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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Episodes
Episode 70 - The good, the bad, and the ugly of Uber, plus Kia vs the Jurassic period - which has the better Cerato?
February 01, 2019 04:08 - 38 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Stephen Corby and Richard Berry hit the garage to chat all things motoring, including: - Stephen blows a gasket over ride sharing apps (1:45) - Richard pits Kia against the Jurassic period to see which has the better Cerato. (7:55) - In the garage this week we've had a Porsche 911 992, HSV Camaro, VW Poli GTI and Alpine A110 (14:55) - And finally, Muskwatch - Tesla making profit. (28:00) James Cleary, Stephen Corby and Richard Berry tear down, pressure test an...
Episode 69 - High profile car colloborations & the problem with hybrids
January 25, 2019 04:23 - 33 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Peter Anderson and Matt Pritchard hit the garage to chat all things motoring, including: - Peter blows a gasket regarding PHEVs and BEVs (2:05) - Matt discusses the best and worst of branded car collabs (12:00) - In the garage this week we've had a Mustang GT, Kia Cerato S and Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo (21:15) - And finally, Muskwatch - Elon lays off staff in a lovely email (27:20) James Cleary, Peter Anderson and Matt Pritchard tear down, pressure test and rebu...
Episode 67 - Toyota Supra's official arrival, & who asked for autonomous cars?
January 18, 2019 02:55 - 39 minutesIn this episode James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn, and Andrew Chesterton head to the garage to rip into all the car stuff that's caught their eyes this week. Prince Philip has been involved in a car crash at the wheel of a Land Rover Freelander (0:40) The Toyota Supra has finally, and officially, arrived (3:40) In "Blowing a Gasket", Chesto wonders who actually asked for autonomous cars in the first place (12:40) In the CarsGuide garage this week has been a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (24:40)...
Episode 67 - The best from CES, and the Jeep Gladiator Hercules
January 11, 2019 03:36 - 48 minutesThis week Richard Berry, Malcolm Flynn and James Lisle head to the garage to rip into all the car stuff that's caught their eye this week. Mal gets excited for the recently announced Jeep Gladiator Hercules (1:00) J3 nerds out on all the best motoring revelations at CES 2019 (7:55) In the CarsGuide garage this week has been a Ford Everest (26:50), a Hyundai Ionic (29:30), and a Jaguar iPace (34:25) And as always, MuskWatch (39:00) Richard Berry, Malcolm Flynn, and Jame Lisle tear down, p...
Episode 66 - Fresh metal we're keen to see and trends to end in 2019
January 04, 2019 03:57 - 40 minutesThis week James Cleary, Tom White and James Lisle (J3) head to the garage for the first time this year to rip into all the car stuff that’s caught their eyes this week. Tom runs us through the fresh metal he's most excited to see in 2019 (0:45). In "Blowing a Gasket" J3 takes aim at car design trends from 2018 he wants to leave there and never see again (14:10). In the CarsGuide garage this week has been a Land Rover Discovery Sport (19:20), a Jeep Compass (21:15), and a Mercedes-AMG C 43 ...
Episode 65 - Bumblebee movie isn't wrong, Toyota Supra, and Ford Endura
December 21, 2018 03:00 - 33 minutesThis week James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Richard Berry head to the garage to rip into all the car stuff that’s caught their eye this week. Mal talks about the new Toyota Supra pre-production model (0:40). Richard shares his experience in the Ford Endura (9:50). In "Blowing a Gasket" Mal almost wrote a very angry letter to the makers of the newest Transformers movie (17:15). In the CarsGuide garage this week has been a BMW M2 (19:20), a Mercedes-AMG E 53 (21:15), and a Mercedes-AMG G 63 (...
Episode 64 - The Aston Martin Valkyrie, arguing about the new BMW Z4, and what's the deal with Lexus?
December 14, 2018 03:38 - 37 minutesJames Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Matt Campbell hit the garage to chat all things motoring.
Episode 63 - Audi Q8, Mercedes-AMG G63, and should classics go electric?
