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Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly! This week WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by colleagues Scott Newman and Chris Thompson to discuss all things Bathurst. We start with Scott's drive of the limited edition Scott McLaughlin Mustang in all its supercharged 578kW before moving on to Bathurst, not so much the race itself but your opportunity to buy one of this weekend's contenders and our experiences driving the iconic Mount Panorama track. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter.
On today's episode of WhichCar Weekly WhichCar Senior Journalists Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman and joined by fellow WhichCar Journalist Chris Thompson to discuss the BMW X2 M Mesh Edition and is there nothing BMW won't stick an M badge on? They follow this up with an examination of some popular but rather dull cars and what people should be buying instead. Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and review needs and follow us at @whichcarau (Facebook, Twitter) and @whichcar (Instagram).
Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the WhichCar Weekly podcast. In this week's chat WhichCar Senior Journalists Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by MOTOR Editor Andy Enright to discuss the new BMW M3 and M4 and 'that' face, the cars we'd buy with a $15,000 budget and weird road rules that are illegal, but why? Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for your daily updates of news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Twitter and Facebook.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, where WhichCar Senior Journalists Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by WhichCar Editor Tim Robson to discuss a strange week of news that isn't what it seems. First up we have pricing for the Toyota GR Yaris, then the reveal of the new Nissan Z car, followed by the sale of Bugatti to electric vehicle specialists Rimac. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).
Hello again and welcome to the latest episode of the Whichcar Weekly podcast. This week Dan, Andy and Scott are together to bid farewell to the Ferrari FF/GTC4 Lusso as it's ushered out ahead of the arrival of the Prancing Horse's first SUV. It's also hello to the new-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which is packed with technology that will become commonplace over the next decade. Finally, Andy asks what are our worst car-related purchases? Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow WhichCar on Facebook and Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).
Hello and welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly. In this episode regulars Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by WhichCar Editor Tim Robson to discuss a driver scoring a hefty fine for being rude to a speed camera, the weird phenomenon of manufacturer-supplied spy pictures, the Australian launch of the new Land Rover Defender and whether new electric vehicle player Lucid Motors can tackle Tesla. Head to www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow WhichCar on Facebook, Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).
Today's bonus episode of WhichCar Weekly features MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and a very special guest, AFL star Charlie Dixon. Dixon is not only the leading goal kicker for the Port Adelaide Power he's a massive car nut who's owned a number of highly modified Aussie street machines. And he's not afraid to drive them hard! Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow Whichcar on Facebook, Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).
Welcome to the latest episode of the WhichCar Weekly podcast! Today our regular trio, WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the transition of Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) into General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), before seguing into an intriguing topic, choosing the four cars that should feature if there was a Mount Rushmore for Australian cars. Let us know your thoughts via email or social media, you can follow WhichCar on Facebook and Twitter (@whichcarau) or Instagram (@whichcar).
Welcome back to the latest instalment of the WhichCar Weekly Podcast. In this episode WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman chat about the forthcoming BMW G80 M3, with news this week the range will include a wagon for the very first time. In addition the trio chat about cars that should've left a sour taste in the mouth but actually are remembered fondly, even if the reason for that memory is just how awful it was. Don't forget to check out www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow WhichCar on Facebook (whichcarau), Twitter and Instagram (@whichcar).
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly with WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discussing topics from the automotive week. Today's top story is a change of leadership at Ford Australia, where Kay Hart has made way for Andrew Birkic, while legendary designer Gordon Murray has revealed his new supercar, the T.50. You can find all the latest automotive news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow WhichCar on Facebook (@whichcarau), Twitter and Instagram (@whichcar). Until next week!
Sorry to mention it if you were trying to forget the entire planet is in the clutches of a viral pandemic, but the crisis is continuing to impact automotive events all over the world, including the latest twist of the knife and another disruption to the Formula 1 championship.
Opening the chat for another WhichCar Weekly installment, Chris, Dan and Tim discuss the bombshell that could scupper not just Silverstone, but the entire championship.
Later, Chris explains how car design legend Ian Callum is filling his semi-retirement and the revisiting of one of his previous designs. Which begs the question, which other cars could benefit from a redo years after they were finished the first time around?
The WCW team throw their own ideas out there of vehicles that might not have been perfectly executed and a few ambitious suggestions of how to get there. Oh and Dan admits the time he offended Ian.
Rounding out the chat, Chris explains why he has been spending too long in his bedroom and night after night with a playlist on repeat - and it’s not for the reasons a good looking young man should be.
Motor’s digital journalist (or editor, as Dan likes to call him), has been going above and beyond the call of duty to complete a car project in isolation. Listen in to see if this nostalgic nod is heaven or hell.
You can expect to hear the WhichCar Weekly crew discussing electric vehicles more frequently as the technology becomes more accessible, feasible and attractive, and our latest episode is certainly no exception.
Sparking the conversation (and the electric puns) this week, is Ford’s utterly jaw-dropping Mustang Mach-E prototype which has been fired into the public eye by a sensational video. Besides the incredible figures and ability of the one-off heavily modified model, the noise created by Ford’s beast is the highlight for Chris, Dan and Tim.
