Michael Pickering

Content Director

Michael is one of the country’s most experienced magazine editors, successfully leading a number of national titles at ACP/Bauer Media (now ARE Media) during an 18-year career with the publisher. He left the company after editing luxury title Men’s Style for eight years.

He has also worked full-time as a news editor at Daily Mail Australia and edited MMN’s luxury watches title, Chrono, for the past five years.

News

Tesla Model Y leads the way as the brand posts record Australian deliveries

Electric Vehicle Council data shows record Tesla and Polestar deliveries in May.

News

GWM updates Tank 500 Hi4-T PHEV with Australia-specific suspension tuning

Large plug-in hybrid off-roader gains revised steering, suspension updates and added power outlet for 2026.

News

CUPRA Leon Ve: Pricing and specs revealed for plug-in hybrid hatch with over 120km range

New plug-in hybrid hatch adds larger battery, faster charging and lower fuel use to refreshed Leon line-up.

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Geely Starray EM-i gains bigger battery and longer EV range for soon-to-arrive model

Updated plug-in hybrid SUV adds larger 29.8kWh battery, faster charging and nearly 1000km claimed driving range.

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Honda previews new hybrid sedan and Acura SUV as part of major electrified push

Japanese brand confirms 15 new hybrid models by 2030 as it doubles down on petrol-electric technology alongside next-generation driver assistance systems.

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Federal Budget 2026 reshapes the road ahead for EV owners and motorists

Changes to electric vehicle tax breaks, new charging investment and a delayed road-user charge headline this year’s transport measures.

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Car giant warns of multi-billion-dollar hit as tariffs hammer profits

Toyota says rising US tariffs and global uncertainty have wiped out North American earnings and forced a sharp profit downgrade.

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Mercedes-Benz expands CLA range with hybrid and EV options for Australia

New-generation compact sedan arrives with five-model line-up, updated software platform and prices starting from $66,500.

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VFACTS April 2026: EVs hit record 16.4 per cent market share in new car sales charts

Strong supply, fuel prices and government incentives drive surge as Chinese brands including BYD gain ground in Australia.

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Toyota leads global sales race as BYD cracks top five in 2025

Japanese giant stays well ahead globally, but surging Chinese brands and shifting demand signal a changing automotive landscape.

Gear

TAG Heuer pushes deeper into dive watch territory with new Aquaracer 500

Limited-edition model adds 500m capability and lighter titanium construction to long-running line.

Gear

TAG Heuer reworks its famous Carrera Chronograph for a new generation

An expanded glassbox design builds on six decades of racing-focused watchmaking.

News

VFACTS December 2025: Australian new-car sales hold firm over the year, as hybrids grow and SUVs dominate

Total vehicle sales topped 1.2 million last year, with plug-in hybrids posting record growth and China strengthening its role in the local market.

News

Suzuki issues safety recall for Fronx Hybrid following brutal ANCAP assessment

Owners of affected 2025 Suzuki Fronx Hybrid models warned not to use rear seats as investigation into seatbelt issue continues.

Gear

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph: Special edition inspired by night racing released ahead of GP

The Swiss brand adds a vivid, motorsport-themed reinterpretation to its iconic Monaco line, limited to 600 pieces and featuring a new open-worked dial design.

News

Rolls-Royce creates vintage arcade game-themed Black Badge Ghost for tech entrepreneur

One-off commission blends 1970s and ’80s video-game nostalgia with traditional craftsmanship, turning the luxury sedan into a rolling celebration of early digital culture.

Gear

TAG Heuer’s latest tribute to F1 great Ayrton Senna drops

Two limited-edition Formula 1 chronographs honour Senna’s enduring legacy and support his educational foundation.

News

2026 Škoda Kodiaq: Plug-in hybrid added to popular large SUV range

The new Kodiaq Select PHEV will slot between the Sportline and RS models, offering more efficiency and an electric range of over 100 kilometres.

News

Ferrari confirms 2026 Challenge Trofeo Pirelli Australasia calendar

Five-round series to race across Australia’s most iconic circuits, from Mount Panorama to Sydney Motorsport Park, blending pure competition with Ferrari’s hallmark passion and prestige.

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Porsche unveils Macan Electric GTS ahead of 2026 arrival in Australia

The new Macan GTS - set to arrive in Australia early in 2026 - sharpens Porsche’s electric SUV with enhanced chassis tuning, more power, and a 585hp dual-motor setup delivering 700km of range and thrilling dynamics.

News

Toyota GR Corolla: Hot hatch upgrade revealed for 2026

Motorsport-inspired improvements give Toyota’s hot hatch more precision, stronger cooling and a refined sound system ahead of its Australian arrival early in 2026.

Gear

TAG Heuer marks Formula 1’s 75th anniversary with striking Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

TAG Heuer honours 75 years of Formula 1 racing with a 75-piece Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon edition, blending precision engineering, historical tribute and contemporary motorsport-inspired design.

News

2025 MG HS Hybrid+: New medium SUV adds power and improves efficiency

MG’s latest mid-size SUV, the HS Hybrid+, introduces upgraded hybrid technology, stronger performance, and enhanced efficiency, pitched at budget-conscious families.

News

GWM reveals pricing and specs for Tank 500 plug-in hybrid amid Aussie expansion plans

GWM details pricing and specs of the new Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid while unveiling local tuning innovations and bold expansion plans for 2025 and beyond.