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This week Mandy Turner is in Sydney this week for the EV mega test (listen out for the EV podcast special!), and on the panel is Trent Nikolic and Tony Crawford. Geza emailed us at podcast@caradvice.com to ask if he should chip tune his 2014 Kia Rondo that he uses to haul the family and a camper trailer. In car news, Honda has officially announced it will be closing its UK manufacturing operations, the 2020 Ford Focus ST has been revealed, and pricing and specs have been released for the 2019 Volkswagen Touareg and Mazda 3. Tony talks about his review of the 2019 McLaren 600LT, and Curt Dupriez reviews the 2019 Hyundai i30 N Line manual. Josh Dowling talks about his drive in the Ford Falcon Holy Grail, and he also attended a media event where Holden boss Dave Buttner discussed the possible change in Holden distribution.

There’s not a week that goes by that we don’t talk about electric vehicles on the CarAdvice podcast. In this special, Mandy Turner hosts our panel with Paul Maric, Curt Dupriez and Jez Spinks, while on location for our latest EV mega test. Topics include the future of EVs, longevity of the batteries, different types of charging, build quality, pricing, servicing, infrastructure, range anxiety, and so much more. 

This week, you are joined by Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Mike Stevens. In car news, the Mitsubishi ASX, the BMW X3 M and X4 M, and the Alpina B7 XDrive have been revealed. Plus, the Fiat 500C Spiaggina '58 has been confirmed for Australia, and the Liberal National Party has proposed manufacturers to share service data with independent repairers. Alborz Fallah reviews the 2019 Kia Cerato GT. Charles emailed us at podcast@caradvice.com with a budget of $60,000 to buy a sporty wagon. Mandy talks to Grant Denyer at the Lotus Cars Australia Track Day at Bathurst about his history with cars, and Mike Costello takes Mandy for a spin in the 2019 Suzuki Jimny on a very wet Melbourne day.

On this week's podcast, you're joined by Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and Mike Costello. In car news, the Hyundai i30N Fastback will be debuting in Australia in March or April, and the 2020 Mazda CX-6 (or could it be a CX-3?) SUV has been previewed. Plus, the 2020 Volkswagen Passat facelift and 2019 Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition has been revealed, along with preliminary specs for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. Mike discusses Januarys VFACTS in what is a slow start for 2019. Rob Margeit interviews Mark Webber on location at the Bathurst 12 Hour. We speak to Yan Van De Velde, Founder of Wrong Fuel Rescue, about what happens to a car when it is misfueled. We chat to Todd about his 2018 Volvo XC90 D5 Inscription owner review.

CarAdvice's Rob Margeit spoke with Mark Webber at the 2019 Bathurst 12 Hour, where he got the chance to talk to him about his role with Porsche, if he misses racing, his thoughts on Formula-E racing and robo racing, and much more.

This week Mandy Turner and Kez Casey are broadcasting from Barry Bourke Suzuki in Berwick, Victoria! In car news, the 2019 Renault Clio has been revealed, Ford has patented an all-wheel-drive hybrid V8 system, car companies are calling for a rego ban on cars affected by the Takata recall, and the Autobahn will be remaining derestricted despite a push to lower emissions. Jez Spinks reviews the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The Annual Automotive Industry Sales Satisfaction Study has been released, and we speak with JD Power's Director and Country Manager for Australia, Bruce Chellingworth, about the results. David has written an owner review of his 2018 Kia Stinger GT, and compares it to his previous car, a Holden Calais. We chat to Barry Bourke Suzuki New Car Sales Manager, Shane Crew, about the popularity of the Jimny, and their best selling cars at the dealership.