Is this the future of high-performance cars? Will a new generation of car enthusiasts get more excited about the whine of a motor than the bark of an exhaust? Tune in to find out.
Next, Dan has been at the wheel of the newest electric vehicle to arrive in Australian showrooms. Find out what he thought about Mini’s full-electric foray and his one day with the Mini Cooper SE.
And finally, another week, another sweeping aspiration or claim from Tesla founder Elon Musk who, this time, is sticking to his guns that the range of electric cars will still manage level-five autonomy this year. Self-driving experts have wasted no time getting the boot in and highlighting the incredulous nature of Musk’s claims.
The WCW team weighs in with the actual state of autonomous tech and where the other manufacturers stand on the future of cars without human drivers.
It’s not the first time by any means that the WhichCar Weekly team has discussed electric cars and their feasibility for Australia, but the zero-emissions movement is gathering pace and the various state and federal governments have no choice but to get involved. However, while the latest high-profile announcements appear to suggest our nation is finally joining the rest of the civilised world and making EVs easier to buy and run, the reality is sadly not quite there yet. On this week’s chat Wheels online editor Cam returns to the WCW virtual studio to talk about the NSW government’s latest EV plans and how they still intend to claim your pound of flesh even if you are helping the environment. Next up, we go from ways to use less petrol, to possibly the best way to use as much fossil fuel in the shortest space of time and Cam’s latest update on the incredible (possibly incredibly stupid) Cannonball Run. Just when you thought the carefully organised and surgically choreographed attempts to smash this trans-US speed trip couldn’t be broken, someone weighs in with the equivalent of a rusty sledgehammer and bludgeons the top time to death. And we haven’t even got to the best parts yet. Andy, Dan and Cam need little encouragement to chat about their favourite epic car trips, so that’s exactly what they do next, as well as offering some suggestions for cars that could threaten the new Cannonball run record.
Following our conversation and excitement surrounding the remake of the cult classic film C’etait Un Rendezvous, the WhichCar Weekly team assembles to review the Grand Rendezvous homage now that it’s out in the open. Did director Claude Lelouche expertly recreate the magic of the original? Was the use of an actual Ferrari this time round adding to the intensity? Was Monaco an even more stunning backdrop to this feat of world class driving than Paris? You’ll have click play and listen in to find out. Next up we turn the chat to another brand-funded car story and Aston Martin’s three part promo to welcome its four-door Rapide. If you wanted an example of one of the worst and cripplingly unwatchable car flicks to ever muddy your screens, look no further. Andy, Dan and returning WhichCar editor Tim pick apart this automotive abomination with all the mercy of a pride of hungry lions. Frankly it deserved nothing less. But from just about the most shockingly bad car films, Tim introduces one of the very best car docos to have dropped in decades - and it’s about an Australian icon. Brock - Over the Top looks at the life of one of Australia’s most loved but controversial motorsport figures, and the boys are suitably impressed. Out next month, the WCW team highlight what makes this story brilliant - no spoiler alert necessary.
With many Australians spending more time at home lately, the TV might have spent a bit more time switched on, so the WhichCar weekly team thought it was a great time revisit the topic of the best moving images of cars. Not just the best films, the greatest stories, or most memorable performances, but all the best vehicles captured in film moments from a simple Youtube clip to Oscar-worthy cinema. Joining the chat this week, staff videographer (and petrol head) Sean makes his WCW debut, offering an expert’s insight into the process of conceiving, planning and executing great car films. From the creative process, through the technicalities, we look at all the challenges and tricks to get a car feature from inside your head onto the screen. Later, the talk turns to other great car films, not just those produced by the WhichCar team, possibly including the imminent Le Grand Rendez-vous - an homage to the 1976 cult short film C’etait un Rendez-vous. Due for release on June 13, will this ‘remake’, complete with race ace Charles Leclerc and a Ferrari SF90 Stradale successfully create the same raw magic that original conjured some 40 years later? Somewhat inevitably, the conversation evolves into our favourite car clips and cinema through the ages. Sean reveals one of his main film inspirations, Andy makes a nostalgic nod to one of his most familiar race tracks and Dan, unsurprisingly, offers up another contentious series of films.
The WhichCar Weekly team virtually reassembles with returning guest Chris along with the decision that, as far as probability is concerned, the Motor magazine digital editor is now a regular. Following a recent article by Motor, Andy, Chris and Dan enter another round of ‘WhichCar would you buy with your own cash’ this time adding in a new level of complexity. The trio thrash out their decisions of what to put in the garage if it had to be your only car, along with the notable selections from other members of the WhichCar motoring team. Dan also defends his entry for the up to $40,000 category and offers an alternative because it was stupid. Andy has a rare moment of sensibility but in some of his new-car wish-list choices, and Chris proves that he is very much the driving enthusiast that’s willing to sacrifice comfort and practicality for his passion. Later, the team turns the conversation to their own personal cars. With covid restrictions preventing many day-to-day functions of road testing and press car movements, the team has been spending more time in their respective machines. Find out what the WCW team drive when they don’t have a major manufacturer to sponge off and what the return to some older models means to people who are more than accustomed to driving new cars week-in, week-out.
