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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...

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. 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 a...

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. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander...

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. 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. Read the full Aston Marti...

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...

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. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts...

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. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and J...

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...

This week, the guys talk about the ballistic Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, Alfa Romeo’s move into the EV world and the Mahindra Scorpio is in the spotlight. 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. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4bO1Q-7C4U...

We are finally answering the much requested question of EV running costs this week, the guys break down March VFACTS and James tells us a little about the new Kia Sportage Hybrid. 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. What large SUV would you buy:  What large...

Sean, Scott and James dive into their favourite parts of the Australian Formula 1 race weekend, they discuss the possibility of a Hybrid Toyota Prado that was teased by Toyota themselves and James tells us all about the new Toyota C-HR he drove recently. 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...

This week on the CarExpert podcast, the guys talk about the Melbourne city council keen to charge higher parking fees to utes and large SUVs, Volkswagens recently announced ID.3 GTX, James runs us through how Nissan’s new hybrid system works in the Qashqai and a preview of a special episode with Chris Harris coming soon. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined b...

The team break down the February VFacts, James tells us all about the hyper Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and could the FJ Cruiser be making a comeback? 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. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your fa...

Jack Quick joins the podcast this week to tell us all about the epic Hyundai i30 Sedan N, James finally fills us in on the new Mitsubishi Triton and the boys discuss the recently announced Kia Tasman ute. Kia Tasman ute is official: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/kia-tasman-ute-reveal-first-australian-deliveries-for-toyota-hilux-rival-locked-in Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in vide...

The panel break down the recent news that Subaru have cut $8000 from their yet to be released EV, how Toyota have had a terrible start to 2024 and answer some of your questions. 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. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can...

The gang is back in the office this week, bringing you all the numbers from January VFACTS, Scott tells us all about the new Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 Hybrid PLUS you can win a $200 fuel voucher thanks to Ampol! Details in the podcast. 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...

Sean and Paul are in the USA this week checking out some cars unique to America. They chat about the Lexus GX and how it drives, the Rivian R1S and Los Angeles' EV charging network - should Australia be learning from our American cousins? PLUS you can win a $200 fuel voucher thanks to Ampol! Details in the podcast. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resi...

We asked you to write in with your questions about 2024, and did you deliver. We talk about Toyota (a lot!), SUVs and utes PLUS you can win a $200 fuel voucher thanks to Ampol! Details in the podcast. Every new car coming in 2024: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/all-the-new-cars-utes-and-suvs-coming-to-australia-in-2024-and-beyond Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean La...

Sean clears the air on some recent bias claims levelled at the podcast, the guys talk about the buzz surrounding the new electric Porsche Macan, Scott explains why Ford are wanting to give everyone a 48 inch infotainment screen and the new Kia Sorento is in the spotlight. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and James Wong...

This week on the CarExpert Podcast, the guys react to your feedback on our recent EV v Petrol road trip, Ford are back in hot water with their Australian F-150 being recalled again whilst their American brethern have a hot new F-150 Lightning and they boys talk about our recent Hot Hatch drag race where Scott proved he wasn't the F1 driver he thought he was. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now...

This week, the team looks into the sudden off loading of Hertz USA's EV fleet, they talk through the coolest concepts unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the VW Amarok is in the hot seat this week. 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. W...

The CarExpert Podcast is back for 2024! The guys give a full and detailed wrap of the 2023 VFACTS numbers, Scott tells us about Ford's F-150 stop sale and James fills us in on Kia's stink bug problem. 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. Where to find the Car...

It's the CarExpert Podcast Christmas Special! The guys are feeling very merry and dive into the wrap up of 2023 at CarExpert. They discuss their favourite cars of the year, the biggest disappointments, what to look forward to in 2024 and some great Christmas gift ideas for the petrol head in your life. Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExper...

This week, the panel talks the latest VFACTS sales figures and how Australia is on track for an all-time record. Mitsubishi wins a case in the High Court and the question is raised, should we have access to more monitoring technology for our cars. Want to win $400 of FREE fuel? Email us  podcast@carexpert.com.au  with you name, phone number and tell us in 25 words or less, "Where would you go with...

Scott returns to the Podcast to tell Sean and James all about the new Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series ; James fills us in on his off-road test of the new Ineos Grenadier ; and the guys chat about Ford slashing the price of the new Mustang Mach-E before it's even on sale in Australia! Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Host Sean Lander is joined by resident CarExperts Scott Collie and Ja...