Automobile Journalistsin Australia

Aditya Nadkarni turns new model launches and first drive reviews into clear, buyer-facing information, with a strong focus on detail and incremental updates. He is principal correspondent at CarWale, where he covers passenger vehicles with an emphasis on launch news, facelifts and road-test impressions for mainstream and premium cars. His core news work tracks new introductions and lifecycle updates, explaining what changes, when the car goes on sale, and how each variant is configured. He writes “variants explained” pieces and structured first drive reviews that link driving impressions to a model’s place in the market and its recent update or launch. His reporting is factual, methodical and model-specific, avoiding broad commentary and treating even minor tweaks and new features as news. His bylines also appear at Mobility Outlook and CarTrade, with the same detail-first style.

Alexis Hooi reports on how China’s partnerships in electric vehicles, green technology, tourism and agriculture reshape markets and communities, with a focus on Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific. He writes for China Daily, drawing on experience as a national news page editor, columnist and long-form reporter, and earlier work in other media and organizations. His beat covers Chinese EVs in Australia, green transition projects, innovation hubs, wine, geothermal energy and agricultural cooperation, treating each sector as a lens on China–Oceania economic ties and sustainable growth. He follows concrete outcomes like shifts in car choices, visitor numbers, exports and investment, and reports through project-focused stories and personality-driven features. He also covers culture and identity, diaspora roots, tourism flows, animal attractions and commentary on perception and language, grounding China–Australia relations in everyday experiences.

Antonina Joson covers how Southeast Asia’s car markets and fleet decisions respond to new technologies, environmental pressures, and policy shifts. She writes for AfMA, focusing on the automobile sector and its implications for fleets and mobility services, and works as a communications officer with a background in writing, digital marketing, and content creation. Her reporting tracks month‑to‑month changes in car sales in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, linking sales data, segment performance, and national policy to corporate strategy. She reports on electric vehicles as strategic assets tied to air quality, energy policy, and industrial ambitions, and follows regional moves such as XPENG’s entry into Indonesia and calls for Toyota to shift production. She also covers safety campaigns, mobility platforms, online marketplaces, book recommendations for fleet professionals, and contributes to FleetDrive advertising and content planning, bringing a commercial, cross‑industry perspective to fleet‑focused coverage.

Aranya Mondal is a business and technical writer who edits and writes analytical coverage of the global aluminium industry for AL Circle, with a through-line of connecting trade patterns and supply risks to aluminium competitiveness. She focuses on aluminium trade flows, bauxite diplomacy, tariffs, scrap imports and strategic materials adjacent to aluminium such as gallium. Her beat spans scrap, recycling and the shift from linear to circular aluminium markets, alumina and aluminium production trends, regional vulnerabilities and project developments, as well as automotive and mobility uses of aluminium including product launches like the Anytec A28-T boat. She works mainly on long-form explainers and recurring formats such as weekly sustainability recaps, using clear language, trade data and value-chain context to unpack production, policy and energy trends for an industry audience.

Ashley Gardiner focuses on turning automotive industry data and policy into clear public statements on electric vehicles, market performance and regulation through her communications work at the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. She shapes how the sector presents its position on sales trends, climate targets and the transition to cleaner vehicles, using industry figures and policy detail together. Her beat spans electric vehicle transition, climate policy and “balanced incentives” for EV uptake, as well as motorcycle and vehicle sales statistics that show momentum through record and near-record months. She also covers regulatory reviews, dealer and repairer frameworks, competition settings and road safety strategies, presenting FCAI submissions and responses in direct, policy-focused language. Her work extends to consumer safety and information initiatives, linking complex regulatory and market changes to practical outcomes for buyers and road users.

Bageshri Savyasachi is a police reporter whose work sits at the intersection of policing, justice and everyday public safety, with an automobile‑focused beat that links road incidents, transport and systemic issues. As police reporter for The Canberra Times, she covers crime, emergency services, police operations, court outcomes and prison conditions, often reporting from highways, courtrooms and correctional facilities. She brings human detail and structural context to crime data, sexual assaults, family violence and jail maintenance problems, and her commentary on systemic issues in the ACT’s justice system has been picked up by legal advocacy organisations. Her reporting combines official data, institutional perspectives and lived experience, and she writes in plain language grounded in specific cases and committee findings. Alongside hard news, she produces features, travel pieces and exclusive news videos that keep community voices and investigative work at the center of her coverage.

