Matt Campbell has been an automotive journalist and content creator for 15 years. He specialises in new car reviews, video content and news, and established the popular YouTube channel, The Right Car?. Matt was named Road Tester of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. On average, he has owned one car for each year he's had a licence, and he's based out of the lower Blue Mountains in NSW. Connect with Matt Campbell on LinkedIn.
How to avoid costly extras when buying a new car
Dealer fees, finance traps and fine print can add thousands after you buy a car. Here's what Australians should know, plus how to negotiate.
New or used? How to buy the right car for your life
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Friends With Money #253: Is it time to buy an EV?
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Is it time to switch to an EV in Australia?
With petrol and diesel expensive and hard to buy, interest in EVs is booming, but is now the right time to switch to an electric car?
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Looking for a small SUV under $30k? See which models topped our list for 2026 based on value, features and reliability.
EV owners set to be slapped with road user charges
EVs are known for being cheaper to run - but that could be about to change. The federal government is considering a tax on every kilometre driven by EV owners
The new battleground for car brands
There is a new battleground in the new-car market. More than 25,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - PHEVs - have been sold in the first six months of 2025.
The family cars now hit by the Luxury Car Tax
The Luxury Car Tax saw significant changes from July 1, 2025, with a number of mainstream family cars now falling foul of new rules.
Record new car sales for 2024 despite cost of living pain
Aussies bought a record 1,237,360 new vehicles in 2024, with Toyota dominating the overall market, but the Ford Ranger coming out on top.
