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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.

Mercedes C 200 Front Jpg
Reviews

Mercedes-Benz C250 Quick Review Video

The C-Class is the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in Australia by a country mile, and it’s at its most popular in this C250 petrol guise.

Porsche Panamera Front Jpg
News

2017 Porsche Panamera set for Paris debut and Shooting Brake spin-off

Porsche's sports-luxury sedan will appear in second-gen guise in September, with a long-rumoured wagon set to join it in 2017.

Mercedes GLC Coupe Jpg
News

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe to rival BMW X4

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has been unveiled in production form – confirming the new rival for BMW’s X4.

Toyota 86 Front Jpg
News

2017 Toyota Corolla sedan revealed

The sedan version of the Toyota Corolla will gain a styling refresh and a suite of active safety systems for its early-2017 release.

Lincoln Navigator Concept 1 Jpg
News

New York Auto Show: Lincoln Navigator Concept showcases staircase entry and mobile wardrobe

The Lincoln Navigator Concept is making a big splash in the Big Apple with fancy features such as massive gullwing doors, a deployable ‘staircase’ for cabin entry, and a wardrobe management system.

Genesis G 70 Concept Jpg
News

New York Auto Show: Genesis G70 Concept shows its face

The Genesis New York Concept has been unveiled overnight to preview what is arguably Hyundai’s most ambitious car yet – a sleek-looking luxury sedan that will battle the BMW 3 Series.

BMW 330 I Driving Front Jpg
Reviews

BMW 330i Quick Review Video

The BMW 330i represents a formidable luxury offering with a powerful yet fuel efficient turbocharged engine and class-leading infotainment system.

Holden Colorado Chevrolet Jpg
News

Holden Colorado range facelifts previewed by Aussie-designed concepts

The Holden Colorado ute and Colorado 7 SUV will be updated in late 2016, and the first signs of what to expect can be seen in two new concepts created in Australia for the company’s sister brand Chevrolet.

Mazda MX 5 Rear Jpg
News

New York Auto Show: Mazda MX-5 RF gains fancy metal roof

The letters RF – for Retractable Fastback – signal the answer for those wanting a Mazda MX-5 that offers open-air motoring, coupe-style looks, and the greater security of a hardtop roof.

Lexus IS 200 T Front Jpg
Reviews

Lexus IS200T Quick Review Video

The Lexus IS has been Japan’s answer to Germany’s mid-size sedans since the late 1990s, and the newest variant is particularly important.

Audi A 4 Front Jpg
Reviews

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro Quick Review Video

This is the new Audi A4. No really, it is. Yes, it’s another evolutionary design change for Audi’s medium-size luxury car, though there are more fundamental changes underneath and inside.

Jaguar XE 25 T Portfolio 1 Jpg
Reviews

Jaguar XE 25t Portfolio Quick Review Video

Jaguar’s all-new XE features contemporary styling and aluminium construction. Can it challenge the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review
Reviews

2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack review

Tall estate or short SUV? The AWD version of Volkswagen’s polished Passat steers a comfortable middle path

Peugeot 308 GTI review
Reviews

Peugeot 308 GTI review

Peugeot rises from the dead with hot new 250 and 270 versions

Ford Fiesta ST
Best Value Performance Cars

2015 Outright Winner: Ford Fiesta ST

All hail the return of the king.

Bang For Your Bucks 2015 – $50-100,000
Best Value Performance Cars

Bang For Your Bucks 2015: $50-100K

The trope quality over quantity has never been more apt. There may only be eight contenders in the $50-100K category, but it's a world-class field.

Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
Best Value Performance Cars

$50-100K: Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG #5

Fast and furious quasi-SUV

Ford Fiesta ST
Best Value Performance Cars

$0-50K: Ford Fiesta ST #1

Looks like Ford's gonna need a bigger trophy.

Renault Sport Clio RS
Best Value Performance Cars

$0-50K: Renault Sport Clio RS #4

Last year's champ loses its crown

Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo
Best Value Performance Cars

$0-50K: Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo #6

Straight-line king but corners ain't its thing

Renault Megane GT220
Best Value Performance Cars

$0-50K: Renault Megane GT220 #8

RS-lite locked up by the fun police

Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Best Value Performance Cars

$0-50K: Hyundai Veloster Turbo #10

Has the buck, but not the bang

Citroen DS3
Best Value Performance Cars

$0-50K: Citroen DS3 #13

Pricey and slow not a good combo

2016 Mazda MX-5 GT 2.0 v Toyota 86 GTS comparison review
Comparisons

2016 Mazda MX-5 GT 2.0 v Toyota 86 GTS comparison review

Our Car of the Year, the MX-5, is great fun to drive. But can it match the much-praised 86 coupe – COTY in 2012 – for speed and precision?