On the podcast this week is Mandy Turner, Alborz Fallah, and Mike Stevens. Kez Casey joins us for car news, where we discuss the first production Toyota Supra that has been sold for US$2.1 million, and the 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 has been snapped. Also, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been discussing a joint front-wheel-drive platform, and Tesla has increased its Supercharger prices as it slashes seven per cent of its workforce. We talk to Mike Costello about the 2019 Suzuki Jimny, and Tony Crawford chats about his drive in the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan Evo. Mandy takes Michelle Izzard, who was a winner on the 'be a motoring journalist for a day' competition in Tasmania, for a road trip in our long-termer 2019 Mazda MX-5. We applaud Ian on The Shortlist who doesn't want an SUV for his family, but instead a sedan or hatch under $40,000.

This week you are joined by Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and Scott Collie. In car news, The 2019 BMW 7 Series has been revealed, as has the 2020 Toyota Supra (finally!). Pricing and specs for the 2019 Kia Cerato GT have been released, and Ford and Volkswagen have confirmed a global van and ute alliance. Mike Stevens joins us to talk to James Wong about the 2019 Skoda Karoq for this week's review. CarAdvice CEO Andrew Beecher gives us an update on our fleet of cars. Take a ride with Kez Casey and Mandy in the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring and Nissan GT-R Nismo for our latest comparison.

Welcome to the 2019 season of the CarAdvice podcast! This week you are joined by Mandy Turner and Mike Stevens. In car news, Honda has launched a new third-row grade CR-V, the 2020 Land Rover Defender has been previewed, and the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan Evo and Mercedes-Benz CLA have been revealed. Sam Purcell compares the 2019 Land Rover Disco Sport Si4 and Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk on and off-road. Mike highlights the 2019 New Car Calendar (separate and more in-depth podcast is online). We speak to EV enthusiast, Jon Edwards, who has built a ChargePod, with 50kW DC charging capability. David has written an owner review on the 2018 Toyota Camry Ascent Sport Hybrid and we chat to him about it. Lastly, Tony Crawford talks about his drive in a Singer.

The 2019 New Car Calendar is a must-read if you're one to keep up-to-date with new cars coming to Australia, and we update it as we get the latest news that come through to CarAdvice. There's a lot to read, and if you don't have the time, why not listen to it?

Join Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and James Wong for the last podcast for 2018! In car news, Australia's first Genesis showroom has begun taking shape, the Suzuki Jimny has been hit with an AEB bug, Ford Australia has announced it is not planning to kill passenger cars, and a mobile phone detection camera will be trialed in NSW. We answer Mark's question in Ask CarAdvice, about if December or January is the best time to buy a new car. Paul Maric speaks with professional drifter Fredric Aasbo, and Mandy attends the Isuzu I-Venture off-roading experience. Lastly, we present the 2018 CarAdvice Winners Circle!

2018 is officially over. It’s time for sunshine and (a sometimes rose-tinted) reflection on the year gone by. Here at CarAdvice, we’re taking the chance to look back at some of the most interesting, exciting and downright strange stories published this year. For this instalment, we're covering off the five most visited CarAdvice news stories of the year.

Another year, another 44 CarAdvice podcasts packed with news, reviews, comparisons, special guests and topics. With around 44 hours worth of podcast goodness, it’s hard to pick the best parts. Even so, we’ve tried to pack them into one episode. Highlights include a discussion on infotainment systems, public reaction to the 2019 Holden Commodore, celebrity chauffeur Joe Achilles, a hot lap in the Hyundai i30 N, everything Ford Ranger Raptor, and much more.

Join Mandy Turner, Trent Nikolic, and Tony Crawford in Sydney for the CarAdvice Christmas Party! Tony talks about his new purchase, a Ford Mustang Bullit, and we announce the winner of guess the exhaust. In car news, external airbags have been tested, N Line has joined the Hyundai i30 range, the McLaren 720S Spider has been revealed, and the Toyota GR Supra Super GT Concept has been teased. Mike Costello reviews the 2019 BMW 3 Series. Trent discusses his comparison between the 2019 Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

This week join Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and James Wong. In car news, Volkswagen has announced it's next generation platforms will be the last petrol and diesel engines, and Mazda has stated there will be no more MPS models. Also, Ssangyong has confirmed a seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, and the 2019 Jeep Wrangler has scored a one-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Scott Collie discusses November VFACTS and reviews the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq. We speak to Abbie Eaton, famous for the test driver for season two of Grand Tour, and is now hoping to make it to the Australian Supercars Championship. James and Mandy conduct an exhaust battle with the Kia Stinger Si and the Stinger GT with the bi modal exhaust. Guess the exhaust to win a Chamberlain HandyLift myQ automatic garage door opener, valued at $499! Just in time for Christmas... 

