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On this week's podcast, Scott Collie and James Wong join Mandy Turner. In car news, the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4, and the 2020 Renault Zoe have been revealed. Also, Toyota Australia is chasing the Tundra and Tacoma to tackle its American challengers, and the Holden Astra sedan and Sportwagon has been axed. Speaking of, the Toyota LandCruiser V8 could be axed, and increased stamp duty on luxury cars is to be challenged in the High Court, as we talk to Josh Dowling. Scott talks about taking five of his hockey friends in the 2019 Peugeot 5008 Allure for this week's review. Rob Margeit speaks to Charlie Cooper, the grandson of John Cooper, behind the famous Mini Cooper. Catch us next Thursday 27th June at BMW Sydney, 20 McLachlan Ave, Darlinghurst from 10.30am to midday. Come and say hi to Mandy, Trent Nikolic, and Tony Crawford as we record the podcast!

This week Mandy Turner joins Trent Nikolic and Josh Dowling in Sydney. In car news, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been sold out already, Mazda will be launching an electric car in 2020, and the 2019 BMW 3 Series Touring has been revealed. Sam Purcell reviews the 2020 Holden Colorado after returning from the Victorian launch. Tony Crawford was at the unveiling of the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur and talks to us about just how luxurious the limousine is. Lastly, Kez Casey and Mandy take a drive in the 2019 Abarth 595 Competizione around the streets of Melbourne.

Joining you this week is Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and James Wong. In car news, the Tesla Model X has joined the Victorian Highway Patrol fleet, the Toyota C-HR Hybrid will be coming to Australia later in the year, the Skoda Mountiaq concept and 2019 BMW M8 Competition has been unveiled. Josh Dowling talks extensively on many topics including his drives in the 2019 Porsche Cayenne coupe and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the best EOFY ute deals, instant tax write off, 24-hour Ram 1500 production, and how the allocation for the Ferrari SF90 Stradale is already sold. Lastly, we speak to the participants of the inaugural CarAdvice Approved Testers program. We do apologise for the bad quality audio this week.

This week you are joined by Scott Collie, Paul Maric, and Kez Casey. In car news, the 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale has been unveiled, the 2010 Volvo S60 and V60 pricing and specs have been released, JLR has said the Coalition win was the 'best result we could have hoped for', and the Jeep Wrangler has received a one-star ANCAP safety rating. We speak to Curt Dupriez where he compares the 2019 Subaru Forester and Outback. Mike Costello chats to Adam Gillick, Senior Executive - Brand and Marketing for Pedders Suspension and Brakes, about OEM modifications. Lastly, Scott speaks about his Berlin Formula E experience and talks with Allan McNish, Audi Formula E team principal, and Jordan Love, a young Australian Porsche racer.

On the panel this week is Mandy Turner, Mike Stevens, and James Wong. In car news, pricing and specifications has been announced for the 2020 Toyota Supra and 2019 Genesis G70, Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed a $6.7 billion loss, the Toyota Tarago has been axed to make way for the Granvia, and the Mercedes-Benz EQC has the 'highest demand of any passenger car we've shown'. Josh Dowling compares a group of European sports sedans; Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, BMW M3 Pure, Audi RS5 Sportback, and Mercedes-AMG C63 S. We speak to Lisa Skaife, Founder of MyDRIVE School, who has developed a software program that helps school students learn to drive via a simulator. Lastly, we read out the best comments from the Supra pricing article.

This week Scott Collie and Mike Costello are on the panel. In car news, it appears the BMW Z4 M will be off the cards, Volvo Australia is working on capped-priced servicing, Mazda is preparing inline-six petrol and diesel engines, and a Hyundai N EV sports car is coming with thanks to a RIMAC partnership. Josh Dowling reviews the 2019 Toyota RAV4, and Tony Crawford talks about the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster. Mandy chats to Kurt, who owns a 1969 Morris Mini K which will form part of an old v new soon. Lastly, Shane submitted an owner review of his 2016 Abarth 124 Spider.

This week Mandy Turner is in Sydney with Curt Dupriez and Sam Purcell for the hatchback mega test (bonus podcast is available now!). In car news, the Honda Civic Type R breaks a Bathurst record with Jenson Button at the wheel, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 pricing and specs have been released, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been introduced by Toyota in Australia, Lamborghini has restored the Muira from The Italian Job. Scott Collie and Mike Stevens speak to Alborz Fallah about the 2019 BMW Z4. Mike Costello chats to VACC CEO, Geoff Gwilym, about the Federal Election and what it means for the automotive industry. Lastly, Mandy and Curt go for their first drive in the 2019 Mazda 3 hatch and listen to the most entertaining Honda Civic classified ad.

