Car guy, daughter dad, pop-culture oracle, writer, presenter, publisher, occasional photographer. Director of Content - CarAdvice/Drive
Melbourne, AUS
Joined February 2015
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Model Y is the overall 2026 Drive Car of the Year
Thanks @drivecomau
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Congratulations to the Tesla Model Y, the 2026 Drive Car of the Year! 🏆
Well packaged, impressively equipped, and outstanding value for money, it proved impossible for the judges to overlook.
#DriveCarOfTheYear #TeslaModelY
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SNEAK PEEK: Now on Australian roads. SUNDAY on #60Mins, Elon Musk’s self-driving Teslas are here, but are they safe?
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This clip is misleading in many ways
It has used outdated footage from older versions of the software e.g.
youtu.be/sbSDsbDQjSU
Fails to mention that that this is an ADAS system where the driver is responsible and should takeover where required e.g. prior to driving into a construction zone
tesla.com/en_gb/support/…
More disappointment from @EvieNetworks with a charger that says all ready to roll but has no connectivity or access. Have to admit, relying on public charging in Australia is an awful experience. No wonder hybrid sales are booming. Time for an EV charging ombudsman? @drivecomau
The state of Melbourne taxis is disgusting. Fare refusals. Outrageous quotes. No use of meter. Appalling. Have lists of all cabs that refused @13cabs @VicTraffic @VicGovDTP @VicGovAu @drivecomau
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Despite demand incredibly strong, @Toyota_Aus has decided to pull the V8 turbo-diesel model from its LandCruiser 70 Series range due to ‘community expectations’.
@jamesphward from drive.com.au joined @leithforrest to explain all..
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A Cybertruck has been spotted in Sydney for the first time, as Tesla issues a recall on all the vehicles over an accelerator problem.
But with each one costing at least $125,000, are they worth it?
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The cost of second-hand electric cars is tumbling much faster than petrol vehicles but does that make them good value? @ChrisKohler #9News
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Calls are growing for owners of oversized SUVs and American-style trucks to be charged more for parking because of their safety and environmental impact.
Director of Content at Drive James Ward joins us.
How old is too old to drive? Do we need ‘S’ plates for seniors? Talking now on @3AW693 for @drivecomau
Risk profile elevated - driving this in traffic on a warm day. What (everything) could go wrong? @Peugeot
Australia’s new car market is heading for a record sale result for 2023 - this, and what to expect in 2024, on @TheTodayShow in 10mins! @drivecomau
I wake up with #Today, even on a Saturday! Talking new car deals before the end of the year - of which there are a few! @drivecomau @TheTodayShow
Sure, everyone is taking about the #Lancia037 from the upcoming #RaceForGlory film, but what about this Martini Racing legend?
I should never have sold it… #MartiniNiva
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The Australian-based International Spotto Federation has issued the definitive rules of Spotto, the 'yellow car game' loved by generations of road-trippers.
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