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Episodes
Apr 6, 2021
Apr 6, 2021
48 min
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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Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
1hr 2 min
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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Mar 22, 2021
Mar 22, 2021
56 min
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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Mar 15, 2021
Mar 15, 2021
59 min
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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Mar 10, 2021
Mar 10, 2021
57 min
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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Mar 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021
58 min
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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Feb 23, 2021
Feb 23, 2021
59 min
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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Feb 15, 2021
Feb 15, 2021
46 min
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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Feb 8, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
59 min
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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Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1, 2021
1hr 8 min
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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