Ben Silvester reports on how transport, infrastructure and health policies affect people on the ground, with a steady focus on accountability. He is a reporter at The Standard, where he covers road safety, vehicle-related programs and the local impacts of major projects. His road safety work tests whether high-cost programs and crash prevention schemes deliver fewer deaths and serious injuries, using simple metrics and close reading of program design, funding and enforcement. He follows the growth of wind farms and the burden on councils and communities, tracking planning permits, objections and approvals over time. He also covers aged care staffing failures and COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, setting contested claims against what clinicians, regulators and affected families say. Across these beats he favours detailed, source-rich reporting that sits between straight news and policy analysis.

Benjamin Hunting is an automotive journalist and freelance writer who covers cars as design, history, culture, and machines to be driven. He currently contributes to MotorTrend and has also written for Car and Driver, Hagerty, Driving Line, InsideHook, and other publications. His real beat includes classic dream cars, street trucks, controversial and copycat designs, historic racing, performance rankings, Corvettes, high-horsepower bargains, and electric-vehicle road trips. He reports through hands-on testing, long-term project-car ownership, research, and clear rankings. His work balances enthusiast nostalgia with practical questions about maintenance, value, speed, charging, and daily use. He explains why cars inspire strong desire, how styling and engineering choices age, and what makes certain vehicles matter beyond their specifications. He also creates comics and hosts the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.

Blake Aued curates Streetsblog USA’s daily national news digest, using sharp, playful headlines to make serious transportation stories easy to scan. His beat is how cars, streets, transit, and public policy shape daily mobility. He covers automobile dependence, traffic enforcement, surveillance, safety, infrastructure design, sidewalks, bike networks, transit, rail, funding, and the tradeoffs between roads and public space. His weekday “Headlines” columns track stories from across the country, including debates over speed cameras, transit returns on investment, rail funding, car dependence, and bike infrastructure. He reports by pairing a distinctive headline with brief summaries and links to multiple stories. The format favors breadth over depth and highlights patterns in policy, spending, safety, access, and the experience of people who drive, walk, bike, or ride transit.

Carly Bass reports on how rules, prices and policies affect everyday life, especially on the road and at the checkout. She is a senior reporter at Yahoo News Australia. Her beat covers road rules, speed limits, enforcement, transport technology, fuel prices, supermarket rewards, retail changes, council decisions, public spaces, housing pressures and homelessness. She has also written for The Sun, New Idea, That’s Life and Who. Bass explains how reforms work, who they affect and what they cost. She breaks down the fine print behind fuel offers, fees and retail changes. Her transport stories focus on ordinary motorists rather than industry insiders. Her council and housing coverage examines how local decisions shape where people can drive, park, camp, live and feel safe. Across news, consumer affairs and online trends, she uses real-life and human-interest stories to show the people behind policies, fines and schemes.

Courtney Greatrex reports on how everyday choices collide with rules, risks and systems of power, turning road enforcement, housing, wildlife and travel into stories about how people actually live and drive. She is a news editor at Yahoo News Australia, commissioning and editing while reporting on transport, consumer issues and public safety. Her motoring coverage explains changing road rules, new enforcement regimes, camera networks and automated compliance, spelling out what has changed, where it applies and what drivers risk. She also covers wildlife, pests and suburban hazards, using concrete incidents to show how animal behaviour and infestations create home and street-level danger. Her reporting on housing, retail surveillance, cruise travel and consumer experiences tracks how corporate and landlord decisions affect renters, shoppers and holidaymakers, balancing official statements with voices of affected people.

Dale Johnson stands out for technical, performance-led reporting on how high-performance motorcycles are developed and refined on track. He writes for Australian Motorcycle News, covering manufacturer projects, engineering decisions, testing and the validation of new technology. His reporting on CFMoto’s V4SR-RR focuses on its active aerodynamics system and development work in Italy. Johnson treats the motorcycle as a work in progress, following how development teams hone a machine in a dedicated test environment before it reaches riders. His coverage sits firmly on the machinery and performance side of the beat, rather than lifestyle or general-interest stories. Alongside his editorial work, he is head of sales at Australian Motorcycle News, with responsibilities involving manufacturers, distributors and industry partners.

Dana Daniel is a political reporter who treats federal politics as a system of decisions, incentives and workplace realities rather than just personalities. She reports for The Canberra Times, covering federal politics, government and the public service from inside the parliamentary press gallery. Her work follows how decisions in parliament play out in workplaces, budgets and infrastructure, often through concrete case studies such as EV charging at the Lodge, changing bonus schemes and car fleets for diplomatic posts. She has a recurring interest in cars, transport, infrastructure and government spending, using physical assets to sharpen scrutiny of public money. A distinct strand of her reporting examines public service workplace culture, rules, benefits and language. She brings experience covering health, media and finance to detailed reporting on regulation, sector impacts, election campaigns, political performance and the daily machinery of government.

