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The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news in the past week.
Marketplace Editor
Marketplace Editor
In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and Will Stopford, with Paul Maric chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia.
This week in car news, the team talks about the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA still being on the radar for Australia, Hyundai and Ineos teaming up on hydrogen mobility, Victoria’s proposed road tax on electric and plug-in hybrid cars, as well as Great Wall and Haval’s ambitious expansion plan.
Paul Maric joins the panel to discuss his drive of the hotly-anticipated 2021 Toyota GR Yaris, and James talks about the impressive new Ford Escape.
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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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