Jez Spinks (@auto_jez) profile picture

Cars. Cars. Cars. In no particular order.

Joined June 2011
Did you contribute to the Government's National EV Strategy consultation, as an individual/group/business? I'd love to hear from you 🙂
#redbullracing needs a new PR manager.
The Team has released a comment following the #BrazilGP 🇧🇷

Thanks for the memories, Ford Fiesta. This (2nd hand) Mk2 1.1 Popular Plus was my first car, followed by another in the ‘90s - a Mk3 1.6 S. Make that 3 if you count the Fiesta-based Puma Mk1. #fordfiesta #partyisover
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When you make a very late call to drive home from a launch event instead of flying as planned … and then learn the flight has been cancelled and rebooked for hours later. So can confirm new @VolkswagenAu T-Roc R is faster than a plane. @WheelsAustralia #canberra-sydney
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11 dual-cab utes from $40K to $70K tested and rated, including an owners’ perspective. #ranger #hilux #triton #navara #bt50 #dmax #gwmute #ldvt60 #musso
COMPARISON: Dual-cab utes have charged in as a firm favourite for family hauling and daily duties, well beyond the old mould of tradie tasks and off-road adventures. It's time to see which are best suited to the role. whichcar.com.au/reviews/comp…
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This is BIG news for the auto industry and anyone thinking of an EV for their next vehicle. I'm the only auto journo at today's inaugural EV summit so follow @WheelsAustralia @whichcarau throughout the day for all the news
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Death, taxes … and dreadful Ferrari strategies. #HungarianGP
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If you're an insufferable wanker, please don't make YouTube videos. Thank you.
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As Luke said to Rey in The Last Jedi, “This is not going to go the way you (might) think.”
Tesla's 'new' Model Y takes on our Car of the Year, the Kia EV6. Which is the best electric SUV for your spend? whichcar.com.au/reviews/comp…
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Just over 12 hours left to bid on my brother in law’s awesome B7 RS4 wagon. I’d definitely be bidding … if it weren’t for the fact it would probably cost me my marriage! 😔 collectingcars.com/for-sale/…
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Seems the @fia doesn’t know how to end a race or start one these days. #MonacoGP
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Rally-inspired icon versus rally-inspired newbie. Game on! #wrx #subaru #gr #toyota
Congratulations to the @kiaaustralia EV6! One cracking electric car and winner of the Car of the Year award that every manufacturer wants to win.
We may be flying again, but @qantas seems to have grounded good customer service. Sympathies with anyone else who’s been trying to confirm important (now urgent) flight info past couple of weeks.
9 out of 10 Camry Hybrids prefer @Uber. (According to an unofficial @auto_jez study.)
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Getting bugger-all sleep at @punthill hotel Oakleigh where lack of window insulation is treating me to the aural delights of Princes Highway/Warrigal Rd junction...
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…Going to request change to @WheelsAustralia Car of the Year 2022 criteria for start of judging today: award car that best sleeps a 5ft8in adult in blissful comfort. 💤💤💤
Congratulations to the @englandcricket team on its unrivalled efforts to promote the shortened, 3-day test format. #Ashes
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Wordle 208 3/6 ⬛⬛🟨🟨⬛ 🟩🟩⬛⬛🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Okay, easy to see why this is a global obsession (but not easy adjusting to American spellings). #wordle #onfijitime
Some takeaways: 1) Wording cleverly congratulates Max without acknowledging him as champ 2) Merc will cop some fan backlash over withdrawal 3) #LewisHamilton has gained more fans from this episode than if he’d officially won 8th title
Team Statement - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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