David Berthon Motor Torque

Mazda MX-5 RF

Mazda MX-5 RF with retractable hardtop

Motor Torque / 28/01/2017

Gosford Classic Car Museum

Motor Torque / 26/11/2016

Mercedes-Benz fifth-generation C-Class sedan – higher prices offset with a lot more technology

One Mercedes-Benz that’s had extraordinary success in this country is the C- Class sedan. Arriving this year in its fifth generation the C-Class has achieved over 10.5 million sales globally. Some years back it was one of our top selling sedans although today the appeal of SUV’s has dampened its sales. Pricing too has jumped […]

David Berthon / 06/11/2022

The search for precious metals used in electric car battery packs reaches new depths

I spoke last week of how the rising cost of raw materials used in an electric car battery, namely lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt, would delay the point at which electric cars would reach price parity with petrol models. While many electric car owners choose their vehicle for environmental reasons many may be surprised to […]

David Berthon / 05/11/2022

Dominic Perrottet delays much needed report on Sydney excessive road tolls

Dominic Perrottet this week refused to outline when his government’s highly anticipated review of our controversial road tolling system will be delivered. The premier reluctant to confirm when the report will be handed down despite rapidly growing cost-of-living pressures affecting most N.S.W. motorists. Sydney is the most tolled city on the planet, drivers now clocking […]

David Berthon / 05/11/2022

Genesis’s flagship GV80 SUV gets even better for 2023

Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis continues its march on the local market. This relatively new upper luxury brand continues to win plaudits ranked highest for tech innovation in the U.S. J.D. Power 2022 Tech Experience Study. I’ve just tested the top line Genesis GV80 with 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 linked to an 8- speed automatic. At […]

David Berthon / 30/10/2022

Mercedes-Benz fifth-generation C-Class sedan – higher prices offset with a lot more technology

One Mercedes-Benz that’s had extraordinary success in this country is the C- Class sedan. Arriving this year in its fifth generation the C-Class has achieved over 10.5 million sales globally. Some years back it was one of our top selling sedans although today the appeal of SUV’s has dampened its sales. Pricing too has jumped […]

David Berthon / 06/11/2022

The search for precious metals used in electric car battery packs reaches new depths

I spoke last week of how the rising cost of raw materials used in an electric car battery, namely lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt, would delay the point at which electric cars would reach price parity with petrol models. While many electric car owners choose their vehicle for environmental reasons many may be surprised to […]

David Berthon / 05/11/2022

Dominic Perrottet delays much needed report on Sydney excessive road tolls

Dominic Perrottet this week refused to outline when his government’s highly anticipated review of our controversial road tolling system will be delivered. The premier reluctant to confirm when the report will be handed down despite rapidly growing cost-of-living pressures affecting most N.S.W. motorists. Sydney is the most tolled city on the planet, drivers now clocking […]

David Berthon / 05/11/2022

Genesis’s flagship GV80 SUV gets even better for 2023

Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis continues its march on the local market. This relatively new upper luxury brand continues to win plaudits ranked highest for tech innovation in the U.S. J.D. Power 2022 Tech Experience Study. I’ve just tested the top line Genesis GV80 with 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 linked to an 8- speed automatic. At […]

David Berthon / 30/10/2022