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    Articles by Andrew Chesterton

    Andrew Chesterton

    Andrew Chesterton

    Contributing Journalist

    Andrew Chesterton should probably hate cars. From his hail-damaged Camira that looked like it had spent a hard life parked at the end of Tiger Woods' personal driving range, to the Nissan Pulsar Reebok that shook like it was possessed by a particularly mean-spirited demon every time he dared push past 40km/h, his personal car history isn't exactly littered with gold.

    But that seemingly endless procession of rust-savaged hate machines taught him something even more important; that cars are more than a collection of nuts, bolts and petrol. They're your ticket to freedom, a way to unlock incredible experiences, rolling invitations to incredible adventures. They have soul.

    And so, somehow, the car bug still bit. And it bit hard.

    When "Chesto" started his journalism career with News Ltd's Sunday and Daily Telegraph newspapers, he covered just about everything, from business to real estate, courts to crime, before settling into state political reporting at NSW Parliament House.

    But the automotive world's siren song soon sounded again, and he begged anyone who would listen for the opportunity to write about cars. Eventually they listened, and his career since has seen him filing car news, reviews and features for TopGear, Wheels, Motor and, of course, CarsGuide, as well as many, many others.

    More than a decade later, and the car bug is yet to relinquish its toothy grip. And if you ask Chesto, he thinks it never will.

    New BYD ute details drop: Chinese brand's bold plan for dual-cab dominance in Australia with plug-in hybrid power as it says "we don't fear the HiLux or Ranger"

    31 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    "High-speed, Baja performance": Why Nissan Navara NISMO won't go on the Ford Ranger Raptor attack

    29 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    A Nissan Navara Nismo won't go head-to-head with the Ford Ranger Raptor...Read more

    Confirmed! Hardcore BYD Yangwang U8 SUV locked in for Australia where it will take on everything from the LandCruiser 300 Series and Nissan Patrol to the Range Rover Sport

    27 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    BYD will have a luxury-soaked answer to the Toyota LandCruiser 300...Read more

    Confirmed! All-new Y63 Nissan Patrol will include hardcore NISMO variant to take on the Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport

    26 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Nissan will bake a hardcore NISMO program into the Y63 Nissan Patrol...Read more

    The world's coolest ute? Suzuki Jimny trayback on the menu as brand plots Jimny 2.0

    26 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The runaway success of the Jimny has inspired Suzuki to start thinking...Read more

    Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 2024 review

    26 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
    The EV revolution is bringing plenty of firsts, and this big electric behemoth is yet another one. Meet the EQS450, which Mercedes describes as its first "electric luxury full-size SUV with seven seats". That is a bit of a mouthful though, right? So let’s shortcut that a bit, shall we? What you...Read more

    "It's much better than a Toyota LandCruiser": Nissan says all-new Y63 Patrol outshines the LC300 as it confirms V8 out, twin-turbo V6 in

    25 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Nissan has begun spilling the details of the Y63 Patrol, not just...Read more

    Is this an all-electric Nissan GT-R? Godzilla's future previewed by awesome Nissan Hyper Force concept

    25 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    An all-electric performance car that looks very much like an EV Nissan...Read more

    A LandCruiser, but with more luxury: All-new Y63 Nissan Patrol dials up the tech and leans into luxury as "king of the desert" shapes up

    25 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The all-new Y63 Nissan Patrol will dial up the luxury and technology,...Read more

    Mercedes-AMG GT 2024 review: 63S E Performance 4-Door Coupe

    25 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
    The fastest-accelerating and most powerful series production AMG to date...Read more

    Like the EV9? Then you'll love the 2024 Kia Tasman! Korea's first diesel dual-cab to take futuristic styling into battle with Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

    21 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Korea has given us our best hint yet at just what to expect from the...Read more

    Nissan's bonkers Hyper Tourer concept wants to reinvent the road trip

    17 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Nissan’s has revealed yet another digital concept ahead of the Japan...Read more

    "Biggest moment in Australian automotive history": BYD claims it will outshine any Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore launch as Seal electric car finally arrives to take on the Tesla Model 3

    17 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    BYD has made the boldest of claims about its newest EV, describing...Read more

    Is BYD brave or bonkers? Chinese brand says its first ute will be BETTER than the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger as it aims for "best in class" status

    14 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Chinese brand BYD might have taken Australia’s EV space by storm with...Read more

    2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series pricing and features confirmed: Four-cylinder turbo-diesel now on the menu as wait for V8 continues

    13 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Toyota Australia has today confirmed specifics surrounding its updated...Read more

    Tempt you from your Tesla? iX2 electric car leads 2024 BMW X2 range with plenty of power and 450km driving range

    11 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The new BMW X2 range has been unveiled, with the range topped by the...Read more

    China's Tesla take-down: 2024 BYD Seal Australian launch date finally revealed with Model 3 rival ready to rumble at last - but is it cheaper than a Tesla?

    10 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    The most credible rival to the dominance of the Tesla Model 3 in...Read more

    An early look at the Y64 Patrol? Nissan Hyper Adventure concept previews the all-electric off-roading that's coming soon

    10 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Nissan has unveiled its second "digital concept" in the lead-up to the...Read more

    From Land Hopper to the mini HiLux: How Toyota's baby LandCruiser could finally deliver a hardcore Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz rival at a bargain-basement price

    8 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Toyota’s incoming Land Hopper — the mini LandCruiser that will...Read more

    The cheapest LandCruiser ever! All-new Toyota Land Hopper could land at under $40k in Australia to be the ultimate off-road bargain | Reports

    5 October 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

    Talk of Toyota’s mini LandCruiser is gathering steam, with the name “...Read more

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