In this episode:

- MG (remember them? No, not Mark Geyer) is bringing a small SUV to Australia. It's a competitive segment and they're a historic British sports car brand that is now owned by the Chinese and has a somewhat chequered past the last few years. Should be fun.

- Kia is going to launch a brand new ute in 2021. We reckon it'll sell like hotcakes.

- Is Tesla cooked? They launched two new products last week, but are struggling to build the products they already have. But then, they have finished the Big Battery in South Australia, so maybe things are not as bad as they may seem.

- Citroen is cutting its warranty in Australia because International Boardroom Politics. How's that going to go over with customers?

- This week marks World TV Day, so we honour our TVs by reminiscing on things we liked to watch on them.

James Cleary, Richard Berry and Matt (M4) Campbell tear down, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

- Richard continues to apologise for his negative comments about the Kia Stinger. He's driven both engines on offer from the Korean manufacturer and also served himself up a slice of humble pie.

- Does the Honda Civic Type R look like a "crevice-laden rockpool"? And what's it like to drive? We've had it in the garage and now we have some thoughts.

- Geely (they own Volvo and Lotus among other things) say they'll have a flying car ready in 2019, and an even better one in 2023. Nasa has teamed up with Uber to develop a flying car. Why all the flying cars? Are they a good idea? Is this the Next Big Thing?

- With prices starting to trickle out for Mercedes-Benz's Nissan-based X-Class, we look at who exactly is lining up for one (with surprising results).

James Cleary, Richard Berry and Mal Flynn strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

- The SEMA motor show in Las Vegas is a mouthwatering collection of some of the whackiest and weirdest stuff on wheels. We talk about our favourites from this year's edition.

- Sticking with motor shows, Mal is off to the City of Angels soon for their motor show. It looks like it will be a big one.

- President Trump is about to get the best limo ever, it will be amazing, you won't have seen a limo like it. So we discuss the tricks and treats of what's part tank, part hospital and part war room. Also, what happens when The Beast's time is up?

- French sports car brand Alpine is coming to Australia next year with the a new version of their A110. Also, what's an Alpine?

- Selling cars. Sometimes you're glad to be rid of an old one, but other times it's a sad moment. The panel discuss cars they wish they'd never let go of.

James Cleary, Mal Flynn and Matt (Mr) Pritchard strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast:

- We discuss the highlights of the Tokyo motor show - both the mainstream (Mazda 'Kai' and 'Vision Coupe' concepts) and the weird

- LDV T60 and Haval H2 both scored five NCAP stars. Are Chinese brands getting their act together?

- So, Crafty, tell us about CarsGuide Adventure…

- SEMA is coming. What the hell is it?

James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn, and Marcus Craft strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode of the CarsGuide podcast, Richard Berry, Malcolm Flynn, and J3 discuss the hottest office questions of the week, arguing over:

- We discuss the latest Mazda concepts: the Mazda Kai and Vision Coupe. Should we be excited about the production-spec spinoffs, should they ever come?

- A 1932 Ford powered by a twin-turbo Ferrari V8. What does Richard Berry, our resident leather jacket wearing, Buddy Holly loving, hot-rod obsessed colleague think of it? Is it ready for the drags, or is it an affront to the culture?

- We've driven it, we've tested it. What do Malcolm Flynn and Richard Berry think of the Kia Stinger. Having spent more time behind the wheel, is it still a "stinker" as Berry once proudly claimed?

- Oxford to ban petrol and diesel vehicles from their city centre in 2020+. Is the town ready for it? Will people buy more electric cars? Will the change be more environmentally friendly?

Richard Berry, Malcolm Flynn, and J3 strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

-We discuss Holden ending manufacturing in Australia with the last car rolling off the Elizabeth production line this week. The guys share their Holden memories.

-James headed to Motor Classica this week and loved it, Richard doesn’t get it.

-Another running of the World Time Attack Challenge proves that young people really do still care about high powered death traps.

-Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has told us Dodge will stay in Australia despite the rumours that Dodges won’t be made in right hand drive. We ask: what’s the point if we won’t get any of the good Dodges?

-Bruce Springsteen, Meatloaf, Whitney Houston; the guys discuss their favourite driving songs.

James Cleary, Richard Berry and Malcolm Flynn strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

- Will we ever see the end of the Takata airbag recalls? Perhaps it would just be easier with we didn't bother with airbags at all.

- Would you buy a car from a showroom in a shopping centre? Does this run the risk of you impulse buying one, like a chocolate in the supermarket?

- Ferrari is going to build an SUV and Enzo will rise from the dead now, surely.

- The Tokyo motor show is going "beyond the motor" but isn't considering a change in either name or, probably, content.

- Koenigsegg built a car to go from 0 to 400km/h and back to 0 really quick, because sure why not?

- Should we raise the motorway speed limit to 130km/h? Roads and cars are safer than they've ever been, so is it time we ended the 110km/h era?

James Cleary, Richard Berry and Mitchell Tulk strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

- Toyota has closed their Australian manufacturing plant in Altona. What does that mean for car buyers and the economy at large? Also, did anyone remember that Toyota built cars here?

- With the iconic Bathurst 1000 this weekend, we look back at some of our favourite moments from The Mountain. But is the event in trouble? What will happen to The Great Race should the Supercars series go the way of the dodo and A1GP?

- If a car doesn't have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto would you still buy it? Turns out not having the correct multimedia system is a deal-breaker for some people.

- Jay Leno (the American TV guy with the only chin you can see from space) has a lot of cars. Does that make him a proper car person? Or is he just someone that happens to own a lot of cars?

James Cleary, Peter Anderson and Matthew Pritchard tear down, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

- After burning rubber up Pikes Peak (Ari Vatanen did it better) in his Mustang for Climbkhana, are we getting a bit over Ken Block's slickly-produced videos?

- Every car ever made has set a "lap record" of the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife. So, with everyone seeming to be able to make up a new record every time they go out, do they matter anymore?

- Are the Supercars (Australia's domestic touring car series, for international listeners) heading for oblivion or glory as they move away from the V8-engined sedans we've known and loved for the last 20 years? Triple Eight is testing their new V6-powered car...but using a V8 engine, while the new V6 engine is in an old V8 chassis...? OK.

- Dyson (the vacuum company) is going to build an electric car. It's going to suck, right?

- Victoria Police are going to buy 80 BMW 5 Series' to form their next highway patrol squadron. Does that make them the "Ultimate Booking Machine"?

James, Richard and Tom (Barry) strip back, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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In this episode:

- What's the worst-looking Australian built car: The AU Falcon, EA Falcon, VB Commodore or VN Commodore? Why did they name a car after a terrible beer, or a terrible video game development company?

- Highlights and lowlights of the 2017 Frankfurt motor show.

- Is the Nissan GT-R a supercar, cruiser or something in the middle? And,

- What is it with people that don't like driving? Are they just hanging out for autonomous cars.

James, Richard and J3 strip back, tear down and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.

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