December 07, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutesHello and welcome to ‘Tools in the Shed’. This week James Cleary, Matt Campbell and Richard Berry head to the garage to rip into all the car stuff that’s caught their eye this week. Matt talks about his time with a significant Audi SUV, the Q8 (0:30). Richard’s been looking at an old campaigner with a new lease of life, the Merc-AMG G63 (9:05). The guys discuss an electrifying topic in ‘Blowing a Gasket’ (16:15). In the garage this week has been a VW Tiguan (12:00), a Peugeot 3008 (24:20)...
Episode 62 - Amazing arrivals from the LA show, and Elon's new honest phase
November 30, 2018 03:35 - 38 minutesBack in the cramped corner of the CarsGuide garage this week are James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Matt Campbell, to discuss the most exciting new arrivals at the LA motor show. First up, Mal and Matt argue about the looks of the Mazda3 (0:35) The meek and subtle Jeep Gladiator is here (5:15) The new Porsche 911 (9:30) Audi's e-tron GT concept (15:35) The Hyundai Palisade (17:35) Kia Soul (21:25) In our garages this week, Matt has had a Lexus LX570S (24:15), Mal's updated us on his long ...
Episode 61 - Sampling the Audi Range & the fraud allegations against Carlos Ghosn
November 23, 2018 02:54 - 34 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Matt Campbell hit the garage to chat all things motoring, including: - Mal talks about the allegations against Carlos Ghosn (0:40) - Matt discusses the bookends of the Audi range (12:20) - In the garage this week we've had a Jaguar XJR 575, Holden Acadia LTZ and a Volkswagen Golf R Special Edition (22:05) - And finally, Muskwatch - Elon decides to "sign off for a while" (30:15) James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn, and Matt Campbell tear down, pressure...
Episode 60 - "Baby" Bronco leaked image & new 'Transformers' film 'Bumblebee'
November 16, 2018 04:37 - 29 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Matt Pritchard hit the garage to chat all things motoring, including: Mal talks about leaked images of the upcoming "baby" Bronco (1:00) Matt looks at the new Transformers film; Bumblebee (8:20) In the garage this week we've had a Kia Rio GT-Line, Hyundai i30 N and Mercedes-AMG C 43 coupe (15:15) And finally, Muskwatch - featuring Teslaquila (23:30) You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, or share your ...
Episode 59 - V6 Amarok v Ranger Wildtrack, & Ford's new Mustang Supercar
November 09, 2018 04:14 - 32 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Matt Campbell hit the garage to chat all things motoring, including: Matt took the V6 Amarok and Ranger Wildtrack on a head to head comparison, and shares his learnings (0:35) Mal's got a bone to pick with a certain new supercar in Blowing a Gasket (11:00) In the garage this week we've had a RAM 1500, Audi A4, and Renault Zoe (16:40) And finally, Muskwatch - featuring Tesla's new chairperson, an update on SpaceX's roadster, and a slowly gro...
Episode 58 - The future of Holden & Ford, Australia's currently haunted roads, & an engine swap from the past.
November 02, 2018 05:16 - 35 minutesIn this episode James Cleary, Tom White, and Matthew Pritchard head to the garage to chat about: Holden & Ford's future of selling cars in Australia (0:35) Which roads in Australia are haunted, and what's haunting them (13:05) A ... distasteful engine swap involving a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL and a V8 engine (19:20) The cars we've been driving this week: a CRV-Vi, a Peugeot scooter, and a Camaro SS (22:10) MUSKWATCH (29:10) James Cleary, Tom White, and Matthew Pritchard, tear down, pre...
Episode 57 - Dyson's EV, Isuzu's MU-X, & Korea's car culture
October 26, 2018 03:50 - 33 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Matt Campbell, and Tom White head to the garage to chat about: Tom's recent trip to Korea, where he was immersed in their car culture and saw the "Cadillac 6000" (0:30). Dyson's promise of an electric vehicle that will be manufactured in Singapore (14:10). The cars they've been driving this week: an Isuzu MU-X (21:30), a VW Polo Beats (24:30), and a Nissan Juke Nismo RS (28:20). In Muskwatch, Tesla has finally made a profit! The Model Y has been announced, a...
Episode 56 - Small SUVs, Holden Acadia, & we read your mean comments.
