Alex Inwood

Digital Editor, New Car

Manufactured in Bathurst, former Wheels editor Alex Inwood studied journalism and is skilled at spinning a yarn, pedalling a car and presenting video.

He's now moved over to the moving pictures side of the business, heading up the burgeoning video department.

While he may still be under extended warranty cover, he brings years of experience to the role, having served his apprenticeship with some of the best in the industry.

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News

Ford Everest hybrid: Will Ranger plug-in tech carry across to SUV?

Petrol-electric powertrain would have natural potential for Ford's large family 4WD, but company is tightlipped for now.

Comparisons

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs current 2023 Ranger Wildtrak: SPEC BATTLE!

How does the plug-in Ranger stack up for specifications and features against a diesel-powered equivalent?

Opinion

Opinion: should car interiors have more buttons?

Minimalism and high-tech solutions are taking over but is this a case where ‘old school’ works best?

News

Aussie PM’s bullet-proof BMW scores an update; becomes ultimate Toorak tank

2024 BMW X5 Protection can withstand rounds from an AK-47

News

Mercedes Australia wins landmark agency model court case

High-profile legal battle ends with a decisive verdict that’s likely to impact Australia’s Franchising Code of Conduct

Comparisons

Extreme Measures: Honda Civic Type R vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS

New vs benchmark? Technically, yes, but this road trip is more about revelling in pure, unadulterated driving thrills. Strap in, it’s about to get loud…

News

Is this the world’s wildest Subaru Brumby?

‘Gold Brumby’ is a WRX-powered, off-road maniac that loves to get airborne

News

2023 Lamborghini Lanzador revealed!

Lambo’s first ever EV is a 1000kW 2+2 gran tourer that’s inspired by spaceships. And it has a special Aussie connection…

News

2023 Mazda CX-90 pricing and features

The all-new CX-90 large SUV is the second-most-expensive Mazda ever sold in Australia, as it pushes the brand into Q7-rivalling territory

Reviews

2023 BMW M2 review – Australian first drive

Another smash hit? Or a difficult second album? We deliver the verdict on BMW M’s smallest model

Features

The man behind M: A chat with Frank van Meel

Controversy, challenges, EVs and retaining its identity: the future is fraught for BMW M. We speak to the man tasked with dragging a performance icon into a new era

Reviews

2023 BMW M3 Touring review

The best family car you can buy? The ultimate M3? We drive BMW’s first ever M3 wagon

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUV Under $45K

Looking for an SUV that offers plenty of features, for less than $45,000? We run the rule over eight contenders, including new-generation versions of the Hyundai Kona, Nissan Qashqai, and Subaru Crosstrek (formerly XV)

Best Small SUVs

Best Small SUV Winner: Volkswagen T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc is the 2023 best small SUV in Australia, thanks to a well-considered range majoring on value, equipment and driveability.

Best Small SUVs

Best Electric Small SUV Under $50K: BYD Atto 3

Find out why we named the BYD Atto 3 as the best electric small SUV under $50k.

Reviews

2023 BMW XM review

Plenty of shock and awe but not one of M's greatest achievements...

News

BMW M could borrow ‘controversial feature’ from Hyundai N

M’s first EV might take inspiration from the Ioniq 5 N in order to win over petrol heads

Reviews

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC review

Bigger, quieter, more richly equipped and better to drive, Merc’s second-gen GLC is a winner. Providing you’re willing to pay for it…

News

2023 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale revealed

Ferrari’s wildest ever road-going car is a $1.5 million dollar, 1000hp track weapon

News

BYD Dolphin EV on sale in Australia from June 22, pricing due this week

Confirmed: It'll be called the BYD Dolphin rather than the 'Atto 2', and get this – they're launching it at Seaworld. Love it. ?

News

2023 Mazda CX-60 pricing and features, accessories announced

CX-60 brings a new platform, fresh engines and is Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid. It’s also one of the most expensive Mazdas ever…

News

Honda Australia won’t sell an EV until around 2028, Europe in no hurry either

Hybrids, not EVs, are the focus for Honda Down Under but the brand denies it’s behind the competition – even in Europe.

News

2023 Honda Civic Type R wait times cut by ‘up to nine months’

Honda’s Aussie arm has managed to secure an extra 500 examples of the Civic Type R

News

2023 VW Amarok V6: Cheaper 6-cylinder Amarok could appear

Desirable 3.0L V6 diesel might make its way into more affordable models of second-gen Amarok. 2.3L turbo petrol could also be fitted to more variants