Ben Zachariah
We test Continental’s new CrossContact A/T2 all-terrain tyre
The all-terrain tyre segment has long been overlooked, but now Continental has developed an all-new A/T – and it’s been designed for Australia.
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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.
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GWM continues ADAS refinement for Australia
The next batch of GWM models will have safety and cruise control systems designed for Australian buyers, after a comprehensive development program.
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2027 Hyundai Grandeur Calligraphy review: Quick drive
The Grandeur hasn’t been sold in Australia in 15 years, but the latest version is holding the key to all future Hyundai models.
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2027 Zeekr 7X: Bigger battery confirmed in government filings
New battery technology will soon be added to the Zeekr 7X range, confirmed by data published by the Chinese government.
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Wild Holden creation wins Australian Hot Wheels competition
It’s a Holden that looks like a space-age open-wheeler race car, but this custom V8 build won the Australian round of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour.
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2027 Zeekr 7GT review: Quick drive
There’s an electric wagon on the way from Zeekr, and the 7GT is positioning itself as the upstart performance alternative.
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2027 Kia PV7: Large electric commercial van teased
Kia's PV7 has been teased as the second electric van in the PBV lineup, just months after the PV5 came to market.
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Hyundai: Safer, denser, and more cost-effective batteries are coming
Bigger is said to be better – unless you’re Hyundai, which claims it’s developing smaller, cheaper, and safer batteries for its electric cars.
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Top Gear to return, comedian Jimmy Carr rumoured – report
The biggest car show in the world is coming back, and UK comedian and TV host Jimmy Carr is said to be in talks with the BBC.
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Hyundai to launch 100 models by 2030 amid company-wide AI transition
Artificial intelligence and robots will become the core focus of Hyundai, despite a plan to introduce dozens of new models in the next four years.
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Hyundai ute to spawn family of new models, including 4WD SUV
There’s a new ute coming from Hyundai, but the company’s boss says to expect more models from its new ladder-frame platform.
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Hyundai's new performance line to sit below its hot N models
Hyundai appears to be going after younger driving enthusiasts, announcing a new ‘high-volume’ range with N powertrains.
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2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: Extended-range EV announced
Hyundai’s first extended-range electric vehicle has been announced outside of China, with a luxury Genesis EREV to follow.
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2026 Iveco Daily review: Quick drive
The Iveco Daily has received a mid-life update, but can it compete against a new generation of commercial vans?
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Fast electric wagon caught in right-hand drive
Images showing a right-hook Avatr 06T are good news for Australian buyers in the market for an electric performance wagon.
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MG U9 ute owners facing replacement tyre shortages
Tyres appear to be thin on the ground for some MG U9 owners, but replacement stock is said to be on the way.
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