October 19, 2018 04:05 - 33 minutesIn this episode, James Cleary, Richard Berry, and Matt Campbell are back in the garage to talk all things motoring. Matt was recently off reviewing Australia's best small SUVs, and tells us his findings (0:48). Richard has been driving the brand new Holden Acadia and lets us know what he thinks of the big, bold, 'Murican SUV (11:50). The guys read and respond to some of the especially mean comments they've been getting recently (17:05). In our garages this week has also been the Aston Mar...
Episode 55 - Peugeots in Paris, engine-swaps in E-Types, and Tesla in trouble.
October 12, 2018 02:59 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Richard Berry, Matt Campbell, and Mitchell Tulk take to the shed to talk all things motoring. Matt had the opportunity to head to Paris Motor Show and talk to Peugeot CEO Jean-Philippe Imperato about the EV/hybrid future of the company, and see the reveal of the new 208 hatchback (00:40). Mitchell stumbled across an epic Jaguar E-Type engine swap, and the guys chat about their views on "resto-modding" (14:00). Richard has been driving a Nissan X-Trail Ti, Mitchell a V8 Mus...
Episode 54 - Paris Motor Show, Mercedes C-Class, and Mazda MX-5.
October 05, 2018 04:34 - 29 minutesIn this episode James is joined by Richard Berry and James Lisle (J3) to discuss the Paris Motor Show (0:40), and the potential decline of motor show popularity. Richard has been behind the wheel of the Mercedes Benz C-Class (13:00) and Subaru Forester (22:55), while James has been driving the CX-9 (17:00) and J3 the MX-5 (19:10). And in Muskwatch this week, Elon just can't seem to stay off twitter (26:00). James Cleary, Richard Berry, and James Lisle tear down, pressure test and rebuild t...
Episode 53 - Dual cab utes, Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, and where to buy your own Mystery Machine.
September 28, 2018 03:59 - 33 minutesWelcome to season 2 of the podcast, now aptly titled "Tools of the Shed"! This week James is joined by Matt Campbell and Matthew Pritchard where they take a tour of an auto museum just north of Chicago that's holding an amazing auction. Including a Mystery Machine, up for sale is the real Chevrolet Fast Attack that was filmed in Fast and Furious 7 (0:40). Matt Campbell has just returned from a country wide trip in search of dual cab enlightenment (12:00), and gives us an update about his Vo...
Episode 52 - Bathurst, Toyota Supra, and we respond to your mean comments.
September 21, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode, James, Mal and Mitch are in the garage to discuss this year's Bathurst 1000 (1:20) and the new Toyota Supra (11:35). The guys take the time to listen to what their audience really thinks of them (14:45), and recover their pride by recounting what they've been driving this week (22:20). Stick around til the end of the episode for Muskwatch, where things just keep getting worse for Tesla (28:55). James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn, and Mitchell Tulk tear down, pressure test and rebu...
Episode 51 - Classic Porsches and current Audis.
September 14, 2018 03:45 - 29 minutesIn this episode James, Richard, and Mitch are back in the garage to chat about the cars they've been driving this week (20:45). As well as taking part in a hatchback comparison (see last week's episode for details), Mitch was recently at the Porsche Park-Up in Cronulla, and tells us about the experience (3:40). Richard chats to us about his upcoming Audi A8 review, and his week feeling like a luxury train conductor (11:20). Don't miss Muskwatch at the start of the episode! James Cleary, ...
Episode 50 - Italy's EV's, Thailand's car culture, and Australia's hatchbacks
September 07, 2018 04:45 - 34 minutesIn this episode James and Matt are joined by Mitchell Tulk, who was recently in Thailand and tells us all about what he learned of Thai car culture (13:30). Calling in from his new home in Italy is Andrew Chesterton, and he gives an update on the European motoring scene, including the increased interest in EV's throughout Europe (3:50). In Muskwatch this week (00:30), Elon is digging himself further into an internet hole by continuing the fight with Vernon Unsworth (the guy he called a "pedo...
