The CarsGuide Podcast
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin host James Cleary and a rotating panel of special guests as an automotive topic gets pulled apart and put back together each week.
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New Ford Ranger rival! 2024 Ram Dakota pickup/ute set for EV, petrol, diesel options - and Australia
May 25, 2023 23:52 - 19 minutesThe 2024 Ram Dakota is coming to rattle the Ford Ranger and hammer the Toyota HiLux, the two best-selling mid-size pick-ups in Australia. That's right, the American brand best known for the larger-than-life Ram 1500 ute, is cooking up an all-new model that it hopes will dominate the sales charts. But just what does the new Dakota have up its proverbial sleeve? Well, it's looking good for potential buyers, as a battery-electric (EV) version is under study alongside internal-combustion (ICE) v...
2024 Toyota Prado: What we know so far - CarsGuide Podcast special
April 28, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutesThe eagerly anticipated 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado large SUV is nearly upon us. Hot on the wheels of the all-new LC300 4WD, the related next-generation 4x4 is shaping up as another huge success for the leading Japanese brand. So, in this video, CarsGuide assembles Managing Editor Tim Nicholson, Deputy Editor James Cleary and Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton to unpack exactly what is on the horizon for the Prado series. Yep, there's been plenty of reports from all across the world ...
Best utes coming in 2023! Ep 254
October 30, 2022 22:49 - 38 minutesThere's no denying Australians are in a seemingly never-ending love affair with the ute - just a glance at the top-10 best-selling models here and you will see no less than four different pick-ups. In 2022 we saw the launch of the new-generation Ford Ranger, while the Toyota HiLux was also updated, but that doesn't mean there aren't more exciting utes on the way for 2023. From big units like the Ford F-150 to Volkswagen's take on the Ford Ranger formula, here are the utes to look forward to ...
Australian made - five years gone Ep 253
October 21, 2022 04:46 - 46 minutesIt's been five years since the last Australian-made Commodore rolled off the production line. It wasn't just the last Aussie-made Holden however, it was the last Australian made car. Join Stephen Ottley, Thomas White and Richard Berry as they discuss what happened on that final day and what it meant for the future of cars in Australia. They'll also be discussing news of the week including the electric version of thje Ford Ranger, the upcoming Ineos Grenadier and GWM's bold move to launch 5...
Best SUVs coming in 2023! Ep 252
October 14, 2022 04:05 - 31 minutesAussie new car buyers can’t get enough of SUVs, and local showrooms will be full of fresh offerings across the coming year. City-sized, family-friendly, or off-road capable, there’s a lot of interesting shiny metal headed our way. Join Mal, Tom, and JC as they look at eight significant 2023 SUV arrivals. Headline news on the latest from Europe, Japan and the USA, as well as a quick rundown on the EV SUVs that are also in the mix for next year. Plus, we cover ‘This Week in News’ - the breakin...
Who makes your car? Ep 251
October 07, 2022 03:08 - 31 minutesThink you know who owns the company that built your car? And you have no doubts where it was produced, right? Well, it might be time to think again because the worldwide web of car brand ownership and vehicle manufacturing has become even more tangled in recent years. Join Chesto, Matt, and JC as they uncover some surprising facts about who owns what, and what's built where. How about a British icon owned by an Indian powerhouse, or a luxury Merc screwed together in Alabama? Plus, we cover '...
Australia's date with EV destiny! Ep 250
September 30, 2022 04:30 - 32 minutesThe combustion to electric vehicle tipping point is getting closer and 2023 is a pivotal year for the Australian new car market, with a slew of new zero emissions models due here in the next 12 months. Join Dave Morley, Tung, and JC as they discuss the significance of what appears to be an automotive moment in time. We reckon EVs will not only be more plentiful next year, but more affordable, and as the EV train adds extra carriages will you be getting on board? Plus, we cover ‘This Week in...
