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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.

    G-up! 2024 Genesis G80 sedan scores facelift to take on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and new BMW 5 Series, confirmed for Australia

    13 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Ta Ta for now: Audi TT bows out with Final Edition pricing confirmed for Australia after almost a quarter century on sale

    13 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Audi Australia has confirmed local pricing and specifications for the “...Read more

    Get in quick: Prices set to rise for 2024 Ford Everest SUV within weeks with new year line-up for Ranger sibling confirmed

    12 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The sibling to the Ford Ranger, one of the most popular cars in...Read more

    Model renewal! Several new and updated models mark big 2024 for MG in Australia with new MG3 hybrid car, HS SUV and more on the way

    12 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    One of the fastest-growing brands in recent Australian automotive...Read more

    Honda Civic 2024 review: Type R track test

    12 December 2023 by Chris Thompson
    Before we dive in, this isn’t your typical road test. That’s because there...Read more

    An alternative to electric cars: Can hydrogen power really save the internal combustion engine? | Opinion

    10 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Making the combustion engine and all the supply processes required to...Read more

    Locked in! 2024 Suzuki Swift confirmed for Australia as Kia Rio, VW Polo and Toyota Yaris hybrid rival

    8 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift has been confirmed as, essentially, the model the...Read more

    2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car entry prices bumped up again production costs rise for Tesla Model Y EV rival

    6 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Hyundai Australia has confirmed a modest price increase for the base...Read more

    Toyota's electric style hero? Toyota and BYD's co-developed Sport Crossover confirmed for production in Europe, but will it come to Australia to take on the Polestar 2?

    5 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Toyota Europe has confirmed a new electric car will launch within the...Read more

    Price bump: 2024 Kia Cerato sedan and hatch pricing increased slightly with no update to specs or features for Toyota Corolla rival

    5 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    One of Australia’s favourite small cars is getting a relatively small...Read more

    The MR2 is coming! Prototype testing underway for mid-engine Toyota MR2 sports car with turbo engine - report

    4 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Toyota is into the testing stages of its new MR2 sports car, with an...Read more

    VW's super SUV? 2024 Volkswagen Touareg R PHEV Australia pricing confirmed for R sub-brand's most powerful model

    1 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The Volkswagen Touareg R SUV, the brand's powerful plug-in hybrid...Read more

    No more V6, no hybrid for Jeep's icon: 2024 Jeep Wrangler details confirmed for Australian launch, but how much more expensive will it be?

    1 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Jeep’s Australian arm has confirmed local specification and line-up for...Read more

    Lamborghini hybrid cars are coming - but will petrol-electric power be an opportunity or a hindrance for the Ferrari and McLaren rival?

    1 December 2023 by Chris Thompson

    If you’ve heard fans of Lamborghini, whether customers or not,...Read more

    Tough and cheap? New 2024 Dacia Duster small SUV revealed with off-road intentions, but will it come to Australia as a Renault?

    30 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    More than a year after Renault's local arm said it hoped to bring the...Read more

    Audi pricing jumps up as new safety systems become standard across the range

    30 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Audi has given most of its range a safety and features updated for its...Read more

    Not what Hyundai used to be: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV aims upmarket ahead of Australian launch

    29 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Hyundai doesn't want the Toyota LandCruiser Prado to be the king when...Read more

    Fire risk: 2021-2023 Isuzu D-Max ute recalled with more than 8000 units of the dual-cab affected by fuel hose fault

    29 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    Isuzu has published a recall for thousands of its D-Max utes after...Read more

    New $20k HiLux launched! 2024 Toyota HiLux Champ is a versatile baby ute, but will it come to Australia?

    28 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The Toyota HiLux has a new baby sibling, dubbed ‘Champ’ in its home...Read more

    Ready to take on Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series? First 2024 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster utes roll off production as spiritual successor to original Land Rover Defender

    27 November 2023 by Chris Thompson

    The six-figure Defender ute successor is on its way, with Ineos...Read more

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