Episode 49 - Honda HR-V, camping with a Sportage, and Monterey Car Week
August 31, 2018 04:50 - 35 minutesIn this episode James, Matt and Tom hit the "studio" once again to chat about what they've been driving this week, and what's been going on in the automotive world. Starting off with Muskwatch (0:25), the guys are surprised to hear that Elon is still allowed free reign on his Twitter, where he's claimed he only cried once in last week's New York Times interview and inevitably started an argument, this time with TechCrunch writer Drew Olanoff (@yoda). Unsurprisingly, Tesla is still under stri...
Episode 48 - Jeeps on the Rubicon Trail, dangers of Autonomous Cars, and a Bond car returns.
August 24, 2018 00:30 - 38 minutesIn this episode James, Mal, and Matt are back in the garage discussing all things Musk, including his recent NY Times interview and some unfortunate Model 3 manufacturing errors (0:25). Mal recently drove the Jeep Wrangler on the Rubicon Trail and tells us about his experience (6:55), and Matt has spent a week with the Hyundai iLoad (13:15). For some reason, twenty-five new Bond-spec Aston Martin DB5s are to be built by Aston Martin Works (23:50), and in this week's "Blowing a Gasket" the g...
Episode 47 - Mercedes A-Class, VW Golf R Wagon, & Danny Ricky's move to Renault
August 17, 2018 01:40 - 41 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Tom debut our new studio in the back corner of the office garage! Watch the episode on our Youtube channel for the full effect. They kick off with Muskwatch (0:35), discussing Tesla's possible US Securities and Exchange Commission investigation in response to Elon’s recent tweets about taking the company private, and Azealia Banks's allegations about Elon and Grimes's home life. Richard has reviewed the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and gives us the rundown (6:30)...
Episode 46 - Camaros spotted in Melbourne, new Toyota Corolla, & a Lego Barra engine
August 09, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutesIn this week's episode, James Cleary, Richard Berry, and James Lisle start off the episode as always with Muskwatch (0:50), where they are surprised to hear about Elon's apologies for his erratic behaviour of late, even more surprised about Tesla's 15% stock jump, and less surprised about his Twitter attempt at a Hitler related meme. In other news, Richard has just returned from the local Mercedes-Benz A-Class launch and gives us a rundown (05:00), J3 has just returned from his motoring-them...
Episode 45 - Merc X350d 4matic, SsangYong is back, and the Queen's selling her Rollers
August 03, 2018 01:20 - 36 minutesIn this episode James, Matt and Tom take to the recording studio to chat about the recently revealed Mercedes-Benz X350d 4Matic pricing and specs (4:40), Mazda's introduction of a 5 year warranty (9:30), and the reintroduction of SsangYong to the local market (14:35). The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has launched a new campaign to raise awareness for the Takata recall (21:05), Lamborghini has snatched back the Nurburgring production car lap record from Porsche (24:45), and the Qu...
Episode 44 - New Ford Focus, BMW M2 Competition Pure, & Mercedes-AMG C 63 S
July 26, 2018 06:45 - 36 minutesIn this week's episode James and Mal are joined by regular CarsGuide contributor Peter Anderson to chat about his recent go steering the new Ford Focus (3:50), and the fact that Ford's new Ranger Raptor doesn't have AEB (8:20). James can finally reveal what the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S is like to drive (10:50), BMW is releasing a Pure variant of the M2 Competition (16:05), and Porsche has revealed images of the second-generation Macan, which looks pretty much the same as the first-gen (21:30)...
Episode 43 - Rolls Royce Cullinan, a digital showroom, and a flying Aston Martin.
July 20, 2018 06:34 - 37 minutesThis week James, Richard, and Tom start as always by paying respects to alleged deity (probably more Old Testament than New at this point) Elon Musk, recapping his recent ego fuelled twitter tirade and the eventual attempt at an apology (0:55). Richard tells us about the Rolls Royce Cullinan reveal (5:10), but James can't tell us much about the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S launch (yet) (11:20). Aston Martin has built flying car (17:45), the Bugatti Divo has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring (2...
Episode 42 - Commodore police cars, Bugatti Divo, and is Elon God?
July 13, 2018 01:58 - 41 minutesThis week Richard takes the reigns to cover for James (who's mysteriously missing), and is joined by Mal and Matt to discuss Elon's new God-like image, and his God-like attempt to save the Thailand soccer team (1:30). Also on the tables is the Holden Commodore joining the police fleet in South Australia (6:15), Bugatti's teasing of the Divo, a $7.8m hypercar (10:50), and the announcement of the Audi R8 Sport Performance Parts (16:15). Matt Campbell has a game that he didn't warn us about (2...
Episode 41 - Jimny confirmed for Australia, Porsche's Nurburgring record, & police break ins
July 06, 2018 05:11 - 32 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt kick off with Muskwatch (0:50), where they are happy to learn that Model 3 production did meet the (revised?) goals, and wonder if Tesla can keep this cadence up, especially since chief vehicle engineer Doug Field left the company last week. Matt tells us all about his disappointingly easy test drive of the new Subaru Forester (6:15), and is super excited about the Suzuki Jimny coming to Australia (10:15). Richard drove the new-generation Santa Fe (16...
Episode 40 - VW destroys Pikes Peak, Mazda finally has CarPlay, and it's Elon's birthday!
June 28, 2018 07:04 - 36 minutesThis week James and Mal are joined by Tim Robson, who gives us a rundown on what's happening in the motorsport world, namely F1 being faced with its first ever triple header (27:40), the possibility for Daniel Ricciardo to become our highest paid sportsperson (29:10), and Fernando Alonso's interest to move to America to drive for a British team founded by a New Zealander (32:05). But first, as always, we start off with Muskwatch (1:00), where we wish our fearless leader Elon a happy birthday,...
Episode 39 - A call from Italy, a snap from VW, and an email from Musk.
June 21, 2018 07:21 - 32 minutesIn this episode James and Mal are joined by Andrew Chesterton to chat about Musk's last minute assembly line in a tent (1:30), his company-wide email about a "saboteur" within Tesla's ranks (2:30), and give an update on the Model 3 production tracker (3:30). Chesto fills us in on the highlights of his time in Italy so far, including the launch of the new Mercedes C-Class (5:40), Mal is excited about news of the Suzuki Jimny returning to Australia (8:05), and Volkswagen has revealed price and ...
Episode 39 - A call from Italy, a snap from VW, and an email from Musk.
June 21, 2018 07:21 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode James and Mal are joined by Andrew Chesterton to chat about Musk's last minute assembly line in a tent (1:30), his company-wide email about a "saboteur" within Tesla's ranks (2:30), and give an update on the Model 3 production tracker (3:30). Chesto fills us in on the highlights of his time in Italy so far, including the launch of the new Mercedes C-Class (5:40), Mal is excited about news of the Suzuki Jimny returning to Australia (8:05), and Volkswagen has revealed price an...
Episode 38 - Le Mans, flying cars, and flamethrowers.
June 14, 2018 07:45 - 38 minutesIn this episode James, Richard, and Matt discuss Tesla's near decimation of its workforce (1:10), all the 'wrong' reasons people are using their Boring Company flamethrowers (4:30), and give a Bloomburg Model 3 production update (6:00). Everybody's (read: Richard's) favourite car, the MX-5, is finally getting more grunt (6:35), ANCAP says AEB is missing from 60 percent of cars (9:45), and the RAM 1500 is here (13:45). Finally, Le Mans is on this weekend (20:50), Porsche has named its Mission ...
Episode 37 - The year 2022, a Maserati hybrid hypercar, and Musk's problem with Time
June 08, 2018 04:35 - 36 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt discuss Elon Musk's "problem with time" (0;55), and the three-star ANCAP safety rating on the new Mustang (3:25). A Cadillac CT5 has been spotted testing in Melbourne (7:30), Jeep is going to extend the 'Trackhawk' treatment to other cars in its range (8:35), and RAM is going to build a HiLux sized ute by 2022 (12:25). Speaking of the year 2022, it's the year Alfa Romeo is planning to revive the 8C and GTV nameplates with two all-new performance cars (1...
Episode 36 - Elon and Donald need to log off, Ford buys a train station
May 31, 2018 05:35 - 34 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt discuss how Elon Musk really needs to log off (1:05) and another autonomous car crash (3:30). BMW is introducing wireless charging for your car (5:55), Ssangyong is back (9:05), another million cars recalled over Takata airbags (11:15), and James decides cars are apples (12:35). Frosty Chops is probably on the wrong side of this one (16:25), we've been inundated with a YouTube comment (17:35), Panasonic is ditching cobalt but probably strip mining somet...
Episode 35 - Stress reduction, highway hellbeasts and defusing Richard
May 23, 2018 23:00 - 31 minutesIn this episode James, Matt and Crafty marvel at how Elon is rich in spite of not being able to deliver seemingly anything (1:15), revisit how he invented bricks (2:35), not signing up to be first to try the SpaceX Crew Dragon (3:20) and why the Model 3 "car of the people" is suddenly not for all people (4:05). Electric cars make driving less stressful (5:55), however the stuff they're made of is getting expensive (7:45), and NSW Police finally settle on their new highway patrol cars (11:15)....
Episode 34 - There's a lot of Ford news, there's a lot of recall news, there's a lot of anger... from Richard
May 17, 2018 05:30 - 34 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt talk through Tesla's senior vice-president of engineering going on an oddly-timed sabbatical (1:05), Elon's plan to fix the Model 3 production issues with a hackathon (2:50), and this week's Model 3 production tracker update (3:25). Matt has been in The Europe driving the new Ford Fiesta ST and the updated Mustang, but can't talk about either of them (4:30), the Blue Oval has bumped up its warranty coverage (8:55) and the Ranger Raptor's engine breaks f...
Episode 33 - Diesel downturns, Putin's new ride and more flying cars
May 10, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Peter discuss Elon's musk sticks (1:05), his $10 million share purchase (2:20) and the real probability Tesla won't be building 6000 cars a week by June (3:20). Volkswagen's former boss has been indicted by the US DOJ (3:45), Nissan announces the end of diesel engines in Europe (5:25) and Mazda trademarks...Mazda (7:35). Frosty Chops isn't living up to his name (12:50), Uber's autonomous cars think people are garbage (14:15) and they're also partnering with ...
Episode 32 - CX-5 facelifts, fines for Ford and Jeep unleashes freedom
May 03, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt discuss Elon's love of YouTubers (1:25), ponder how exactly he plans on making the Model Y (2:30) and poke around the recent teardown of the Model 3 (2:50). Mazda has launched an updated CX-5, but you wouldn't know unless you're very in-tune with the engine's firing order (5:00), Ford Australia has copped a whopping fine for their whopping transmission problems (8:35) and we let you know where your car is most likely to get stolen (12:00). Jeep has delv...
Episode 31 - HSV vs Tickford vs Toyota and Haval's Way X way...no
April 25, 2018 23:00 - 34 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt discuss Elon's robot uprising (1:05), getting closer to more missed goals (2:20) and how Tesla's days are numbered (3:10). Mercedes-Maybach has a new SUV which is being shown off in China, because reasons (5:40) while Haval has unveiled its Way X concept to much skepticism in the studio (8:25). Matt has been driving a lot of new utes from Toyota, Ford and Holden with the promise of more utes in his immediate future (10:45) and Richard has been having le...
Episode 30 - X-Class hot takes, Mustang Supercars and Lexus luxury
April 19, 2018 05:15 - 33 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt find out the best way to speed up production of a car is to, in fact, stop it, and also to make up words for things that already exist, and to make promises you're never going to keep (1:00). Matt can't talk about the 12th generation Toyota Corolla, but does anyway (3:15), while Richard can, and does, talk about the new Lexus LS flagship (7:40). Frosty Chops is on the Gold Coast. Don't ask. Just don't (11:55) Ford returns to the Supercars Championship w...
Episode 29 - We've received a letter, BMW's new M5 and how to tow
April 12, 2018 04:40 - 32 minutesIn this episode James, Mal and Crafty discuss touring Elon's in-factory crib (0:55), pricing for Ford's Ranger Raptor (3:55) and how we've been inundated with a letter (5:55). Mal talks about BMW's new M5 (9:15) and Crafty offers some basic tips on how to tow stuff (13:00). Frosty Chops is back in the States, but still seemingly up to no good (19:20), James has a new round of Is It Illegal? (20:45) and Volkswagen is getting a new CEO (23:40). Finally, Crafty talks used and possibly a tad inco...