Best new cars coming in 2023! Ep 249
September 23, 2022 05:10 - 34 minutesYes, it’s that time when the new year product pipeline starts to open up and details of what’s heading our way in the next 12 months become clearer. Join Crafty, Tom, and JC as they look at the most significant pieces of fresh metal scheduled to arrive in Australia sooner rather than later. Forget the chip shortage for a moment, there’s still a bunch of shiny new utes, EVs, SUVs, sedans and sports cars scheduled to land in local showrooms next year. Plus, we cover ‘This Week in News’ - the b...
DOOMED! Hot hatch extinction! Ep 248
September 16, 2022 04:15 - 32 minutesAs the electric vehicle asteroid hurtles towards the internal combustion engine and global automotive players push even more enthusiastically towards an EV future, is now the time to pull the trigger on a Megane RS, Golf GTI or the upcoming Civic Type R? Join Richard Berry, Steve Ottley (direct from Detroit) and JC as they investigate what’s looking like an affordable hot hatch extinction event. The Ford Focus ST is already gawn, the Megane’s on the way out, and this is likely the last gener...
These utes are too bloody BIG! Ep 247
September 16, 2022 03:56 - 28 minutesThe RAM 1500 has been a big sales success in Australia, as has the Chevy Silverado, with the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra to join them soon. But are these US super-utes just too big to operate safely here? Try parking one at Woolies! The already substantial HiLux is just under 5.3m long, a bit over 1.8m wide, and around 1.8m tall. But the Tundra crushes it at 5.9m long, 2.0m wide, and 2.0m tall. How big's your garage? Will it even fit comfortably on a typical Aussie road, or be able to turn o...
EVs be damned! Ep 246
September 02, 2022 05:07 - 29 minutesWe're currently swamped with so much electric car news, but in the next 12 months these old school, front-engine, rear-drive, manual-available, combustion engine cars will be fighting for best-selling sports model in the Aussie market. In this episode, the podcast panel looks at the impact of the new Nissan Z, next-gen Ford Mustang, still fresh Subaru BRZ/Toyota GR 86 twins, and others. Could this be your last chance to buy an affordable, traditional, fun-to-drive performance coupe that fol...
PHEVs are not THE answer! Ep 245
August 26, 2022 03:51 - 35 minutesNew hybrid and 100 per cent EV models are arriving in the Aussie market by the bucket load. Great for city-dwellers, but if you're a rural driver you might be feeling as if this brave new world is passing you by. Could the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle offer the best of both worlds, with enough battery power to allow meaningful zero-emissions driving around town, as well as extended road-trip range, with easy, rapid refuelling and a combustion engine? Or is it an EV dead-end that looks good...
Ralliart restart! ep 244
August 19, 2022 07:54 - 30 minutesAussie-developed Triton-based super ute incoming! Mitsubishi’s legendary world rally and off-road division is reborn as the Ralliart performance and racing brand reignites with a tough, locally-produced Triton-based performance package that will surely take the fight up to Ford’s Ranger Raptor, Nissan’s Navara Warrior and Toyota’s soon-to-arrive HiLux Rogue update. Crafty, Chesto and JC share the inside scoop on who’s doing the work, when, where, why and how. Plus, there’s a competition vers...
Mitsubishi, where are your EVs? #243
August 12, 2022 04:31 - 30 minutesMitsubishi, where are your EVs? Every couple of years over the last decade Mitsubishi has pulled the wraps off an EV concept but we’ve seen donut in terms of production models since the tiny, short-lived i-MiEV in 2011. What’s up with that? This week the CarsGuide Podcarst panel (Editor Mal Flynn, Senior Journalist Richard Berry, and Deputy Editor James Cleary) looks at what, on the face of it, appears to be Mitsubishi EV Fake News! Has the Japanese brand fallen off the back of the electric ...
Ford's Ranger and Everest sales problem! #242
August 05, 2022 05:09 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIs Ford failing in Australia? The brand easily and successfully sells the Ranger pickup and Everest 4x4 SUV, but its other models are being overlooked. The Ranger ute is by far Ford’s top-selling model and it is Australia’s second favourite model behind HiLux, for sales. The Everest SUV is also a sales winner. So why can’t Ford seem to sell any other models, and what is the company doing about it? In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tim Nicholson, Byron Mathioudakis and Stephen Ottle...
