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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VFACTS June 2026: New records set as Toyota outsells BYD by just 243 units

According to VFACTS numbers, new records were set with Australia's new vehicle sales in June 2026, including the total number of vehicles sold.

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McMurtry Spéirling Pure: Production version of incredible electric track car revealed

It was teased last week, and now, the production version of the McMurtry Spéirling has been revealed still with insane performance stats.

Reviews

Hyundai Staria Lounge review: Luxurious new model adds to people mover's overall package

In addition to its Load sibling, the Hyundai Staria has also received a new hybrid drivetrain, but also a luxurious new Lounge model. What's it like?

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Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid review: Finally, a hybrid van launches in Australia

Hybrids sell very strongly in Australia, so where are the vans? Hyundai agrees and has launched the Staria Load Hybrid. Should you buy it?

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Hyundai committed to its last V6 in Australia despite emissions pressure

The last-remaining V6 in Hyundai's Australian lineup will remain on sale for the foreseeable future despite pressure from new emissions standards.

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Jaecoo J8 SHS now on sale in Australia with seven seats and plug-in hybrid drivetrain

Previously only offered as a five seater, the new Jaecoo J8 SHS model arrives with a seven-seat layout and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain making 315kW of power.

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Chery C5 now available with powerful yet efficient hybrid drivetrain

In addition to petrol and electric options already available, the Chery C5 now offers a new hybrid drivetrain with a consumption rating of just 4.9L/100km.

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Leapmotor B05 Australian pricing announced ahead of August arrival

Leapmotor's new electric hatch arrives in August with sharp drive-away pricing, generous equipment and up to 482km of claimed driving range.

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Century Batteries extends partnership with Australian Road Safety Foundation

Century Batteries and the Australian Road Safety Foundation have extended their partnership to help reduce road trauma and promote safer driving practices.

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Ferrari Luce goes on sale in China; sells out immediately

Those predicting a sales disaster for the new Ferrari Luce may have been premature as the first 88-unit batch earmarked for China has already been snapped up.

Features

Cars we wish were sold here: Ford Bronco Sport

The Bronco has been a big success for Ford, but did you know that it also sells the smaller Bronco Sport? Here's why we think it should be sold here.

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Cupra Tavascan: New cheaper variant announced ahead of August release

Cupra will soon add a new variant and more choice to its Tavascan electric medium SUV, with a new V base model set to open the range.

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Hyundai Inster Lounge: Plusher version of cute electric small SUV revealed

Like its larger Staria MPV sibling, a luxurious Lounge version of the Hyundai Inster small electric SUV has been revealed with more features.

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Hyundai adds hybrid drivetrain to Staria Lounge and Staria Load

Hyundai has launched Australia's first hybrid van in the form of the Staria Load, as well as a luxurious hybrid Lounge variant of the Staria people mover.

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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto reveals bargain production electric ute and SUV

Are you after a barebones bargain small electric ute that you can almost completely customise yourself? Well, new company Slate has just the ute for you.

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Hyundai set to exit the small hatchback segment with replacement for i30 in doubt

The Hyundai i30 hatchback is set to be the next victim of the rise of SUV sales as its future beyond the current generation looks grim.

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BMW M3 Touring: High-performance wagon set to return for Neue Klasse era

Wagon fans concerned about a next-generation BMW M3 Touring have no reason to be as it's set to return in BMW's Neue Klass product era.

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New Hyundai i30 Sedan previewed through South Korean market Avante

Debuting a funky design and improved hybrid drivetrain, the new Hyundai i30 Sedan has been revealed in South Korea in domestic Avante form.

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Toyota HiLux SR 48V review: Can the updated Aussie favourite keep up with rivals?

It's been one of Australia's best-selling vehicles for the past few decades, so how does the latest Toyota HiLux compare against a swarm of new competition?

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What if the Holden Commodore ute were given another update? AI helps us imagine...

The Commodore ute was one of the biggest losses to the local motoring scene when Holden exited Australia, but what would a new model look like? Thanks to AI, we imagined what a 2026 Holden ute would look like...

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British company McMurtry Automotive teases wild new electric track car

A British engineering firm has teased the final version of its new electric track car, with the McMurty Spéirling Pure set to debut next week.

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Australia's most annoying driving habit revealed

A survey of more than 1000 Aussie motorists has uncovered the driving behaviours they find most frustrating...

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Cupra Leon VZx Sportswagon: Australian pricing announced for 245kW wagon

Fast wagon fans will have another choice in the market when the Cupra Leon Sportstourer VZx launches locally in the third quarter of 2026.

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Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power review: Updated hybrid brings more efficiency, maintains performance

The e-Power hybrid drivetrain in the Nissan Qashqai was recently updated for greater efficiency and more power... but could the model's price put buyers off?