Join Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and Scott Collie this week. In car news, the 2019 Porsche 911 and Mazda 3 has been revealed, Hyundai Ioniq pricing and specs have been announced, and GM has announced its closing factories and culling models. Trent Nikolic reviews the 2019 Kia Rio GT-Line. We speak to Harald Murphy who drove his Tesla Model X around Australia in 19 days. John talks about his owner review of his 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito, and you won't believe how many kilometres he puts on his vans. Lastly, Alborz Fallah and Tony Crawford report from the Los Angeles motor show.

This week Mandy Turner, Curt Dupriez, and Sam Purcell are broadcasting from a beach house in Torquay, Victoria, while on a massive CarAdvice project at AARC (more details in the coming weeks). In car news, Audi has stated the four-door TT is off the table, Nissan's Carlos Ghosn has been arrested over 'serious misconduct', the 2019 Mazda CX-5 has been confirmed for a turbo engine and Apple CarPlay, and the 2019 Ford Focus Active pricing and specs have been announced. Curt reviews the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4. Scott Collie and Melissa Ong talk to our readers who attended the Melbourne CarAdvice open day, and another hint is given out for guess the door thunk. Sam talks about his drive in an ex-military Land Rover.

This week Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and Mike Costello are live from V-Spec Performance, where we are surrounded by pristine Japanese sports cars. In car news, the 2020 Hyundai Palisade has been leaked, Mitsubishi will be taking a lead role in developing the pickup/ute platform used across the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the Ford 'Baby Bronco' has been leaked, and NRMA has released a new driver distraction campaign as phone use penalties in NSW increase over Christmas. Mike discusses his first drive in the 2019 Mitsubishi Triton. Alborz Fallah drove the CarAdvice Lotus Elise at the Targa High Country for our Road to Race series. Meanwhile, Mandy attended the Porsche Targa High Country Tour in the 718 Cayman GTS and spoke with 991 owners, Debbie Perik. A clue is given out for guess the door thunk, for your chance to win a Navig8r 616 Crash Camera.

Scott Collie is in the hosting chair this week, with Kez Casey and Mike Stevens joining him. In car news, the Volkswagen Tarok and Audi RSQ E-Tron concepts have been unveiled, according to a survey road tax is gaining public support, and how much are you willing to pay for an autonomous car? Mike Costello discusses the new car sales figures for the October VFACTS. Trent Nikolic talks about hits and misses from SEMA. Guess the door thunk returns (hint: it's a Japanese SUV), where you could win a Navig8r FHDX 307 Crash Camera. Lastly, we speak to Bill about his 2018 Toyota C-HR owner review.

Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and James Wong join you this week. In car news, the Mazda CX-8 is getting a turbo petrol engine in Japan, Ford has announced it's skipping Geneva, the Porsche 911 Project Gold has sold for $4m, and Toyota Supra has been confirmed for Detroit motor show. We speak to Jez Spinks about his time in the 2019 Renault Megane RS280 EDC. John Chandler, President and CEO of Toyota Financial Services, talks about why flex commissions have been banned, and what financing now means for the industry and consumers. We reveal the car behind 'guess the exhaust' and bring back 'guess the door thunk' with a Navig8r FHDX 307 Crash Camera up for grabs. Mandy talks to John at the French Car Festival about his Citroen DS ute, and Mike reviews the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro.