Addicted to Cars

In this week's episode Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley discuss the resurgence of the V8, with it not only returning to the F1 grid but certain showrooms as well in the near future. In addition, a review of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, why Lexuses are nice and the best (or most interesting, at least) coupe for under $100K.

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On this week's podcast Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley tackle the only topic they can discuss with any real authority - motoring journalism! How they got their breaks, what's involved and how the industry has changed over their careers, before rounding out with some memorable moments. Follow Scott @addictedtosliding and Steve @stevedrivescars and any questions let us know!

Welcome to episode two of Addicted to Cars, hosted by motoring journalists Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley, discussing the latest news from the world of automotive and motorsport as well as reviews and some buying advice.

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00:00 Intro

Welcome to the new Addicted to Cars podcast, where I am joined by fellow motoring journalist Stephen Ottley to chat all things automotive, including news, reviews, motorsport and some nonsense as well.

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The latest episode of the Performance Car Podcast features one of Australia's finest ever racing drivers John Bowe. In the first part of this in-depth chat Bowe discusses his early days in single seaters, driving F5000 and 1970s F1 cars, Allan Grice's Bathurst lessons and bad boy image, older drivers and calling time on his full-time racing career. Check out part 2 for more tales from JB's racing past and present. To view the video from this episode visit www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and check out www.motormag.com.au for more performance car news and reviews.

In the latest episode of the Performance Car Podcast MOTOR Magazine Associate Editor Scott Newman is joined by Holden's lead vehicle dynamics engineer Rob Trubiani in a prototype of the new ZB Commodore to discuss how Trubiani got started with Holden (0:54), what makes a good drivers' car and how the new Commodore fulfils this (3:20), the advantages of electric power steering (4:50), the opportunities a new vehicle platform provides (6:50), the new Twinster all-wheel drive system and how it gives the Commodore a 'rear-drive' feeling (8:15), its different drive modes (11:20), the importance of good steering (12:15), why Holden tunes cars for Australian conditions and what needed to change (14:20), attaining Nurburgring test driver certification and why manufacturers use it (16:50), setting a Nurburgring record lap time in a Holden VF Redline ute (21:45) and why enthusiasts should give the new Commodore a chance (24:10). To view the video from this episode check out www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and visit www.motormag.com.au for more performance car news and reviews.

In this episode of the Performance Car Podcast MOTOR Magazine Associate Editor Scott Newman and Digital Journalist Chris Thompson discuss all the latest reveals from the Frankfurt Motor Show including the Mercedes-AMG Project One, Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, Renault Sport Megane RS and much more. You can watch the video from this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and check out www.motormag.com.au for more performance car news and reviews.

In this episode of the Performance Car Podcast Dylan Campbell and Scott Newman are joined by XR8 Sprint owner Norm Ackland, who gives us an enthusiast's perspective on all things Ford Falcon. You can watch the video from this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and for more performance car news and reviews check out www.motormag.com.au.

In this episode of the Performance Car Podcast Dylan Campbell and Scott Newman are joined by Justin Capicchiano, program manager of the Ford Falcon Sprints, to discuss the Sprint from behind the wheel of the final Falcon V8, the 345kW XR8 Sprint. You can watch the video from this podcast at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and check out www.motormag.com.au for more performance car news and reviews.

In the latest episode of the Performance Car Podcast by MOTOR Magazine Dylan Campbell and Scott Newman discuss the Porsche 991.2 911 Turbo and Porsche's amazing run of success at MOTOR's Performance Car of the Year competition. You can watch the video of this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and check out www.motormag.com.au for performance car news and reviews. Rate and subcribe!