Toby Hagon
Toby Hagon oversees all things Drive across Fairfax’s broad range of publications, which includes Drive.com.au. Drive is a leader in online automotive editorial content and its authoritative articles, videos, blogs and analysis pieces are also distributed across some of Australia’s leading news websites, including smh.com.au, theage.com.au, brisbanetimes.com.au, canberratimes.com.au and watoday.com.au.
Ford Everest caught testing
Toby Hagon New Ford SUV is covering Australia as part of an extensive development program.
Proton Preve new car review
Toby Hagon The Malaysian marque faces growing Chinese pressure in Australia - and struggles to stand out.
Drive Safe
Five tips to help avoid accidents
Toby Hagon On the road you are always at risk from other drivers, but here are some tips that could save you from yourself. National Drive editor Toby Hagon explains.
Mazda3 SUV could come to Australia
Toby Hagon Higher riding, design-driven version of the 3 could add incremental volume to popular small car.
Mazda3 first drive review
Toby Hagon Added maturity, ambience and driving finesse for third generation Mazda3.
New Mazda3 MPS set for 4WD
Toby Hagon Pocket rocket turbocharged version of the popular Mazda3 small car looks set to shift to all-wheel-drive.
New Mazda3 to fight for number one
Toby Hagon Third-generation Mazda3 will be more expensive but more popular, says Mazda.
Drive Safe
Braking technology explained
Toby Hagon You can tell your car to stop, but will it listen when it counts? It depends on how well you know your ABS, BAS, EBD and CBC.
New review
HSV GTS new car review
Toby Hagon The supercharged engine is the highlight of the latest Gen-F GTS.
Crash technology tackling 'very real problem'
Toby Hagon An aggressive new self steering system being developed by Volvo has the potential to significantly reduce the road toll.
Comment
V8 Supercars without the V8
Toby Hagon Comment | Surely it's only a matter of time until Australia's premier motorsport category has to look at smaller engines.
Ethanol: More or less power?
Toby Hagon Holden says ethanol-blended E85 fuel gives less power on the track but more power on the road. In theory it seems something doesn’t add up ...
Volkswagen rebuilding quality foundations
Toby Hagon Comment | German brand still has plenty of work to do in restoring faith for customers.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland CRD new car review
Toby Hagon An updated American off-roader adds more technology and safety to make a good thing better.
Golf GTI: Is Volkswagen out of ideas?
Toby Hagon It’s good – better than ever – but the seventh generation of the iconic Golf GTI doesn’t stray far from a well trodden path.
Volkswagen Golf GTI: First drive review
Toby Hagon Faster, more composed and with an agility and ability few cars can match for the money, the Golf GTI has somehow got better.
Volkswagen: ‘We need to do better’
Toby Hagon Customer satisfaction a focus as Volkswagen looks to overcome negative publicity surrounding recalls and quality concerns.
Drive Safe
Did you remember your pre-drive checklist?
Toby Hagon The 10 things you need to know before you turn on the ignition. Toby Hagon steps through them.
New Jeep Cherokee to shake up compact SUVs
Toby Hagon Fresh but controversial styling and the choice of three engines will position to 2014 Cherokee against mainstream rivals.
Jeep Cherokee first drive review
Toby Hagon More car-like than any Jeep before it, the radical new Cherokee compact off-roader also loves to get down and dirty.
