Jake Williams

One of Jake’s first words was Volvo because that was the family chariot in his infancy and it’s no shock that since then, he’s been obsessing over practical details such as rear seat folding mechanisms and rain-activated automatic headlights ever since.

Jake has been writing about cars since 2017 with stints at Chasing Cars, CarsGuide and DiscoverAuto, and continues to be his family’s biggest automotive know-it-all.

Instagram: @picsfromamotoringjournalist

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How far have Chinese cars come? This Xiaomi just beat a record once held by a Porsche

Chinese brand Xiaomi just broke the production electric car lap record at the Nurburgring with its SU7 Ultra, beating the Porsche Taycan in the process.

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BYD Seagull: Soon to steal other car makers’ chips in Australia as our cheapest EV?

BYD's decision to bring its Australian distribution in-house could see the budget Seagull EV on its way to Australia to shake up the market.

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Toyota launches new bZ5 electric SUV in China with BYD tech

The Toyota bZ5 electric SUV has been launched in China with a bargain price and BYD’s Blade battery tech.

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MG's premium 'IM Presented by MG' brand: Pricing revealed for Australia

MG announced pricing for its upmarket IM electric liftback sedan and mid-size electric SUV, with local pre-orders now open ahead of first orders landing in July.

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Cupra Terramar: Mid-size SUV's launch date in Australia revealed

The Cupra Terramar mid-size SUV is launching in Australia imminently with three powertrains and pricing starting at under $54k.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport updated with new trims and a price cut

Land Rover’s smallest seven-seat SUV gets an update for MY26 with new features, trim levels, and a sizeable shave on the entry price point.

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Apple CarPlay to become more 'user-friendly': What to expect from the next iPhone software update

Apple’s smartphone mirroring technology updated as part of iOS 26 software update, which will be made available in October.

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BYD: Atto 2 small SUV and Sealion 8 seven-seater announced for Australia

The growing brand has revealed local plans for its even-seat PHEV SUV and its small, fully electric SUV.

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Genesis Electrified GV70 facelift: More range, more features

South Korean luxury brand’s updated electric mid-size SUV is now on sale with a longer range and a decent-sized price rise.

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Genesis reveals big plans for future hybrid, range-extender and EV models

Luxury South Korean brand has discussed the range of new technologies it plans for future models, including hybrid, range-extender and fully electric.

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Jaguar farewells the V8 engine with new F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition

Jaguar has announced details of a new limited edition version of its F-Pace SVR performance SUV, which will be the last F-Pace available in Australia.

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Geely EX5 mid-size SUV: Volvo and Polestar owner finally debuts its own brand in Australia

The powerhouse Chinese brand that owns the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr introduces its home-branded medium electric SUV, the EX5. Is it more than just a good price?

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Skoda Octavia RS Liftback: Making family sedans great again

Skoda’s best-known model gets an update for 2025 with tweaked styling, more features and stronger performance. Here's the verdict on whether it perfects an already strong recipe.

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BMW X3 M50: Wheels verdict on the high performance mid-size SUV

The BMW X3 M50 drives with a balance and tautness that recalls the brand’s best products.

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Toyota GR Yaris GT: Our verdict on the hot hatch's fifth-year facelift

Will the changes Toyota has made to its rally-bred performance hatchback keep it relevant for the Australian market?

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Honda to launch world’s most efficient ICE powertrain in hybrid onslaught

Lagging global sales of EVs has forced the Japanese car maker to develop another generation of hybrid drivetrains that will reportedly launch from 2027.

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EVs more expensive than hybrids to insure, finds industry expert

According to market research from a leading insurance comparer, electric vehicles are continuing to be slugged with higher insurance premiums than hybrids.

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Xpeng's reminder about June 30 deadline for its 10-year warranty

New EV brand to Australian shores sets deadline for those wanting to take advantage of its 10-year extended warranty offer.

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Toyota Aygo X revealed as cheap hybrid hatchback

Toyota’s smallest car in Europe has been given a thorough facelift and boasts the lowest CO2 output of any non-plug car in the region.

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Jaecoo J8: Newcomer brings the value with latest large SUV

Chery’s luxury offshoot launches its second product in Australia: the J8 medium-to-large SUV. What does it offer to find a place in our over-populated car market?

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Volkswagen Tayron: Local timing for confirmed for seven-seat SUV Tiguan Allspace replacement

Tiguan Allspace-replacing Volkswagen Tayron large seven-seat SUV due in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie... in Lego, redefines 'accessible luxury'

The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar is the basis of a new Lego Technic set that’s now on sale, allowing buyers to experience the Valkyrie for a lot less money.

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BMW M235 Gran Coupe: Styling updates to entice new audience for entry-level sedan

BMW’s smallest sedan has been given a thorough update to launch it into 2025. Can it finally step out from the shadow of the iconic 3 Series?

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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Ultimate: Time to consider the bargain-priced 7-seat SUV?

Chery's accessibly priced seven-seat large SUV is selling solidly in Australia, but should you consider it over its popular rivals such as the Hyundai Santa Fe or Mitsubishi Outlander?