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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Nissan teases new electrified product for Australia, expected to be plug-in hybrid ute

Nissan is preparing to reveal a new electrified model for Australia this week, with all signs pointing towards the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute.

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Reviews

Why one ride in the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV will make you swear it's not electric

WhichCar by Wheels' ride in the electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV prototype left us highly impressed – and not just with the V8 soundtrack.

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2026 Honda ZR-V VTi X review: Updated SUV is the 'Goldilocks' of the segment

The Honda ZR-V straddles the gap between small and medium SUVs. But is it too large? Or too small? Or is it just right?

Blue Honda Civic Type R leads a white Honda Civic on a sunny open highway, desert landscape and distant mountains in view.
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Honda takes the wraps off the 2027 Civic Type R

Honda has given its Civic Type R a mid-life refresh, improving its chassis, cooling and cabin without messing with the hot hatch’s winning formula.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE PHEV review: The sweet spot of the new range brings impressive grunt and charging to the table

Toyota’s first plug-in hybrid RAV4 promises serious EV range and surprising performance, but does that make it more compelling than the regular hybrid?

Blue electric SUV speeding along a highway with trees in the background and SA license plate S607-DJK; motion blur on the road ahead.
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Mitsubishi ASX VR-e detailed: New electric SUV is the fastest-accelerating car the brand has ever sold in Australia

Mitsubishi’s new electric ASX VR-e will arrive in four grades, with up to 342kW and 700Nm and a very quick 3.9-second claimed 0-100km/h time.

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2027 Kia Seltos pricing: New-generation small SUV goes hybrid-only from $39,990 driveaway

The new-generation Kia Seltos will arrive in Australian showrooms this month with hybrid power across the range and a price hike of almost $7000.

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BYD price assault continues as it scrubs $4000 off the Seal 6, Sealion 5 and Shark 6 – and the savings don’t end there

BYD has launched new special offers for a range of its vehicles, including the Seal 6 sedan and wagon, Sealion 5 medium SUV and Shark 6 ute.

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Mega $36,000 price cut and specs unveiled for 2027 Corvette Z06 as Chevy's supercar finally comes down under

The 475kW Corvette Z06 is due in Australia in the first quarter of 2027 with a big saving to be had over its predecessor.

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Chery fans can get three years of free servicing and a $2000 present for buying the new Stockman ute

Chery has opened reservations for its diesel plug-in hybrid Stockman ute, with early customers receiving a Bunnings gift card and free servicing.

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Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y with new features, better value for MY27 as Performance version gets $5000 price cut

Changes to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have been announced for the 2027 model year, including a cheaper Model Y Performance.

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Tesla's new entry-level Model 3 is its cheapest Aussie car. Here's what you get for a price tag of just $45,900

There's a new entry-level Tesla Model 3 in Australia, which offers a 572km WLTP driving range and stunning savings over its predecessor.

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Reviews

2026 Honda Super-One review: Forget 500kW, this is entertainment

Honda’s first Australian EV is tiny, expensive and short on range, but the Super-One proves that electric cars don’t need huge power to entertain.

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Double demerits are just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know…

Heading away for the October long weekend? Drivers in some parts of Australia face much tougher double demerits penalties from Friday.

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Isuzu explains why it cancelled the Aussie launch of the all-electric D-Max ute 

The electric D-Max was once destined for Australian showrooms, but Isuzu has canned the plan.

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Aussie state sees crashes involving senior drivers spike by almost a third in five years

Crashes involving motorists aged 60-plus have jumped 32.6 per cent since 2020, but the full figures tell a more complicated story.

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Tesla files patent for radical new tech as long-awaited Roadster launch is delayed by bad weather. Yes, you read that right

The long-awaited Tesla Roadster reveal has slipped again, just as a radical new fan-car patent hints at what the electric supercar could be capable of.

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BMW reveals Aussie pricing for next-gen 3 Series as luxury sedan gets mild hybrid treatment with more versions to come

The eighth-generation BMW 3 Series borrows the electric i3’s Neue Klasse design, but retains combustion power and familiar foundations.

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2027 LDV T60 gets more power, new look and an overhauled interior

LDV’s affordable T60 ute scores a punchier 2.5-litre diesel, fresh styling and a revamped cabin as part of a major MY27 update.

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Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid gets cheaper with the new entry-level GXL

Toyota will expand the new RAV4 line-up with a more affordable GXL plug-in hybrid, joining the existing XSE and GR Sport PHEV variants.

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BYD scores five-star ANCAP safety rating for new vehicle targeted at Aussie families

The new BYD M9 people mover has achieved a five-star safety rating under the new ANCAP system.

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Crims launch shocking attack on EV charging station as part of worrying Aussie trend

Twenty-eight EV charging bays were vandalised across Ballarat in a single weekend, including a brand-new Tesla Supercharger site that had only just opened.

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BYD confirms solid-state battery car for 2027 as next-gen EV tech edges closer

BYD is hoping to begin broader production later this decade.

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The wild Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance will be the brand's most powerful EV when it lands in Australia in extremely limited numbers

The Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance is heading down under with 313kW and a claimed 4.4-second 0-100km/h time.