Joining Mandy Turner are judges Mike Costello, Kez Casey, and Curt Dupriez. Cars involved in the 2019 hatchback mega test are the Mazda 3 G25 Astina, Holden Astra RS-V, Ford Focus Titanium, Hyundai i30 N-Line Premium, Peugeot 308 Allure, Kia Cerato GT, Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid, Volkswagen Golf Highline 110TSI (Sound and Vision package), Honda Civic VTi-LX, and Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S. Stay tuned at CarAdvice.com for the upcoming review and video.

On this week's podcast, you are joined by Mike Stevens and Scott Collie. In car news, Kia is developing neater tech for emergency services, Isuzu has announced a six-year warranty and seven-year capped price servicing, Australian orders for the Tesla Model 3 will be opening in May, and Toyota has opened a Nurburgring-inspired test track. We talk to CarAdvice CEO Andrew Beecher about our Hyundai Kona Electric long-termer, and discuss what's happening with CarAdvice and Drive. Scott compares the Kia Rio GT-Line and the Skoda Fabia 81TSI Monte Carlo. Mike Costello talks about his opinion piece, 'Australia’s politicians are childish on EVs'. Lastly, we chat to Roger about his owner review of the 2017 Renault Trafic LWB Crew.

Paul Maric sat at a round-table chat with Ken Block in New Zealand. Ken talks about what would've been Gymkhana 9 in Sydney which never eventuated, what inspires him, his most favourite gymkhana, his thoughts on EVs and if he would do an EV Gymkhana, how he practices before cameras start rolling, his current ride, his mechanical knowledge, where the term Hooligan came from, his connection to Australia, and much more.

To celebrate our 150th episode, Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and James Wong broadcast from Zagame Autobody in Tullamarine, Victoria. In car news, the 2020 Lexus LM and the Nissan Slyphy have been unveiled, Tesla has revealed the full self-driving computer which Elon Musk says is 'the best chip in the world', and Great Wall is preparing a 500Nm diesel engine for its new ute. We speak with Andre Selliah, GM of Operations at Zagame Tullamarine, and Tony Crawford reviews the 2019 Porsche Macan S. On The Shortlist, we help Julian with deciding with a low kilometre Holden Cruze or a high kilometre Mazda 3, and John is after a medium-size SUV for his teenage family. We get a look into the world of driver education with Courtenay Rufus from CRUDE Ultimate Driving Education.

Mandy Turner and Tony Crawford are live from the MG stand at the Sydney Royal Easter Show! In car news, Australia's 'cheap' fuel will remain unchanged until 2027, the 2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary edition will be coming to Australia, the Goodyear Eagle Supersport will be coming to Australia, and the 2020 BMW M135i XDrive has been leaked. James Wong reviews the 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross, after its recent local launch in Sydney. We speak with Mark Vukoja, the MG National Marketing Manager for Australia and New Zealand, to see where the brand is at in Australia. Mandy goes for a ride with Kez Casey who is behind the wheel of the 2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S sedan. Mike Costello and Scott Collie discuss their hits and misses from the Shanghai motor show, while Josh Dowling and Derek Fung speak from the New York motor show (listen to the full versions of these reports in a bonus motor show podcast here). Next week we are celebrating our 150th episode by broadcasting at the Zagame Autobody Bespoke Division in Melbour

CarAdvice is on the ground at this week's motor shows, giving you the latest news, along with hits and misses. At the Shanghai motor show is Mike Costello and Scott Collie, while at the New York motor show, is Josh Dowling and Derek Fung. Take a look at CarAdvice.com to read more.

This week you are joined by Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and James Wong. In car news, the Ford Fiesta ST and Focus Active has been delayed, Carlos Ghosn has said his arrest was part of a 'conspiracy', the Kia Stinger has joined the NT Police fleet, and the 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 has been revealed. Mike reviews the 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback, which you can read and watch the full review here. Paul Maric talks to Osher Gunsburg about EVs and his Nissan Leaf. We speak to Jason Wilby, Co-Founder at Huddle Insurance, at how artifical intelligence is being used to assess driver safety behaviours and to decrease insurance fraud. Sam Purcell chats about data sharing and how EVs will affect the aftermarket industry with Lesley Yates, Senior Manager for Government Relations & Advocacy for Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo. Catch us next Thursday 10am at the MG stand at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney!

