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.

Chery ripe? More expensive 2024 Chery Omoda 5 SUV range adds powerful new GT variant with AWD to take on Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX

9 January 2024 by Chris Thompson

2024 Ford Ranger ute pricing nudged up again after beating rival Toyota HiLux for sales in 2023

9 January 2024 by Chris Thompson

The Ford Ranger has followed its Everest cousin in starting the year...Read more

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi set to release its first electric car, but pricing rumours could mean it's not cheap: report

8 January 2024 by Chris Thompson

A Chinese smartphone brand’s plans to release an electric car have been...Read more

Cleaning up Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Isuzu D-Max and more: Australia to adopt stricter Euro 6d emissions standard, set to impact plenty of popular models

8 January 2024 by Chris Thompson

Australia is set to make a move to shed its position as having some of...Read more

2024 Kia Sorento pricing and specs: Australian details confirmed for petrol and diesel variants ahead of Toyota Kluger rival's new hybrids coming soon

8 January 2024 by Chris Thompson

After being revealed globally in late 2023, the facelifted Kia Sorento...Read more

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2024 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV ES long-term | Part 3

7 January 2024 by Chris Thompson

It’s gone. I’ve handed the key fob for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) back to its rightful owner, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited. If you read the previous instalment of this long-term review , you know I haven’t been using the ‘plug-in’ bit of the plug-in hybrid’s...Read more

2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech van priced to take on the Peugeot e-Partner in an electric van tussle

19 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

A battle between two electric vans is on the cards - if such a thing is...Read more

From Mazda 3 to Toyota HiLux: These five cars NEED performance versions | Opinion

18 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

Sports cars are becoming rarer in showrooms these days, but there are a...Read more

Will these two new cheap electric car brands come to Australia? Chinese manufacturer Nio announces 'Firefly' and 'Alps' sub-brands

18 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

A pair of new family and budget-focused electric car brands could be on...Read more

Industry slams Luxury Car Tax adjustment that will see more 'green' cars slapped with taxes

15 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

The Federal Government has announced that it will tighten the...Read more

Could this electric three-row Cadillac SUV come to Australia after the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq launches next year?

15 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

Another potential model to join the Cadillac Lyriq when the brand makes...Read more

Cheaper by the diesel! Isuzu MU-X large SUV to gain new engine option from its D-Max ute cousin and make it more competitive against Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

15 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

A new more affordable variant for the Isuzu MU-X large SUV is likely on...Read more

Australian High Court clears Mitsubishi of misleading conduct after upholding appeal in Mitsubishi Triton fuel consumption label saga

14 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

In a judgement handed down by the High Court of Australia this week,...Read more

Topped-up top-down: 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance hybrid is the 'most powerful SL of all time', targeting Porsche 911 Turbo S

13 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

Mercedes-AMG has capped off the new SL series with its halo hybrid drop...Read more

Double recall: 2021 - 2023 Mazda BT-50 ute recalled for fire risk just days after its Isuzu D-Max sibling

13 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

While it might seem odd on the surface that the Mazda BT-50 is being...Read more

G-up! 2024 Genesis G80 sedan scores facelift to take on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and new BMW 5 Series, confirmed for Australia

13 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

Genesis has revealed images and details of its facelifted halo sedan,...Read more

Ta Ta for now: Audi TT bows out with Final Edition pricing confirmed for Australia after almost a quarter century on sale

13 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

Audi Australia has confirmed local pricing and specifications for the “...Read more

Get in quick: Prices set to rise for 2024 Ford Everest SUV within weeks with new year line-up for Ranger sibling confirmed

12 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

The sibling to the Ford Ranger, one of the most popular cars in...Read more

Model renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the way

12 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

One of the fastest-growing brands in recent Australian automotive...Read more

Honda Civic 2024 review: Type R track test

12 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

Before we dive in, this isn’t your typical road test. That’s because there...Read more

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