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    Articles by Tom White

    Tom White
    Deputy News Editor

    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.

    Is your car affected? Nearly 70,000 Toyotas recalled
    By Tom White · 18 Jul 2025
    Nearly 70,000 Toyotas caught up in massive recall
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    Meet Mitsubishi's new family SUV: 2026 Mitsubishi Destinator revealed as new seven seat rival to the Chery Tiggo 8, Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail
    By Tom White · 18 Jul 2025
    Mitsubishi reveals a sharply-styled new three-row SUV - but is it heading to Oz?
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    2026 Chery Tiggo 7: Overhauled next-gen version outed thanks to regulatory docs, but what’s new for this Toyota RAV4, MG HS, and Haval H6 rival?
    By Tom White · 17 Jul 2025
    Chery's new Tiggo 7 outed in regulatory docs - but what's new for the key Haval H6 rival?
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    How cheap can Chinese cars get? Chinese government considers regulating entire car industry as JAC and GAC start to buckle under price pressure from aggressive BYD: report
    By Tom White · 17 Jul 2025
    The days of ultra-cheap Chinese cars could be numbered, as the Chinese government starts to loot at regulating the ongoing price-war being waged between BYD, GWM, SAIC and others.
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    2026 Kia Sorento revealed with subtle upgrades, off-road variants and no V6 but what’s coming to the key Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Kluger rival in Australia?
    By Tom White · 16 Jul 2025
    Kia has revealed an updated version of its key upper mid-size three-row Sorento SUV and the brand’s local subsidiary has confirmed the upgraded model will arrive in Australia before the end of the year.
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    Why iconic 4x4 range is down to one variant
    By Tom White · 16 Jul 2025
    Jeep's Wrangler trimmed down to just one variant.
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    China's car industry might laid bare: 2026 Xiaomi YU7 eclipses 400,000 orders beating out upgraded Tesla Model Y as new car sales in China double entire yearly Australian market in one month
    By Tom White · 16 Jul 2025
    China sells nearly double the entire yearly Australian new car market in just one month
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    The true cost of US tariffs exposed: Volvo stares down the barrel of over $1.8 billion in losses thanks to trade wars as Kia EV9-rivalling EX90 large SUV and Tesla Model S-rivalling ES90 sedan are impacted
    By Tom White · 15 Jul 2025
    Nearly two billion dollars? Volvo posts massive tariff-induced on-paper loss.
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    It costs how much?! 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is one of Hyundai's most expensive production models ever, pricier than Kia EV9 or Audi Q6 e-tron and almost as expensive as Volvo EX90 and Cadillac Lyriq
    By Tom White · 15 Jul 2025
    Hyundai's biggest and most luxurious SUV yet wears an equally impressive price-tag.
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    Won't chase Chinese brands to the bottom: Mitsubishi said competing on price won't work and buyers still see value in Honda, Subaru and Mazda as Japanese favourites feel the squeeze from new top Chinese players GWM, BYD and MG
    By Tom White · 15 Jul 2025
    Mitsubishi warns it can't chase Chinese brands on price, and there are other factors buyers should consider.
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