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Nathan Ponchard

Editor at Large

Nathan Ponchard is the Editor at Large at Chasing Cars. A storied career in motoring journalism, a good sense of humour and his detailed analysis has given Ponch a well-earned reputation.

Nathan's latest articles and reviews

Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2026: Ford’s primo Mustang returns for MY26, alongside an Oz-specific T8 pack developed by Triple Eight Race Engineering

Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2026: Ford’s primo Mustang returns for MY26, alongside an Oz-specific T8 pack developed by Triple Eight Race Engineering

 

Nissan NX8 2027 review: international first drive

Nissan NX8 2027 review: international first drive

 

Renault Symbioz new for 2027

Renault Symbioz new for 2027

 

Honda’s new-generation Prelude coupe debuts at $65,000 driveaway

Honda’s new-generation Prelude coupe debuts at $65,000 driveaway

 

FREELANDER RETURNS … AS ITS OWN BRAND: Iconic British soft-roader nameplate to be revived on an SUV line-up co-developed with Chery in China

FREELANDER RETURNS … AS ITS OWN BRAND: Iconic British soft-roader nameplate to be revived on an SUV line-up co-developed with Chery in China

 

XPENG AUSTRALIA 2026: Chinese EV brand takes control of its Australian and New Zealand operations from TrueEV, and will appoint new dealer network imminently

XPENG AUSTRALIA 2026: Chinese EV brand takes control of its Australian and New Zealand operations from TrueEV, and will appoint new dealer network imminently

 

FUEL EXCISE HALVED: Australian federal government to halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for the next three months, saving motorists around 26c per litre

FUEL EXCISE HALVED: Australian federal government to halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for the next three months, saving motorists around 26c per litre

 

Every new Toyota coming to Australia: RAV4 hybrid, bZ4X Touring, electric Hilux, and more

Every new Toyota coming to Australia: RAV4 hybrid, bZ4X Touring, electric Hilux, and more

 

Nissan D27 Navara 2026 review
7.0

Nissan D27 Navara 2026 review

 

Hyundai Elexio Elite 2026 review

Hyundai Elexio Elite 2026 review

 

BMW M2 CS 2026 review

BMW M2 CS 2026 review

 

Walkinshaw-developed Volkswagen Amarok W600 revealed, Australian release confirmed for 2026

Walkinshaw-developed Volkswagen Amarok W600 revealed, Australian release confirmed for 2026

 

New-generation Audi Q3 introduces broader model range, increased standard equipment with modest price increases

New-generation Audi Q3 introduces broader model range, increased standard equipment with modest price increases

 

Zeekr 7X Performance AWD 2026 review
8.0

Zeekr 7X Performance AWD 2026 review

 

Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid Ultimate 2026 review
3.5

Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid Ultimate 2026 review

 

Mazda determined to revive its premium engineering reputation, following rushed CX-60 development

Mazda determined to revive its premium engineering reputation, following rushed CX-60 development

 

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