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    Articles by Chris Thompson

    Chris Thompson

    Chris Thompson

    Journalist

    Racing video games, car-spotting on road trips, and helping wash the family VL Calais Turbo as a kid were all early indicators that an interest in cars would stay present in Chris’ life, but loading up his 1990 VW Golf GTI Mk2 and moving from hometown Brisbane to work in automotive publishing in Melbourne ensured cars would be a constant.

    With a few years as MOTOR Magazine’s first digital journalist under his belt, followed by a stint as a staff journalist for Wheels Magazine, Chris’ career already speaks to a passion for anything with four wheels, especially the 1989 Mazda MX-5 he currently owns.

    From spending entire weeks dissecting the dynamic abilities of sports cars to weighing up the practical options for car buyers from all walks of life, Chris’ love for writing and talking about cars means if you’ve got a motoring question, he can give you an answer.

    Nissan to take on Tesla? Three UK-built electric cars to join upcoming Nissan Ariya SUV as brand bets big on EVs

    27 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    "You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

    26 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    "Are we complacent about our position? No," says Toyota Australia's...Read more

    BMW i5 M60 xDrive 2024 review: snapshot

    25 November 2023 by Chris Thompson
    The first electric 5 Series that BMW’s M division has had a crack at is...Read more

    Australian pricing confirmed: 2024 Porsche Panamera revealed as Stuttgart's luxury sedan rival to Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series and more

    24 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    While it looks very much like a mild evolution of the current model,...Read more

    Coming for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux: Australian pricing and features confirmed for 2024 Mitsubishi Triton ute

    24 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Pricing for the new Mitsubishi Triton ute has been confirmed for...Read more

    Pricing bumped up for popular Volvo models ahead of next year including 2024 Volvo XC40, XC60, and the C40 Recharge electric car

    24 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Volvo Australia has adjusted pricing for some of its models ahead of...Read more

    BMW i5 eDrive40 2024 review: snapshot

    23 November 2023 by Chris Thompson
    This is the first electric BMW 5 Series, the i5, here in two variants...Read more

    No engine upsize: Updated 2024 Genesis G70 sedan and Shooting Brake pricing confirmed for Australia, but without new engine to take on BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class

    23 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Genesis Australia has confirmed pricing for the updated 2024 version of...Read more

    Benz' baby: Australian pricing for updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA small SUV confirmed, but is it cheaper than BMW X1 and Audi Q3?

    23 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed local pricing for the facelifted...Read more

    Finally, a Mitsubishi ASX replacement? Renault Group will build the next Mitsubishi small SUV on its compact EV platform for a 2025 launch - report

    22 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has confirmed a new global Mitsubishi...Read more

    Diesel, electric, or hydrogen: Drivetrain options are key for the new 2024 Renault Master van

    22 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    To some the Renault Master van might be easily forgotten, but to the...Read more

    BMW 520i 2024 review: snapshot

    21 November 2023 by Chris Thompson
    The new entry-point to the BMW 5 Series range is still a 520i, as it moves...Read more

    Interior revamp! 2024 Hyundai Tucson facelift revealed as South Korea's answer to Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 coming to Australia soon

    21 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Images published on Hyundai's South Korean website have given us a look...Read more

    BMW 5 Series 2024 review

    21 November 2023 by Chris Thompson
    More than half a century of 5 Series pedigree has led BMW to this, the first electric version of its venerable sedan, the i5. It's true that electric cars come with benefits that suit the realm of luxury (or at least executive) motoring like their effortless acceleration and near-silent operation,...Read more

    Coming for the Tesla Model Y? 2024 BYD Sea Lion 07 electric car revealed at Guangzhou Auto Show, but will it come to Australia?

    20 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    While BYD seems intent on taking off in Australia, with three models...Read more

    Hybrids, not electric cars, are the next big thing according to Toyota Australia

    19 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    At the reveal of Toyota's new hydrogen-combustion HiAce in Melbourne...Read more

    Coming soon! Is a Toyota LandCruiser using a hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine under study by the brand?

    14 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    It looks like Toyota's hydrogen-powered combustion engine HiAce bus won...Read more

    Back to boxy! 2023 Volvo EM90 people mover revealed in full detail as Swedish brand enters the luxury van segment

    14 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Volvo has officially detailed its first people mover, the EM90, after...Read more

    Toyota RAV4 fighter: The 2025 Subaru Forester mid-size SUV has leaked ahead of its official reveal, is it going to be new enough?

    13 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The new Subaru Forester has been leaked ahead of its reveal late this...Read more

    Hydrogen power, but not as we know it: Toyota wants to save the combustion engine with hydrogen fuel

    11 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The Toyota HiAce just became a very important litmus test for the brand...Read more

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