Podcast: Cupra Formentor, Leon and Ateca reviewed

The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.

23 Aug 2022 at 3:52 pm

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie

Contributor

In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and Tony Crawford, with Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news, there are new speed cameras coming for Queensland school and roadworks zones, South Australia wants to make high-powered vehicle owners pass tougher licence tests, the Federal Government is taking steps to make EVs more accessible in Australia, and Dodge has teased its first electric muscle car.

Scott also talks about his launch drives of the new Cupra Leon, Formentor, and Ateca.

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Scott Collie

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie

Contributor

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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