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Dylan Campbell

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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

2016 Ford Focus RS
Performance COTY

Ford Focus RS: 2017 Performance Car of the Year #3

Blue Oval builds a truly category-redefining hot hatch

2016 Ferrari 488 Spider review
Reviews

2016 Ferrari 488 Spider review

Insanely fast droptop hits the sunburnt country

Ugliest Performance Car of 2016: Bentley Bentayga
Features

Ugliest Performance Car of 2016: Bentley Bentayga

Some of the best and worst lookers of 2016

Biggest Surprise of 2016: Peugeot 308 GTi
Features

Biggest Surprise of 2016: Peugeot 308 GTi

These fast Frenchies once knew how to make a ball-tearing hot hatch. It turns out they've not forgotten

Most Improved Car of 2016: Volkswagen Polo GTI
Features

Most Improved Car of 2016: Volkswagen Polo GTI

We look at the redeemed Volkswagen and the disappointing MINI in this look back at 2016

Scariest Car of 2016: Ferrari F12TDF
Features

Scariest Car of 2016: Ferrari F12TDF

We highlight some frightening Ferrari's in this look back at 2016

Porsche Cayman S
Features

Best Chassis of 2016: Porsche Cayman S

Putting the engine in the middle makes for the most sublime handling performance car of 2016

Best Sounding Car of 2016: Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2
Features

Best Sounding Car of 2016: Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2

The Lamborghini Huracan takes the best sounding car title while the Ford Focus RS claims the best drivetrain of 2016

Ford Mustang: Wheel Fitment Guide
Features

Ford Mustang: Wheel Fitment Guide

Nailing diameter, width and offset

Opinion: Holden should retire the commodore nameplate
News

Opinion: Holden should retire the Commodore nameplate

We’re not sure Holden should be continuing the Commodore name on an imported car

Hyundai N Division i20 WRC
Features

Opinion: Why Hyundai's New Hot Hatch Is To Be Taken Seriously

Hyundai’s new performance N Division asks only one thing – to be taken seriously

Porsche Panamera Turbo: 10 Little Things
Features

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
Features

2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo: the full story

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

2016 Bentley Bentayga review
Reviews

2016 Bentley Bentayga review

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

Holden to retire Commodore SS badge
News

Holden to retire Commodore SS

Hero badge dies along with the V8

Renault Clio RS
Reviews

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
Best Value Performance Cars

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

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

Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
Best Value Performance Cars

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

Blown eight just pips boosted six

Renault Sport Clio Trophy
Best Value Performance Cars

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

Lots more dollars for not a lot of improvement

Porsche 911 GT3 RS review
Reviews

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

Dodge sedan
Features

Opinion: What will replace our Aussie muscle cars?

I would have thought the answer’s obvious

HSV Clubsport R8 SV
Reviews

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
Features

HSV Maloo R8 LSA: Celebrating the manual gearbox

The trembling Tremec

Lamborghini Huracan
Reviews

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.