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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.

    Let's see how Tesla go with some real competition: Skoda takes the gloves off in EV fight

    27 June 2023 by Richard Berry

    Nissan Ariya 2023 review: preview test

    22 June 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Nissan Ariya SUV launches here in 2024, but ahead of its local on sale CarsGuide drove the electric vehicle for the first time in Australia at a special test track in Queensland. Now, the Ariya Nissan gave us was the company's own evaluation vehicle - the car it had brought in from the United...Read more

    2024 Skoda Enyaq EV: What you need to know about Skoda's first electric SUV ahead of its arrival, and how to actually pronounce Enyaq

    15 June 2023 by Richard Berry

    Skoda’s first electric car is the Enyaq mid-sized SUV and CarsGuide...Read more

    Nissan Patrol Warrior 2023 review: off-road preview test

    15 June 2023 by Richard Berry
    The success of Nissan’s hardcore Navara Warrior ute has led to this - the Patrol Warrior, a regular Patrol SUV that’s been engineered to be more capable off-road without compromising comfort, handling or the warranty. Well that’s what Nissan and the engineering firm Premcar say they’ve done and...Read more

    Range Rover 2023 review: Autobiography LWB 7-seat

    5 June 2023 by Richard Berry
    Land Rover was making SUVs before they were even called SUVs. Range Rovers were ferrying families around in prestigious four-wheel drive comfort decades before Audi , BMW or Mercedes-Benz even thought of doing it, too. So, even with all its rivals these days, how well does a Range Rover do modern...Read more

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets P-plate ban, but Porsche GT3 ok? The cars illegal to P-platers in one state but legal in others | Opinion

    3 June 2023 by Richard Berry

    People were furious this week when footage emerged of an L-plater...Read more

    How you could be breaking the law when overtaking, merging or even using your horn

    28 May 2023 by Richard Berry

    Driving, especially on Australian roads, is complex, multi-faceted...Read more

    You have to be rich to buy an electric car! Here's why EVs like Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 5, MG ZS and Kia EV9 cost so much, and when the prices will come down

    21 May 2023 by Richard Berry

    Tesla has just revealed that it’ll be bringing out a totally new model...Read more

    Do we ban trucks from our roads to save lives? | Opinion

    20 May 2023 by Richard Berry

    The horrific crash between a truck and a school bus in Victoria this...Read more

    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Cruiser vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed vs Nissan X-Trail e-Power Ti-L 2023 comparison review

    19 May 2023 by Richard Berry
    Buying a hybrid isn’t as easy as you might think. They are definitely not all created equal, with some serving up outstanding fuel efficiency while others seem to offer barely any benefit at all. That’s why we have conducted this comparison of three similar mid-sized SUVs with three very different...Read more

    The next HR-V? 2024 Honda e:NY1 electric car makes debut, but will it come to Australia?

    15 May 2023 by Richard Berry

    Honda's petrol-powered HR-V is probably having a massive panic attack...Read more

    The truth behind the Australia's road toll and the plan to roll out safety tech that won't let you speed | Opinion

    30 April 2023 by Richard Berry

    Why is the annual national road toll increasing despite cars being...Read more

    How did this happen? Chery admits 2023 Omoda 5 was faulty just days before going on sale to public | Opinion

    29 April 2023 by Richard Berry

    Months after scathing reviews of the new Chery Omoda 5, the Chinese...Read more

    Porsche 718 2023 review: Cayman GT4 RS

    20 April 2023 by Richard Berry
    I never have trouble sleeping. I don’t even dream. But I couldn’t sleep...Read more

    You're using roundabouts completely wrong... but keep doing it

    9 April 2023 by Richard Berry

    Think you’re using a roundabout correctly? Well, there’s an almost a...Read more

    Why this iconic brand needs to be more like Tesla and Volvo and shift to selling electric cars only to survive | Opinion

    2 April 2023 by Richard Berry

    How much longer can Peugeot continue to sell almost no cars in...Read more

    Peugeot 308 2023 review: GT Sport Hatch Plug-in Hybrid

    29 March 2023 by Richard Berry
    Ah, now you can have your Peugeot 308 and plug it into a power point as well. Yes, the new petrol version of the 308 arrived late last year and now the 308 GT Sport Hatch plug-in hybrid is here, too. We've just driven the 308 GT Sport plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at its Australian launch and we can now...Read more

    Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

    26 March 2023 by Richard Berry

    There are two types of people in this world: those who love cars with...Read more

    2024 Honda ZR-V: Everything you need to know about the new Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester rival coming to Australia soon

    25 March 2023 by Richard Berry

    The Honda ZR-V is a completely new SUV from Honda, which is significant...Read more

    BMW X1 2023 review: xDrive20i M Sport

    21 March 2023 by Richard Berry
    BMW’s X1 has changed. In a good way. Especially if you’re thinking about buying one as a family car. Yep, last year the third-generation X1 arrived and after 13 years and three different attempts on a design, BMW has nailed it. And by ‘it’ I mean built a super practical and spacious small SUV that’...Read more

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