Ben Zachariah
2026 Toyota GR Corolla GTS review
For a lifelong fan of the humble Toyota Corolla, is the performance version from Gazoo Racing the ultimate version? Ben Zachariah finds out.
2 Days Ago
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Ben Zachariah
Road Test Editor
Ben Zachariah has more than two decades of experience in the automotive industry and has written for leading Australian outlets including The Age , Drive , and Wheels , as well as international publications. Earlier in his career he worked across sales, marketing, and public relations, and later founded several companies before completing an MBA in 2021. He is also recognised as an expert in classic car investment. Based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Ben has a modest collection of rare European, Australian, and Japanese cars, and spends most weekends either competing in his BMW rally car, camping in the Victorian High Country, or watching F1 with his partner.
Ben's Articles
Ben Zachariah
Lawless hoons on notice as police flag pursuit policy changes – report
A decade after implementing a ‘no pursuit policy’, Victoria’s top cop says a more robust approach is needed to chase criminals.
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Ben Zachariah
Nissan Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute arrives in Australia
It’s a new Frontier for Nissan, with the brand’s forthcoming plug-in hybrid ute landing on Australian soil to take on the BYD Shark 6.
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Hot wagon: 2026 Cupra Leon VZx Sportstourer priced for Australia
Australia will get the Cupra Leon VZx Sportstourer in the third quarter of 2026, with the fast five-door on sale from $67,490 plus on-road costs.
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2026 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series GXL Double-Cab review
The 70 Series dual-cab remains a popular choice among certain groups of buyers, but is it still relevant in the competitive ute segment?
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2026 Toyota Yaris Cross review
Is the Toyota Yaris Cross starting to show its age in its sixth year on sale, or can the city SUV still compete in this new age of technology?
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Police dismantle HSV rebirthing scheme
A total of 10 allegedly stolen vehicles have been recovered by Victoria Police as part of raids across Melbourne.
12 Days Ago
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Volkswagen Amarok R: High-performance ute ruled out
The sporty Amarok W600 is just around the corner, but Volkswagen says there won’t be an R version of the ute as that nameplate is ‘sacred’.
15 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Kia K4 Hatch GT-Line review
The K4 is the replacement for the Cerato, but is Kia's latest small car on the same level as other popular models in the segment?
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Clive Palmer’s car collection to go on display
A selection of rare vehicles from Clive Palmer’s personal car collection will be exhibited in late June on the Gold Coast.
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Australia may be falling out of love with 4x4 utes
After a decade of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger topping sales charts, new data shows four-wheel drive ute demand is down 18 per cent this year.
24 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
Fear, subsidies, infrastructure: Why Victoria’s EV strategy is lagging
Australia’s second-largest state is falling behind in its electric vehicle infrastructure, but the scope of its problems is far wider.
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