Dom Tripolone covers cars through fast-moving news, market analysis and practical ownership detail, with a close focus on electric vehicles and value-focused mainstream models. He is News Editor at CarsGuide, leading coverage of new models, industry shifts and consumer issues. His work follows the rise of EVs, Chinese carmakers, hybrids and conventional vehicles, with attention to prices, range, charging, power, safety, tax, warranty terms and total ownership costs. He previously worked on motoring desks at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and reported for news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser. He also writes family reviews and long-term tests that assess space, comfort, ride quality, performance, usability and running costs. His reporting uses clear market context, detailed specifications and direct comparisons to show how cars affect everyday drivers.

Dwij Bhandut focuses on price and variant detail for new cars and motorcycles, treating each launch, facelift, and update as practical buying news. He is a correspondent for CarWale and BikeWale, having moved from copy editing into full-time automotive reporting. His daily work covers new and updated models from patent sightings and spy shots through to formal launch information, with a strong emphasis on SUVs, EVs, and hybrid offerings. He tracks booking windows, rollout timing, and incremental changes, and reports on electric and electrified cars and two-wheelers with clear specification and range data. His pieces use structured lists and tables to set out prices, trims, seating, and powertrains, and extend into expert reviews, long-term reports, design explainers, and tests of ownership hardware, all written in a tight, direct style.

Fabian Grass reports on electrified campers, caravans, and plug-in hybrid SUVs, focusing on how new drivetrains and smart hardware change everyday travel and camping. He writes for Motor1.com and brings a visual-production background, leading photo and video content that supports his structured technical breakdowns. His coverage of camping vehicles centers on electric drive systems, on-board batteries, remote control functions, and how these features reduce stress in tight campsites. He extends this approach to camper vans and high-end leisure campers, tracking trim levels, launch timing, prices, layouts, and interior flexibility. In plug-in hybrid tests, he emphasizes real-world efficiency, range, battery capacity, charging times, and consumption, comparing manufacturer claims with his own measured data. His reporting style is direct and spare, built on hard numbers, clear hardware descriptions, and everyday use cases.

Florian Treiss is an editor at electrive whose fact-heavy news reports connect vehicle launches, charging and battery developments, commercial deployments and policy decisions into a clear view of how the electric vehicle market is changing. He covers the business and technology of electric mobility with a straight news style that centres specific models, technologies, numbers and programmes. He reports on new electric cars and light commercial vehicles, highlighting body variants, battery capacity, positioning against competitors, and meaningful software and driver-assistance changes. A second strand of his beat is charging infrastructure, battery technologies and large fleet and logistics deployments, linked to financial and operational models. He also covers policy, incentives, circular economy and technology licensing where they reshape EV demand, supply chains and industry practice. His background in mobile marketing and retail digitalisation informs his focus on commercial roll-outs, partnerships and monetisation.

Giles Parkinson focuses on the intersection of electric vehicles, policy and the energy system, using his role as founder and editor of The Driven and his leadership of sister titles on renewables and distributed energy to treat EVs as part of the wider clean energy transition. He covers electric vehicles as a technology, market and policy story, with a particular emphasis on fiscal and regulatory settings such as electric car taxes, national EV schemes and the way funding mechanisms and road-user charges shape uptake. He highlights inflection points like EVs outselling petrol and diesel cars, using data to show shifts in buyer preferences, model availability and charging access. Through The Driven Podcast and video work he tests vehicles, explains smart charging, vehicle-to-grid and conversions, and ties user experience back to market structures, investment and risk informed by decades in business journalism.

Glenn Ellard is a journalist and photographer for the South Coast Register whose reporting links transport, political and policing decisions to their direct effects on people. He covers road safety, motoring incidents, crashes, injuries and infrastructure responses, along with local elections, candidate issues, government decisions and public works. He also reports on community campaigns, tourism recognition, events, crime, police searches and resulting charges. His work includes coverage of the Dolly’s Dream anti-bullying campaign, tiny tourism town recognition, council engineering awards and firearms uncovered during police searches. Ellard reports with clear numbers, incident details and records of official action. He follows stories from nominations and ballot draws to issue responses and court progress. His photography adds visual coverage to his straightforward, detail-rich reporting.