On this week's podcast, you are joined by Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and Kez Casey. In car news, Great Wall has confirmed an electric ute, Nissan has added a five-year warranty, Labor has set an 'ambitious' 50% EV sales target by 2030, and the 2020 Ford Kuga and Escape have been revealed. Mike discusses the March VFACTS with new car sales figures once again low. Paul Maric and James Wong join Mandy to speak to Wiebe Wakker, where he has completed his incredible journey from The Netherlands to Sydney in his EV. Another hint is given for guess the exhaust, where you could win a CarAdvice prize pack, and we talk to Jez Spinks about his comparison of the 2019 Ford Focus Trend and Volkswagen Golf Trendline.

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Paul Maric and James Wong. In car news, the BMW 1 Series has been previewed, Toyota Australia has confirmed three hybrid launches before the end of the year, and the Ford Ranger will be getting AEB across the range. Also, initial details have been released for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, and the 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan has been revealed. We speak to Sam Purcell about the modifications that have been done to our CarAdvice owned 2019 Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series dual cab GXL. We chat to Steven Planinic who is an amateur racer on the weekend, and an NSW Police Highway Patrol driver during the week; he's organised an event called Beat the Blue, where you can race your car against police cars. Guess the exhaust wasn't correctly guessed, so we give out a hint this week for your chance to win a CarAdvice prize pack. Lastly, Lachlan talks about his 2018 Peugeot 3008 Allure owner review, which he has written to enter the CarAdvice Community Approved Tester Program.

This week you are joined by Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Scott Collie. In car news, the 2019 Mazda CX-8 is getting Apple CarPlay and a price increase, Toyota Australia has announced a hydrogen filling station in Victoria, and the 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 has been unveiled. Plus, Ford has confirmed 5000 European job losses, and Volvo will be installing technology to control drunk drivers. Trent Nikolic reviews the 2019 BMW X7. Mike Costello talks to Claire Painter, the EQ Infrastructure Readiness Manager at a Mercedes-Benz EQC event, and James Wong speaks to the Aston Martin design boss, Marek Reichman. On The Shortlist, John is wanting a $45,000 AWD SUV with a five-year warranty, and guess the exhaust makes a return!

On this week's podcast, you're joined by Mandy Turner, Josh Dowling, and Mike Stevens. In car news, the Volkswagen Passat has joined the Victoria Police fleet, and the Honda Civic Type R joins NSW Police but as a community vehicle. Also, according to Nissan and research conducted by Morgan Stanley, prices for EVs could match internal combustion engine cars by 2024, and Honda is wanting 25% of its sales to be hybrid and electric by 2025. Kez Casey reviews the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton GLS, and we speak to Kenny about his owner review of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring. Lastly, we talk to Kate Walker from Upshot who is an occupational therapist for driving assessments and rehabilitation, and we ask her about elderly driver assessments.

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Mike Costello and Kez Casey. In car news, the 2020 Mazda CX-30, the Volkswagen ID. Buggy concept, the Skoda Vision IV concept, and the Imagine by Kia electric sedan has been revealed at the Geneva motor show. Plus, Tesla has slashed prices for the Model S and Model X in Australia. Mike discusses the February VFACTS with another record low car sales month. Alborz Fallah and Josh Dowling talk about their hits and misses at the 2019 Geneva motor show. We speak with Ford Australia CEO Kay Hart for International Women's Day. Lastly, Scott Collie attended a Volkswagen SUV range day and spoke with Todd Ford, the Product Manager for Volkswagen passenger vehicles.

This week Mandy Turner is joined by Paul Maric and James Wong. In car news, the NSW opposition is planning to slug car buyers with the highest stamp duty in Australia, Toyota customers are paying more for LCT than many other luxury car owners, and the EV Council has slammed Federal's 'plan about a plan' for EVs. Plus, the Honda E Prototype and 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc R has been unveiled. Mike Costello discusses his opinion piece on how brands are sharing components and platforms more than ever. We help Tim on The Shortlist where he's wanting to replace his Volkswagen Polo GTI with a wagon. Sam Purcell talks about his recent trip to the Victorian High Country with a group of off-roading vehicles, including the Suzuki Jimny. And James Wong interviews the Director for Volkswagen Commerical, Ryan Davies.