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Episodes
Jun 14, 2021
Jun 14, 2021
56 min
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with 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, the new fifth-generation Kia Sportage has been revealed, the hotly-anticipated 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series debuts, orders for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette open in Australia and New Zealand including a new Carbon Edition, and the 2022 Ford Maverick pick-up has been revealed – though it won't be coming to Australia.
Anthony Crawford dials in to talk about his Australian launch drive of the facelifted Kia Cerato GT, and CarExpert VP of Product (USA), Michael Harley, dials in to talk about his role as a judge for the 2022 World Car of the Year awards.
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Jun 7, 2021
Jun 7, 2021
52 min
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and William Stopford, with 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 2022 BMW iX has been priced for Australia, Toyota is getting into the mobility game Down Under, BYD is preparing an electric van for Australia, and Toyota won't jump to a 10-year warranty.
Mike Costello talks about the latest VFACTS sales figures, and discusses his latest comparison with three 'affordable' electric vehicles.
He also talks about why the Tesla Model 3 is the electric car to buy right now.
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May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
43 min
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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May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021
42 min
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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May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
1hr 1 min
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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May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021
57 min
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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May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
49 min
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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Apr 26, 2021
Apr 26, 2021
45 min
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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Apr 19, 2021
Apr 19, 2021
46 min
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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Apr 12, 2021
Apr 12, 2021
1hr 1 min
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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