Ben Zachariah
2026 Audi Q3 review
The Audi Q3 has been a consistent, quiet performer among small premium SUVs. But is the latest generation a worthy successor?
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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
Audi A2 e-tron: New entry-level EV on the cards for Australia
Growing EV sales in Australia could help bring the upcoming A2 electric hatchback here, with Audi spying an opportunity among novated lessees.
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Ben Zachariah
2026 Bentley Continental GT S review: Quick drive
Bentley has reintroduced the Continental GT S, combining the plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 powertrain from the GT with the chassis from the Speed.
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Ineos won't build any more models from the ground up, as it looks to partners for help – report
There are three more off-road SUVs coming from Ineos, with Chery’s iCaur SUV brand tipped to lend a helping hand.
7 Days Ago
Ben Zachariah
2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid FWD review
After several years on the market, is the entry-level hybrid Tucson still a mid-size SUV you should be considering? Ben Zachariah investigates.
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Isuzu denies D-Max, MU-X production move – report
Official government claims of Isuzu’s plans to shift D-Max ute and MU-X SUV production to Indonesia have been shut down by the automaker.
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Ben Zachariah
2026 Suzuki Jimny update spied testing
New spy photos suggest Suzuki is preparing to update its popular Jimny off-roader, the current generation of which has been on sale since 2018.
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2026 Hyundai i20 N review
As we bid a final farewell to the Hyundai i20 N, has the Korean brand's last remaining hot hatch aged out, or does it still have something to give?
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Police launch year-long road safety blitz in Queensland
Queensland police have launched a 12-month road safety operation after scrutiny of a sharp fall in enforcement hours since 2019.
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Vehicles of the Australian Defence Force
The Land Rover is arguably the best-known vehicle used by the ADF, but times have changed and there are now many interesting vehicles used.
20 Days Ago
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Lynk & Co unveils electric GT Concept as part of birthday celebrations
The new electric GT Concept claims to hide some serious power, but the vehicle may be the start of a new era for Lynk & Co.
21 Days Ago
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BYD Formula X supercar marks new direction for brand – report
It appears BYD is edging closer to having an electric supercar ready for production, featuring butterfly doors and a ‘battle cockpit’ for the driver.
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