Iván Navarro writes ranked, practical car coverage for Highmotor, with a clear focus on electric SUVs, compact models and buying guides. His most distinctive work is comparative reporting built around price caps, fast-charging performance, range, equipment levels and running costs. He ranks models by value, usability and charging efficiency, and he explains why one car beats another within the same budget. He also covers zero-emission and electric compact cars, with attention to regulatory labels, battery management, energy use and cost of ownership. Beyond these guides, he writes model-specific news and tests on brands including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Renault, SEAT and Volkswagen. His pieces use clear criteria, short rankings and direct comparisons across Highmotor’s different language editions.

Jack Quick covers new-car news with a clear focus on what each model means for everyday buyers. He works for CarExpert, reporting on new models, facelifts, prices, equipment, range, practicality and market positioning. His coverage includes mainstream and emerging brands, affordable small cars, electric vehicles, battery technology and Chinese brands such as XPeng and BYD. He compares new vehicles with rivals including the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Geely-related models, using specific details on charging, cabin space, transmissions, safety equipment and option packs. Quick also writes buying roundups and opinion pieces, including budget shortlists, best new cars, road-trip vehicles and cars he has driven. He reports in clear, factual language, translating technical developments into practical buying context. He has also covered performance brands and data-led industry news, including Ferrari sales.

Jacob Brooke turns fast-moving Australian car news into concise, entertaining explainers focused on new models, electrified drivetrains and consumer-facing changes in the market. He is co-founder and COO at CarSauce, overseeing the website and written content while appearing regularly on the YouTube channel. He produces high-volume straight news coverage on launches, pricing updates and technology shifts across mainstream and newer automotive brands, with core output on day-to-day new vehicle reveals and upcoming launches. He focuses on specification, positioning, price, trim, safety equipment and practical features so readers can quickly see where each model fits. A distinct strand of his work tracks EVs, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and in-car software and AI. He also reports on warranties, recalls, safety results and manufacturer engagement campaigns, with a direct, service-focused style shaped by clarity and pace.

James Cleary is Deputy Editor at CarsGuide, focused on how new vehicles, technologies and brands change the car market. He covers electric vehicles, charging, vehicle-to-grid technology, Chinese carmakers, sales trends, future models, safety and consumer guidance. His work includes news, analysis, comparative reviews and expert advice, from the Tesla Model Y and rivals to Toyota, BYD, Chery, MG, GWM and Hyundai. He brings more than four decades of experience across automotive editorial, marketing, product planning and creative advertising. He has written for Wheels, Drive, Carsales, Motor and Top Gear Australia, covering new product assessment, industry analysis and expert advice. After around a decade at CarsGuide, he combines writing with sub-editing and broader content production. His reporting is explanatory, data-driven and practical, linking market shifts and technology to real-world choices for drivers.

James Wong is a high-output, detail-led automotive journalist and Marketplace Editor who connects model specifics to real-world market performance. He holds the Marketplace Editor role at CarExpert, anchoring coverage that sits at the intersection of product detail, pricing, equipment and sales context. His beat is automobiles, with a focus on new-car reviews and news that map trim levels, powertrains, technology and arrival timing in clear tables and concise updates. Wong has been with CarExpert since 2020, after work at auto outlets including Carsales and CarAdvice and PR consulting for Ford Australia’s communications team. Listed in 2019 among “Top 20 most prolific web authors in Australia” after 1,360 CarAdvice articles in a year, he is known for calm, data-led coverage of new-wave Chinese brands, mainstream crossovers and sales rankings that help readers compare and act on car-buying decisions.

Jason Gregory reports for Farm Online on how agriculture and the automotive economy meet, treating vehicles, machinery and fuel as core inputs to farm businesses. He covers agricultural investment, export opportunities, biosecurity threats, pest outbreaks and infrastructure pressures, always tying them back to what changes in practice for producers and rural operators. His work on major capital flows into agriculture examines who funds projects, where returns go and what local growers, processors and investors lose when value is captured offshore. He reports on crises like the fire ant infestation as both ecological and business risks, tracking spread, containment costs and shared responsibilities. Across his reporting he translates policy, financing and regulatory decisions into cash flow, compliance and operational impacts, using direct leads, clear numbers and case-based testimony from producers, industry advocates and officials.

Jiri Opletal stands out for data-first reporting on China’s auto industry, especially electric and new energy vehicles. He is editor-in-chief of CarNewsChina, where he covers China NEV market trends, sales charts, export registrations, and the shift from combustion engines to electrified drivetrains. His stories track how Chinese brands change product strategy, sales mix, and global expansion. He writes about monthly sales and registrations in China and Europe, and he breaks down figures brand by brand. He also covers model launches and technology features, such as autonomous parking, hardware specs, and liability promises. His reporting often uses charts, tools, and structured market data instead of narrative alone. He has built EV DataTracker to help readers understand the China EV market through sales datapoints.

