Episodes
![E36: Kia EV6 revealed, global sales, and CX-9 v Palisade](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 22, 2021
E36: Kia EV6 revealed, global sales, and CX-9 v Palisade
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Scott Collie and Derek Fung 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 seven Subaru dealers in Melbourne moving to no-haggle pricing, the reveal of BMW's iDrive 8 operating system, MG's Marvel R electric vehicle, and the unwrapping of Kia's EV6 electric crossover.
Scott Collie dials in to discuss his opinion piece regarding ANCAP's ratings system, as well as his latest comparison pitting the Hyundai Palisade Highlander against the Mazda CX-9 Azami LE.
Finally, Derek Fung dials in to chat about his in-depth analysis of the automotive industry's global sales results in 2020, which you can read in written form here.
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![E35: Honda changes, BMW M3, MG HS PHEV review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 15, 2021
E35: Honda changes, BMW M3, MG HS PHEV review
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Will 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, the team talks about the Hyundai Kona N, details about the Genesis GV70, pricing for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600, and how Honda could get the E to Australia.
Mike Costello dials in to discuss Honda's new business model in Australia, and Anthony Crawford talks about his drive of the BMW M3 and M4.
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![E34: February VFACTS, new Tucson driven, zero-star safety for Express van](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
E34: February VFACTS, new Tucson driven, zero-star safety for Express van
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Alborz Fallah, Paul Maric, 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.
This week in car news, the team talks about the all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge being confirmed for Australia, Volkswagen officially unveiling the new Golf GTI Clubsport 45, confirmation of the Haval H6's launch in Australia, and the zero-star ANCAP safety rating for the Mitsubishi Express.
Mike Costello dials in to talk February's VFACTS sales results, as well as his Australian launch drive of the facelifted Nissan Navara Series 5 ute, Paul Maric talks his early drive of the all-new Hyundai Tucson, and James Wong talks about comparing his Volkswagen Golf GTI against the Golf GTI TCR.
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![E33: C-Class revealed, new Outback driven, are EVs too fast?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Mar 01, 2021
E33: C-Class revealed, new Outback driven, are EVs too fast?
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and James Wong, with Anthony Crawford, Mike Costello and 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 team talks about the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX closing in on Australia, the new Land Rover Defender V8 reveal and pricing, the reveal of the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle unveiling.
Paul Maric dials in to talk about his launch review of the latest Subaru Outback, Mike Costello talks his launch drive of the all-electric Porsche Taycan, and Anthony Crawford discusses whether electric vehicles are getting too quick for the average car buyer.
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![E32: Gladiator v Ranger Raptor, HSV W1 Maloo](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
E32: Gladiator v Ranger Raptor, HSV W1 Maloo
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and William Stopford, with Anthony Crawford and 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 team talks about pricing for the new Mk8 Volkswagen Golf, the reveals of the redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda HR-V, and the arrival this year of new generations of Subaru WRX, BRZ and Levorg.
Paul Maric dials in to share his experience with the $1 million HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute, while Anthony Crawford talks about the Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 range.
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![E31: E-Tron GT revealed, Land Rover EV conversions, new Q5 driven](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Feb 15, 2021
E31: E-Tron GT revealed, Land Rover EV conversions, new Q5 driven
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and James Wong, 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 team talks about Jeep's tease of the new all-electric Wrangler 4x4, the reveal of the Land Rover Defender Works V8 Trophy, the reveal of the new Audi E-Tron GT, and the Lotus Elise and Exige Final Editions.
Mike Costello dials in to talk about a new startup company turning Series Land Rovers into electric vehicles, and Scott Collie talks about his Australian launch drive of the revised Audi Q5.
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![E30: Kona and GLA45 AMG reviews, Ranger Raptor getting V6](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Feb 08, 2021
E30: Kona and GLA45 AMG reviews, Ranger Raptor getting V6
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and William Stopford, with Tony Crawford, Paul Maric 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 team talks about January new car sales figures, the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor's new petrol V6 engine, the imminent local launch of the BYD Han electric sedan, and staggering auction prices for a HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute and Holden VF Commodore SS-V Redline sedan.
Scott Collie also talks about his time with the Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S, while Tony Crawford shares his thoughts on the updated 2021 Hyundai Kona.
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![E29: ZS EV v Leaf, Skoda Scala review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Feb 01, 2021
E29: ZS EV v Leaf, Skoda Scala review
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and James Wong, with Tony Crawford 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 team talks about the US Government turning its fleet electric, the Tesla Model S and Model X update, Rivian's latest round of funding, and Lotus' plan to replace its entire range.
Tony Crawford talks about the Skoda Scala, and Mike Costello pits the Nissan Leaf against the MG ZS EV.
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![E28: GWM Ute and new Model 3 reviewed, Grand Cherokee PHEV confirmed](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 25, 2021
E28: GWM Ute and new Model 3 reviewed, Grand Cherokee PHEV confirmed
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello 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.
This week in car news, the team talks about the Ford Focus ST losing some safety equipment, the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee replacing a diesel with a plug-in hybrid, Australian-market Tesla Model 3s coming from China, and the possibility of a Ford Bronco ute.
Mike Costello also talks about his time behind the wheel of the 2021 GWM Ute, while Scott Collie dials in to discuss the Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
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![E27: GV80 v Touareg, Kia CarPlay fix, Prado review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9037987/Podcast_Thumbnail_1x1_2025_Update8fob1_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jan 18, 2021
E27: GV80 v Touareg, Kia CarPlay fix, Prado review
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Alborz Fallah and Paul Maric, with Tony Crawford and 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 about a fix for wireless Apple CarPlay in Kia vehicles, the Porsche Boxster 25 Years, Skoda finally lifting a stop-sale notice on the Scala and Kamiq 110TSI, and Apple and Hyundai pairing to develop an electric car.
Tony Crawford talks about the Lamborghini Huracan Evo, and Scott Collie pits the Genesis GV80 and Volkswagen Touareg head-to-head.
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