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The CarExpert team is back for another podcast, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
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In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Jack Quick, with Scott Collie dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- 2024 Lexus GX revealed, points to next Toyota Prado
- New Porsche EV hypercar to be fastest around the ‘Ring
- Victoria shocks by ditching $3000 EV subsidy ahead of schedule
- 2024 Volvo EX30 price and specs
Scott Collie dials in to discuss our 4WD SUV towing mega test, and James chats about his Australian launch drive of the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid.
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