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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.

    Game on! Sony partners with Honda to bring the PlayStation car to life: New Japanese electric cars due from 2025 via Tesla-rivalling joint venture

    7 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    2022 Toyota Kluger puts Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe on notice with new update: Price and features detailed for upgraded family SUV

    4 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Toyota Australia has updated the fourth-generation Kluger large SUV for...Read more

    No longer a sub-$60,000 electric car! 2022 Tesla Model 3's starting price rises but features stay the same as new EVs - including Polestar 2 - enter the fold

    4 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Tesla Australia has bid farewell to the $59,900 (plus on-road costs)...Read more

    2022 Nissan Patrol beats Toyota LandCruiser! Nissan's V8-powered Y62 off-roader overtakes LC300 and LC76 wagons in tight February 2022 sales race

    3 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Toyota’s new LandCruiser 300 Series might only be months old, but it...Read more

    Forget the stock shortages! Getting into a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and other new Toyota models just got a whole lot easier across Australia

    3 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    The automotive industry is facing several unprecedented challenges at...Read more

    Mazda MX-5 2022 review

    2 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    The Mazda MX-5 convertible is arguably the best new mainstream sports car...Read more

    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gets more competition! 2022 MG HS Plus EV gives plug-in hybrid buyers a second PHEV option with cheaper new entry-level Excite grade

    1 March 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    MG Australia has added a second grade to the HS Plus EV line-up, with...Read more

    2022 BYD Atto 3 electric car detailed: Price, driving range, charging times, features, warranty and everything else we know so far about the MG ZS EV's biggest rival yet

    28 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    BYD made waves last week, when it announced Australian pricing and...Read more

    A Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 beater? 2023 Honda CR-V takes shape ahead of Australian launch with hybrid option, new design and fresh features

    28 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Is this the next-generation Honda CR-V?

    Well, the artist’s...Read more

    The Ford Falcon XR6 replacement Australia deserves? 2022 Ford Mondeo ST-Line revealed as sporty new large sedan that could revive rapidly shrinking segment

    28 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Ford has revealed the next-generation Mondeo’s ST-Line flagship, with...Read more

    Stand guard, BYD Atto 3 and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross! 2023 Kia Niro EV and PHEV detailed: New electric and plug-in hybrid SUVs get longer driving range

    25 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Kia has confirmed full powertrain details for the second-generation...Read more

    Nip and tuck! 2022 Suzuki Baleno revealed as significant facelift for popular MG3, Kia Rio, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2 rival

    25 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Suzuki has revealed the second-generation Baleno, but the new light...Read more

    Biggest clue yet to when the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla will arrive! Hot new Volkswagen Golf R, Audi S3, Mercedes-AMG A 35 and BMW M135i rival nears launch

    24 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Toyota is keen for us all to follow its drip-feed of cryptic teasers...Read more

    Watch out, Hyundai Ioniq, Ora Good Cat and Volkswagen ID.3! 2023 MG4 electric hatchback coming soon as larger, zero-emissions alternative to popular MG3

    24 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    MG has officially confirmed its next all-electric model, the all-new...Read more

    Turning over a new Leaf? 2022 Nissan Leaf update introduces fresh design elements for pioneering Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival

    23 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Nissan has revealed the MY22 version of its pioneering all-electric...Read more

    Safer than 2022 Tesla Model 3? New Polestar electric car gets five-star safety rating - but does the new EV outperform its archrival?

    23 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Australia’s independent automotive safety authority, ANCAP, has awarded...Read more

    2023 Volkswagen Amarok muscles-up ahead of launch! Turbo-diesel V6 and unique design elements coming for 2022 Ford Ranger twin and new Toyota HiLux rival

    22 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Volkswagen’s seemingly never-ending teaser campaign for the second-...Read more

    BMW 128ti 2022 review

    21 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard
    It wasn’t that long ago the notion of a front-wheel drive (FWD) BMW was...Read more

    The new cheapest electric car in Australia? 2022 BYD Atto 3 SUV to arrive with low price but plenty of features, putting fellow Chinese upstart MG ZS EV on notice

    21 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Emerging Chinese electric vehicle (EV) specialist BYD has announced...Read more

    Renault price rises alert! 2022 Renault Megane, Captur, Arkana, Koleos, Trafic and Master to be up to $6100 dearer from March amid industry challenges

    18 February 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    From March 1, Renault will be the latest automotive brand to increase...Read more

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