Tom Baker
Editor at Chasing Cars
Motoring journalist with a particular focus on EVs. Interested in cars, the auto industry, travel. Opinion expressed is mine only.
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2 days ago |
chasingcars.com.au | Tom Baker |Curt Dupriez
Wheels on Aussie terra firma since 1999 has given the S3, the all-rounder of Audi’s small ‘3’ model line-up, a long enough innings to cultivate a bona-fide cult following all its own. Audi Australia has delivered over 12,000 S3 hatches through four generations and sedan versions through gens three and four. So there’s been much to like about the arguably classier, premium-grade Volkswagen Golf R alternative for quite some time now.
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3 days ago |
chasingcars.com.au | John Law |Tom Baker
Nissan dropped a bombshell at Auto Shanghai, revealing a plug-in hybrid Navara-sized ute. The twist is that the Frontier Pro, as it will be known in China when it goes on sale later this year, has nothing to do with Mitsubishi. Instead, it uses Chinese carmaker Dongfeng’s Z9 ute as a base.
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3 days ago |
chasingcars.com.au | Tom Baker |John Law
The GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV is part of a new breed of Chinese plug-in hybrid SUVs that promise the world. With 180km of NEDC-rated electric driving range, a 0.8L/100km fuel consumption sticker, and a 1.5-litre petrol engine to back you up when the electrons run dry. Following up on early adopter Mitsubishi Outlander’s recipe, the Haval H6 GT PHEV packages five seats into the apparently eco-friendly SUV with its Porsche Cayenne Coupe-like shape.
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4 days ago |
chasingcars.com.au | John Law |Tom Baker
Thanks for joining us this Tuesday April 22, 2025. GMC Yukon stakes claim as towing king, new luxury Chinese electric car spied, Audi’s new combustion-engined A6, battery giant’s driving range breakthrough, and more.
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1 week ago |
chasingcars.com.au | John Law |Tom Baker
Volkswagen has announced Australian pricing for the third-generation 2025 Tiguan. The mid-size SUV is arriving in Australia soon with a revised platform, revamped engine line-up, and new cabin technology. The new entry-level Tiguan 110TSI Life takes a $1000 hike upmarket, now costing $44,990, before on-road costs. Volkswagen is also offering more choice with punchier powertrains up top, culminating in the flagship 195TSI R-Line for $70,490 (MRLP), though the R is gone for now.
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Here’s the #Tesla Model 3 #EV refresh at a rare press event for the brand: the Munich motor show. Mobbed is the only way to describe the attention. Punters clearly realise it’s probably the most relevant car here in 2023. Don’t miss the infamous stalk-less steering wheel. https://t.co/cBVysbiIKn
Cupra time! Once called the Urban Rebel, this 4m-long #EV hot hatch is now the Raval. It starts rolling out of a new factory Spain, late 2025. But Cupra is still tossing up about whether to send it to Australia, or concentrate only on Europe where small cars remain very popular. https://t.co/85VuYaJgkN
Forbidden fruit in Australia: the Volkswagen ID7 #EV sedan. It’s much larger than a Model 3, positioned instead as a large segment car. A wagon is coming soon in Europe. RWD or AWD versions. Looks better in the metal than photos, I think. https://t.co/zYm10DKHur
