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Episodes
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Paul Maric and Scott Collie, with Jack Quick, James Gelding and Sean Lander dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- Chery has priced and specified its new Omoda 5 SUV
- Chinese brand Aion has its sights set on Australia with a wild Model 3 rival
- The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric has a launch time, and a loose price
- The Mazda CX-90 will offer Toyota hybrid rivalling efficiency
James Gelding dials in to talk about his experience on the Ute of the Year mega test, having won a competition to come along, and Sean Lander discusses what goes into filming something like our recent ute test.
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Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by William Stopford and James Wong, with Anthony Crawford dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The Ford F-150 has been priced for Australia
- Bentley is sending off its W12 engine in style
- Peugeot has locked in its second electric vehicle for Australia
- Orders have been paused on most five-seat Volkswagen Tiguan models
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Tony Crawford, with Jack Quick, Jade Credentino, and James Wong dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- Mini has axed its manual cars in Australia
- Toyota has priced the GR Corolla for Australia
- The Ram 1500 REV pickup truck has been revealed
- Victoria has new rules about phone and smartwatch use
Tony talks about his Australian launch drive of the new Maserati GranTurismo, and James Wong dials in to chat his stint behind the wheel of the Nissan X-Trail e-Power SUV.
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and William Stopford, with Jade Credentino and Scott Collie dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- Toyota is wary it could lose sales leadership to the Ford Ranger in 2023
- The popular Kia Rio will be dropped from the local line-up after this generation
- 2023 GWM Ora EV price and specs
- GWM Shanhai Cannon here later this year with hybrid, petrol options
Will talks about his Australian launch drive of the new turbocharged Subaru Outback XT, and Scott Collie dials in to chat his quick stint behind the wheel of the GWM Ora Sport EV.
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Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by Mike Costello and Scott Collie, with Jack Quick and Alborz Fallah dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car nes:
- The Mazda CX-90 has been revealed, and it's bound for Australia
- Orders for the Hyundai i30 Hatch N have been paused
- Toyota Australia is gearing up for three new EVs in Australia
- The MG ZS EV Long Range has been locked in for our market
Mike talks about the latest sales figures for Australia, Scott discusses his review of the Lexus RX, and Alborz dials in to talk about his off-road adventure in the new Ineos Grenadier.
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by James Wong and Scott Collie, with Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The BMW M3 CS has been revealed
- The Kia Sportage Hybrid is locked in for Australia
- Akio Toyoda has stepped down as Toyota CEO
- Audi has revealed an electric, autonomous ute concept
James discusses his drive of the new Kia EV6 GT electric car, and Scott talks about his time behind the wheel of the GWM Tank 300 off-roader.
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid has been revealed
- The Polestar 2 is going rear-wheel drive for 2024
- 8500 electric HiLuxes and LandCruisers will be produced in a $1b mining deal
- Used car prices continue to fall, according to a new study
James Wong talks about his launch drive of the all-new BMW 7 Series and i7, as well as his recent stint in the Range Rover Evoque P300e plug-in hybrid. Mike Costello also talks about his chat with global Volvo Car chief, Jim Rowan.
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Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by Tony Crawford and William Stopford, with Mike Costello dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The Mercedes-Benz EQE has been priced for Australia
- GWM's Tank 700 has been revealed
- Renault has revealed the final edition of its Megane R.S. hot hatch
Tony Crawford chats about his upcoming review of the Land Rover Defender 90 V8 and the current flock of performance SUVs, while Mike Costello covers the reveals at this year's Brussels, Delhi and Tokyo motor shows including the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.
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Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
In our first episode of 2023, Mandy Turner is joined by Mike Costello and James Wong to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- BYD's new Yangwang electric vehicle brand has revealed the U8 SUV and U9 supercar
- Sony and Honda will build cars under the Afeela name
- Toyota has revealed a new flagship GR Sport variant for its HiLux range
- GWM has detailed the new, luxed-up Shanhai Cannon ute at the Guangzhou motor show
- SsangYong will lose its name under new ownership
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode Mandy Turner is joined by Scott Collie and James Wong, with William Stopford and Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- GWM Haval has priced the Tank 300 for Australia
- BYD has further detailed its plans to roll out the Dolphin and Seal EVs in Australia
- Toyota has revealed an electric HiLux concept in Thailand
- Ford has been testing the F-150 in Australia
William Stopford dials in to talk about the Audi Q8 e-tron, and James discusses his review of the Honda Civic e:HEV.
This is the last CarExpert podcast for 2022. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 2023!
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