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  • Sean, Scott and James sit down for the final time as a trio to talk about Volkswagen’s cash flow troubles, James tells us what it’s like to drive a Kia EV3 around Korea and Scott details the precision required to pilot a McLaren Artura around the streets of Sydney.

    VW layoffs article: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/volkswagen-tells-angry-workers-big-cuts-need-to-be-made-and-quickly

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  • Paul Maric joins direct from the launch of the 2026 Y63 Nissan Patrol to give us all the details. Scott and Sean cover all the big numbers for August VFACTS including who won and who lost out.

    Watch Paul's Patrol walkaround: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSRo0E-O9rM&t=121s

    Read all about VFACTS August: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/vfacts-august-2024-record-rav4-sales-drive-hybrid-surge-as-evs-stumble

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  • Sean, James and Scott sit down to chat about the recently unveiled MG ZS Hybrid update, due in Australia in 2025.They guys also dive into what it’s actually like to go on a new car launch.

    FULL 2025 MG ZS details: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-mg-zs-revealed-when-toyota-hyundai-hybrid-rival-is-due-in-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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  • Sean, Scott and James cover off the details behind BMWs secret stop-sale and recall, the guys detail the new Ford Ranger and Everest Tremor variants plus the Suzuki Jimny XL is in the spotlight this week.

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  • Sean, James and Scott sum up some of the biggest news to come out of the automotive world this week, including the demise of Lamborghini's wonderful V10, the BIG dilemma of the new BMW M5 Touring and they take a look at the most exciting cars that are coming to Australia in the second half of 2024.

    All the cars coming to Aus in 2024: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/all-the-new-cars-utes-and-suvs-coming-to-australia-in-2024-and-beyond

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  • Sean, James and Scott run through all the VFACTS data for July, where there has been a big shakeup in the top 5. James spills the beans on the new Porsche Taycan and the guys decide which car they would have over a Tesla Model Y.VFACTS: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/vfacts-july-2024-hybrids-star-evs-stall-in-another-record-monthWhat to buy instead of a Model Y: https://www.carexpert.com.au/opinion/what-should-you-buy-instead-of-a-tesla-model-yTesla Model 3 brakes break at the Nurburgring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tdhYevUGwM

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  • Sean and James are joined by Josh Nevett to talk about the return of the mighty Toyota FJ Cruiser, the recently revealed 1050HP Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the hybrids that Australia NEEDS to get.

    Read all the top news stories from the podcast:

    GWM Tank 300 Recalled: GWM Tank 300 recalled

    2025 Nissan Patrol details: 2025 Nissan Patrol spied testing in Australia

    Toyota Corolla Cross Price hike: 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross price and specs

    Toyota V6 Recall: More than 100,000 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX engines to be replaced

    New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the quickest, most powerful 'Vette ever

    Reborn Toyota FJ Cruiser: The latest on Toyota's reborn FJ Cruiser

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  • 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

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  • 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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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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?

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    Read the full Aston Martin Vantage review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-aston-martin-vantage-review

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  • 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

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  • Marketplace journalist Josh Nevett joins the CarExpert Podcast in Scott’s absence, helping James and Sean run through all the important numbers from April’s edition of VFACTS PLUS the guys talk about why the Ford Ranger and Everest have both received price increases for the second half of this year.

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    If you want to follow Josh on Instagram, now you can! https://www.instagram.com/joshnevett

    Read Josh's midsized SUV boot space article: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/the-premium-mid-sized-suvs-with-the-most-boot-space

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  • The guys break down everything exciting to come out of the Beijing Motor Show so far, detailing what is and isn’t likely for Australia PLUS since Tesla dropped a Cybertruck in Sydney over the weekend, they talk about whether we are ever likely to see it come down under permanently.

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  • Marketplace journalist Josh Nevett joins the CarExpert Podcast this week as they discuss some new details about the upcoming Kia Tasman ute, the downfall of Aussie company Tritium and what it means for local EV chargers and they guys give their thoughts on the new Mitsubishi Triton now everyone in the office has driven it.

    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. Tritium story: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/australian-ev-charging-manufacturer-tritium-goes-into-administration

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