Episode 28 - Electric Ferraris, Holden's mountain and a lot of HiLuxes
April 05, 2018 04:46 - 31 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Matt discuss Elon taking control (1:20) but still not building as many cars as he said he would (1:40). Tesla introduces a new warranty for cars they do build (2:45) and while Holden acknowledges it has a mountain to climb, there's a real probability they haven't brought the right gear for the job (6:10). Matt went to Melbourne and saw a room full of new HiLuxes (HiLuxii?) (11:20), Frosty Chops is exploring a new market (15:10) and a lot of people are buying...
Episode 27 - JC in NYC, the i30 N arrives and why Aston Martin designed a submarine
March 29, 2018 04:09 - 33 minutesIn this episode Richard, Peter and James discuss how Elon Musk is embracing the Silicon Valley trend of inventing things that already exist (1:40), and how a hedge fund manager reckons Tesla has only months to live (3:20). James is on the phone from New York New York talking all things New York motor show including the AMG C63s, new Porsches, new Toyotas and a Cadillac that Holden and HSV should probably be looking at (4:55). The boss of Volvo says it's time to pull the reins a bit on autonom...
Episode 26 - Lotus SUV, BMW X7, AusGP is awful and, oh, flying cars
March 22, 2018 04:24 - 31 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Peter Anderson discuss Elon Musk's significant-but-also-not-really new pay deal (0:55) and when self-driving cars go wrong (4:30) but how that's not stopping NSW (7:50). Richard then argues (wrongly) that the Australian F1 Grand Prix is the worst grand prix (8:45) before we check in with the current whereabouts of Winton Motor Company's Frosty Chops (13:45). Having driven all of BMW's X-Series SUVs recently, Richard says that, yes, they need another one, whi...
Episode 25 - Classic cars, classic rego plates, classic Crafty and a New York tease
March 15, 2018 04:10 - 34 minutesIn this episode James, Matt and Crafty recap Elon's trip to South by Southwest in Austin, Texas (1:15) and what's being teased ahead of the New York motor show (3:10). They ask if the era of the promotion model as an ornament at motor shows is over (7:45), because who better to do that than three blokes? Frosty Chops is on the Central Coast of NSW (11:00), James saw some classic cars go under the hammer (11:50), and Crafty explains how all-wheel drive isn't 4-wheel drive but also they kind of...
Episode 24 - The Geneva motor show, Mustang Bullitt and Kombi Campers
March 08, 2018 00:30 - 32 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and Mal wade through a mega Musk Watch which includes SpaceX launching heavy stuff (1:00), an update to Bloomberg's Model 3 tracker (2:10), how to jump the Model 3 queue (3:00), and how Elon wants Tesla to pay him $3.4 billion (3:48) in what we're sure is not out-and-out extortion. Mal is in Switzerland (not looking for the Nazi gold, we're assured) for the Geneva motor show and has seen a great many things (4:45), while Ford has confirmed the Mustang Bullitt wi...
Episode 23 - i30 N pricing, Geneva preview, Ferrari Portofino and more
March 01, 2018 04:20 - 30 minutesIn this episode James, Richard and guest Stephen Corby wade through a bumper Musk Watch featuring satellites that spell (1:00), cars polluting Mars (3:20), people polluting Mars (3:50), SpaceX sending Audis to the moon (5:00), and Uber vs Elon (6:20). Then Stephen tells us what it's like to drive a Ferrari Portofino in Italy (7:10), we preview next week's Geneva motor show (10:45) and cover the now-compulsory Takata airbag recall issued by the federal government (13:35). Winton Motor Company'...
Episode 22 - Ranger Raptor rage, hydrogen Hyundais, fancy Ferraris and (alleged) diesel dodginess
February 22, 2018 05:20 - 29 minutesThis week James, Richard and Crafty discuss the current location of Elon's space Roadster (01:35), the Model 3's build quality (03:20) and a cryptocurrency scam (04:40). Then Crafty reports on the response to Ford's Ranger Raptor (05:40), the possibility of an Everest Raptor (09:10) before attention turns to Hyundai's electric Kona and hydrogen Nexo (10:10), meanwhile a German newspaper is accusing Daimler of fiddling with their diesel emissions (13:30). Frosty Chops, for reasons passing unde...