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    Articles by Emily Agar

    Emily Agar
    Contributing Journalist

    Emily discovered her interest in cars early through her mum’s passion, and quickly found herself researching the cool cars her mum’s S15 Nissan 200SX passed on the highway. 

    Emily's readiness to engage and have a chat wound up opening her first door in the media, spending time as a freelance events and news photographer for her local paper while undertaking a Creative Writing degree at the University of Wollongong.

    After graduating, Emily helped to build the family real estate business. Not satisfied with the high-octane environment of sales, Emily signed a book deal for her YA fantasy novel and has successfully published the first novel in the series. 

    Always one to be busy (sometimes to her chagrin), she wrote the novel and then completed the edits while pregnant with her cheeky five-year-old boy. As if growing a little human wasn’t exhausting enough! 

    But her natural curiosity of ‘what’s that car?!’ and 'why don't they do it this way?!' continued throughout and it didn’t come as a surprise to her family when she was drawn into the automotive world professionally as a Contributing Journalist with CarsGuide.

    Aside from her passion for what makes a good family car, Emily has a soft spot for Nissan Skylines, big utes and any muscle cars that make the heart thump. 

    What is the safest car in Australia?
    By Emily Agar · 18 Mar 2025
    What is the safest car in Australia?
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    Leapmotor C10 2025 review: Design
    By Emily Agar · 17 Mar 2025
    Leapmotor has hit our shores after a $2.5b investment from Jeep parent company Stellantis and the first cab off the rank is the C10, which is an electric mid-size SUV. It enters a saturated market, does it have what it takes to stand out?
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    Lexus NX 2025 review: 450h+ F Sport
    By Emily Agar · 15 Mar 2025
    Lexus has entered the fray with its new plug-in hybrid powertrain for its popular mid-size SUV, the NX. Will it prove to be a winning combination?
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    How long can a car be parked on a residential street?
    By Emily Agar · 05 Mar 2025
    Q: How long can a car be parked on a residential street?
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    Toyota Kluger 2025 review: GXL Hybrid
    By Emily Agar · 03 Mar 2025
    The Toyota Kluger hasn't seen any new updates, but that doesn't mean it's obsolete. In fact, it's tried and tested comfort and functionality might still win it some fans who are looking for a three-row large SUV.
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    Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 review: FWD
    By Emily Agar · 01 Mar 2025
    A front-wheel-drive petrol option has been added to the new Santa Fe range, but will it satisfy fans who miss the old V6 engine, and does it fall short against its hybrid siblings?
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    Waze vs Google Maps - Which is the better option for you?
    By Emily Agar · 28 Feb 2025
    Waze vs. Google Maps Australia: What should you consider when deciding which navigation application is right for you?
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    Mini Countryman 2025 review: JCW Favoured
    By Emily Agar · 25 Feb 2025
    The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper. The new generation offers a larger body size and updated technology but is this small SUV still urban-friendly and fun?
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    Polestar 3 2025 review: Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack
    By Emily Agar · 18 Feb 2025
    The Polestar 3 has entered a market where pillowy designs reign supreme for electric SUVs. However, the newly launched Polestar 3 is sharply styled and offers enough green highlights to enthrall enthusiasts but will its 'unfinished' tech get in the way of its success?
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    MG ZS Hybrid+ 2025 review: Essence
    By Emily Agar · 15 Feb 2025
    Increasingly, Australian buyers have fewer options to choose from if they want a brand new car for less than $40,000, especially in the small SUV segment. Enter the new MG ZS Hybrid+ Essence which combines a healthy features list with a reasonable price tag. But does affordable equal value?
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