Kelsey Cheng leads business and company news at Caixin Global, where she connects China’s corporate strategy, regulation, and technology across the country’s industry landscape. She covers technology and AI, energy, automotive, consumer, real estate, global investments, and how policy shifts, market reforms, and innovation shape company decisions. Her work treats automotive as part of a wider network of capital-intensive sectors. She has previously covered China’s financial markets and macroeconomy. Her recent reporting includes power market reforms, housing rules, insurer capital injections, chip foundry consolidation, AI startup competition, IPO structure scrutiny, and corporate disputes. She reports in straight news, exclusive, in-depth, and explainer formats, and she also produces and hosts business podcasts.

Li Jiaying is a journalist who uses firm data points, rankings and specific policy moves to explain how China’s evolving auto and mobility sector competes globally. She covers the transformation of China’s automobile industry for China Daily, focusing on new energy vehicles, export momentum and the policy frameworks shaping the sector’s global standing. Her work follows NEVs from rapid growth to a majority share of domestic auto sales, tracking monthly surges, structural milestones and the shift toward intelligent electric vehicles and changing consumer demand. She reports how Chinese automakers build global reach through exports, market share and relative performance, with detailed coverage of brands such as BYD, Geely, Chery, Changan, SAIC Motor and Great Wall Motor. Her beat also includes industry statistics, production and sales rankings, pricing rules, automated driving system standards and technology stories on AI-driven mobility ecosystems and automotive-related semiconductors.

Liu Miao covers the energy transition in the automotive industry with a tight focus on new energy vehicles and the technologies that underpin them. He reports for CarNewsChina, treating electric cars as an industrial and technological story rather than just a consumer product. His beat centers on battery systems, electric drive units, and new-energy platforms, with attention to efficiency, power density, and integration. He writes technical pieces on systems such as Geely’s 16-in-1 electric drive, focusing on architecture and performance metrics. He tracks model launches and performance-focused EVs like Beijing Hyundai’s dedicated electric SUV Elexio and the 2026 Zeekr 001 FR. He also covers consumer stories within the new energy ecosystem, using real-world safety and brand trust to show how engineering claims play out over time.

Luca Ittimani stands out for showing how business and economic forces become everyday costs. He is a business and economics reporter for the Guardian’s Australian edition, covering motoring, energy, petrol prices, climate risk, insurance, monetary policy and the financial pressure on households and businesses. His work explains how global oil markets, refinery margins and tax settings affect fuel prices, and how extreme weather losses drive higher premiums and economic vulnerability. He also reports on Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate decisions and what they mean for borrowers, investment and confidence. His recent work includes reporting on petrol prices falling below pre-war levels, extreme weather losses tripling since the 1990s and the first rate rise in two years. He writes explainers and works in audio, using direct questions and plain language to connect policy and market changes to household budgets.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young reports on how federal policy and regulation affect households, businesses and workers. She is a federal politics and public sector reporter at The Canberra Times. Her beat includes fuel prices, servos, transport and logistics, competition watchdogs, social policy, disability support, online safety, algorithms, housing and development. She has also worked as a property and development reporter at the masthead and written about NDIS funding cuts for SmartCompany. Her reporting explains regulatory detail, enforcement powers, budgets and political debate, then connects them to real-world effects. She tracks fuel excise changes, price rises and competition enforcement, as well as laws affecting social media users and disabled workers. Her coverage treats housing as infrastructure and social policy, and follows how government decisions shape the lives of motorists, tenants, workers and online users.

Lukas Foyle specialises in granular new car pricing, tracking how new models, updated grades and price changes land in the market and connect to rivals in the Australian new-car landscape. He is a regular contributor at Chasing Cars, producing written and video coverage that draws on earlier experience in automotive service and workshop management. His beat centres on turning detailed price lists, variant walk-ups and powertrain choices into clear, comparable information for mainstream buyers and enthusiasts, with a significant focus on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. He covers SUVs, small cars and utes across current and future models, highlighting launch offers, tax thresholds, trim structures and equipment changes. He consistently anchors cars to direct rivals and market trends, using pricing detail, variant structure and competitive context as his core reporting tools.

Marcus Craft is an award-winning automotive journalist focused on off-roading, camping and aftermarket equipment. He is a contributing journalist at CarsGuide and a motoring journalist and co-owner of The Illawarra Flame. With more than 20 years in journalism and 18 years in automotive reporting, he has written for The Daily Mercury, 4X4 Australia, Overlander 4WD, Men’s Health Australia and Australian Geographic Adventure. His work centres on off-road SUVs and 4WDs, including their capability, durability, towing use and practicality on rough terrain. He also covers recovery gear, factory accessories, storage, power supplies and camping features. His opinion and news articles examine electronic off-road aids, traditional 4WDs, electric vehicles and future 4x4 technology. He reports through detailed vehicle tests grounded in real driving, touring and camping experience.

