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Kris Ashton

Kris Ashton

Associate Editor
Kris Ashton

Meet our Associate Editor

Following a lengthy stint as an entertainment journalist, Kris Ashton joined Open Road in 2008 and has written about motoring and travel ever since. When he’s not testing cars or exploring our nation’s highways and byways, you’ll likely find him in the gym, on the squash court, or wasting valuable time on social media. Kris is also an award-winning essayist and author, specialising in tales of dark speculative fiction. He lives in the wilds of south-western Sydney with his wife, two kids and a gnawing sense of inadequacy. 

Articles by Kris Ashton
SUV parked next to a tent
SUV parked next to a tent
Best cars for camping
Best cars for camping
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
SUV parked next to a tent
SUV parked next to a tent
Best cars for camping
Best cars for camping
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
Which cars are best equipped to get you away from the daily grind and get in touch with nature?
Nissan X-trail
Nissan X-trail
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
Nissan X-trail
Nissan X-trail
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power 500km touring test
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
We find out how the Nissan X-Trail e-Power fares over a long holiday journey.
SUV with testing equipment on the back
SUV with testing equipment on the back
Fuel consumption fails
Fuel consumption fails
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
SUV with testing equipment on the back
SUV with testing equipment on the back
Fuel consumption fails
Fuel consumption fails
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
Nearly a third of cars use more fuel than lab tests say in latest round of real-world testing.
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Geely car with a woman looking towards camea
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
Top 10 cars arriving in 2025
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.
The Kia Tasman, Ford Ranger PHEV and Cadillac Lyric EV are just a few set to launch in 2025.

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