Jake Williams

Staff journalist

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: @jfcw.cars

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Volkswagen Amarok updated with new features and special edition

The Volkswagen Amarok ute has been updated with new features and a cab chassis bodystyle option, as well as a new edition to celebrate the company’s recent world record across 10 Australian deserts.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ City Edition small SUVs add extra value

Mercedes-Benz has added special edition variants of its EQA and EQB electric small SUVs, with new features and special pricing.

Reviews

Skoda Octavia Select review: Reminding us why wagons make so much sense

Skoda knows how to make a practical family car and, for the price, the entry level Octavia deserves serious consideration over a mid-size SUV.

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Toyota Corolla Cross: facelift priced for Australia ahead of July arrival

The Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV has been facelifted and is now priced $960 higher than before thanks to new standard features.

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Want to build your own supercar? Now you can make it happen

British automotive engineering company Dash has launched a new arm to develop bespoke automotive vehicle programmes centred around a hypercar chassis.

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LDV Terron 9: New turbo-diesel ute joins its T60 sibling in Australia

LDV launches its next-generation of ute in Australia, with the Terron 9 now on sale priced from $50,990 drive away for ABN holders.

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Hyundai i20 N review: Sub-$40K hot hatch now almost exclusive to Australia

Australians love performance cars and we’re one of few markets to receive Hyundai’s smallest hot hatch. Is the updated model all you could ever want in a sporty, fast and fun car?

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Toyota GR Supra Track Edition: Dynamic new racer could be its swansong in Australia?

The Toyota GR Supra Track Edition has gone on sale with track-focussed upgrades for even more dynamic ability.

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World’s top 10 best-selling cars for 2024: Toyota takes back crown from Tesla

Analysis of international sales data for 2024 puts the Toyota RAV4 pipping the Tesla Model Y as the world's best-selling car by just a few thousand units.

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Nissan Qashqai: Next-gen e-Power hybrid boosts power and efficiency

Nissan has revealed its next-generation e-Power hybrid tech in the Qashqai small SUV, promising more power, enhanced refinement and lower fuel consumption.

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Mahindra XUV3XO compact SUV now available to pre-order ahead of imminent deliveries

Pre-orders for the new Mahindra XUV3XO are now open ahead of the first deliveries commencing from July 4.

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Who are XPeng? A guide to the Chinese newcomer brand

XPeng entered the Australian new car market in late 2024 among a flurry of new Chinese brands to launch here. Here’s the WhichCar get-to-know guide on the brand...

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Mercedes-AMG GT XX concept: Astonishing 1000kW of power and 850kW charging

Mercedes-AMG has previewed its new flagship with the GT XX concept, a 1000kW four-door coupe that can add 400km of range in just five minutes of charging.

Volvo XC60 + 240
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Volvo XC60 SUV passes iconic 240 as the best-selling Volvo of all time

Volvo’s popular XC60 mid-size SUV has been named the brand’s best-selling product of all time with more than 2.7 million produced, more than the iconic 240.

Suzuki e Vitara
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Suzuki hybrid and electric small SUVs confirmed for Australia

Suzuki hybrid and electric powertrains have been confirmed for Australia in three models: the new Fronx, refreshed Vitara and new electric e Vitara.

Nissan Patrol Nismo
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Nissan Patrol Nismo revealed as 369kW super SUV

Nissan has added a whole lot of performance to the new-generation Patrol large SUV, including a power bump to 369kW and many Nismo badges.

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Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series hybrid confirmed for Australia in 2026

Hybridised version of the LandCruiser 300 Series to launch locally in the first half of 2026 using the same drivetrain as the Tundra truck.

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Peugeot launches new 5008 seven-seat hybrid-only SUV in Australia

Peugeot launches its second-generation 5008 seven-seat SUV in Australia, with the hybrid-only range priced from $55,990 plus on-road costs.

Features

MG ZS Essence Turbo: How does it stand up to a 3000km outback round trip?

Newer MG models show significant quality improvements on their predecessors while maintaining the value equation – but can a ZS Essence Turbo handle a Sydney-Broken Hill-Albury-Sydney round trip across some of Australia’s toughest roads?

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Mazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine

Hatchbacks aren't as popular as they once were but for those still in the market for one, here's our assessment of one of the most enduringly popular: the Mazda3.

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Best value SUVs currently on the market: Small, medium and large

SUVs of all sizes continue to rise in Australian sales charts, accounting for 60.4 per cent of total new vehicle sales in the year-to-date, but they’re seemingly more expensive than ever. Here's our pick of the best value SUVs currently on the market...

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 celebrates big milestone for the iconic hot hatch

Volkswagen unveils hot new Edition 50 of the Golf GTI to celebrate its 50th anniversary... as it becomes the fastest ever production VW around the Nurburgring.

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Renault Duster off-roader small SUV confirmed for Australia

Renault’s new off-roader small SUV is launching early in Australia with local sales due to commence from July 2025.

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Audi Australia adds value with new S Line special editions

The new A1, Q2 and Q3 models are based on the 35 TFSI variants in each line-up.