Dylan Campbell

Contributor

Wheels Media contributor Dylan Campbell (photo: Alastair Brook)

Specialist road-tester Dylan Campbell has evaluated more than 1500 new cars since starting as a full-time journalist in 2006. Away from work, Dylan is a hobbyist mechanic with a keen interest in old cars, long-distance driving, Formula One and grassroots motorsport.

Dylan was Editor of Wheels magazine between 2020 and 2021 and Editor of MOTOR magazine between 2013 and 2020. Dylan is currently a judge at Wheels Car of the Year.

Social media: @aussiecarjourno

Porsche Panamera Turbo: 10 Little Things
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2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo: 10 Little Things

10 reasons why Porsche's new Panamera Turbo is not to be messed with at the lights. Or up a twisty road. Or in general...

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo: the full story
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2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo: the full story

An in-depth look at Porsche's new super limo

2016 Bentley Bentayga review
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2016 Bentley Bentayga review

'World's fastest SUV' hits Oz – but at a price

Holden to retire Commodore SS badge
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Holden to retire Commodore SS

Hero badge dies along with the V8

Renault Clio RS
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2015 Renault Clio RS long-term review

A track day reveals the Clio RS as marriage material – with one potential deal-breaker.

Mercedes-AMG A45
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Mercedes-AMG A45 #1: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

A hell-of-a-lot-of bang enough to bring glory

Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
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Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint #6: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

Blown eight just pips boosted six

Renault Sport Clio Trophy
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Renault Sport Clio Trophy #6: BFYB 2016 $0-50K

Lots more dollars for not a lot of improvement

Porsche 911 GT3 RS review
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS review

If one car can outrun Melbourne’s weather it’s Porsche’s track-honed, slick-shod and bewinged 911 GT3 RS

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Opinion: What will replace our Aussie muscle cars?

I would have thought the answer’s obvious

HSV Clubsport R8 SV
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HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black Quick Review

HSV’s most affordable model lacks a supercharger but still has plenty of grunt, great looks and a brilliant soundtrack.

HSV Maloo R8 LSA: Celebrating the manual gearbox
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HSV Maloo R8 LSA: Celebrating the manual gearbox

The trembling Tremec

Lamborghini Huracan
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2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 Quick Review

Lamborghini now offers a rear-drive alternative to its all-wheel-drive Huracan. What you lose in AWD wizardry is replaced with rear-drive magic.

Cadillac ATS-V caught testing in Australia
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Cadillac ATS-V caught testing in Australia

Sneaky 346kW rear-drive muscle car prototype spied in Melbourne

2016 Abarth 595 Review
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2016 Abarth 595 Review

Espresso-sized hatch lacks appropriate kick

Porsche 718 Boxster Review
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2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Review

The Porsche 718 finds a new identity packing a four-cylinder turbo

Mercedes-Benz SL500
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Mercedes-Benz SL500 Quick Review

Merc's boulevard bruiser has the go to match its show - and then some.

2016 HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black review
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2016 HSV Clubsport R8 SV Black review

Just like the VF II SS, but better – on paper at least

Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2 review
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2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP580 2 review

Rear-drive, finger-biting Lambo flat out at Phillip Island

Porsche 718 Cayman review
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2016 Porsche 718 Cayman review

Sampling Stuttgart's new turbo sports car

Chrysler 300 SRT8
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Chrysler 300 SRT long-term report one

Our new resident is a rear-drive V8 for those who prefer burgers to meat pies

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL500 review
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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL500 review

Fresh face and new tranny for Merc's cruise missile

Opinion: Australia needs a supercar
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Opinion: Australia needs a supercar

Could Australia ever produce a decent, Ferrari-fighting supercar? Or is it just not possible?

9 great engine notes
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9 great engine notes

These automotive sopranos from the last decade make us glad tunnels exist