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Driving and reviewing cars is something we do best at CarAdvice. We pretty much know them inside-out, but when it comes to trucks, we’re not so knowledgeable. Every motorist shares the road with trucks, so we decided to take a look inside the world of trucks and their drivers, by riding shotgun in an International ProStar B-double truck with driver René Bueman.

This week you're joined by Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and Kez Casey. We read the best comments from Trent Nikolic's opinion piece, The new Commodore is a bloody good thing… get over it. In cars, Tesla is wanting to go private, Australian's have revealed their worst habits behind the wheel, and a 30km/h speed limit is to be introduced in Melbourne's north. Also, Toyota Australia is wanting to 'make a stand' on CO2 emissions, and the 2019 Ford Territory has been unveiled. Mike Costello...

Three years after our exclusive chat with Amanda McLaren at the 675LT reveal, we once again had the chance to catch up with the McLaren brand ambassador and daughter of founder, Bruce McLaren, at the launch of the 600LT at Goodwood Festival of Speed. But this time, we got a bit more candid and personal.

On the panel this week is Paul Maric and Scott Collie. In car news, pricing and specs have been released for the Mercedes-Benz X350d, Mazda has announced a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, a new website helps motorists identify if their car has faulty Takata airbags. Also, a diesel particular filter regeneration switch will be added to the Toyota Landcruiser Prado and HiLux, and a 40km/h limit past emergency services will be trialed in NSW. Trent Nikolic chats about the 2018 Audi...

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Kez Casey and James Wong. In car news, former FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne passes away, the Bugatti Chiron has been recalled for an airbag fix, and Vikram Pawah has been announced as the new BMW Group Australia CEO. Also, the 2019 Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan have been revealed. Paul Maric talks about the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor after the off-road launch in Darwin. We speak to Glenn Dollman, the Director of MotorCal which is a motor events calendar...

What a year it's been for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It was the events 25th anniversary and Porsche's 70th, with countless debuts and reveals. Take a journey to one of the world's most desirable car festivals as we wander through the pit area, first glance, and supercars paddock, and talk to the likes of David Brabham, Walter Rohl, Amanda McLaren, and Oli Webb.

Mandy Turner, Mike Stevens, and Kez Casey join you this week. In car news, Holden announce Dave Buttner as new Managing Director, the 2019 Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 get a four-cylinder engine, and the Volkswagen Caddy Beach Camper is coming to Australia. Also, two studies have found half of new car buyers don't prioritize safety, and the majority of buyers are keen on hybrids. We talk to Professor Stephen Robinson from RMIT University about research that has found how vibrations in cars can...

You're joined by Paul Maric, Mike Stevens, and Scott Collie this week. Discussing car news, the 2018 BMW 620D GT goes on sale from $99,900, pricing and specs for the 2019 Kia Sportage have been announced, the Toyota Supra is teased once again, and customers with a Sunset Yellow Kia Stinger will be offered a full respray to replace defective paint. Also, the Renault Kangoo ZE will be priced from $52,527 for private buyers, with its smaller EV, the Zoe, starting from $51,990. Alborz Fallah...

This week Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and Mike Stevens are recording the podcast in the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S400d L while driving around Melbourne! In car news, pricing and specs have been announced for the 2019 Renault Megane RS, Tesla has reached 5000 cars a week goal, and Kay Hart announced as Ford Australia CEO. Also, Holden has announced a permanent five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, Ssangyong returns to Australia, and a Senate committee is investigating a potential for local EV...

Mandy Turner, Paul Maric and Trent Nikolic this week is broadcasting from Yarra Honda in Victoria. In car news, Volkswagen has broken the Pikes Peak record in the I.D R, and it is after a speed record at Bonneville in a Jetta. The 2019 Audi A4, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, and Chevrolet Blazer have been revealed. Mazda Australia confirms Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is coming, and there are calls for a congestion tax to be introduced. Paul reviews the Audi Q8 and Mazda CX-8. We...

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Kez Casey and James Wong. In car news, the 2019 BMW X4 details have been revealed, the Audi A1 has been unveiled, along with the Suzuki Jimny, and the Ford Mustang Bullitt price starts at $73,688. In Volkswagen news, the Amarok Core V6 is priced under $50,000, and the GTI TCR has been confirmed for Australia. Kez reviews an LDV T60 that we borrowed from a reader. Mike Costello speaks to Dr. Marion Friese, the Director of Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans...

