Callum Hunter
When it was suggested Callum needed plenty of drive in this job and had miles ahead to catch some of the senior staff, he appreciated the humour and we knew he’d fit right in…What’s Callum’s story?
Callum Hunter is one of the fresher faces within the industry, having snatched the chance at his dream job – motoring journalism – with both hands back in 2019. Car-crazy since he was little, Callum has combined his passion with a talent for writing to mould his career from scratch, knowing from early high school that this was exactly what he wanted to do. Fast-forward through an early stint in regional newspapers and Callum is now well known and respected across the industry and his articles for carsales are widely read.
Job title?
Contributing Journalist
Sure, but what do you really do?
My primary role is to sniff out scoops and write any breaking or product news stories that come across the newsroom desk. On quieter days I lend a hand on the review and Carpool desks.
How many years have you been doing this?
Three years
First car?
1993 Saab 900i Aero
In your garage?
Gen 5 Subaru Liberty GT, Mazda BT-50 GT, 1988 Saab 900 Aero T16
Dream car?
Mint-condition Z32 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (manual)
What do you do away from work?
Race mountain bikes, photography, road trips and 4x4ing
Guilty pleasure?
Social lawn bowls
Social media?
Favourite movie?
Legend, Cars
Book you’re reading now?
None
Your favourite top five carsales articles?
Hyundai N: Manuals are here to stay
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series prices soar
Ford Everest Timberline shapes as Raptor-like SUV hero
Hyundai i20 N 2022 Review
Ford Mustang sold out, possibly until new generation
Most-read article on carsales?
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