Michael Pickering treats automotive news as part of a wider consumer and industry story. He is Content Director at WhichCar, covering new vehicles, technology, market trends and the Australian car market. His beat has particular depth in electric, hybrid and performance models, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles, as well as sales data, industry events, engineering and regulation. He explains specifications, pricing, launch timing, powertrains and real-world implications while connecting them to brand strategy, buyer needs and changes in motoring. Pickering brings more than three decades of magazine editing experience, including 18 years leading national titles and eight years editing Men’s Style. He has also worked as a news editor at Daily Mail Australia and edited the luxury watches title Chrono. His style is concise, polished and news-driven, with clear technical and market context.

Murray Trembath reports on how politics, planning and transport decisions reshape everyday life, focusing on the roads, intersections and community spaces his readers use. He is a reporter for The St George & Sutherland Shire Leader covering politics, urban affairs, council, development and general community news. His road safety and transport coverage is grounded in specific junctions, crash histories, enforcement regimes and major projects, showing how rules, engineering and policing translate into real conditions on the road. He tracks large planning and housing developments, explaining fast-tracked approvals, height increases and luxury projects as part of wider densification and changing local character. He reports on council decisions about childcare, playgrounds, beaches, retail centres and community facilities, and also writes broader community and historical pieces. Across all topics he works from named sites and concrete details to show how decisions affect residents and public spaces.

Nathan Morris stands out for turning big shifts into local stories. He reports for the ABC on climate, regional communities and the automotive sector, with a strong focus on electric vehicles, energy, transport and consumer behaviour. His work uses local voices, data-heavy analysis and expert testimony to show how policy and markets affect everyday life, power prices, charging access and household budgets. He has more than a decade of regional reporting experience and has covered The River, an ABC News special on the Murray, where he co-reported on water rules, food producers and river towns. He has also been recognised for coverage of Aboriginal languages and youth suicide.

Rishabh Bhaskar is a motorcycle specialist whose road tests, first ride reviews and long-distance stories show how bikes, gear and accessories behave in real riding conditions. He is an assistant editor at BikeWale, where he focuses on testing motorcycles and cars and oversees the YouTube channel. His beat sits within the broader automobile space but is centred on motorcycles, covering performance, comfort, handling and segment positioning. Recent work includes first ride reviews of the Ducati Monster V2, Royal Enfield Bullet 650, Aprilia Tuono 457, Ather Konarc, Norton Atlas and a road test of the BSA Scrambler 650. He also reports on long-term tests like the KTM 390 Adventure S, practical gear such as the ViaTerra Ruckus 21 backpack, adventure travel pieces and performance technology and racing, including Triumph’s Moto2 race engine programme.

Sam Irvine is a companies reporter whose work tracks how the shift to electric vehicles is changing cars, markets, infrastructure and workplaces. He works at The Australian Financial Review and has written for The Ballarat Courier, All The Best radio, The Junction, Right Now Magazine, The Citizen, The Yarn, The Midland Express and Farrago Magazine. His beat covers EV sales, second-hand cars, Chinese brands, charging networks, tax breaks, incentives and the policy choices shaping car ownership. He also reports on listed companies, retail results, workplace bias, underpayment and regulation. Irvine uses sales figures, market data, company results, policy analysis and freedom of information requests to test how business decisions affect consumers and workers. He has appeared on The Fin podcast and won News Journalist of the Year at the Newspress Australia awards for automotive coverage.

Sam Parkinson connects hands-on electric vehicle testing with the wider transport and energy transition, tying product detail directly to economics, policy and grid impacts. He is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media and covers affordable electric cars, SUVs and light trucks for The Driven, with a focus on pricing, consumption, charging performance and how EVs fit into emerging grid and regulatory settings. His written reviews, including repeated coverage of the Jaecoo J5 EV, use specs, tables and mixed driving impressions to show real-world value for family drivers and fleets. His video reviews, such as for the Hyundai Elexio and GAC AION V, add comparative, data-led analysis of Chinese and Korean EV competition. As host of The Driven Podcast, he leads discussions on EV technology, vehicle-to-grid integration, social policy, market trends and how EVs function as grid assets and parts of new transport services.

