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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.

    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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    'We will survive!': Mitsubishi is 'not anti-Chinese' but warns there will be a 'correction' in the oversupplied Australian new car market as some new brands become dependable local favourites
    By Tom White · 12 Jul 2025
    Mitsubishi warns there's a big market correction coming, and automakers have to act to survive.
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    Nissan scores lifeline from unexpected brand: Foxconn throws Japanese giant an opportunity to save its historic factory
    By Tom White · 11 Jul 2025
    Taiwanese cars built in Japan? Foxconn eyes off historic Nissan factory as potential joint-venture.
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    'We have to get it right': Polestar Australia boss explains why the 2028 Polestar 7 will arrive much later than its Volvo EX30 and Zeekr X siblings
    By Tom White · 11 Jul 2025
    Polestar has been on a sales rebound in 2025 after a disappointing result in 2024, but its most affordable upcoming compact SUV model is still years away.
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    Mitsubishi Outlander 2026 review: Australian first drive
    By Tom White · 10 Jul 2025
    Mitsubishi Australia brings a local flavour to its widely appealing Outlander mid-size SUV.
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