Editorial team

    Expert opinions backed by hands-on testing

    Our experienced Editorial team of automotive journalists provide breaking news, in-depth reviews, comparisons, videos, tools and practical insights that are designed to empower you with information to help you navigate a complex market.

    The team has collectively spent thousands of hours behind the wheel and understands vehicles at a technical level, which means they're able to unpack complexity into simple language that helps you make confident decisions in your new car buying journey.

    Here are the people behind Australia's most trusted car content.

    Co-founders

    Alborz Fallah

    Alborz Fallah

    Founder

    Alborz Fallah is a CarExpert co-founder and industry leader shaping digital automotive media with a unique mix of tech and car expertise.

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    Paul Maric

    Paul Maric

    Founder

    Paul Maric is a CarExpert co-founder and YouTube host, combining engineering expertise with two decades in automotive journalism.

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    Anthony Crawford

    Anthony Crawford

    Founder

    Anthony Crawford is a CarExpert co-founder and senior presenter with 20+years in automotive journalism and content creation.

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    Editorial & video team

    Marton Pettendy

    Marton Pettendy

    Managing Editor

    Marton Pettendy is a veteran motoring journalist and editor with decades of experience across Australia’s leading automotive titles.

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      William Stopford

      William Stopford

      News Editor

      William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.

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      James Wong

      James Wong

      Marketplace Editor

      James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers.

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      Max Davies

      Max Davies

      Marketplace Journalist

      Max Davies is a CarExpert journalist with a background in regional media, with a passion for Japanese brands and motorsport.

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        Josh Nevett

        Josh Nevett

        Deputy Marketplace Editor

        Josh Nevett is an automotive journalist covering news and reviews, with a background in motorsport journalism.

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          Sean Lander

          Sean Lander

          Video Producer

          Sean Lander is a video producer driving CarExpert’s YouTube growth with experience in automotive and media production.

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            Damion Smy

            Damion Smy

            Deputy News Editor

            Damion Smy is an award-winning motoring journalist with global editorial experience at Car, Auto Express, and Wheels.

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              Ben Zachariah

              Ben Zachariah

              Road Test Editor

              Ben Zachariah has 20-plus years in automotive media, writing for  The Age ,  Drive , and  Wheels , and is an expert in classic car investment.

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