On this week’s WhichCar Weekly episode, WhichCar senior journalist Daniel Gardner welcomes Mark Allen for a peek behind Jeep's global design centre doors in Detroit. With more than a quarter of a century with FCA, Chrysler and Jeep in his pencil, the head of design at Jeep offers fascinating insight into the way seven-slot grille models have evolved. The two petrolheads delve into decades of experience and find out Mark’s proudest moments, where Jeep design will go from here and the things he’d go back and have another crack at. And the master designer reveals the biggest challenges when it comes to creating the next generation of one of the world’s most celebrated and recognisable models. Oh, and Dan couldn’t resist dropping in a question about that crash too.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly. This week we're getting nerdy as MOTOR Associate Editor and rally obsessive Scott Newman lists his top 10 greatest WRC drivers. The catalyst for this topic was a recent poll by the WRC itself naming Carlos Sainz as the greatest ever WRC driver. Do we agree? To adjudicate Scott's list we have not only regular Dan Gardner (WhichCar Senior Journalist) and Andy Enright (Wheels Deputy Editor) but 2016 Australian Rally Champion Molly Taylor! Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly where your usual trio - WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Deputy Editor Scott Newman - peel back the curtain on the world of car launches. They discuss the best they've ever been on, ones they wish they'd attended, the bad behaviour that sometimes ensues and what happens when things go wrong. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter.
For this special episode of WhichCar Weekly MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman chats with Karl Reindler, former Australian F3 champion and long-time V8 Supercar driver. Karl talks about growing up in Western Australia, his early career in go karts, transitioning to F3 single seaters, stories and struggles of competing overseas, his time in A1 GP, the Daytona 24-Hour, his terrifying Supercars crash and the joy of teaching. Don't forget to hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all your latest news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly where the regular trio, WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman, discuss what they'd do if they were given $30,000 to buy a car and modify it (1:40). At the other end of the spectrum is Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg, which is one of the world's more fascinating car manufacturers (16:30). Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter. Stay safe!
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, where WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss instances where road test cars "failed to proceed", the worst cars they've driven in a professional capacity and models that should have been built! Because manufacturers love it when motoring journalists try and be product planners. Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter and @whichcar on Instagram.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar weekly where regulars Daniel Gardner (WhichCar Senior Journalist) and Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor) are joined by WhichCar Senior Writer and gaming correspondent Tony O'Kane and WhichCar Editor Tim Robson to discuss the world of eSports. What is it, how does it work and is it the future of motorsport? All these questions and more are answered. Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au to keep up to date with all the latest in the automotive world and follow WhichCar @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter and @whichcar on Instagram.
Welcome back to the WhichCar Weekly podcast! Apologies for the break but the world seems to have turned upside down recently. We're up and running again now and the usual crew, WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman, are here to discuss the world's greatest driving roads. Each gives their five favourite driving roads and the best car in which to tackle them - we've got roads of every type from all over the world! Let us know your favourite driving roads at www.whichcar.com.au or @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook or Twitter.
Today's episode of WhichCar Weekly is all about racetracks! WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright discuss Australia's lost racetracks (1:05) and the ones that still exist (19:20), including the first they ever drove, their favourites and what's on the bucket list. Don't forget to hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter and @whichcar on Instagram. Until next week!
Hello and welcome to a special emergency edition of the WhichCar Weekly Podcast, in which WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Unique Cars Editor Guy Allen and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman dissect the news that the Holden brand is no more as of 2021. The crew examine how Holden got to this point, what it could've done differently, some of the high and low points of its history, why General Motors had to do it and what this means for GM in Australia going forward. Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for everything you need to know about Holden's demise and the automotive world in general and follow @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter and @whichcar on Instagram.
Welcome to a special episode of WhichCar Weekly featuring basketball star Mitchell Creek, captain of NBL franchise South-East Melbourne Phoenix, Boomers representative and member of the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves in the last NBA season. Mitchell speaks with MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman about his rise from Horsham, Victoria to the basketball elite (0:58), his early car years (4:40), car tastes (9:55), car culture in the NBL and NBA (15:40) and what would be in the dream garage (22:35). We hope you enjoy this chat and thank you to OpenCorp for hosting us.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, where the usual trio, WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the 2020 Australian Motoring Awards. This annual event reveals the best cars of 2019, including 4x4 of the Year (2:05), the WhichCar Style Award (8:45), MOTOR Performance Car of the Year (15:55) and Wheels Car of the Year (24:35). Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter and @whichcar on Instagram.
Welcome to the first WhichCar Weekly of 2020! On this episode the usual crew of WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss ever-falling Australian new car sales (2:30), cars they're looking forward to driving in 2020 (14:20) and their first cars (27:30!). Catch all the latest automotive news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! To celebrate, the WhichCar Weekly crew presents its Christmas Special! We have Dan Gardner (WhichCar Senior Journalist), Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor), Alex Inwood (Wheels Editor), Andy Enright (Wheels Deputy Editor) and Cameron Kirby (Wheels Staff Journalist) to play every petrolhead's favourite game: five-car dream garage. But there's a twist! No car can be chosen twice and there are five strict categories: hot hatch, supercar, 4x4, wagon and pre-1980s classic. Remember to hit up www.whichcar.com.au over the holiday break and let us know your five-car selections @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Thanks for listening, see you in 2020!
