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Episodes
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
30 min
James, Scott and Sean sit down to discuss the new hot hatch/SUV from Lexus, the LBX Morizo RR. The team reveal which cars they think should come to Australia on the back of Smart’s return and the new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is in the spotlight.
Read all about the Lexuz LBX Morizo RR: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-lexus-lbx-morizo-luxurious-take-on-toyota-gr-yaris-headed-to-australia
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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Jul 15, 2024
Jul 15, 2024
5 min
Introducing the CarExpert Newscast - a short format podcast hosted by podcast host Sean Lander, that covers the biggest automotive news stories in Australia.
This week, Ferrari fights back against counterfeit items - and cars! Chinese newcomer JAC has paired back it’s initial tow capacity claims on the new T9 ute & Aussie manufacturing is in the spotlight as Walkinshaw Automotive Group look to expand their facilities.
The premium mid-sized cars with the best fuel economy: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/the-premium-mid-sized-cars-with-the-best-fuel-economy-in-australia
Walkinshaw story: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/australias-reborn-car-industry-expands-with-new-factory
JAC T9 story: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/chinese-brand-scales-back-towing-off-road-claims-on-australia-bound-ute
Lotus Evija X story: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/1500kw-lotus-electric-hypercar-crashes-within-seconds-at-goodwood
Ferrari counterfeit story: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/ferrari-crushes-three-cars-in-war-on-counterfeiting
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Jul 8, 2024
Jul 8, 2024
44 min
Sean and James run through all the numbers from June VFACTS and give a mid-year update on how new car sales are going in Australia, Paul Maric joins the podcast to talk about the end of the V8 Toyota LandCruiser and the newly spied Tesla Model Y.
Toyota LandCruiser vs Mahindra Pik-Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5TY2m7EQsI&t=222s
Why Tesla sales have tanked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSre_KbWFBY&t=2s
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Where to find the CarExpert Podcast
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Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
24 min
Read all about the F-150 repayment situation: 
Ford Australia is paying F-150 owners hit by rules breaches and recalls
Sean, Scott and James cover Ford Australia's latest F-150 drama and how they are paying back customers for the inconvenience, Scott details the updates to the Maserati Gran Turismo and what it means for the mighty V8 and James has some good news about the updated Nissan Patrol Warrior.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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Jun 17, 2024
Jun 17, 2024
33 min
Sean, Scott and James tackle cheap and cheerful motoring this week by taking a look at Australia’s cheapest new cars.
Since MG released the new MG3 prices have gone up, but are there still bargains to be found?
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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Jun 10, 2024
Jun 10, 2024
37 min
Get the full VFACTS breakdown: VFACTS May 2024: Hybrid and EV sales drive another record month
The guys sit down to run through everyones favourite monthly numbers, VFACTS, and admit maybe they were wrong about their earlier predictions. Scott and James detail Toyota move to hybrid-only models for their most popular vehicles and in celebration of the King's Birthday through most of Australia, the guys pick their favourite royal cars.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024
26 min
Sean, Scott and James catch up on the biggest story of the week, the pricing for the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series and James tells us everything we need to know about the new BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid he drove recently.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
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May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
30 min
It’s End of Financial Year time, so we have compiled the best deals for you in one place. Josh joins Sean and James as they run you through them, all of which can be found by googling “Help Me CarExpert”.
The guys also discuss the new pricing for the updated Kia Sorento Hybrid and James tells us about the new Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Where to find the CarExpert Podcast
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May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
23 min
Scott and Sean run through how a number of EV manufacturers in Australia are slashing their prices (some as much as $25,000) before Scott details why he loves the new Aston Martin Vantage so much.
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Read the full Aston Martin Vantage review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-aston-martin-vantage-review
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May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
58 min
You all asked for it - this is our full breakdown of EV running costs! We looked at the GWM Ora, Tesla Model Y RWD, Kia EV9 Air and a Toyota Rav4 GX Hybrid covering everything from insurance, tyres, charging/fuel, servicing and we even did our best to try and work out some resale figures on them.
We even chat to Paul about his ownership experience.
If you’re struggling to wrap your head around all these numbers, here is everything we talked about summed up neatly in black and white for you to peruse: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/podcast-how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-an-ev
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong to chat the latest in automotive news and reviews.
Where to find the CarExpert Podcast
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