Ben Zachariah
2027 Isuzu NMS 45-150 AWD review: Quick drive
The Isuzu NMS replaces the NLS in the N-Series truck range, adding a new dual-clutch automatic transmission to on-demand all-wheel drive.
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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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Ben Zachariah
2026 Kia Tasman X-Pro review: Long-term conclusion
The Kia Tasman caused quite a stir when it arrived on the scene, but what's it like to really live with? We spent several months with one to find out.
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Marginal new-car sales growth attributed to just two Chinese brands
The rapid growth of BYD and Geely is skewing sales reporting to the upside, masking a weakening Australian auto market.
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Chinese vehicles outsell those from Japan and Thailand combined
Australians are embracing Chinese-built cars and last month they preferred them to those made in Japan and Thailand – by a significant margin.
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2027 BMW i3: Electric 3 Series to deliver solid performance and driving range
BMW’s all-new electric 3 Series will be sandwiched between two petrol variants, with the i3 50xDrive offering more than 900km of range.
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Next-generation Mitsubishi Delica firms for Australia
Mitsubishi’s popular people mover is looking more likely for the Australian market, following a recent local trademark submission from the brand.
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GWM Australia sets ambitious deadline for utes to meet key sales target
A senior GWM executive has set an ambitious sales target for its utes, and a deadline for the company to meet it.
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2028 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross: Smaller SUV imagined
Mitsubishi is set to lean further on the heritage of its most famous SUV nameplate. We imagine what a Pajero Cross could look like.
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Continental launches new all-terrain tyre for Australia
The German tyre maker's new CrossContact A/T2 is said to offer better off-road performance than its other all-terrain tyres.
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2027 GWM Tank 500 3.0TD review
GWM’s Tank 500 large SUV now has an all-new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. But is it any closer to the likes of the Ford Everest and Toyota Prado?
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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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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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