In the penultimate episode of WhichCar Weekly for the year, WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Wheels Staff Journalist Cameron Kirby to discuss whether Holden can be saved following the demise of the Commodore (2:00), if 2020 will be the year that SUVs finally decline in popularity (13:45) and the news Manthey Racing's upgrades for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS are now available in Australia (22:50). Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
In this week's special extra-long episode WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman are joined by a guest, former Ferrari racing driver and expert driver trainer Renato Loberto. The trio discuss the impending demise of the Holden Commodore (1:35), Renato's near-death experience behind the wheel of a racing car (8:10), how he teaches rich people to drive (23:30) and finishing with the ugliest cars ever made (31:30). Check out www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, where WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman to discuss Andy's attendance at the BMW M Festival at Kyalami Circuit in South Africa (2:00), the reveal of the Tesla CyberTruck (11:00) and crazy tales of driving endurance (20:50). Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Until next week!
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, where host and WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Bauer Content Director Simon Telford to discuss the onslaught of new performance SUVs and why they spell trouble for manufacturers (1:40), a wrap-up of the madness that is Street Machine Drag Challenge (11:30) and thoughts on the updated NSX which Dan and Scott drove this week (24:55). As ever, hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, with WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner joined by fellow Senior Journalist Tony O'Kane and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman to discuss the merger between FCA and PSA and what it means for both companies (1:50), new models from McLaren and Ferrari (13:35), and Dan dips a toe into the world of drag racing at Street Machine's Drag Challenge (22:00). Don't forget to hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews.
Welcome to the latest instalment of WhichCar Weekly, where your host, WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, is joined by fellow WC SJ David Bonnici and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman to discuss the reveal of the new Volkswagen Mk8 Golf, the hits and misses of the Tokyo Motor Show and MOTOR's annual Performance Car of the Year extravaganza. Check out www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Until next week!
Welcome to another WhichCar Weekly podcast coming to you from The Espy hotel in St Kilda. On today's show WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the sales success of the Tesla Model 3 (2:20), Japan's need for a new generation of performance heroes (14:00) and cars that are better bought in automatic guise (25:55). Don't forget to make www.whichcar.com.au your daily choice for all the latest automotive news and reviews!
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, coming to you from The Espy hotel in St Kilda! Yes, we've upgraded our studio and to celebrate the big boss, WhichCar Content Director Glenn Butler, joins the regular trio of WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman. The quartet discuss the hot new supercharged Ford Mustang R-Spec (3:30), Dan's trip to the Deni Ute Muster (11:40), Andy ragging Lamborghinis around Phillip Island (21:00) and Dan joining his partner at work (30:00). Remember to hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews.
Welcome the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly. Host and WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Bauer Photographer Nathan Jacobs to discuss why Rivian is set to become a major automotive player (3:55), the fact electric cars can be fun (11:30) and why driving really, really fast can be completely safe, in the right environment (16:25). Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Welcome the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly. Host and WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Bauer Photographer Nathan Jacobs to discuss why Rivian is set to become a major automotive player (3:55), the fact electric cars can be fun (11:30) and why driving really, really fast can be completely safe, in the right environment (16:25). Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It's all about looks and style for this week's WCW. The team welcomes Nathan - Bauer staff photographer extraordinaire to tell us all the joys and pressures of being one of the country's leading automotive photographers. Then it's on to a chat about car designs people seem to love but we just can't stomach. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It's WhichCar Weekly time again with host Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor) joined by Wheels Editor Alex Inwood and Deputy Editor Andy Enright to discuss the last week's automotive happenings. All three give their thoughts on the new Toyota GR Supra (1:05), discuss the importance of design with Wheels dedicating its next magazine issue to the topic (9:00), which leads neatly into the stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show (13:10), including the VW ID3, Land Rover Defender and BMW Concept 4. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This week MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman is your host and joined by Wheels Staff Writer Cameron Kirby and Unique Cars Staff Writer Alex Affat to chat the Nissan GT-R turning 50, including Alex's anecdotes as an owner, the Bugatti Chiron topping 300mph and the reveal of the all-electric Porsche Taycan. Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Welcome to the latest installment of WhichCar Weekly. In this episode the usual trio - host and WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright - pay tribute to the passing of an automotive colossus, former chairman of the Volkswagen Group Ferdinand Piech (1:55). Talk then turns to cars that are incredibly successful in all ways except one: nobody buys them (18:45). Keep up-to-date with all the latest automotive happenings at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Welcome back! After a short hiatus the team is back, host and WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner joined by Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright, MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and gun photographer Alastair Brook, who is fresh back from the sights and sounds of Monterey Car Week. The crew discuss the new reveals and the crazy cars Alaistair saw (2:30) before moving on to the new Audi RS6 Avant (23:45), which prompts a discussion on why fast station wagons are so damn cool. Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It's the regular trio this week, WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman. Andy reckons most journos can't form their own opinion, so the lads discuss their own unpopular motoring opinions (2:40), before moving on to discuss car manufacturers getting caught with their pants down (24:15) and whether this is a new thing. As always, visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
On this week's show WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and MOTOR Digital Journalist Chris Thompson to discuss the confusing world of car definitions (1:45), the new Chevrolet C8 Corvette which is coming to Australia (12:25) and Dan's trip to New Zealand's Snow Farm with VW (21:45) which is sadly becoming short of snow! Visit www.whichcar.com.au for automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It's an awesome foursome this week for our Goodwood Festival of Speed SPECIAL! Wheels Editor Alex Inwood has just returned from attending his first Goodwood FoS and joins the regular crew of WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright - another Goodwood veteran - and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman. They discuss the event itself, the coolest cars there, the new reveals and whether such an event could work in Australia. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follows @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It seems not a single week passes without having to salute the end of another motoring icon. This week it’s the turn of the Volkswagen Beetle, which ceased production after an astonishing 80 years.
