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.

Trimmed down Range Rover Velar range priced for Australia
By Tom White · 02 Feb 2023
Range Rover Velar gets a tech upgrade, with a more minimalist interior design and simplified range of variants.
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Has a tech upgrade made the Mercedes-Benz GLE a more appealing premium SUV?
By Tom White · 01 Feb 2023
Mercedes-Benz's segment-leading GLE SUV gets an update, with the biggest changes under the skin.
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2023 MG4 spied testing in Melbourne! Launch for what could be Australia's cheapest EV approaches
By Tom White · 31 Jan 2023
Potentially Australia's most affordable EV spotted in the wild.
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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E to get an early-mark in Australia?
By Tom White · 31 Jan 2023
Ford makes big moves to free up supply of its popular Mustang Mach-e electric SUV while slashing prices to stay competitive against Tesla.
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No hybrids in sight! Wait times for 2023 Honda HR-V and Civic blow out as industry continues to be hit by supply shortages
By Tom White · 31 Jan 2023
Things are looking bleak for Honda Australia, as production issues hit its most important hybrid models.
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LDV wants to be the biggest van brand in Australia with yet another electrified model on the way
By Tom White · 30 Jan 2023
Like other Chinese-backed automakers in the last few years, LDV has gone from strength to strength, taking a solid percentage of market share away from its popular Japanese and Korean rivals.
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Top five worst car names on the Australian market | Opinion
By Tom White · 29 Jan 2023
From the Ford Probe to The Ferrari The Ferrari, here are some of the most absurd names for cars sold in Australia.
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Plug-in hybrids finally return to Audi's line-up with launch of electrified Q5 SUV
By Tom White · 20 Jan 2023
Audi's hybrid push is finally here, kicking off with the popular Q5 mid-size SUV.
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BYD e2 breaks cover in China: Will this sub-Atto 3 SUV come to Australia?
By Tom White · 19 Jan 2023
The new-generation e2 is the latest in a long string of new BYD products announced for release in 2023.
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Toyota HiLux specifications: All the details
By Tom White · 17 Jan 2023
In any given month in Australia, there's a good chance the HiLux ute will be our country's best-selling vehicle.
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