Ford’s Ranger and Everest sales problem! #242
August 05, 2022 05:09 - 43 minutesIs Ford failing in Australia? The brand easily and successfully sells the Ranger pickup and Everest 4x4 SUV, but its other models are being overlooked. The Ranger ute is by far Ford’s top-selling model and it is Australia’s second favourite model behind HiLux, for sales. The Everest SUV is also a sales winner. So why can’t Ford seem to sell any other models, and what is the company doing about it? In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tim Nicholson, Byron Mathioudakis and Stephen Ottley...
Best hybrid SUVs! #241
July 29, 2022 05:30 - 32 minutesWe tell you our top 7 picks in the world of hybrid SUV models - is your next car on the list? Hybrid SUVs are what’s hot right now! Game-changing fuel efficiency with snappy performance and long-haul practicality. If you’re thinking about a family-friendly hybrid, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tom White, Steve Corby, and James Cleary list their top seven picks from the current crop of high-riding petrol-electric haulers. You can get in touch with...
Transformers! #240
July 22, 2022 05:33 - 37 minutesThey're the revolutionary vehicles no one knew they needed, or wanted, until they arrived. Game-changing cars, commercials, SUVs and 4x4s that altered the course of history! In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Dave Morley, Marcus Craft, and James Cleary discuss their picks of dramatically different icebreakers that raised eyebrows and dropped jaws around the world. You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and give us your take on cars that broke th...
New models incoming! #239
July 15, 2022 05:44 - 52 minutesWe are just over halfway through 2022 and we have seen some seriously impressive models already launched. Despite the supply dramas impacting most carmakers, there is still plenty of new metal that’s scheduled to go on sale in the second half of the year. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Tim Nicholson, Tung Nguyen and Byron Mathioudakis detail the biggest models that are yet to appear and look at when they are likely to arrive. You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CG...
LandCruiser Chaos! #238
July 08, 2022 09:23 - 30 minutesIt’s an Aussie family and off-road favourite, but getting your hands on a new Toyota LandCruiser 70 or 300 Series has never been harder, with wait times blowing out to years not months. Toyota’s stopped taking orders in Japan, so should you wait or buy a Patrol instead? In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Matt Campbell, and Andrew Chesterton discuss the supply and demand nightmare currently facing Toyota in Japan and Australia when it comes to putting a new LandCruiser in...
The Holden Commodore that could have been! #237
July 01, 2022 05:33 - 40 minutesWhat if General Motors had sold Holden in 2020 rather than axing it? In a package deal, with Opel and Vauxhall, to PSA. Then, in the PSA/FCA merger, it would have become a Stellantis brand. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Mal Flynn, and Steve Ottley discuss the Commodore that could have been. The scenarios are almost endless? Dodge Challenger/Holden Commodore twins anyone? Maybe the Peugeot 508 as a base? You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast)...
he Holden Commodore that could have been! #237
July 01, 2022 05:33 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat if General Motors had sold Holden in 2020 rather than axing it? In a package deal, with Opel and Vauxhall, to PSA. Then, in the PSA/FCA merger, it would have become a Stellantis brand. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Mal Flynn, and Steve Ottley discuss the Commodore that could have been. The scenarios are almost endless? Dodge Challenger/Holden Commodore twins anyone? Maybe the Peugeot 508 as a base? You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast...
China, PLEASE sell these to us! #236
June 24, 2022 04:24 - 32 minutesMG, GWM Haval, and LDV are already making their mark on the Aussie new vehicle market. But they’re the tip of an enormous Chinese automotive industry iceberg, with dozens of makes and models available in the domestic market that we never see. In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Tung Nguyen, and Andrew Chesterton look at the so far unknown models that should find a home here. From the Suzuki Jimny bating BAW 212, to the Nio EP9 EV hypercar, as well as the tough Great Wall...