The boys discuss the iconic car’s notable achievements, how VW flogged an incredible 23.5 million of them, what comes next, and the real reason the German car maker killed its bug.
Later, Tony – the cane toad – O’Kane brings us up to speed on the latest projects from global tyre giant Continental. You may be surprised to hear that rubber is a relatively small part of Continental’s business and its development in the field of advanced electronics is really eye-opening stuff.
Also on the chat this week, Andy explains the principle and purpose of a new car press launch and the associated drive. But more importantly, what happens when it doesn’t go to plan.
It seems most motor journalists have been on a launch where things haven’t gone well but does that mean it’s an entirely wasted exercise? Tune in to find out.
Join WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and MOTOR Digital Journalist Chris Thompson as they discuss the recent revival of rear-wheel steering (2:30), BMW's new electrified supercar concept (11:35) and the reveal of the Ford GT Mk II and Mercedes-AMG A45 S at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (21:05). Check out www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This week regulars Daniel Gardner (WhichCar Senior Journalist) and Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor) are joined by Cameron Kirby (Wheels Staff Writer) to discuss the overzealous road safety rules (1:30), the crazy world of development prototypes (15:20) and the exciting new Le Mans rules (23:25). Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
On this week's episode regulars Dan Gardner (WhichCar Senior Journalist) and Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor) are joined by another MOTOR-head, WhichCar Weekly debutant Louis Cordony (Staff Journalist). Scotty's recent trials lead to stories of biting off more than you can chew behind the wheel (2:05), before switching to the pros and cons of modified cars (14:10), the new Alpine A110S (22:10) and Louis explains how to start go karting (24:45). Head to www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follows @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The team of regulars is decimated as Andy and Scott temporarily bow out to fulfil deadline duties, but the WhichCar Weekly podcast powers on unhindered with worthy custodians in the hot seats.
Returning to the WCW mic, Tony introduces the new Volkswagen Touareg (1:44) – the model that not only marks a new generation of the car maker’s flagship SUV but a further push by the brand into a more premium market place.
Following a similar strategy to the Mazda 3, Volkswagen is hunting a more luxury focused customer but can the German giant convince a discerning public to steer away from such established rivals? And what effect is it having on the lower end of the market?
Alex puts down his mouse for 30 minutes to talk about a recent trip to Austria where he got behind the wheel of the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe (13:56). Following in the tyre tracks of the godfather of coupe SUVs – the BMW X6, Porsche is trying something different and entering the fray with an altogether altered model compared with the standard Cayenne.
Are coupe-profiled SUVs starting to make sense or are they still an expensive indulgence where the more you pay, the less you get?
And finally, as he polishes his spanners and oils his trunnions in preparation for another day on the circuit, Tony gives us the beginner’s guide to track days (22:45).
How much do you need to spend, how much time will you spend under your car verses in it and what kind of strange personalities can you expect to encounter? He also has a top tip on how to stay nourished at the track side.
On the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright chat about the new and old BMW 8 Series (2:05), the reveal of Ferrari's new performance flagship, the SF90 Stradale, and the scariest cars the team has ever driven (24:00). Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
In this week's episode WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the sad passing of F1 legend Niki Lauda (2:00), Dan rants about renewable energy skeptics (12:50) and Scotty reveals why the new Mustang auto isn't capable of lapping a racetrack. Head to www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This week WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the forthcoming return of De Tomaso (1:36), set to re-appear at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, how to spot driving talent (14:10) and the first round of TCR Australia (23:18), which kicks off this weekend at Sydney Motorsport Park. Check out www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
In this episode of WhichCar Weekly MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman is joined by Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and Staff Journalist Cameron Kirby top discuss some hot topics from the automotive week. To begin with, there’s the dramatic increase in Victoria’s road toll (1:06), which suggests the road safety messages are falling on deaf ears. Talk then turns to racing cars and how they differ from their road-going counterparts (13:55) – is there any such thing as a road-going race car? Labor has a plan to revive Australian manufacturing, but it seems to have gotten its sums mixed up (23:05) and Cam and Andy reveal their worst car-buying decisions (29:40), including when Andy bought an absolute dog at auction. Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
On this week's episode WhichCar Senior Journalists Dan Gardner and David Bonnici are joined by Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright to discuss Andy's adventures at Targa Tasmania in a Hyundai i30 Fastback N (2:00), David's trip to China to peek behind the curtain with Great Wall Motors (11:30) and the trio tell tales of learning to drive (24:40). Head to www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and check out @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Until next week!
