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Episodes
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Scott Collie chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, the 2021 MG ZST range has been bolstered with two new entry variants, General Motors is working on a new lunar terrain vehicle, local order books for the 2022 Isuzu MU-X are opening soon, and Australian EV charger supplier Tritium will soon be listed on the Nasdaq.
Scott Collie talks about his Australian launch drive of the facelifted Audi SQ5 TDI, and Mike Costello compares the Ford Everest Titanium and Toyota Prado Kakadu.
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Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Mike Costello to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, further details of the next Toyota LandCruiser have been leaked, Porsche has a new app for owners trading their cars in, pricing has been revealed for the Ram 1500 DT, and BMW is keeping compact performance rolling with the 2022 M240i xDrive.
Scott Collie talks about his Australian launch drives of the Audi Q2 and SQ2, and Mike Costello discusses the new Kia Niro EV.
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Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by William Stopford, with Mike Costello and James Wong chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
In car news this week, Genesis has revealed its shapely G70 Shooting Brake, Ford is reaching out to disappointed Mustang Mach 1 buyers, the 2022 Isuzu MU-X has been spied in Sydney, and Mitsubishi is sending off its Pajero with a Final Edition.
Mike Costello dials in to talk about his time with the Nissan Navara Pro4X and Haval H6, while James Wong talks about his review of the Bentley Bentayga V8.
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
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 the CarExpert offices around Australia.
In car news this week, Ford Australia is in hot water with Mustang Mach 1 owners over missing features that were advertised, Suzuki Australia is working to cut Jimny wait times and be clearer with customers, the Victorian Government's EV subsidies announcement, as well as Ford selling ARB 4x4 accessories through its dealer network.
Mike Costello chats about April's VFACTS sales results, Scott Collie talks about his launch drive of the Volkswagen Amarok W580, and James Wong dials in to chat the all-new Hyundai Tucson.
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Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and William Stopford, with Scott Collie chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
In car news, Hyundai has made it clear the Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid are unlikely for Australia, the Hyundai Kona N has been revealed, the 2021 Nissan Juke has been treated to a transmission software update, and the world's first long-range solar car has been revealed.
Scott Collie talks about the Skoda Octavia RS wagon, and James Wong discusses the Nissan Leaf e+ electric car.
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Mike Costello, with Paul Maric chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, the Toyota LandCruiser has been leaked, Victoria's electric car tax is in the spotlight, Huawei has released its first car, and Mitsubishi is chasing a spot on Australia's sales podium.
Mike Costello talks about his drive in the hydrogen Toyota Mirai, and Paul Maric dials in to discuss the Nissan Patrol.
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and William Stopford, with Mike Costello and Anthony Crawford chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, Nissan has revealed its 2021 GT-R Nismo and Citroen its 2021 C5 X, GWM has teased a rival for the Ram 1500, and local pricing and specifications have been released for the hydrogen-powered 2021 Toyota Mirai.
Mike Costello dials in to chat about the Toyota GR Yaris Rallye, while Anthony Crawford discusses his time on the track in the all-electric Porsche Taycan.
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Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Anthony Crawford and William Stopford, with Scott Collie and Mike Costello chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, the Subaru Outback led its segment in sales in March, orders have closed for the Honda Civic Type R, Renault Australia has switched to distribution by Ateco, and details have been released for the 2021 Toyota GR 86.
Scott Collie dials in to discuss his time with the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Anthony Crawford shares his experience with the Porsche 911 Turbo, and Mike Costello discusses March new car sales results.
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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and James Wong, with Scott Collie chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, the team talks 2021 Chevrolet Corvette pricing, the Ford Mondeo being axed, four-cylinder plug-in hybrid power for the next Mercedes-AMG C63, the 2021 Subaru Outback stop-sale issue being identified, and the federal opposition's proposed policy to boost the uptake of electric vehicles.
Scott Collie dials in to discuss his launch drives of the new Mazda MX-30 M Hybrid and the all-new Renault Captur, and Mike Costello dishes on the CarExpert Experience Centre now open at Westfield Warringah in New South Wales.
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and William Stopford, with Anthony Crawford and James Wong chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, the team talks about Subaru Outback deliveries being paused, the Volkswagen Group's sporty Spanish brand Cupra coming to Australia, Mazda's plans to introduce an MX-30 with a rotary engine range extender next year, and leaked photos of the production-spec 2022 Nissan 400Z.
Anthony Crawford dials in to discuss the 2021 Peugeot 3008, while James Wong chats about his time behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S and E53 Coupe and Cabriolet.
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