Max Davies
Australia safe from Volkswagen's global model cull – for now
Volkswagen may be looking to cut models globally to reduce complexity, but its Australian arm says there's no impact on our market for now.
1 Day Ago
- Home
- CarExpert Team
- Max Davies
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies joined CarExpert in 2024 after completing a Bachelor of Media and Communications at La Trobe University. He began his career with a three-year cadetship at his local newspaper in regional Victoria, before turning his focus to cars. Inspired by his dad’s Subaru WRX and interest in rallying, Max has a particular love for Japanese performance cars. He’s also a dedicated motorsport fan – especially F1 and motocross – and even dabbled in cross-country dirt biking himself. Away from work, Max is either behind the drum kit or tinkering with his 2018 Subaru WRX STI and 1988 Toyota Celica.
Max's latest content
Max Davies
Why Volkswagen's new performance model is a diesel
Volkswagen has stuck with diesel power for its latest Walkinshaw collaboration, citing the balance between performance and capability as a priority.
2 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Mini Countryman Electric review
Even if modern Minis are an acquired taste, you'll find plenty to like about the all-electric Countryman SUV.
3 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ review
The MG ZS remains a solid small SUV in an ever-competitive market, but its top-spec trim isn't the most logical.
5 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Mazda CX-60 P50e GT review
The Mazda CX-60 remains a solid SUV, but its PHEV powertrain may not be the one to go for – here's why.
6 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Mazda CX-60 price and specs
Mazda has applied several running changes to its CX-60 SUV, most notable of which are significant price cuts for PHEV-equipped models.
7 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Cupra Formentor price and specs
The facelifted Cupra Formentor range is on sale in Australia, with a new base S grade and a hot five-cylinder flagship to follow.
8 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Renault Symbioz review: Quick drive
Renault has a new small SUV and some time behind the wheel reveals that bringing it to Australia was a good move.
9 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Renault Symbioz price and specs
The Captur has been shelved in Australia, with Renault turning to the fresh Symbioz to carry its small SUV torch.
9 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV Summit review
This small electric SUV offers a lot for the price, but buyers in this segment have many other contenders to consider.
13 Days Ago
Max Davies
Renault Duster's Australian sales hampered by limited stock, says French brand
Renault Australia says it wants to increase sales of its rugged Duster small SUV, but it has to contend with limitations in global production.
16 Days Ago
Max Davies
Why Renault Australia subbed out Captur for Symbioz
Renault has put the Captur name on ice in Australia, instead opting to compete in the small SUV segment with the new Symbioz. Here's why.
16 Days Ago
Max Davies
Subaru Crosstrek gets new Sport edition, but no extra power
A slightly more unique Crosstrek variant is now available in Australian showrooms, but its changes are cosmetic only.
16 Days Ago
Max Davies
Subaru rolls out nationwide drive-away pricing, but only for a limited time
Subaru has introduced drive-away pricing for three of its best-known nameplates, but you'll have to be quick to take advantage.
16 Days Ago
Max Davies
GWM Ora 5 PHEV Touring revealed in Chinese government filings
The Chinese government has leaked an as-yet-unannounced plug-in hybrid version of the Ora 5, supplementing the currently electric-only small SUV.
19 Days Ago
Max Davies
2026 Lexus ES350e Sports Luxury review
Lexus Australia finally has an electric sedan, and while it may not be the perfect overall package, it's a very good thing.
21 Days Ago