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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.

    Ford's SUV you drive standing up, Toyota's tear gas dispensers, BMW's car wash robot: Our Top 5 weird but cool car patents

    26 November 2023 by Richard Berry

    Toyota Kluger 2024 review: Grande Hybrid AWD

    20 November 2023 by Richard Berry
    So, a big SUV like the Toyota Kluger Grande is on your shopping list, but how well will a hybrid version work for you? Chances are you're a parent - the Kluger is a family favourite after all. And if you’re a parent take comfort in knowing this review of the Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid is being...Read more

    Genesis GV80 2024 review: 3.5T Luxury long-term | Part 3

    19 November 2023 by Richard Berry
    We said goodbye to Graham today. Graham is the name we gave to the Genesis GV80 3.5T Luxury, the long-term test car that’s been living with my family for the past three months. We name all our own cars. We have Otto and Morticia, before that there was Wendy, Molly and Felicity. It wasn’t until...Read more

    Here's why Chinese brands like BYD and MG can price their electric cars so cheap

    19 November 2023 by Richard Berry

    Ever wondered how Chinese brands like BYD and MG are able to price...Read more

    MG4 XPower steering issue causes sales halt

    17 November 2023 by Richard Berry

    MG has halted deliveries of its MG4 XPower as the brand races to...Read more

    Face off? 2024 Kia Sorento family SUV hitting showrooms in weeks, but what else has changed aside from the Toyota Kluger rival's bold new design?

    17 November 2023 by Richard Berry

    Kia has already given us a few glimpses of its new Sorento but the...Read more

    Presidential and Secret Service beast to be sold in Australia: GMSV announces 2025 GMC Yukon is coming!

    10 November 2023 by Richard Berry

    The massive GMC Yukon SUV has been the United States President's...Read more

    Chinese brands like MG and BYD have already won the EV race | Opinion

    29 October 2023 by Richard Berry

    For a long time now we’ve been told that electric vehicles won’t take...Read more

    Hyundai Sonata N Line 2024 review

    27 October 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Hyundai Sonata N Line is a sedan. Not a hatchback, not a fastback, nor a coupe and definitely not an SUV. And even though only a handful of people in Australia buy the Sonata N Line each year it’s been updated with a completely different look and new technology , making it an outstanding car in...Read more

    Hyundai Australia: "We do know and we won't tell you." Will this be the last petrol Sonata?

    27 October 2023 by Richard Berry

    Hyundai’s updated and possibly last-ever petrol Sonata has arrived in...Read more

    From the 2024 Hyundai Venue to the Kia Picanto - the top 5 best small cars for tall people!

    21 October 2023 by Richard Berry

    Sure, tall people have it pretty good: they tend to be smarter, more...Read more

    Top 5 new cars still to come in 2023: Kia EV9, Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series and the best of the rest that'll make here by Christmas

    16 October 2023 by Richard Berry

    The countdown’s on with just two full months before the year ends, and...Read more

    Genesis GV80 2024 review: 3.5T Luxury long-term | Part 2

    15 October 2023 by Richard Berry
    The leather seats are actually green not grey; the hand brake doesn’t automatically come on when you put it in Park and the cabin stays surprisingly cool even when parked outside all day in 40 Degrees. These are just a few of the many discoveries uncovered in our second month living with the...Read more

    Ford Ranger, Tesla Model Y, Isuzu D-Max, Volvo XC40: the one-hit wonders doing the big numbers

    14 October 2023 by Richard Berry

    Ford sells more cars than any other brand in Australia, apart from two...Read more

    We need to ban older cars from our cities. If you disagree, give me one reason more important than a child's life | Opinion

    14 October 2023 by Richard Berry

    We need to ban cars more than 10 years old. Give me one reason more...Read more

    Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid: Everything we know from braked towing capacity, payload and wading depth, to electric range and what price you could pay

    29 September 2023 by Richard Berry

    Following Ford Australia's announcement of the Ranger Plug-in Hybrid...Read more

    Hyundai Venue Elite vs Kia Stonic GT-Line 2024 comparison review

    28 September 2023 by Richard Berry
    Rising interest rates and the cost of living is causing many household budgets to tighten and for many of us big purchases are being rethought. A lot of people are asking if they really do need another large car especially in the city; or if it is the right time to buy an EV when they’re still so...Read more

    Genesis GV80 2024 review: 3.5T Luxury long-term | Part 1

    23 September 2023 by Richard Berry
    It was probably the paint - the green with the matte finish. No, it was the glimmering wheels that looked like tattoos. Actually it was the screens for the kids in the back. Or just the super prestige look of a car with a badge that not many people recognised. Whatever it was, the arrival of the...Read more

    Ford leaves Toyota Hilux's wheel spinning with announcement of Ranger Plug-in Hybrid including how much it'll tow, carry and when it will land in Australia

    19 September 2023 by Richard Berry

    Ford Australia has made a surprise move that could send rival Toyota...Read more

    Big Torquers! Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, LDV T60 and others are the-top-five most-torque-for-your-dollar diesels!

    16 September 2023 by Richard Berry

    We've already looked at the top five most-powerful petrol cars under $...Read more

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