In this episode regulars Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by debutante WhichCar Senior Journalist Tony O'Kane. The trio discuss the gambles Toyota and Mazda are making by re-positioning their volume-selling small hatchbacks (1:55), Dan's fired up about segment saturation (12:00) - how many models is too many models? - before we wrap with Tony revealing his verdicts on the new Jaguar XE and F-Pace SVR from the international launch in France. Head to www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and keep up-to-date with the team's activities on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @whichcarau.
On this episode of WhichCar Weekly the regular trio of WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss Dan's new Porsche Cayenne long-termer (2:15) and surprising SUVs (7:20). Andy then takes us inside Mercedes' F1 lair in the UK (15:00) and reveals his plan to fix F1 (22:00), before wrapping up with Scotty driving the Jaguar XE Project 8 (24:30) and revealed JLR Australia's plans to rationalise its range. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all your motoring news and reviews and keep up-to-date on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @whichcarau.
Scott says Dan’s sickness was from driving a Ford Mustang EcoBoost and liking it, but either way he is back to chat to the regular boys about all the hot topics while he was feeling sorry for himself in bed.
Kicking off the chat this week, we discuss Labor’s plan to boost electric vehicle sales to a half of all new cars by 2030 (1:45) and it’s even more ambitious strategy to resurrect Australian car manufacturing (10:45). Flight of fancy, realistic goal or is there simply an election looming?
Then Scott and Dan gaze silently at Andy as he takes us through Mercedes’ top secret holy halls where the German car maker houses all of its most valuable, rare and desirable vehicles throughout the company’s storied history (13:50).
And rounding out the conversation, Dan reviews his time in the most significant vehicle in Lamborghini’s history – the Urus. Can an SUV ever truly carry the Raging Bull badge on its nose and is there anything that makes its first high-rider since the LM002 a worth supercar (23:50)?
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In this week's episode MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman is joined by Wheels Editor Alex Inwood and Wheels Online Editor Alex Rae. Alex I. opens the bidding by chatting about his experience driving the Rodin (1:02), an F1 car you can buy, before talk turns to mandatory speed limiters for all new cars (12:01). Scott has rant about automotive April Fool's jokes (21:15) and we wrap up with news that Western Australia has become the first state to ban the registration of cars that haven't had their Takata airbags replaced (25:20). Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
On this week's episode MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman is your host, joined by Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and Wheels Staff Writer Cameron Kirby. The trio discuss the new Porsche 992 911 which launched in Australia recently (0:57), why stinkbugs are causing havoc with Australian new car sales (10:00), the paranoia of supercar manufacturers (16:32) and Andy has given back his long-term McLaren (23:15), which leads to a discussion about the ideal long-term test car (28:14). Don't forget to head to www.whichcar.com.au to get all the latest news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
On this week's episode regulars Dan Gardner (WhichCar Senior Journalist) and Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor) are joined by Tim Robson (WhichCar Senior Journalist) to discuss the opening round of the F1 season (1:40) and whether Formula E can steal its mantle (7:00), cars that grow on you, which Dan has dubbed Automotive Stockholm Syndrome (15:00) and the best cars to move house in (25:40).
Don't forget to check out www.whichcar.com.au for all your daily dose of news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on all the various social media platforms. See you next week.
In this week's episode of WhichCar Weekly Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Wheels Staff Journalist Cameron Kirby to discuss the latest happenings in the automotive world.
Australia's police are trying out a wide variety of new police cars (2:05), the 2019 Formula One season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend (10:10), the Gosford Car Museum is closing its doors and auctioning off its stock so we pick our favourites (19:25) and Dan has been driving the brand new BMW 3 Series (27:30).
Don't forget to keep up-to-date with all the latest news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
On this week's podcast WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and MOTOR Digital Journalist Chris Thompson to discuss the Geneva Motor Show, including the reveal of the Mazda CX-30 (2:05) and why so many car manufacturers have abandoned common sense in regards to model names (8:00).
Then it's a look at some of the bigger reveals from the show (12:45) before an examination of a pair of 12-cylinder British GTs and why MOTOR couldn't compare them (25:20). Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly. This week your host is MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and he's joined by Wheels Staff Journalist Cameron Kirby and MOTOR Editor Dylan Campbell.
The trio discuss the announcement that the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is coming to Australia (1:25), the Ford Falcon Holy Grail (10:00), leaked images of the 2021 Ford Ranger (16:50) and preview the 2019 Supercars championship (23:55).
Remember to keep up-to-date with all the latest automotive news at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This week, Alex joins the WCW team to review not one but two McLarens in the Arizona desert (8:45), we analyse the announcement that Honda will pull out of UK manufacturing (1:35) and Andy and Dan are back from the stunning Australian Alps after a blast in a pair of high-performance coupes (19:00). Stick around and you'll also hear Dan explaining why everyone is saying Alpine wrong (27:20).
