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In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Mike Costello, with James Wong chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, Honda has revealed the new Civic Type R, Nissan has confirmed the X-Trail SUV will get its e-Power hybrid technology in Australia, Cupra is setting its sights high in Australia, and the ACT has moved to ban ICE sales from 2035.
Mike Costello talks about his launch drive of the new Ford Ranger, and James Wong discusses a comparison between the Hyundai i30 N Line and Volkswagen Polo GTI.
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Scott Collie is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Scott studied journalism at RMIT University and, after a lifelong obsession with everything automotive, started covering the car industry shortly afterwards. He has a passion for travel, and is an avid Melbourne Demons supporter.
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