Articles by Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson

Journalist

Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant.

With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns.

From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.

Mazda's Tesla Model 3 rival? Next Mazda 6 to go electric but be built on Chinese EV platform: reports

20 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

2024 Toyota HiLux pricing and features confirmed: Mild-hybrid-style 'V-Active' tech lands along with other spec changes for Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger rival

20 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and a new name for its 48-volt-...Read more

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron electric car revealed as Porsche Macan sibling, but when will it come to Australia to take on Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ?

19 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Audi has unveiled its newest mid-size electric SUV, the Q6 e-tron,...Read more

Is 'vegan leather' greenwashing or is it better for the environment? Why brands like Polestar and BMW are changing the way they do leather - real and fake

11 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Environmentally conscious materials for cars are becoming a key selling...Read more

What is a Roadworthy Certificate for cars?

8 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

What is a Roadworthy Certificate for cars?

A roadworthy...Read more

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV adds new GSR model to mid-size SUV line-up to take on Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power

8 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mitsubishi Australia has added a new variant to its line-up of...Read more

Tesla quits Australian auto industry representative body after slamming its response to the government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

7 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Tesla will leave the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)...Read more

More buttons, fewer screen functions in new cars will be required for high safety scores under new ANCAP tests

7 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

The implementation of screen controls for important functions in new...Read more

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: Electric muscle car revealed with petrol-powered straight-six variants on the way, but the Hemi V8 is no more

6 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Dodge has revealed its first electric muscle car, the Charger Daytona,...Read more

2025 Nissan Patrol Y63 engine detailed: Twin-turbo V6 confirmed for next-gen 4WD via new Infiniti QX80 teaser - is the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series outgunned?

6 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

The next-gen Nissan Patrol SUV’s engine specifications have been...Read more

Goodbye, petrol and diesel: Jaguar XE, XF and F-Type production to end from June as British brand shifts focus to electric car line-up from 2025

5 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Jaguar as we know it will be no more in a matter of months, as the...Read more

Mercedes-Benz Australia's entry-level models don't feature 48-volt electrification, while some have different engines than advertised, affecting A200, GLA200, GLB200 and CLA200

4 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

Mercedes Benz Australia has issued a statement to media correcting a...Read more

Updated 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car with more driving range confirmed for Australian arrival this year to take on Polestar 2 and Tesla Model Y

4 March 2024 by Chris Thompson

A facelifted and updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 is set to arrive later this...Read more

Articles by Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson

Journalist

Mazda's Tesla Model 3 rival? Next Mazda 6 to go electric but be built on Chinese EV platform: reports

2024 Toyota HiLux pricing and features confirmed: Mild-hybrid-style 'V-Active' tech lands along with other spec changes for Isuzu D-Max, Ford Ranger rival

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron electric car revealed as Porsche Macan sibling, but when will it come to Australia to take on Mercedes-Benz EQC and Lexus RZ?

Honda and Nissan team up on electric cars to tackle rising costs... and growing Chinese rivals

Hybrid-only! Toyota Corolla, Yaris and Yaris Cross to ditch petrol, so say goodbye to the sub-$30K Toyota passenger car

Jacked up! Updated 2024 Audi A3 headlined by Allstreet crossover to help fill the void left by Q2 small SUV

Is 'vegan leather' greenwashing or is it better for the environment? Why brands like Polestar and BMW are changing the way they do leather - real and fake

What is a Roadworthy Certificate for cars?

What is a Roadworthy Certificate for cars?

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV adds new GSR model to mid-size SUV line-up to take on Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power

Tesla quits Australian auto industry representative body after slamming its response to the government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

More buttons, fewer screen functions in new cars will be required for high safety scores under new ANCAP tests

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona: Electric muscle car revealed with petrol-powered straight-six variants on the way, but the Hemi V8 is no more

2025 Nissan Patrol Y63 engine detailed: Twin-turbo V6 confirmed for next-gen 4WD via new Infiniti QX80 teaser - is the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series outgunned?

Goodbye, petrol and diesel: Jaguar XE, XF and F-Type production to end from June as British brand shifts focus to electric car line-up from 2025

Mercedes-Benz Australia's entry-level models don't feature 48-volt electrification, while some have different engines than advertised, affecting A200, GLA200, GLB200 and CLA200

Updated 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car with more driving range confirmed for Australian arrival this year to take on Polestar 2 and Tesla Model Y

Fake engine sounds, gearboxes and vibrations: Do we really want electric cars to behave like petrol cars? | Opinion

2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid approved for Australia! When will the petrol-electric people mover land Down Under?

Postponied: New 2024 Ford Mustang won't arrive in Australia for months after new delay for the Blue Oval's muscle car

Toyota to resume diesel engine production for HiLux, LandCruiser after Japanese government lifts shipment suspension

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Articles by Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson

Journalist

What is a Roadworthy Certificate for cars?

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