EVs we miss out on! #235
June 17, 2022 04:38 - 43 minutesAustralia is slow on the uptake when it comes to EVs. Only now are we seeing more than a handful of brands selling their electric cars locally, and while that will change over time, there are more plug-in models than ever that Aussie buyers are being denied access to.In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, James Cleary, Tim Nicholson, and Tom White assess 12 of the most important and interesting electric cars and electrocutes that won’t be sold in Australia any time soon.From the game-chang...
The best cars we've ever driven! #234
June 10, 2022 06:16 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, James Cleary, Byron Mathioudakis and Marcus Craft talk all things motoring, including: The best of the best! The cream of the automotive crop! From the thousands of cars we’ve driven, which stand out the most? The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Nissan Patrol Ti, Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV, and Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know what road rules you'd like to see changed or updated...
The best cars we’ve ever driven! #234
June 10, 2022 06:16 - 35 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Byron Mathioudakis and Marcus Craft talk all things motoring, including: The best of the best! The cream of the automotive crop! From the thousands of cars we’ve driven, which stand out the most? The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Nissan Patrol Ti, Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV, and Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know what road rules you'd like to see changed or updated ...
Road rules & laws that need to be cancelled! #233
June 03, 2022 07:23 - 37 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Richard Berry talk all things motoring, including: We put out a call to find out what road rules you think are maybe a little out of date. The guys discuss what they and the commenters think needs to change. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Hyundai i30 N sedan, the new Subaru WRX wagon, and Richard takes us through a few months in a Mitsubishi Outlander You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Insta...
Best 4WD adventures! #232
May 27, 2022 07:12 - 38 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Dave Morley talk all things motoring, including: The best 4WD adventures. So many SUV sales are influened by the thought that one day you'll take it out off the beaten track. But what are some of the best tracks? And how hardcore does your 4WD need to be to conquer them? This week the guys talk about their best off roading adventures from across the world, from the Silk Road to Stockton Beach. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the...
10 most overrated car features! #231
May 20, 2022 07:26 - 35 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Stephen Ottley and Stephen Corby talk all things motoring, including: The 10 most overrated car features. As car tech improves there are many features improving quality of life for drivers. These are arguably not those features. The guys discuss tech added to new cars that isn't all it's hyped up to be, including: self parking, rev matching, lane keeping, drift mode, gesture control, plentiful and incessant warnings, and an entire suite of luxury car nonsense. ...
Top 10 worst cars of all time! #230
May 13, 2022 07:25 - 35 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Byron Mathioudakis and Andrew Chesterton talk all things motoring, including: The 10 worst cars of all time. The guys nominate their most despised cars, including: The Aurora Safety Car, Hummers H2 and H3, Lada Samara, Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Almera, Peugeot 1007, SsangYong Stavic, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Nitro, Cherry J11, every single Daewoo produced Holden, and a cornucopia of cringeworthy convertibles. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the...
Top 10 JDM models we need! #229
May 06, 2022 07:09 - 42 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Tung Nguyen and Tom White talk all things motoring, including: 10 Japanese domestic market (JDM) cars we'd love to see on Australian roads. Including: the Nissan Note (Nismo), Toyota Alphard, Honda S660, Toyota Raise, Suzuki Hustler. Nissan Skyline, Toyota Voxy/Noah, Mazda Bongo, Honda N-One, and Toyota Copen GR Sport The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Subaru BRZ, and Jeep Compass Trailhawk You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CG...
Top 10 underrated SUVs #228
April 29, 2022 07:24 - 33 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Tim Nicholson talk all things motoring, including: 10 of the most underrated SUVs. We nominate SUVs that deserve way more attention from car buyers than they're getting. Including: Citroen C4, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-8 Sport, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mini Countryman, Skoda Kodiaq, SsangYong Korando, Suzuki Ignis, Volkswagen Passat, and Peugeot's entire SUV line-up The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Jeep Compass Trailhawk, Mazda CX-5 Akera,...
