Articles by Tom White

Tom White

Senior Journalist

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 this China's answer to the Volkswagen Group? Geely, Polestar, Volvo and Zeekr to operate 'individually' in Australia as they target a broad range of buyers with Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and BYD Atto 3 rivalling machines

26 August 2024 by Tom White

New rival coming to challenge Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento? Chery Tiggo 8 L large SUV launches in China but will it see an Australian arrival to top out the Chinese brand's range?

21 August 2024 by Tom White

Chery has launched its largest Tiggo-branded SUV in China, the Tiggo 8...Read more

Five best EV vans in Australia

21 August 2024 by Tom White

While electric cars have taken Australia’s new-vehicle market by storm...Read more

Chinese brand looks to Europe to get ahead: Breakout brand to adopt European settings in Australia as the new upstart luxury brand looks to have a smoother launch than other Chinese car brands

21 August 2024 by Tom White

A wave of new Chinese brands have hit Australian shores in the past...Read more

New cut-price electric car sharing DNA with Mazda? Changan Deepal 07 leaked in road vehicle regulation docs as yet another new Chinese brand eyes Australian launch to rival Tesla Model Y

20 August 2024 by Tom White

Another cut-price automaker appears to be on the way toward an...Read more

Not your average Chinese brand? Zeekr is on a mission to establish itself alongside rivals as diverse as BYD to Audi and is focused on 'customer experience' rather than sales

20 August 2024 by Tom White

Zeekr’s managing director, Connel Yan, explained how this Chinese...Read more

Electric car's price slashed by thousands! 2025 Fiat 500e hatchback scores lower drive-away price but is there an even more affordable version just around the corner?

19 August 2024 by Tom White

Fiat has slashed the price of its diminutive 500e hatchback from $52,...Read more

The cheap, tough off-roader Australia needs? Meet the 2025 Suzuki Jimny rivalling Mahindra Thar Roxx five-door ladder frame SUV

16 August 2024 by Tom White

Mahindra has revealed its newest product, the Thar Roxx, a five-door...Read more

China's cut-price Volvo? 2025 Zeekr X to undercut its Volvo EX30 relation as Chinese premium sporty brand looks to offer 'extremely competitive' alternative

15 August 2024 by Tom White

Zeekr Australia's Managing Director Connel Yan confirmed the incoming...Read more

BYD's new-model onslaught continues as next-gen seven-seat hybrid SUV spotted! Big SUV will sit above the 2025 BYD Sealion 6 as part of a ten-strong model refresh, but what will the Australian market see next?

14 August 2024 by Tom White

A next-gen version of BYD’s seven-seat Tang SUV has been spotted in the...Read more

New tough hybrid off-road 2025 Haval Raptor breaks cover - but will this Nissan X-Trail or Mitsubishi Outlander rival ever make it to Australia?

13 August 2024 by Tom White

A facelifted version of Haval’s off-road mid-size Raptor SUV has broken...Read more

Why this electric SUV won't suffer the same fate as the Tesla Model Y and BYD Seal

7 August 2024 by Tom White

One byproduct of the explosive growth of the electric vehicle market...Read more

'We bring in cars people want': Why Skoda won't bring a car-based ute like the Ford Maverick or Hyundai Santa Cruz to Australia

6 August 2024 by Tom White

Begging for the return of the Subaru Brumby? Wish Ford would offer its...Read more

If you want a cheaper Skoda, tell them! Here's why the Czech brand won't fight cut-price Chinese rivals such as the MG ZS and Haval Jolion on price alone

5 August 2024 by Tom White

Speaking to CarsGuide at the launch of the new Kamiq - one of...Read more

No hybrids, no worries: Skoda says NVES 'not scary' but believes its model mix will need to change in coming years

3 August 2024 by Tom White

Skoda isn't worried about Australia’s New Vehicle Efficency Standard (...Read more

Skoda Kamiq 2025 review

1 August 2024 by Tom White

The Skoda Kamiq might be one of Australia’s most underrated vehicles. As you may or, more likely, may not know, the Kamiq crossover has always been positioned to compete with mainstream players like the Honda HR-V , Mazda CX-3 and Subaru Crosstrek in its own quirky way, which we’ve always quite...Read more

2025 Skoda Kamiq pricing and features: Subaru Crosstrek and Mazda CX-3-challenging small SUV gets simplified range with more standard kit

1 August 2024 by Tom White

Skoda has revealed pricing and specifications for its facelifted 2025...Read more

Electric car battery warranties explained

1 August 2024 by Tom White

Can you hear what’s coming over the horizon? Probably not, because it’s...Read more

Australian market is an 'exciting' challenge: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq sports luxury SUV ready to face BYD's premium brands and take the fight to Audi Q8 e-tron, BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

26 July 2024 by Tom White

Is now the worst time for Cadillac to launch into the Australian market...Read more

Monster SUV ruled out for Australia for now: Cadillac leaves door slightly open to the supercharged 6.2-litre V8-powered 2025 Escalade, the luxury SUV equivalent of the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150

24 July 2024 by Tom White

Cadillac has re-committed to being an EV-only brand in Australia when...Read more

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Tom White

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