If you simply can't wait for next week's WCW, you can keep up to date with all the latest at Whichcar.com.au
In today's episode of WhichCar Weekly Dan, Andy and Scott discuss Papua New Guinea losing a bunch of cars from last year's APEC summit (3:30) and tales of lost cars in general, rumours of Inchcape taking over importation of the Holden Commodore and Astra (9:50), Scotty's antics in a Ranger Raptor (14:30), Jaguar's new Ingenium straight-six engine (20:30) and the greatest straight-six engines of all-time and to wrap-up Andy justifies the arrival of his latest McLaren long-termer (28:00).
Keep up-to-date with all the latest happenings in the automotive world on www.whichcar.com.au and @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See you next week!
Another week in the fast-paced and ever-changing automotive world has flashed by, but the WhichCar Weekly team has the highpoints covered.
This week, Scotty is off tearing up the outback in a Raptor, and has left Dan to hold the fort. Joining Dan, wheels journalist and motorsport anorak Cameron Kirby makes his WCW debut alongside regular Any Enright.
In this episode, Cam gives us his review of the Bathurst 12 Hour and explains why it is gaining increasing attention from both motorsport diehards and new fans to the sport. Later in the show he reveals what it’s like to pilot a TCR racer ahead of the new touring car series kicking off this year. He still hasn’t stopped talking even though we switched off the mics and turned out the lights.
Andy returns from New Zealand and regales us with tales from the Leadfoot festival, where for one weekend each year, Rod Millen’s driveway becomes ground zero for petrolheads. Could the Kiwi event put Goodwood on notice? He also explains why the local police want to ask him some questions about an Air BnB.
And the boys say happy 50th birthday to Honda Australia and discuss their favourite models from the Japanese maker from the past five decades.
Welcome to the first episode of WhichCar Weekly Extra!. In addition to our usual weekly ramblings, these Extra! episodes will come along whenever one of the team has done something worth sharing. It might be a topic we can't squeeze into the regular show, it might be an interview or some live thoughts from on the road - anything, really!
This week Dan and Scott wrap-up the opening round of the 2019 World Rally Championship. Having previewed the Monte Carlo Rally on a previous WhichCar Weekly, it seemed only fair to discuss the event given how exciting it turned out to be. Let us know your thoughts on any and all of WhichCar's social media accounts (@whichcarau). Happy listening.
It's WhichCar Weekly time and this week it's all about the Australian Motoring Awards, held last night in Melbourne. A quartet of motoring experts reveal the winners of Bauer Trader Media's annual award contests, with WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner joined by Noelle Faulkner to discuss the WhichCar Style Award (2:30).
Dan then dishes what he learned about off-roading as a judge on 4x4 of the Year (12:00), before MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman shares tales from Performance Car of the Year (20:30) and Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright reveals the process that led to the crowning of the coveted Car of the Year award (28:00).
Check out all the latest automotive news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See you all next week!
Welcome to the latest episode of the WhichCar Weekly. This week the team, consisting of WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner, MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright, discuss the return of the World Rally Championship and why you should care (1:40), the Australian launch of the eminently likable Suzuki Jimny and its three-star safety rating (14:00), and the new Lamborghini Huracan Evo, which Dan has just returned from driving at the Bahrain F1 circuit (19:30).
Remember to rate us and subscribe and keep up-to-date with all the latest from the automotive world on www.whichcar.com.au and @whichcarau on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. See you next week!
In this week's episode of WhichCar Weekly host Dan Gardner is joined by Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor) and Matt Raudonikas (4x4 Australia Editor) to discuss the drawn-out reveal of the Toyota Supra (1:50), Matt's been driving the new Mercedes-AMG G63 (8:20) and Dan shares tales from the car's international reveal, the new Shelby GT500 has been revealed and Dan's not happy (17:05) and Scotty's fresh from driving the McLaren 600LT (23:20).
Keep up to date with everything happening in the automotive world at www.whichcar.com.au and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @whichcarau. See you next week!
Welcome to the first episode of WhichCar Weekly, your round-up of the hottest automotive news from the past seven days. WhichCar incorporates some of Australia's finest motoring titles, including Wheels, MOTOR, 4x4 Australia, Street Machine and Unique Cars.
Host Daniel Gardner is joined by Scott Newman (MOTOR Associate Editor), Andy Enright (Wheels Deputy Editor) and Scott Taylor (Street Machine Deputy Editor) to discuss the latest news from the Consumer Electronics Show (3:00), Summernats (17:00) and the cars we're looking forward to most in 2019 (25:30).
Visit www.whichcar.com.au to keep up to date with everything that's happening in the automotive world. See you next week!
Welcome to the latest episode of the Performance Car Podcast. Joining MOTOR Magazine Associate Editor Scott Newman is head photographer for Bauer Trader Media Ellen Dewar.
Ellen has more than 20 years experience of car photography for MOTOR, Wheels, Street Machine, 4x4 Australia and many more and she imparts plenty of wisdom in this episode. Our chariot of choice is a car Ellen herself recently shot for us, the new Suzuki Swift Sport.
We have a quick chat about her background and how she started out (0:40) and she tells us what has changed in the industry since then (2:00).
