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We love cars, and we love sharing our love for cars with you. CarExpert was founded by a team of Australia’s best journalists and focuses on bringing you unbiased and independent car news and reviews. Subscribe and let us become your go to car expert!

Episodes

Wednesday Jan 25, 2023

E125: 7 Series and Evoque reviews, Volvo CEO interview

Wednesday Jan 25, 2023

In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

James Wong talks about his launch drive of the all-new BMW 7 Series and i7, as well as his recent stint in the Range Rover Evoque P300e plug-in hybrid. Mike Costello also talks about his chat with global Volvo Car chief, Jim Rowan.

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Thursday Jan 19, 2023

E124: Defender V8 review, motor show round-up

Thursday Jan 19, 2023

In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by Tony Crawford and William Stopford, with Mike Costello dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

The Mercedes-Benz EQE has been priced for Australia
GWM's Tank 700 has been revealed
Renault has revealed the final edition of its Megane R.S. hot hatch

Tony Crawford chats about his upcoming review of the Land Rover Defender 90 V8 and the current flock of performance SUVs, while Mike Costello covers the reveals at this year's Brussels, Delhi and Tokyo motor shows including the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.

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Thursday Jan 12, 2023

E123: Qashqai review, 2022 VFACTS wrap

Thursday Jan 12, 2023

In our first episode of 2023, Mandy Turner is joined by Mike Costello and James Wong to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

BYD's new Yangwang electric vehicle brand has revealed the U8 SUV and U9 supercar
Sony and Honda will build cars under the Afeela name
Toyota has revealed a new flagship GR Sport variant for its HiLux range
GWM has detailed the new, luxed-up Shanhai Cannon ute at the Guangzhou motor show
SsangYong will lose its name under new ownership

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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022

E122: Civic e:HEV, Q8 e-tron reviews

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022

In this episode Mandy Turner is joined by Scott Collie and James Wong, with William Stopford and Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

GWM Haval has priced the Tank 300 for Australia
BYD has further detailed its plans to roll out the Dolphin and Seal EVs in Australia
Toyota has revealed an electric HiLux concept in Thailand
Ford has been testing the F-150 in Australia

William Stopford dials in to talk about the Audi Q8 e-tron, and James discusses his review of the Honda Civic e:HEV.

This is the last CarExpert podcast for 2022. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 2023!

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Thursday Dec 15, 2022

E121: AMG C63, Civic Type R reviews

Thursday Dec 15, 2022

In this episode Mandy Turner is joined by Mike Costello and William Stopford, with Anthony Crawford, Alborz Fallah and Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news, the Chinese JAC T9 ute is coming to Australia with diesel and electric options, the Mazda 6 is getting wireless Apple CarPlay and an anniversary edition, there's a new Acura Integra Type S in North America, and Kia EV6 supply has been boosted considerably for 2023.

Anthony Crawford dials in to discuss his time with the Honda Civic Type R, while Alborz Fallah chats about the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance.

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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

E120: Kia Seltos, Nissan X-Trail reviews

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

In this episode Scott Collie is joined by James Wong, Mike Costello, and Tony Crawford to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

Mazda is forecasting better supply of most models into the end of 2022 and start of 2023
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have had an autonomous parking system approved for commercial use
De Tomaso is back with an ultra-expensive, ultra-rare track hypercar

Mike Costello dials in to discuss the latest VFACTS sales results for Australia.

James talk us through his review of the Kia Seltos, and Tony Crawford discusses the new Nissan X-Trail.

Wednesday Nov 23, 2022

E119: Tonale PHEV and LDV EV reviews

Wednesday Nov 23, 2022

In this episode Mandy Turner is joined by Scott Collie, William Stopford, and Mike Costello to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

The BYD Atto 3 has a five-star ANCAP rating after changes to its central rear top-tether point
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bollore has stepped down
Subaru has revealed the new Impreza hatchback

Mike Costello dials in to discuss his reviews of the LDV MIFA 9 and eT60, and Scott talks about his time behind the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

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Friday Nov 18, 2022

E118: ID.4, i7 and X7 reviews

Friday Nov 18, 2022

In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and Tony Crawford to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news, the Porsche 911 Dakar has finally been revealed and priced for the Australian market, the next-generation Toyota Prius Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid have been revealed for Japan, the Aussie-developed Ford Ranger Raptor Baja racer has been detailed, and the new Honda Civic Type R will start at $72,600 drive-away in Australia.

Mike Costello talks about his early steer of the upcoming Volkswagen ID.4 EV, and Tony talks about his international launch drive of the new BMW i7 electric limousine and the updated BMW X7 SUV.

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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022

E117: October VFACTS, SQ8 review

Tuesday Nov 08, 2022

In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news, Volvo Australia is going all-electric by 2026, Geely's Radar electric ute brand could come to Australia, a Kia dual-cab ute prototype has been snapped testing in South Korea, and the Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV has been earmarked for a 2024 Australian arrival.

Mike Costello talks about October's VFACTS new car sales results, and Jack Quick dials in to talk about his time on Fraser Island with the Mazda BT-50.

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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022

E116: C40 Recharge, Electrified GV70 reviews

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022

In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and William Stopford to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news, 100 companies have called for one million electric vehicles to be on Australian roads by 2027, the XV-replacing Subaru Crosstrek is due here early next year, orders for the sixth-generation Ford Mustang have closed, and specifications for the Lotus Eletre have been released.

Scott Collie talks about his review of the Volvo C40 Recharge, and the Electrified Genesis GV70.

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