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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.

    Are there bulletproof cars in Australia? They might be more common than you think

    11 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Kluger recall: More than 30,000 2021 - 2023 Toyota Kluger SUVs recalled because a bit of the front might fall off

    9 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    In a statement reminiscent of a Clarke and Dawe skit from the early...Read more

    Hybrids in, V8s out: Updated 2025 Ram 1500 revealed with new range-extender hybrid, but where's the V8?

    8 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    It's a new era for one of America's best-known, and 'most American'...Read more

    Electric utes are coming, but does anyone who actually buys utes care? | Opinion

    4 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Electric cars are finally winning Australians over, with more than 65,...Read more

    Ranger up: Australia's most popular ute now more expensive as Ford Ranger pricing increased for 2024

    3 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Pricing for the most popular ute, and vehicle overall, in Australia has...Read more

    Toyota losing ground: Mazda and Ford catching up to top brand as new-car market reaches one million in October for the first time

    3 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    As new-car sales in Australia surpass one million units year-to-date by...Read more

    Top and tail: Mazda bumps up pricing for its 2024 CX-60 and CX-90 premium SUVs, plus its entry-model Mazda 2 hatch and sedan

    3 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Mazda has, very modestly, updated pricing for three of its models as...Read more

    Going Global: Australian hydrogen car company H2X Global reveals hydrogen-powered van alongside engineering partner KTM

    2 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    If hydrogen is losing the race against battery electric cars, no one...Read more

    A NASCAR V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser! Highlights of the 19 Toyotas at the 2023 SEMA show

    1 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Toyota has built a new V8-powered LandCruiser, but you can’t buy it,...Read more

    Ford Ranger gets more off-road brawn alongside supercharged Mustang and other Blue Oval upgrades at SEMA show

    1 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Ford Performance has revealed several modified cars based on current...Read more

    Why a bulletproof Tesla Cybertruck would be an own-goal for the electric car brand

    1 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The tumultuous tale of the Tesla Cybertruck seems to have taken another...Read more

    Bowing out! Mazda CX-8 and MX-30 SUVs discontinued in Australia as brand moves upmarket with CX-90 and looks to electrify

    31 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Mazda has called time on two of its SUV models as it looks to focus on...Read more

    Finally rolling: 2024 GWM Tank 300 Hybrid deliveries starting after lengthy delays for the budget Jeep Wrangler rival

    30 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    GWM launched its Tank 300 as a hybrid in Australia, but up until now,...Read more

    Next-gen Ford Transit Custom van arrival approaching as Blue Oval confirms some local specifications for Toyota HiAce rival

    30 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    A new-generation version of one of the mainstays of the commercial van...Read more

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2024 review: Plug-in Hybrid EV ES long-term | Part 2

    28 October 2023 by Chris Thompson
    Do you ever develop a first impression that feels a little harsh, then start to see that maybe you weren’t so far off as you learn more and more about something or someone? The more time I spend with the Eclipse Cross ES PHEV, the more I feel like I might have been right to be initially a little...Read more

    Best of the rest: Toyota's concept cars that could point to future models like the next RAV4 and a new sports car

    27 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The 2023 Japan Mobility Show carries on, but the flurry of reveals and...Read more

    Testing trifecta for BYD: 2024 BYD Seal and Dolphin electric cars both score top marks for safety

    26 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The second and third cars to be tested under ANCAP's new criteria are...Read more

    Updated for Oz: 2024 Mazda CX-30 small SUV gains new GT SP variant and a price bump up

    25 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Mazda Australia has detailed the incoming updated 2024 CX-30 small SUV...Read more

    Is it really happening? Mazda RX-7 comeback teased with hybrid rotary Iconic SP concept

    25 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Mazda has revealed a sports car concept that has a rotary engine - but...Read more

    Taking on Tesla? Lexus unveils two electric car concepts that will shape its future in manufacturing and software

    25 October 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Lexus has revealed two electric concepts at the 2023 Japan Mobility...Read more

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