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Episodes
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
VFACTS February is out and the battle to be Australia's favourite car isn't really slowing down. Sean and James run through all the numbers from VFACTS including who is winning and who is losing out, PLUS the boys talk about they cars they have been driving and James tells us about the coolest cars he saw at the Formula 1 over the weekend.
Read the full VFACTS breakdown: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/vfacts-february-2025-petrol-diesel-and-ev-sales-drop-as-phevs-hybrids-surge
Zeekr X Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbhwyvWQZkk
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
GWM are making moves in Australia to become a top 5 brand, with their new Tank 300 diesel and Cannon ute offering budget work horses for the masses. Sean and James sit down to chat through the news, plus the latest victims of Australia's efficiency scheme and how manufacturers are fighting back against the 4x4 aftermarket.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Tank 300 Diesel price: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-gwm-tank-300-price-and-specs
Check out Jack's GWM Cannon review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-gwm-cannon-review
Latest NVES victims: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/two-of-australias-cheapest-large-off-road-suvs-fall-victim-to-new-emissions-laws
Read Marton's MU-X X-Terrain review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-isuzu-mu-x-review-2
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
The first numbers of 2025 are in and there is officially a new king in town! Sean and James run through the winners and losers in the first VFACTS of 2025.
PLUS, more cars on the chopping block thanks to ADR changes AND James details what it's like going 280km/h down Mt Panorama.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Stolen Holden Commodore video: https://youtu.be/vxzFCm5gyak?si=S30TG24qBTGAMLZD
BYD Sea Lion 7 review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-byd-sealion-7-review
VFACTS January 2025: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/vfacts-january-2025-slow-start-to-slower-year
BMW M5 Review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-bmw-m5-review
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
The BYD Shark 6 is one of the most talked about cars in Australia right now, but an oversight in the software may ruin it for anyone wanting to tow. Sean and James dive into what’s sure to upset some owners.
They also look at the recent cull of most of Mitsubishi’s product lineup in Australia and detail what they like (and don’t like) about the new Kia K4. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video!
BYD Shark 6 towing issue: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/byd-shark-6-towing-upgrade-on-the-cards
Mitsubishi massacre: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/mitsubishi-massacre-brand-axes-multiple-long-running-models
Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
The CarExpert podcast is BACK!
Sean and James dive into the numbers from VFACTS 2024, to reveal who won, who lost out and who surprised in 2024. They also take a look at the recently spied Toyota HiLux and the freshly unveiled Tesla Model Y.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
2026 Toyota HiLux spied: https://youtu.be/anvQ2BhliOA
2025 Tesla Model Y revealed: https://youtu.be/21k50fDN87Q
VFACTS 2024 - all the numbers: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/vfacts-2024-new-vehicle-sales-hit-record-high-but-slump-expected-soon
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Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
James and Sean are joined by marketplace journalist Josh Nevett, who recently returned from a trip driving the BYD Shark pickup. James tells us what it is like to play James Bond for a day driving the new Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, Sean details why he likes the Nissan Qashqai e-Power and the guys run you through the cheapest manual cars you can buy in Australia.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong and a rotating guest to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Cheapest manual cars: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/the-10-cheapest-new-manual-cars-you-can-buy-in-australia
James' Aston Martin Vanquish review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-aston-martin-vanquish-review
Sean's Nissan Qashqai review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-nissan-qashqai-e-power-review-long-term
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Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Sean and James are joined by Jack Quick to take a deep dive into VFACTS for October.
The guys break down the top sellers, the surprises and what they expect to see as we edge towards the end of the year.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong and a rotating guest to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
The Podcast is back! After a couple of weeks off, James and Max join Sean in a slightly revamped podcast to talk about the sudden inrush of new utes in Australia, the cheapest EVs on sale and the claim that Australia could handle 1 million Teslas?
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong and a rotating guest to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
10 cheapest EVs in Australia: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/top-10-cheapest-evs-in-australia-and-none-of-them-are-teslas
Isuzu D-Max Blade review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-isuzu-d-max-blade-review
Everything you need to know about BYD: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/byd-a-guide-to-everything-you-need-to-know
Kia Tasman details: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-tasman-revealed-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-hilux-ranger-rival
BYD Shark Pricing: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-byd-shark-6-phev-ute-pricing-confirmed-for-australia
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
With the editorial crew in all corners of the globe, Sean is left alone to host a Newscast episode of the CarExpert Podcast for the next 2 episodes.
In this episode, Sean covers off some surprising news about the 2025 Toyota Rav4, Australia’s new biggest carmaker and the updated Mazda BT-50.
BYD Shark pricing and Australia’s cheapest hybrids make an appearance as well as a new segment!
10 cheapest hybrids: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/the-10-cheapest-hybrids-in-australia
2025 Toyota Rav4 price and specs: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-toyota-rav4-price-and-specs
Walkinshaw's big news: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/former-holden-performance-arm-becomes-australias-biggest-carmaker
BYD deals: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/byd-launches-fleet-deals-to-help-power-its-local-expansion
Mazda BT-50 facelift: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-mazda-bt-50-gets-latest-isuzu-d-max-updates-fresher-look
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Marketplace Journalist Max Davies joins Sean and James on the panel to talk about the recently announced Lexus LX700h, the return of the Subaru STi and James has been driving the new Corvette E-Ray.
Read James' Corvette review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-chevrolet-corvette-review-quick-drive
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExpert James Wong and a rotating guest to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Where to find the CarExpert Podcast
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