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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and William Stopford, with Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, the electric Renault 4 reboot has been previewed in concept form, Ineos Grenadier production is underway, Toyota Australia is facing accusations it used diesel emissions defeat devices, and the Rolls-Royce Spectre EV has been revealed.
Mike Costello discusses his comparison test between Australia's two cheapest EVs: the BYD Atto 3 and the MG ZS EV.
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Tony Crawford, with Mike Costello, James Wong, and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, the BMW M2 has been officially revealed with 338kW, the Polestar 3 electric SUV has broken cover, and the Toyota bZ4X has been delayed for Australia.
Mike Costello dials in to talk about the growth of Kia sales in Australia, relative to its Hyundai sibling.
Scott Collie discusses his review of the Mercedes-Benz EQB, and James talks about his Toyota Corolla Cross review.
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by William Stopford and James Wong, with Scott Collie, Mike Costello and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, the new Maserati GranTurismo has been revealed, Teslas will temporarily lose some functions as the company drops ultrasonic sensors, the Ford Mustang Supercar has made its debut at Bathurst, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is targeting greenwashing.
Mike Costello walks us through September's VFACTS industry sales report, Scott Collie dials in to chat about the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Adventure, and William Stopford chats about his Citroen C5 X review.
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Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and Scott Collie, with William Stopford and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, BMW has revealed the XM plug-in hybrid SUV, LDV has confirmed three electric vehicles for Australia – including a van – ANCAP has laid out how it plans to make crash tests harder from next year, and the Federal Government has released its consultation paper ahead of its National EV strategy.
Mike discusses his review of the anticipated BYD Atto 3 EV, and William Stopford talks about his time behind the wheel of the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Anthony Crawford and William Stopford, with James Wong chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, the Renault Captur-based 2023 Mitsubishi ASX has been revealed for Europe, the upcoming Volvo EX90 SUV is tipped to be the brand's safest-ever model, the GWM Haval Jolion has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and the new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid will arrive in Australia mid-2023.
Anthony Crawford chats about his launch drive of the new-generation Toyota GR86 sports car, and James Wong dials in to talk about his first drive of the new Genesis Electrified G80 EV.
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Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Mike Costello, with James Wong and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, Ford has revealed the new Mustang, Subaru has revealed the Crosstrek it'll use to replace the XV, Ferrari has unveiled the Purosangue SUV, and Jeep has laid out its first EV assault.
Scott talks about the new Ford Everest, and James dials in to discuss the Genesis GV60 EV.
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Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Paul Maric and James Wong, with Anthony Crawford, Mike Costello and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, BYD is gearing up for a product offensive in Australia, speed cameras in NSW are subject to new guidelines, pricing for the upgraded Toyota HiLux Rogue has been confirmed, and a Twitter user has discovered some software code in the Tesla Model Y that they claim could indicate the EV specialist is modifying software within vehicles being supplied to crash testing bodies.
Anthony Crawford dials in to talk is launch drive of the facelifted MG ZS EV – Australia's cheapest electric vehicle – and Mike Costello joins the panel to discuss his first steer of the updated Suzuki S-Cross.
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Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and Scott Collie, with James Wong chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, Toyota has hit out at people cashing in on supply shortages, BYD has delivered its first car in Australia, Volkswagen has confirmed the ID.3 EV will arrive in facelifted guise, and Mercedes-Benz has been fined $12.5 million due to how it communicated with customers during the Takata airbag recall.
Scott talks about his Ford Ranger Raptor review, James discusses the updated Volkswagen T-Roc SUV, and Mike talks about the latest VFACTS sales data.
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Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and William Stopford, with Alborz Fallah, Mike Costello and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, Toyota Australia is commencing local development to re-engineer the Tundra pick-up truck for right-hand drive, the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is firming for an Australian launch, GWM is planning a range of new electrified vehicles for Australia, and the facelifted Kia Seltos has been detailed ahead of a fourth-quarter launch.
Alborz Fallah dials in to talk about his launch drive of the new Nissan Z Coupe, while Mike Costello joins to discuss his first steer of the updated Skoda Karoq.
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Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Tony Crawford, with Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, there are new speed cameras coming for Queensland school and roadworks zones, South Australia wants to make high-powered vehicle owners pass tougher licence tests, the Federal Government is taking steps to make EVs more accessible in Australia, and Dodge has teased its first electric muscle car.
Scott also talks about his launch drives of the new Cupra Leon, Formentor, and Ateca.
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