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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.

    2022 Ford Escape price and features: Cost up as update arrives ahead of PHEV for Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Hyundai Tucson rival

    12 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mitsubishi Ralliart returns! New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV concept signals rebirth of Japanese performance sub-brand with huge plug-in hybrid power

    11 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mitsubishi’s promised performance comeback just got serious with the...Read more

    2022 Ford Puma price and features: Increased cost and revised options detailed for Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and Kia Stonic rival

    11 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    For the first time since its introduction in October 2020, Ford...Read more

    Forget the PS5, the Vision-S 02 could become Sony's hottest product! New SUV concept follows Vision-S 01 sedan and reaffirms tech giant's car future

    10 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    The new PS5 gaming console might currently be hard to come by, but if...Read more

    The best Tesla Model S Performance rival yet? 2022 BMW iX M60 takes European electric SUVs to next level with ludicrous 1100Nm torque output

    10 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    BMW M has revealed its second – but first dedicated – all-electric...Read more

    2022 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport adds GSR grade and 4x2 variants: New price and features confirmed for Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner rival

    10 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Mitsubishi Australia has released the Pajero Sport large SUV’s expanded...Read more

    Audi Australia draws level with Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and Genesis with new five-year warranty for A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8 and e-tron

    10 January 2022 by Justin Hilliard

    Audi Australia has announced a longer new-vehicle warranty from 2022....Read more

    2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series gets ARB off-road accessories! New LC300 4x4 muscles up with next-generation bull bar that's made in Australia

    23 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Australian manufacturer ARB has revealed its first 4x4 accessories for...Read more

    Get over it, EV haters: Electric cars have 'soul' like petrol and diesel vehicles | Opinion

    23 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    All-electric vehicles (EVs) are the future, but not everyone likes them...Read more

    'The last real HSV' sold at auction! Walkinshaw's secret Holden Colorado V8 super ute falls short of expectation as enthusiast buys hottest HSV SportsCat ever

    22 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    “The last real HSV” has its first owner, with Walkinshaw Group selling...Read more

    Toyota GR Yaris, Volkswagen Polo GTI and Hyundai i20 N on notice! 2022 Ford Fiesta ST increases torque and gets higher price but new features with facelift

    21 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Pricing and specifications for the facelifted Fiesta ST hot hatch have...Read more

    2022 Ford Focus ST runs hot! Price and features confirmed for facelifted Hyundai i30 N, Volkswagen Golf GTI, Renault Megane RS and Honda Civic Type R rival

    21 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Ford Australia has announced a higher starting price and a new flagship...Read more

    Mitsubishi's performance car comeback begins! Ralliart return finally gets hardcore - but with a go-fast 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander or a new sports car?

    21 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    The days of Mitsubishi being out of the performance-car stakes are...Read more

    The cheapest electric car yet? China's new Chery QQ Ice Cream EV comes in three flavours, from a price that's more affordable than any 2022 Kia Picanto!

    20 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Chinese brand Chery has detailed a new all-electric model that could be...Read more

    Move over, LC300! Superseded Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series fights back with wild Khann Expedition package inspired by Australian customers

    20 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    With the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series 4x4 dominating headlines,...Read more

    2022 Lexus NX price and features detailed: New BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and Mercedes-Benz GLC rival to arrive late with hybrid and turbo options

    17 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Lexus Australia has confirmed pricing and specification details for the...Read more

    2022 Ford Everest 4x4 takes shape! Reveal confirmed for Australia's new Isuzu MU-X and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV rival based on 2022 Ford Ranger ute

    16 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Ford has given us our first official – and best – look yet at the next-...Read more

    Is this the best electric car yet? New EV looks to make range anxiety a thing of the past with massive four-digit driving range

    16 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    As we all know, some drivers aren’t ready to make the switch to an all-...Read more

    Lexus LFA reborn! Upcoming spiritual successor to iconic V10 supercar to use electric power to deliver ridiculous acceleration and driving range

    15 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    The V10-powered Lexus LFA of yesteryear is widely regarded as one of...Read more

    2022 Genesis G90 detailed: New luxury flagship brings technological tour de force to fight with Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS

    14 December 2021 by Justin Hilliard

    Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis, has detailed the second-generation G90...Read more

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