Ute and 4x4 mods & accessories: OEM vs aftermarket #227
April 22, 2022 07:52 - 30 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Marcus Craft talk all things motoring, including: When buying a ute to take camping, adventuring, and off-roading in general, the question of manufacturer or aftermarket accessories and gear is an important one to look into. The guys go through the options available and try to work out what's better, OEM or aftermarket? The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Kia Sorento GT-Line, Mazda BT-50 SP, and an assortment of EVs being driven by....
Why are Aussies such bad drivers? #226
April 15, 2022 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, James Cleary, Stephen Ottley and Dave Morley talk all things motoring, including: Australians, let's face it, while we might like to think we're great drivers there's a LOT we can improve on. The guys talk about our worst habits on the road, where they might come from, and most importantly, what we can do to fix them. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Chevrolet Corvette, and Subaru BRZ You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Tw...
Access denied! The little SUVs we need #225
April 08, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Tung Nguyen and Tim Nicholson talk all things motoring, including: Australians love their big cars, but there's also high demand for smaller, more economical SUVs (especially with petrol prices the way they are right now!). There are some amazing models we don't see here, that we really should. The guys discuss some of the best small SUV models we're missing and why we need to see them on Australian roads, including: the Kia XCeed, Daihatsu Rocky, Toyota Raize,...
Biggest Aussie car fails! #224
April 01, 2022 06:41 - 35 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Andrew Chesterton and Byron Mathioudakis talk all things motoring, including: Sometimes a car just doesn't capture the public's attention the way its makers intended, and we discuss the biggest automotive failures ever to hit the Australian car market, including: the Holden ZB Commodore, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Honda CR-Z, Renault Zoe, Opel's failure to launch, and more! The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Hyundai Kona Electric, Honda Civic VTi-LX, an...
Is now the time to buy an electric car? #223
March 25, 2022 06:51 - 37 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Stephen Corby talk all things motoring, including: With recent rises in fuel prices it seems Australians are considering moving to an EV or hybrid, but is now really the right time? The guys discuss the pros and cons of shifting from ICE to something electric. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: The Kia Sorento PHEV, Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake, and the electric (in multiple senses of the word) Ferrari 296 GTV. You can get in ...
Car stuff that drives us nuts! #222
March 18, 2022 05:49 - 37 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Stephen Ottley talk all things motoring, including: The car stuff that drives us nuts! All cars have their quirks, but some are more annoying than others. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Genesis GV70 Shooting Brake, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Everest Sport. You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know what car features drive you crazy by emailing [email protected]
Worst cars too many people buy! #221
March 11, 2022 06:13 - 41 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Marcus Craft and Tom White talk all things motoring, including: The worst cars too many people buy. Our selection of cars that maybe shouldn't be as popular as they are. Including, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda MX-30, Suzuki Jimny, Nissan Patrol, and Porsche Macan. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport, Kia Niro EV, and Land Rover Defender 90 P300. You can get in touch with us on Faceboo...
Best cars nobody buys! #220
March 04, 2022 05:53 - 41 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and David Morley talk about all things motoring, including: The best cars nobody buys. The guys run through the worthy cars that for various reasons remain unloved in the Aussie new car market. Including, the Ford Fiesta ST, Citroen C4 (in fact all of Citroen and Peugeotl!), Jeep Gladiator, Jaguar F-Type, and last but not least, the Mazda MX-5. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Nissan Leaf e+, Hyundai Staria, and the Ford Mustang ...
Best utes coming to Australia in 2022! #219
February 25, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Tung Nguyen talk about all things motoring, including: The best new utes coming to Australia this year. Utes are an incredibly popular segment in Australia and this year we look set to have some very exciting prospects hitting our roads, including: The new Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor, Mazda BT-50, Volkswagen Amarok, and Isuzu D-Max The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the LDV T60 Max, Kia Sportage S Diesel, and Tung, our European c...
Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022! #218
February 18, 2022 07:24 - 37 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Justin Hilliard and Stephen Ottley talk about all things motoring, including: The best new hybrids coming to Australia this year. Hybrid cars have come a long way, the guys discuss the models coming to Aussie roads in 2022, including: the Cupra Leon and Formentor PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Kia Sorento Hybrid, Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Volkswagen Touareg R, Volvo XC60 and XC90 Rec...