Scott Purcell treats cars as high-interest gear, writing automotive stories that read like detailed product briefs rather than traditional motoring journalism. He is co-founder and director of Man of Many, where he covers automobiles within a broader men’s lifestyle remit that includes gadgets, fashion, fitness and whisky. His work focuses on hybrid vehicles and modern drivetrains, measuring models by performance, efficiency, range and everyday running costs. He writes feature-format explainers that double as soft buyer’s guides, organising information around real-world capabilities and clear use cases, with attention to design, technology and audience fit. A background as a chartered financial analyst and former financial analyst shapes his metrics-driven, structured style. He has also documented building a custom AI operating system, and he uses that hands-on tech perspective to explain in-car software and connectivity in plain, practical terms.

Sean Mortell connects bus and coach policy to the people and services it affects. He is editor of Australasian Bus and Coach, where he covers funding, regulation, public transport, operators, manufacturers, suppliers and industry bodies. He reports on how budgets and taskforce decisions shape routes, school services, operating costs, regional connections, domestic manufacturing and industry jobs. His profiles focus on operators, executives and industry careers, including VDI, the Bus Industry Confederation, Emerald Coaches and Ventura Bus Lines. He also writes about vehicles, fleets, heritage and the cultural stories carried by buses, including the search for Priscilla. Mortell introduced and hosts the Bus News podcast, interviewing sector figures about their careers, family businesses, leadership and policy. His work combines news, long-form features and audio, using personal histories and concrete examples to explain industry change.

Skye Jacobs stands out for treating automotive technology as part of a larger system. She writes news and analysis for TechSpot on the hardware, networks, policies, and research behind modern vehicles. Her car coverage focuses on connectivity, infrastructure, autonomous fleets, satellite links, over-the-air updates, and AI-driven features, with an emphasis on compute, communications, and regulation rather than styling. She also covers semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, supply chains, AI, security, gaming, and industrial policy, including AMD server chips, MediaTek processors, Apple’s iPhone manufacturing shift, Google brain research, Microsoft’s AI plans, and radio-signal audio attacks. Her work is technical, analytic, and rooted in system-level consequences.

Sophia Baker is a reporter for The Standard who focuses on how local decisions, prices and projects affect everyday life, especially for motorists and people managing the cost of running a vehicle. She works in The Standard’s newsroom, contributing both hard news and feature pieces. Her automobile beat turns fuel price movements and other cost shifts into clear, service-oriented stories about timing, budgets and practical choices. Alongside motoring, she covers energy developments such as election promises on offshore wind farm zones and how these play out for local campaigners and residents. Another strand of her work profiles arts and community life, including long-running local bands and cultural milestones. Across these assignments, she keeps a steady lens on policy, pricing and change as they land for ordinary people.

Stephanie Coombes is a motoring journalist whose work sits at the intersection of modern cars, safety standards and car culture for everyday drivers. She is a freelance writer and podcast consultant, and has edited automotive-focused publications while also writing a regular newsletter dedicated to cars and audio storytelling. Coombes reviews new utes, SUVs and compact electric vehicles, focusing on driving experience, practicality, specification and value, as in her coverage of the Volkswagen Amarok W600, Chery Tiggo 4 and Hyundai Inster. She reports on safety and compliance in the EV era, including ANCAP concerns about KGM Musso EV utes and incidents of charging-related fires and explosions. She follows how insurers and regulators respond to driver-assistance and autonomous features, linking insurance, technology and industry incentives. Her audio-first background and time at live motoring events give her clear, plain-language reporting grounded in automotive detail and real-world use.

Stephen Ottley focuses on whether car brands can survive changing buyer tastes, tougher competition and the shift to electric vehicles. He is a contributing journalist at CarsGuide, covering automotive news, opinion, analysis and feature drives. His work examines brands including MG, Tesla, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Nissan and newer entrants such as Omoda-Jaecoo, Deepal and XPeng. He also covers EV pricing, running costs, charging, range and real-world use, as well as missing models, design choices, fuel options and market gaps. Ottley reports through clear explanations of market pressure and direct assessments of how brands and specific models are performing. He moved from motorsport journalism into automotive publishing, joining CarsGuide in 2008. His work has appeared in major newspapers, car sites and specialist performance magazines, and he also writes about cars and motor racing for specialist outlets.

Steve Bragg is an automotive industry analyst who ties big market shifts directly to dealer margins, balance sheets and franchise value. He writes for GoAutoNews Premium, focusing on Chinese OEM expansion, emissions regulation, EV economics, taxation changes and sales channel mix as they show up in dealer and manufacturer accounts. His work on Chinese car-makers, NVES compliance, EV road-user charges and fringe benefits tax changes traces how policy and competition reset market structure and dealer risk. He reports on issues such as fleet versus private sales, record profits, value destruction from EV regulation and the pressures on OEMs and dealers. Outside GoAutoNews Premium he is a partner leading motor industry services at Pitcher Partners, advising dealers, OEMs, distributors and suppliers, which gives his special reports and action lists a practical, financially grounded tone.

