Josh Nevett
2025 Hyundai Venue Elite review
The top-spec Hyundai Venue Elite has fallen down the small SUV pecking order, with several new entrants offering better value for money.
5 Days Ago
Podcast: Volvo XC90 review, how car prices have risen
The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
Contributor
Contributor
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Tony Crawford and Alborz Fallah, with Mike Costello and James Wong chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news, the real cause of most car accidents has been revealed, Hyundai’s plug-in hybrid Santa Fe remains out of reach in Australia, Isuzu has hit the D-Max ute with a price rise, and the FCAI and AADA give their take on proposed dealer franchising reforms.
James Wong dials in to discuss his review of the Volvo XC90, and Mike Costello discusses a story he’s working on about how new car prices are rising compared to CPI.
Where to find the CarExpert Podcast
You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. If in doubt, simply click on the RSS feed below, or follow the links to the Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts applications to subscribe.
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.
You might also like
Josh Nevett
2025 Hyundai Venue Elite review
The top-spec Hyundai Venue Elite has fallen down the small SUV pecking order, with several new entrants offering better value for money.
5 Days Ago
Scott Collie
2025 BMW X1 M35i xDrive review
The last X1 was a strong seller, but not a class leader. The new model is a stronger package – and now has a proper performance option.
4 Days Ago
Alborz Fallah
2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO review: Quick drive
The light SUV segment is already a hotly-contested space, but the new Mahindra XUV 3XO is about to make it even hotter.
3 Days Ago
Neil Briscoe
2026 Skoda Elroq RS review: Quick drive
Can RS tech and spec turn Skoda’s family-friendly Elroq battery-electric crossover into a proper fire-breather?
2 Days Ago
Josh Nevett
2025 Toyota Yaris review
Excellent road manners aside, the top-spec Toyota Yaris ZR struggles to justify its high asking price in 2025.
1 Day Ago
William Stopford
2025 MG QS price and specs: Kluger rival wears sub-$50k price tag
MG is taking on the big boys with its largest SUV yet in Australia, the seven-seat, turbocharged four-cylinder QS.
19 Hours Ago
