Articles by Tom White

Tom White

Senior Journalist

Despite studying ancient history and law at university, it makes sense Tom ended up writing about cars, as he spent the majority of his waking hours finding ways to drive as many as possible. His fascination with automobiles was also accompanied by an affinity for technology growing up, and he is just as comfortable tinkering with gadgets as he is behind the wheel. His time at CarsGuide has given him a nose for industry news and developments at the forefront of car technology.

2024 Toyota Yaris and Yaris Cross revealed with new looks and upgraded tech features to better compete with Kia Stonic, Hyundai Venue and MG ZS - but when will we see the upgrades in Australia?

24 January 2024 by Tom White

2024 Ford Ranger ute scores pre-fitted accessory options for faster delivery times as part of new Thai-based 'vehicle personalisation centre'

23 January 2024 by Tom White

Leaning into its popularity among private buyers, Ford has added an...Read more

2024 Porsche Macan electric car design details confirmed in official sketch as the sports car brand takes the fight to the Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, and Genesis GV60 EVs

23 January 2024 by Tom White

Porsche has shown off the design of its upcoming electric Macan, ahead...Read more

Watch out Kia EV9! The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer SUV is going electric only with an off-road spin, but will this electric car come to Australia?

22 January 2024 by Tom White

Jeep has teased its next upcoming SUV model, the new-generation...Read more

The top 10 fully electric cars in Australia

19 January 2024 by Tom White

Now with the popularity of fully electric cars (EVs) gaining momentum,...Read more

2024 MG3 teased and official unveil date confirmed as the next-gen Chinese automaker takes aim at the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift

17 January 2024 by Tom White

After years of speculation and a recent leaked image of the whole car,...Read more

From $20k budget hatchbacks to a $100k premium electric SUV in just a handful of years - How Kia transformed its image and became a pain for brands like Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi and even Hyundai

14 January 2024 by Tom White

As I sat in Kia’s latest model, the circa-$100,000 EV9 large electric...Read more

2024 Toyota HiAce and Granvia pricing and features: Toyota van pair continues to challenge Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, and VW Transporter

12 January 2024 by Tom White

Toyota has updated its Granvia for 2024, with tech updates and a...Read more

BYD coming after Audi e-tron GT and Mercedes EQE with its latest YangWang U7 luxury performance sedan revealed in China

11 January 2024 by Tom White

BYD has revealed the third model under its luxury performance YangWang...Read more

2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N price and features: Slight price bump for updated go-fast sedan as it takes the fight to new Subaru WRX and VW Golf GTI

10 January 2024 by Tom White

Hyundai has updated the sedan version of its i30 N Premium performance...Read more

More than an electric car concept! Honda's 2026 brand reboot to start with retro Saloon and Space Hub van

10 January 2024 by Tom White

Revealed at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Honda has...Read more

2024 VW Amarok pricing and specs: Drive-away prices for MY23 stock before 2024 update arrives later in the year as Euro ute's market share closes in on Nissan Navara

9 January 2024 by Tom White

Volkswagen has confirmed pricing and spec for 2024 versions of its new-...Read more

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric - second-generation electric car becomes more affordable and scores longer range to challenge MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3 SUVs

9 January 2024 by Tom White

Hyundai has revealed full pricing and spec details for its second-...Read more

Chinese cars built in the UK?! Chery moves to build new United Kingdom factory with Australia to benefit as brand targets Kia and Hyundai specifically: report

8 January 2024 by Tom White

Chery has only just relaunched itself in Australia, but the ambitious...Read more

2024 Lexus UX hybrid gets significant upgrades to better compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and Volvo XC40 - but when will we see them in Australia?

8 January 2024 by Tom White

The popular hybrid version of Lexus’ UX small SUV has received some...Read more

China's 2024 Ford Ranger launches with unique specs! Is Australia missing out, or is the local version of the Toyota HiLux rival the best?

8 January 2024 by Tom White

Ford has launched its new-generation Ranger in China - and as usual it...Read more

Hyundai Kona Hybrid vs GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid 2024 comparison review

4 January 2024 by Tom White

Like any time in history when fuel prices hit or get close to an all-time-high, people start to consider a more fuel-efficient option for their next new car. These days hybrids are the go-to, but everyone knows Toyota has been ahead of the game on that particular technology for some time, and as a...Read more

Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the BYD Dolphin to the Kia EV9

25 December 2023 by Tom White

When looking back at 2023 it’s clear that this year has been such a...Read more

Tesla Model 3 2024 review

22 December 2023 by Tom White

Whether you like it or not, the Tesla Model 3 is the most important car to launch in the last decade. Thanks to the way it has made electric motoring so accessible, affordable, and desirable, I think it will go down in history as my generation's version of the Ford Model T or Volkswagen Beetle. For...Read more

Nissan Juke 2024 review: ST-L

19 December 2023 by Tom White

The Nissan Juke was meant to herald a new era for Nissan in Australia. It was the first in a slew of new-generation SUVs and has now been joined by the Qashqai , X-Trail , and Pathfinder as part of a new-look Nissan . Unlike those others, though, the Juke hasn’t quite resonated with buyers. Since...Read more

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