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    Articles by Richard Berry

    Richard Berry

    Richard Berry

    Senior Journalist

    Richard had wanted to be an astrophysicist since he was a small child. He was so determined that he made it through two years of a physics degree, despite zero mathematical ability. Unable to build a laser in an exam and failing to solve the theoretical challenge of keeping a satellite in orbit, his professor noted the success Richard was enjoying in the drama and writing courses he had been doing on the side.

    Even though Richard couldn’t see how a degree in story-telling and pretending would ever get him a job, he completed one anyway. Richard has since been a best-selling author and a journalist for 20 years, writing about science, music, finance, cars, TV, art, film, cars, theatre, architecture, food, and cars. He also really likes cars, and has owned an HQ ute, Citroen 2CV, XW Falcon, CV8 Monaro and currently, a 1951 Ford Tudor.

    A husband and dad, Richard’s hobbies also include astronomy.

    V8 vs four-cylinder! Here's how many more Ford Mustang V8s than four-cylinders were sold in 2023

    19 January 2024 by Richard Berry

    This is the 2024 Ford Escape - but why isn't the new Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester rival here?

    19 January 2024 by Richard Berry

    The new Ford Escape has just broken cover in Europe and it's left us...Read more

    Is this goodbye? Mazda6 faces axe as Japan ceases sales and ends production of the Toyota Camry rival

    18 January 2024 by Richard Berry

    The Mazda6 looks like it could disappear from Australian showrooms...Read more

    OMG is MPS back? Mazda announces Spirit Racing Team division with MX-5 and Mazda3 hi-po concepts, but will this be a new Toyota Gazoo Racing and Ralliart rival?

    18 January 2024 by Richard Berry

    Mazda has a sporty sub-brand again with the Japanese carmaker showing...Read more

    Is the Toyota GR Corolla getting an automatic transmission? A self-shifting rival to the Hyundai i30N and VW Golf GTI could be on the cards now

    18 January 2024 by Richard Berry

    Last week Toyota used the Tokyo Auto Salon to reveal its updated GR...Read more

    Is this the electric Toyota Prado rival you've been waiting for? China's Deepal G318 EV from Changan could be about to take on the Kia EV9

    17 January 2024 by Richard Berry

    The pressure that Toyota, Mazda, Kia and Hyundai are already feeling...Read more

    Mazda CX-60 2024 review: D50e GT Vision long-term | Part 1

    9 January 2024 by Richard Berry
    This first part of my long-term test of the Mazda CX-60 D50e GT will be written by me, but the second part will be written by an enormous huntsman spider which has taken control of the vehicle. The huntsman is a hitchhiker we picked up only yesterday when my mum loaned us her fold-up chairs for our...Read more

    Richard Berry's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the MG4 to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

    27 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    This year was different. Good different. The Aussie car landscape...Read more

    Can you put a price on saving lives? If it wasn't for ANCAP, you might have to pay thousands for optional safety extras | Opinion

    20 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    Would you option safety tech if none of it was standard in your new car...Read more

    Fully charged battery in five minutes? The biggest problem facing EVs has been solved by the makers of Jeep and Fiat 

    19 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    The answer to the problem of long electric car charging times may have...Read more

    Will there be an electric Suzuki Jimny? A hybrid car version of the the popular off-roader might be a more logical step

    18 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    The Suzuki Jimny is tiny, cute and remarkably capable off-road. And we...Read more

    "Let's cut the back off a Jimny XL and make it a ute!" Suzuki Australia boss talks about how good a Jimny ute could be and what it would be like to bring back the Mighty Boy!

    16 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    Giant American pick-ups like the Dodge Ram and Chevrolet Siverado are...Read more

    New bigger 2024 Mini Countryman SUV arriving early next year with Go Kart mode and LED lightshow for "special moments" as it looks to outshine the Volvo XC40, Lexus UX and more

    12 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    The new-generation version of Mini’s largest model, the Countryman SUV...Read more

    Looking UP? BYD Yuan UP electric car leaked online, but will this MG ZS EV rival come to Australia?

    11 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    It seems like every month there is a new BYD model revealed in China...Read more

    2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB update lands in Australia with new looks, features and... a new price to battle Audi Q3, BMW X3, Genesis GV70, Lexus NX, Volvo XC60 and more

    8 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    Mercedes-Benz’s GLB could be the most underrated SUV from the brand...Read more

    Suzuki Jimny 2024 review: XL

    6 December 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Jimny XL is an 'extra large' five-door version of the little three-door Jimny off-road SUV. Now, we love the three-door version of the Jimny for its retro looks and impressive off-road ability, but does the XL with its longer wheelbase increase space for people and their gear that’s lacking in...Read more

    Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe 2024 review

    6 December 2023 by Richard Berry
    Just seeing a coupe SUV in the traffic makes some people very cranky, but others love the sight of them and it’s these fans that Mercedes-Benz is hoping to woo with its new GLC300 Coupe. This new-generation GLC Coupe arrives six months after the regular SUV version of the GLC landed in Australia...Read more

    High five! 2024 Suzuki Jimny XL five-door finally lands in Australia, but how much does the tiny off-roader cost?

    5 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    Suzuki's five-door Jimny XL has finally launched in Australia and...Read more

    McLaren's new boss "loves SUVs". But would a high-riding Macca destroy the company or cement its future? | Opinion

    3 December 2023 by Richard Berry

    McLaren’s new global boss Michael Leiters loves SUVs - no seriously, I’...Read more

    Bentley Bentayga 2024 review: Azure V8

    27 November 2023 by Richard Berry
    Yes, you can drive your Bentley and keep your family. It's called compromise, or the Bentayga, Bentley's SUV. The Bentayga my family has been living with is the Azure grade which promises to be even more comfortable and pleasant than the rest of the range. Comfort is important and we'll cover the...Read more

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