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Jez Spinks

Chief Content Officer

Siteassets Authors Jez 2022 Bio Shot For Wheels Media

Jez brings decades of experience and insight as a journalist and road tester to the WhichCar team. He has written for Wheels and Motor in years past, along with a tour as a writer and then editor for Drive under the Fairfax umbrella.

VW Golf GTI
News

Battle of the hot hatches: VW welcomes BMW’s new Golf GTI fighter

VW says BMW still has yet to establish itself as a FWD brand and brushes off Hyundai i30N as a rival

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI review - Australian track test
Reviews

Australian first drive: 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI track test

Does the eighth-generation VW Golf GTI live up to its legendary hot hatch status?

Toyota Kluger vs Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 vs Hyundai Palisade spec comparison
Comparisons

New Toyota Kluger vs Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 vs Hyundai Palisade: Spec comparison

The new Toyota Kluger is here, with a hybrid option for the first time. But how does it compare with key seven-seat SUV rivals for pricing, practicality, technology, safety, performance and fuel economy? Before we can drive them all together, here's how they line up.

2021 Toyota Kluger Hybrid  Australian review
Reviews

2022 Toyota Kluger review

Apart from the allure of a hybrid drivetrain, is the new Kluger's functionality, versatility and tech enough to make this the complete seven-seat family SUV?

Rav4 Hybrid
News

Toyota Australia doubles hybrid sales in two years

Hybrid sales were 203,949 up to the end of May

Kluger hybrid
News

Toyota: Hybrids are not a stepping-stone technology to EVs

Pioneers of the hybrid game believe it is still needed amid emerging EV takeover

Aston Martin DBX
News

Aston Martin targets women buyers with DBX

Fictional spy James Bond is Aston Martin’s most famous ‘customer’, but the British brand is using its first ever SUV, the DBX, as a springboard to attract more female buyers

Toyota HiLux
News

VFACTS May 2021: Big month boosts hopes of one million-plus new-car sales this year

456,894 cars have been sold so far in 2021

Aston Martin DBX
News

Aston Martin plans more SUVs but Lagonda brand is on the backburner

British sports car brand plots more SUVs beyond expanded DBX range, but uncertainty remains around Aston’s super-posh Lagonda brand

2021 Aston Martin DBX drive review
Reviews

Australian first drive: 2021 Aston Martin DBX

The DBX is impressive on paper, but does it hold true to Aston's brand?

BMW 128ti
News

BMW 128ti sales off to a strong start in 2021

BMW's take on front-wheel-drive hot hatches threatens to disrupt experienced players in the market

2021 Kia Seltos GT-Line front design
Reviews

2021 Kia Seltos GT-Line review

As Kia's Australian line-up continues to grow, Jez Spinks drives the Seltos to see how it stacks up in the small-SUV stakes.

2021 Audi SQ5 review for Australia
Reviews

Australian first drive: Audi's updated SQ5

Diesel makes a permanent comeback under the bonnet of Audi's updated SQ5 performance SUV but can it rise above petrol-powered rivals?

2021 Audi SQ2 review – Australian first drive
Reviews

Audi SQ2 review: Australian launch

Audi's facelifted Q2 is finally joined in Australia by a hero Audi Sport model, the SQ2. Jez Spinks tests its potential as a performance offering.

2021 Audi Q2 review for Australia
Reviews

2021 Audi Q2 review: Australian launch

Audi's compact Q2 has come in for a mid-life makeover, gaining refreshed looks and thousands of dollars in new features. Jez Spinks puts its value to the test.

BMW 330i Iconic Edition
News

The six closest sales battles of 2021 so far

Underneath the market leaders, fierce turf wars are raging across all segments

2021 Ford Ranger and Everest
News

Ranger and Everest twins hit 84 per cent of Ford Australia sales

The Ranger topped the charts in April, while the Everest did well with its best month yet

BMW 1 Series 128ti
News

BMW 1 Series family on course to beat A-Class

Munich carmaker's small car offering is set to achieve big things against its competitors

Mitsubishi Triton
News

VFACTS: The winners and losers in April

Which models came up trumps last month, and who didn't quite make the cut

Ford Ranger Toyota Hilux
News

VFACTS: April a record month for new car sales

Best April since 2017 despite global semiconductor shortages

Baja Snake 1 Jpg
News

Top 10 Shanghai surprises

The Baja Snake, Punk Cat and more you may have missed from this year's show

2022 Ford Evos 3 Jpg
News

Electric stars of Shanghai coming Down Under

Our round-up of what's new in the electric market heading for our shores (mostly)

Jeep – History, Trivia & Fast Facts
Advice

Jeep – History, Trivia & Fast Facts

WhichCar dons its khakis and marches into the history of the US 4WD brand borne out of the Second World War

Honda 50 Civic Jpg
Advice

Honda – History, Trivia & Fast Facts

WhichCar brings you the big facts on Japan’s diverse and innovative automotive manufacturer