and Cannon Alpha PHEVs, says Ranger is best tool for the job

Ford boss not worried about Shark 6 and Cannon Alpha PHEVs, says Ranger is best tool for the job

 

Zeekr 7X 2025 review

Zeekr 7X 2025 review

 

Exclusive: BYD Song Pro DM-i plug-in hybrid spotted testing in Australia

Exclusive: BYD Song Pro DM-i plug-in hybrid spotted testing in Australia

 

Hyundai Inster 2025 review: Australian first drive

Hyundai Inster 2025 review: Australian first drive

 

Hyundai boss calls new brands “a big risk”, Toyota and Mazda “in big trouble”

Hyundai boss calls new brands “a big risk”, Toyota and Mazda “in big trouble”

 

Hyundai set to offer seven-year warranty in Australia, backdated to 1 January 2025

Hyundai set to offer seven-year warranty in Australia, backdated to 1 January 2025

 

Hyundai ute plans confirmed with hybrid engine, Tasman platform firming for production

Hyundai ute plans confirmed with hybrid engine, Tasman platform firming for production

 

Mazda CX-60 2025 review
7.5

Mazda CX-60 2025 review

 

Mazda 6e firming for Australian release, CX-6e electric SUV likely to follow

Mazda 6e firming for Australian release, CX-6e electric SUV likely to follow

 

Best New Cars 2025: Skoda Enyaq – Five-Seater Family Vehicle of the Year

Best New Cars 2025: Skoda Enyaq – Five-Seater Family Vehicle of the Year

 

Best New Cars 2025: Polestar 3 – Luxury Vehicle Car of the Year

Best New Cars 2025: Polestar 3 – Luxury Vehicle Car of the Year

 

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