Articles by John Law

John Law

Deputy News Editor

Born in Sydney’s Inner West, John wasn’t treated to the usual suite of Aussie-built family cars growing up, with his parents choosing quirky (often chevroned) French motors that shaped his love of cars.

The call of motoring journalism was too strong to deny and in 2019 John kickstarted his career at Chasing Cars. A move to WhichCar and Wheels magazine exposed him to a different side of the industry and the glossy pages of physical magazines.

John is back on the digital side of things at CarsGuide, where he’s taken up a role as Deputy News Editor spinning yarns about the latest happenings in the automotive industry. When he isn’t working, John can be found tooling around in either his 2002 Renault Clio Sport 172 or 1983 Alfasud Gold Cloverleaf.

Another new Chinese brand in Australia! GAC, which uses Toyota hybrid systems, to launch Trumpchi hybrid and Aion electric models to rival both Toyota Kluger and Tesla Model Y in 2025, wants to do more than just "flog off" cheap cars

9 May 2024 by John Law

Sorry Toyota LandCruiser and Hyundai Palisade: Record Ford Everest sales lead boom of ute-based SUVs like the Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ahead of NVES roll out

9 May 2024 by John Law

Two of Australia’s 10 most popular cars in April 2024 were ute-based...Read more

The best car to travel Australia? 2025 Volkswagen California plug-in hybrid revealed with Australian arrival likely for factory-built camper version of Ford Transit and Mercedes V-Class rival

8 May 2024 by John Law

With a small amount of electric range to get you around town and a...Read more

BMW X2 M35i 2024 review: snapshot

8 May 2024 by John Law

Headlining BMW's new X2 range is the athletic M35i xDrive variant that...Read more

First look at Kia's SUV that will "enhance the accessibility" of electric cars revealed as 2025 Kia EV3 takes aim at BYD Atto 3, Hyundai Kona electric and MG ZS EV

7 May 2024 by John Law

Kia has shown the first teaser images of its production EV3 electric...Read more

Mercedes shrinks range of Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series sedan rival: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class pricing and features

7 May 2024 by John Law

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing and features for the 2024 E-Class...Read more

"No barriers" to electric car adoption for BMW iX1 and iX2 customers, says Mercedes and Audi rival that's been selling EVs since 2014

7 May 2024 by John Law

When asked what might be the thing holding back more customers from...Read more

Are electric cars reaching saturation? Toyota RAV4 drove hybrid sales milestone in April as Tesla's sales share faltered

6 May 2024 by John Law

In April, Electric car sales were down about 41 per cent compared to...Read more

BMW X2 xDrive20i M Sport 2024 review: snapshot

6 May 2024 by John Law

This is the entry into BMW's new X2 range that corrects the relationship...Read more

Too slow Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger! GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid becomes Australia's first hybrid ute but there's a catch...

3 May 2024 by John Law

GWM has officially confirmed pricing for long-rumoured 2024 Cannon...Read more

The 2025 Renault Symbioz is a hybrid small SUV competing with the Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Corolla Cross, but could this practical crossover finally reboot the Mitsubishi ASX?

3 May 2024 by John Law

Renault has unveiled the Symbioz, a small hybrid SUV that’s targeting...Read more

Reckon the Purosangue's blasphemous? The gorgeous 2024 Ferrari 12Cilindri keeps unelectrified V12 magic alive in a front-engined Lamborghini Revuelto and Aston Martin DB12 rival

3 May 2024 by John Law

Ferrari has unveiled the latest instalment in its front-engined V12...Read more

BMW will offer more affordable luxury electric cars "for a long time, not a short time" as it undercuts Lexus UX300e and Mercedes EQA with iX1 and iX2 EVs

3 May 2024 by John Law

At the Australian launch of the 2024 X2 and iX2, BMW completed its goal...Read more

Hot hatches are still popular! More stock of MY24 Hyundai i30 N hatch on the way as demand remains high for VW Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rival

2 May 2024 by John Law

Hyundai is committed to the hot hatch with plentiful stock of its i30 N...Read more

Ram hints at return of 2025 1500 TRX as hybrid flagship above RHO to rival Ford F-150 Raptor and Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss

2 May 2024 by John Law

With last calls on the wild Ram TRX called in Australia, the newly...Read more

A new rival for the Mitsubishi Outlander? 2025 Chery Omoda C9 appears ready for Australia in government documents

1 May 2024 by John Law

A new Chery model known as the Omoda C9 has appeared in Australian...Read more

2024 Ford Transit van priced for Australia: Improved towing capacity and cabin tech for more expensive LDV Deliver 9 and Volkswagen Crafter rival

1 May 2024 by John Law

Ford has announced pricing and specification for the more capable 2024...Read more

BMW X2 & iX2 2024 review: EV test

1 May 2024 by John Law

Following its global launch in February this year, the second-generation 'U10' 2024 BMW X2 and iX2 have landed in Australia. The coupe SUV range comprises four variants with turbo-petrol and pure electric models sitting alongside each other in showrooms with precious few visual differences. That'll...Read more

Big price hike but who was buying the base car anyway? Why the facelifted 2025 Genesis GV80 price has gone up more than $20K with the introduction of the Coupe

30 April 2024 by John Law

The 2025 Genesis GV80 range, including the Coupe, is locked in for...Read more

2025 Genesis GV70 revealed: Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Lexus NX rival comes in for a mid-life refresh

29 April 2024 by John Law

Genesis has unveiled an updated 2025 GV70 luxury SUV ahead of its...Read more

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John Law

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