Episodes

Thursday Apr 20, 2023
E137: Artura review, Better Homes and Gardens
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Anthony Crawford and James Wong, with Scott Collie and Paul maric dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe has been revealed
- GWM has revealed a six-wheeler ute in Shanghai
- Lexus has confirmed the LM hybrid people mover for Australia
- The Ford Escape will be axed in Australia later this year
- The Ford Puma EV is coming before the end of 2024
Scott Collie dials in to chat is Australian launch drive of the plug-in hybrid McLaren Artura supercar, and Paul Maric chats CarExpert's first TV segment with Better Homes and Gardens.
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Friday Apr 14, 2023
E136: VFACTS, Civic Type R review
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and William Stopford, with James Wong and 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 Ram 1500 REV electric ute has been confirmed for Australia
- Mazda 3 manuals and mild-hybrids have been axed
- Pricing for the top-spec MG 4 has been announced
- Toyota is launching 10 electric vehicles by 2026
Mike Costello dials in to chat about the latest VFACTS sales data, and James Wong dials in to chat about his review of the Honda Civic Type R.
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Thursday Apr 06, 2023
E135: Electric Kei car review, Mustang Mach-E coming to Australia
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Anthony Crawford and James Wong, with Scott Collie and Jade Credentino dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The electric Ford Mustang Mach-E has been confirmed for Australia
- VW confirms a 2024 Australian arrival for its ID. electric cars
- The Lamborghini Revuelto hybrid hypercar has been revealed
- The Kia Stinger is officially sold out in Australia for good
- Mitsubishi is mulling a replacement for the ageing ASX in Australia
Scott Collie dials in to chat his Japanese test drive of the Mitsubishi eK X, an all-electric Kei car that could be under consideration for a future Australian launch.
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Friday Mar 31, 2023
E134: Ioniq 6 review, small hatch comparison
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
In this episode, Scott Collie is joined by William Stopford, with James Wong dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The Mazda CX-90 has been priced for Australia
- The facelifted Hyundai Sonata has been revealed
- Kia has previewed an upcoming electric SUV with the Concept EV5
- Cupra has indicated it's working on a sports car and a larger SUV, plus electric Leon and Formentor replacements
James Wong discusses his review of the new Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Scott talks about his comparison of the Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Golf.
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
E133: Omoda 5, Silverado reviews
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
In this episode, Scott Collie is joined by Jack Quick, with William Stopford and Jade Credentino dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has been revealed
- SsangYong has a bold new electric SUV
- Volkswagen wants to make its EVs more affordable, starting with the ID.2all
- The Kia EV9 looks just like the concept that preceded it
William discusses his review of the new Chery Omoda 5, and Scott talks about the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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Friday Mar 17, 2023
E132: Model Y Performance review
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
In this episode, Mandy is joined by William Stopford and James Wong, with Tony Crawford dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- Hyundai has detailed the new-generation Kona for Australia
- Honda Australia has officially confirmed the new ZR-V crossover
- Lamborghini has detailed its new plug-in hybrid V12 engine powertrain
- An electric ute will be one of 16 new Mitsubishis by 2028
Tony Crawford dials in to chat about his review of the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
E131: Ute of the Year behind the scenes
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
E130: Cayenne Turbo GT, Jolion S reviews
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
E129: GranTurismo, X-Trail hybrid reviews
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
E128: Ora Sport, Outback Turbo reviews
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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