Tim Gibson stands out for linking electric vehicles and Chinese carmakers to wider shifts in pricing, technology, sales and brand strategy. He is a motoring news journalist at CarsGuide, where he has worked full-time since 2025. His beat covers EVs, hybrids, battery technology, SUVs, 4WDs, safety ratings, recalls, cybersecurity and legal or regulatory issues. He reports on brands including BYD, Zeekr, GWM, Chery, Farizon and Leapmotor, comparing them with Toyota, Tesla, Hyundai and other established rivals. His stories use sales data, pricing, filings, recall notices and market trends to explain changes in buyer value and competitive balance. He also reviews performance cars, mainstream models, EVs and hybrids, combining scores with on-road impressions. Earlier reporting and live sports commentary support his fast, structured coverage.

Toby Hagon focuses on how electric and electrified cars work in real use, blending detailed testing with clear explanations of price, performance and practicality. He is editor and co‑founder of EV Central and a former National Motoring Editor at Fairfax, drawing on decades of road‑testing experience to sift meaningful detail from marketing claims. His core work is first‑drive and full road tests of new electric cars, hybrids and plug‑in hybrids, with an emphasis on driving impressions, charging behaviour and ownership realities. He lays out price, battery size, claimed range, energy consumption and charging speeds, then describes how cars accelerate, charge, cover distance and feel on the road. He also runs long‑term plug‑in hybrid tests, judges major new‑car awards, produces “best electric car” features, analyses market trends and sales data, and gives practical consumer advice on choosing and living with EVs.

Tom White is a motoring journalist known for connecting electric vehicles and Chinese car brands to clear, practical stories about market change and buyer needs. He is deputy news editor at CarsGuide, where he covers new technology, electrification, emerging automotive trends from China and the strategies behind major carmakers. He has written for the masthead since 2016 and was recognised as EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. His work spans Zeekr, MG, GWM and other emerging brands, as well as model launches, first drives, technology reviews and advice on efficiency, range, charging, equipment and pricing. He reports with direct language and useful detail, linking driving impressions and technical scrutiny to competition, product planning and what each vehicle means for buyers.

William Davis tracks how technology, regulation and market trends are changing the automotive industry for Drive, where he has written since July 2020. His beat covers electric vehicles, autonomous systems, environmental policy, industry trends and market data. He follows the growth of Chinese brands, shifts in consumer preferences, manufacturing prospects, new powertrains, charging infrastructure and emissions rules. He also reports on car advertising, brand positioning, corporate disputes, vehicle heritage and wider transport infrastructure, including retired public assets. His past work includes the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report and Property Observer. Davis treats cars as both consumer products and industrial infrastructure. He uses sales figures, survey data, product details, corporate statements and regulatory context. His direct, news-driven reporting tests claims against evidence and shows how mobility systems affect everyday life.

Yiying Li explains how money, markets and policy decisions affect everyday financial choices. She is a digital reporter and producer with ABC News’ business reporting team, covering financial markets, economic policy and consumer risks. Her work focuses on electric vehicle running costs, interest rates, debt, housing, construction, scams, online fraud and major household purchases. She reports on how EV servicing, battery health and ownership costs compare with petrol and diesel cars. Her market coverage tracks the ASX 200, sector performance, oil prices, bond yields, currencies and central bank decisions. She explains their effects on borrowers, savers, investors and households. Her consumer stories examine fake job scams and clone retail websites. She also writes about housing and construction methods, unfinished developments, diamonds and other high-value purchases. She combines live blogs and explanatory features with data, charts, expert analysis, interviews and case studies.

Yulia Ivanchik covers international automotive news for SpeedMe, focusing on how global brands, new technologies, and shifting markets matter to a Russian-speaking audience. She reports on foreign automakers, global sales, electric vehicles, new model generations, brand product plans, and changes in key automotive markets. Her stories track lineup updates, new technologies, demand shifts, and competition across regions, using technical detail and clear explanations to show why global car industry developments matter beyond their home markets. She draws on experience from automotive competitions and testing vehicles from multiple brands to keep specifications tied to real driving and ownership. Ivanchik’s recent coverage centers on global EV lineups, model strategy, safety outcomes, recalls, regulatory shifts, pricing, consumer risk, performance builds, design changes, and production and inventory trends, treating the industry as a connected system of technology, design, and supply.