Best new SUVs coming to Australia in 2022! #217
February 11, 2022 06:03 - 40 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Andrew Chesterton and Stephen Corby gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The best new SUVs coming to Australia this year. They're the most popular vehicle type on Australian roads and there are some exciting options set to touch down in 2022, including: the Cupra Formentor and Ateca, Honda HR-V, Kia Niro, Kia Seltos, Mercedes EQA, MG ZS EV, Nissan Qashqai, Suzuki S-Cross, Toyota Corolla Cross, Volkswagen T-Roc, Genesis GV70, Citroe...
Best new cars coming to Australia in 2022! #216
February 04, 2022 06:01 - 47 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Tim Nicholson and Byron Mathioudakis gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The best new cars coming to Australia this year. It might seem like SUVs have taken over Australian roads, but hatchbacks and sedans are still powering on - and there are some exciting new options touching down this year including: the Cupra Leon, Ford Fiesta ST, Peugeot 308, Skoda Fabia, Volkswagen Golf R, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic...
Best electric cars coming in 2022! #215
January 28, 2022 05:53 - 42 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Richard Berry and Tom White gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The shocking amount of new electric vehicles set to hit Australian roads in 2022. The guys go through the models they're most excited to steer. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Volkswagen Caddy Crewvan Maxi, Lexus UX 300e, and BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know wh...
Best 4x4s coming in 2022! #214
January 21, 2022 05:53 - 38 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Marcus Craft gather in cyberspace to talk about all things motoring, including: The wave of 4x4s coming this year, what our picks are for the most exciting off roaders of 2022. The fresh metal we've been driving this week: the Toyota Kluger GX Hybrid AWD, Land Rover Discovery D300 S, and the Kia Sportage GT Line diesel. You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and let us know which 4x4 got your adventure ...
What is the ugliest car ever made? Holiday Cage Fights #4
January 14, 2022 06:30 - 16 minutesJames Cleary, Justin Hilliard and Richard Berry are gathered around the digital Christmas table and ready to argue. Each week over the Christmas break we're releasing the CarsGuide Holiday Cage Fights, a no-holds-barred contest arguing some of the most controversial topics in the automotive world. This week - There are a lot of ugly cars in the world, but which is the ugliest? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. The CarsGuide Podcast will return in full on Friday 21st Janu...
Supercars: Sensational or stupid? Holiday Cage Fights #3
January 07, 2022 06:30 - 15 minutesJames Cleary, Justin Hilliard and Richard Berry are gathered around the digital Christmas table and ready to argue. Each week over the Christmas break we're releasing the CarsGuide Holiday Cage Fights, a no-holds-barred contest arguing some of the most controversial topics in the automotive world. This week - Supercars, are they sensational or stupid? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. The CarsGuide Podcast will return in full on Friday 21st January. Until then, you can g...
Active crash avoidance tech: Making drivers safer or weaker? Holiday Cage Fights #2
December 31, 2021 06:30 - 16 minutesJames Cleary, Justin Hilliard and Richard Berry are gathered around the digital Christmas table and ready to argue. Each week over the Christmas break we're releasing the CarsGuide Holiday Cage Fights, a no-holds-barred contest arguing some of the most controversial topics in the automotive world. This week - Active crash avoidance tech. Is it making drivers safer or weaker? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. The CarsGuide Podcast will return in full on Friday 21st Januar...
EV swaps - clever or criminal? Holiday Cage Fights #1
December 24, 2021 06:30 - 18 minutesJames Cleary, Justin Hilliard and Richard Berry are gathered around the digital Christmas table and ready to argue. Each week over the Christmas break we're releasing the CarsGuide Holiday Cage Fights, a no-holds-barred contest arguing some of the most controversial topics in the automotive world. This week - EV swaps - are they clever or criminal? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. The CarsGuide Podcast will return in full on Friday 21st January. Until then, you can get ...