Kez Casey and Scott Collie join Mandy Turner this week. In car news, the 2019 Skoda Kodiaq RS has been confirmed, the 2018 Ram 1500 pricing and specs have been released, and Kia Cerato gets the GT treatment. Also, International Engine of the Year goes to Ferrari, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 gets a more powerful engine, and Elon Musk promises 'full self-driving features' for Tesla in August. James Wong reviews the 2018 BMW X2, and we talk to Tony Crawford about his drive in the 2018 Lotus Evora GT...

June 8 2018 marks 70-years since Porsche's first vehicle, the 356 "No. 1" Roadster, was registered, and the company is celebrating its rich history with a worldwide Sportscar Together Day. We have produced a podcast special for this occasion where we talk to people who have been involved with Porsche in Australia, whether it was behind-the-wheel, or behind-the-scenes.

On the panel this week is Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and Mike Costello. In car news, the 2019 Peugeot 508 Touring, Audi Q8, and BMW X5 have been revealed. Also, the Alpine A110 pricing and specs have been announced, the Ford Mustang has been upgraded to a three-star ANCAP rating, and you can now buy a Bugatti Chiron in Lego form. Mike Costello discusses the May VFACTS, and we talk to Mike Duff after his drive in the BMW Z4 prototype. Mandy takes the Volkswagen Arteon to a Volkswagen club...

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Mike Stevens and Scott Collie. In car news, the Mazda CX-3 launches in Japan with a new 1.8-litre diesel, while the CX-8 will go on sale in July. Another 1.1-million vehicles have been added to the Takata airbag recall, Ford launches '2nd Car' for Australian buyers, and California begins a digital number plates trial. Plus, two US consumer groups label Tesla Autopilot system as 'deceptive', and Apple and Volkswagen collaborate on an autonomous Transporter....

In the studio this week with Mandy Turner is Mike Costello and Kez Casey. In car news, pricing and specs for the 2019 Ford Ranger and 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI have been announced, also pricing for the Renault Megane RS. Audi Australia is focusing more on sustainability instead of volume, specs for the Tesla Model 3 Performance has been revealed, and the Chrysler 300 SRT Core and BMW 530D has joined the NSW Highway Patrol fleet. Trent Nikolic reviews the large SUV, the 2018 Nissan Patrol....

CEO Andrew Beecher and Paul Maric join Mandy Turner on the panel this week, and Scott Collie and James Wong discuss car news. The 2019 Ford Ranger has been revealed with stacks of updated technology and 10-speed auto, and Ford Australia announce a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. Skoda announces active information display in select models, and Karoq pricing and specs have been released. Nissan announces its exit from the Australian Supercar Championship to focus on SUVs and EVs, HSV...

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Mike Stevens and Scott Collie. In cars news, rear-view cameras have become mandatory in the US, the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been revealed, Renault Australia cuts its warranty for RS models, and the Lotus Esprit successor is due in 2020. Also, a report into the Uber self-driving death reveals it was likely caused by software choices, Waymo was not at fault in another Arizona accident, and find out what the 2018 Federal Budget means for motorists. Kez...

This week's show has Mandy Turner, Paul Maric, and Kez Casey. In car news, pricing and specs for the 2018 Mini hatch and convertible, and BMW 2 series active tourer have been announced. The Jeep Wrangler Golden Eagle and Freedom Edition is coming to Australia, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Australian details are out, and the Skoda Karoq is now arriving in June. Mike Costello discusses the massive Great Wall Motors R & D centre, and hangs around for April VFACTS. Tony Crawford reviews the...

We celebrate our 100 episodes at Mercedes me in Melbourne! On the panel this week is Mandy Turner, Andrew Beecher, Alborz Fallah, Tony Crawford, Mike Stevens, Scott Collie and James Wong. In car news, the BMW Concept iX3 and 2019 Lexus ES has been revealed, and Mercedes-Benz A-Class L sedan and Mercedes-Maybach Vision Ultimate Luxury has been unveiled. Infiniti confirms a new electrified platform, global sales are on the rise for Nissan Leaf, and we discuss an opinion piece written by...