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    Articles by Justin Hilliard

    Justin Hilliard

    Justin Hilliard

    Head of Editorial

    Justin’s dad chose to miss his birth because he wanted to watch Peter Brock hopefully win Bathurst, so it figures Justin grew up to have a car obsession, too – and don’t worry, his dad did turn up in time after some stern words from his mum.

    That said, despite loving cars and writing, Justin chose to pursue career paths that didn’t lend themselves to automotive journalism, before eventually ending up working as a computer technician. But that car itch just couldn’t be scratched by his chipped Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7), so he finally decided to give into the inevitable and study a Master of Journalism at the same time.

    And even with the long odds, Justin was lucky enough to land a full-time job as a motoring journalist soon after graduating and the rest, as they say, is history. These days, Justin happily finds himself working at CarsGuide during the biggest period of change yet for the automotive industry, which is perhaps the most exciting part of all.

    In case you’re wondering, Justin begrudgingly sold the Golf R (sans chip) and still has plans to buy his dream car, an E46 BMW M3 coupe (manual, of course), but he is in desperate need of a second car space – or maybe a third.

    The countdown is on! 2022 Ford Everest reveal timing confirmed: Engines, design and everything else you need to know about the new Isuzu MU-X rival

    17 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    T for Touring! 2022 Porsche Macan T price and features: Stuttgart's sportier four-cylinder SUV revealed, putting BMW X3 xDrive30 and Audi Q5 45 TFSI on notice

    17 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Porsche has added another member to its family of mid-size SUVs, with...Read more

    AMG's Tesla Model S rival revealed! 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 electric car beats BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron to punch with incredible power and torque

    16 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mercedes-AMG has revealed its next all-electric model, the EQE53 large...Read more

    2022 Mitsubishi Outlander changes incoming! Higher prices for some variants, fewer features for others as new Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 rival feels chip crunch

    15 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    In the wake of the ongoing semiconductor shortage and other supply-...Read more

    Back to the Future! Iconic DeLorean returning in 2022 as new electric sports car with Tesla Roadster, Rimac Nevera and Lotus Evija in its sights

    15 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    An icon of the 1980s, the DeLorean, will be reborn this year as a new...Read more

    How long is the wait time for the 2022 Tesla Model 3? Australian delivery process blows out again for best-selling Polestar 2 rival amid recent steering part removal

    15 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Tesla has seemingly avoided the effects of the global semiconductor...Read more

    Best 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series accessories yet? New LC300 4x4 gets relatively subtle - but purposeful - off-roading upgrades from Jaos

    14 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    So, you’re lucky enough to finally have your new Toyota LandCruiser 300...Read more

    2022 Ford Everest spied testing in Australia ahead of imminent reveal! Isuzu MU-X, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner rival approaches launch

    14 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    It’s no secret Ford Australia is busy developing the next-generation...Read more

    How long is the wait time for a 2022 Nissan Patrol? Buyers of recently updated Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series rival facing relatively short delivery process

    13 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Sales of the Patrol have been booming throughout the pandemic, but...Read more

    2022 MG HS price and features: Upcoming cost jump detailed for Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson and Nissan X-Trail rival

    11 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    True to its promise, MG Australia has detailed a price jump for the HS...Read more

    Return of the king? 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets higher price but more features with new model to put pressure back on BMW 3 Series and Audi A4

    11 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has released the fifth-generation C-Class mid-...Read more

    2022 MG3 price and features: Rising cost locked in for most popular Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift rival

    11 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    MG Australia has locked in higher pricing for the MG3 light hatchback,...Read more

    2022 MG ZS and ZST price and features: Next cost increases confirmed for best-selling Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona and Subaru XV rivals

    10 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    As promised, MG Australia has confirmed increased pricing for most...Read more

    Chip crunch! Tesla quietly removes steering part from Australian-delivered Tesla Model 3 sedans built in China, preventing future Level 3 autonomy: report

    9 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Leading electric vehicle (EV) specialist Tesla wouldn’t be the first...Read more

    Blackout! 2022 Haval Jolion price and features: New Vanta flagship grade gives sportier look to MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona rival

    9 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Haval Australia has introduced a new flagship grade for the Jolion,...Read more

    Honda's new Toyota Corolla Cross, Haval Jolion and Subaru XV rival takes shape! 2022 Honda Civic-based SUV to plug HR-V and CR-V gap: report

    8 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    It’s no secret Honda is cooking up a couple of all-new SUV models, and...Read more

    Lux LandCruiser! 2022 Lexus LX features detailed ahead of Australian launch: New Toyota LC300 twin ups ante with diesel and petrol V6 engine options

    8 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Lexus Australia has confirmed specifications – but not pricing – for...Read more

    End of the V8 Patrol? New Nissan Patrol Y63 set to downsize to twin-turbo petrol V6, follow lead of 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: report

    8 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    We’ve barely heard a whisper about the next-generation Nissan Patrol,...Read more

    2022 Nissan Patrol puts LC300 on notice with new update: Price and features detailed for V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series rival's latest upgrade

    7 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Nissan Australia has updated the Patrol for MY22, with increased...Read more

    Patience is a virtue! The average Australian delivery wait time for a new car in January 2022 was 3.5 times longer than it was two years ago amid delays

    7 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Looking to buy a new car in Australia but struggling to find one with a...Read more

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