With the digitalisation of media over her career, Ellen gives us an insight into new attitudes to photography, and the tendency for some photographers to now rely more heavily on Photoshop, rather than get it right with the camera (3:55).
On that note, we hear her top tips (4:50) and common mistakes (7:30) for photography, find out who helped Ellen become as good a snapper as she is today (10:35), and discover the things she wished she’d known when starting out (11:20).
As well as telling you herself what it’s like to work with us (13:00), Ellen recalls some of the most memorable shoots she’s embarked on, including a 24-hour stint at Le Mans (15:25).
This episode also happens to be chockers with advice for new photographers, particularly towards the end (18:15).
You can view the video from this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial.
MOTOR Magazine Associate Editor Scott Newman is joined by Supercar driver and 2017 Bathurst 1000 winner David Reynolds. Reynolds is one of the biggest characters in motorsport and was welcomed to the MOTOR fold as a judge at Performance Car of the Year 2018.
Ahead of the 2018 Supercars season we catch up with Reynolds to discuss helping out at Performance Car of the Year 2018 (1:15), how life has changed since winning Bathurst (3:10), the challenge of winning the 2017 race (4:20), Reynolds' difficult early times at Bathurst (5:10), the challenge of Mount Panorama (6:45), how he got into motor racing (8:30) and his early career (9:30).
They also cover young drivers in Supercars (10:20), whether being a professional racing driver is everything it's cracked up to be (12:00), learning from more experience teammates (13:20), the importance of being yourself (14:00), looking up to Mark Skaife and Johnson and Friends (16:30).
Then it's on to the infamous 'Pussy Wagon' comments (18:00), the age of political correctness and getting fined (19:00), Shoeys (21:40), Supercars drivers being friends (22:00), how it affects the on-track action (23:10), the best drivers to race against (24:30).
These are just some of the topics covered in an epic chat with one of the good guys of motor racing. You can view the video from this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and don't forget to check out www.motormag.com.au for all the latest performance car news and reviews.
In this special lucky 13th episode of the Performance Car Podcast Associate Editor Scott Newman is joined by long-time MOTOR contributors David Morley and Tim Robson to discuss the greatest ever fast Holden Commodores, fittingly, from inside the last and greatest performance Holden of them all, the HSV GTSR W1. Topics include their first exposure to a fast Commodore (1:10), on-track struggles (2:10), Holden's response and their editorial support (3:00), Commodores in Europe (4:45), the best memories from 30 years of driving Holdens (5:30), Aussie engineering ingenuity (6:40), MOTOR's epic Around Australia drive (8:15), interviewing those in Holden's inner sanctum (10:30), Morley's marriage counselling (14:30), HSVs that have made an impression and how they've evolved (17:00), the mighty GTSR W1 (26:00), improving the last of the breed (27:35), thoughts on the factory closure (29:00). You can view the video from this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and don't forget to check out www.motormag.com.au for all the latest performance car news and reviews.
In the latest episode of the Performance Car Podcast MOTOR Magazine Associate Editor Scott Newman is joined by BMW Australia CEO Marc Werner. Speaking at the launch of the updated BMW 1 and 2 Series in Tasmania, the two cover how Marc came to be boss of BMW Australia (1:20), the unique nature of the Australian market (2:00), BMW chasing volume (3:20), Australian car pricing and parallel imports (4:20), BMW's Australia-only initiatives (6:15), the future of performance cars (8:00), how enthusiasts will enjoy driving in the future (10:00), the timeline of autonomous vehicles (12:25), which model best expresses BMW's Efficient Dynamics ethos (13:40) and his favourite memories from 20 years at BMW (14:30). You can view 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 the second part of our in-depth chat with Australian motor racing legend John Bowe he discusses approaches from other iconic Supercars teams, his long relationship with Dick Johnson, his battles with mental illness, what he loves about driving, his toughest rivals and the one car and track combination on his bucket list. 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.
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!
In this episode of the Performance Car Podcast MOTOR Magazine Editor Dylan Campbell and Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the Nissan GT-R NISMO while fanging it around the Bryant Park hillclimb circuit east of Melbourne. You can watch this podcast at 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 Editor Dylan Campbell and Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the Mercedes-AMG C63 S from behind the wheel of, funnily enough, a Mercedes-AMG C63 S. You can watch this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and visit www.motormag.com.au for more performance car news and review.
In this episode of the Performance Car Podcast Motor Magazine Editor Dylan Campbell and Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the trend of downsized engines from behind the wheel of the Volvo S60 Polestar. You can watch this episode at www.youtube.com/MOTORofficial and visit www.motormag.com.au for performance car news and reviews.
In this episode of the Performance Car Podcast Editor Dylan Campbell and Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the Performance SUV craze from behind the wheel of the Audi SQ7. You can watch the video from this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/user/MOTORofficial and visit www.motormag.com.au for performance car news and reviews.
Welcome to The Performance Car Podcast. In this episode Editor Dylan Campbell and Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the HSV GTS 30th Anniversary Edition. You can find the video from this episode at the MOTOR Magazine YouTube channel and check out www.motormag.com.au for lots more performance car news and reviews.