Articles by Tom White

Tom White

Senior Journalist

Despite studying ancient history and law at university, it makes sense Tom ended up writing about cars, as he spent the majority of his waking hours finding ways to drive as many as possible. His fascination with automobiles was also accompanied by an affinity for technology growing up, and he is just as comfortable tinkering with gadgets as he is behind the wheel. His time at CarsGuide has given him a nose for industry news and developments at the forefront of car technology.

New Chinese brand takes aim at Tesla, Kia and Hyundai: Xpeng says it won't play in entry-level electric car price-war with Chinese rivals such as the MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

17 hours by Tom White

2024 Xpeng G6 detailed: What to expect from the new Chinese Tesla Model Y fighter as new brand plans 'aggressive' roll-out in Australia

13 May 2024 by Tom White

Xpeng, a dedicated EV start-up from China, made the surprise and sudden...Read more

MG4 64kWh Excite vs BYD Dolphin Premium 2024 comparison review

10 May 2024 by Tom White

If you’re in the market for an affordable EV, there’s a good chance one of the two cars we’re pitting against each other in this test will be high on your shopping list. MG and BYD have made strides bringing the cost of entry for an electric car down, and these two, the MG4 Excite 64 and the BYD...Read more

2024 Peugeot e-208: Nissan Leaf, GWM Ora, and MG4 rival from France looks to get two battery sizes, but will it be more competitively priced?

10 May 2024 by Tom White

Peugeot is about to bring back its diminutive 208 hatchback in...Read more

Another Chinese car brand confirmed for Australia this year! Upmarket Xpeng electric automaker to have Tesla Model Y challenging G6 SUV on sale before the end of 2024

9 May 2024 by Tom White

Xpeng is the latest in a torrent of new automakers from China to...Read more

Keenly priced new electric small SUV gets a price-bump: 2024 Volvo EX30 pricing up just in time for local arrival as Swedish brand takes aim at BYD Atto 3 and BMW iX1

8 May 2024 by Tom White

Volvo has tweaked the price of its EX30 electric small SUV upward just...Read more

2024 Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatchback updated again with new long-range variant to rival the MG4, Cupra Born and Tesla Model 3, but when will it finally land in Australia?

8 May 2024 by Tom White

Volkswagen has updated its ID.3 electric hatchback range overseas,...Read more

No need to charge? This EV giant you may have never heard of is targeting the Tesla Model Y with a new low-cost electric SUV boasting battery swapping technology

7 May 2024 by Tom White

Chinese EV giant Nio is looking to launch a new more affordable sub-...Read more

2024 LDV T60 Max Plus pricing and specs: New variant scores significant updates for price-leading HiLux and Ranger alternative

6 May 2024 by Tom White

LDV has launched a new version of its affordable T60 dual-cab ute,...Read more

Looks like Geely is coming to Australia: Here's what we know about the Chinese giant, and which models we'd like to see hit our shores

6 May 2024 by Tom White

You’ve probably heard of Geely before. It’s one of China’s largest...Read more

Popular Chinese cars in Australia like the 2024 GWM Tank 500, Haval Jolion, and MG ZS are just the tip of the iceberg and no manufacturer is safe | Opinion

5 May 2024 by Tom White

Chinese cars are surging up the sales charts in Australia, offering...Read more

China's Tesla Cybertruck rip-off? Dongfeng reveals '2024 concept pickup truck' among other wild off-roaders, but will the giant come to Australia?

3 May 2024 by Tom White

Dongfeng, one of China’s largest automakers, but one not yet in the...Read more

Fiat 500e 2024 review: long-term | Part 1

2 May 2024 by Tom White

Few models are as iconic to a brand as the diminutive 500 hatchback is to Fiat. Dating its lineage back to 1957, the city car is a global phenomenon, and has gone on to sell hundreds of thousands of units over the two generations since, with the ‘new’ 500 arriving in Australia in 2008 and for most...Read more