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The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
Marketplace Editor
Marketplace Editor
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and William Stopford to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, the new rear-drive BMW 2 Series Coupe has been revealed, as has the all-new Lotus Emira – the company’s final combustion-engined model. Genesis has also unveiled the new G80 Sport, due in Australia before year’s end.
Mike Costello dials in to talk June’s VFACTS sales results, and Anthony Crawford calls in to talk about his launch drive of the facelifted Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-Line Wagon.
James Wong also talks about his launch drive of the new all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA.
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James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers.
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