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The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.
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In this episode, Mandy Turner is joined by James Wong and Mike Costello, with Jack Quick dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.
In car news:
- The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid has been revealed
- The Polestar 2 is going rear-wheel drive for 2024
- 8500 electric HiLuxes and LandCruisers will be produced in a $1b mining deal
- Used car prices continue to fall, according to a new study
James Wong talks about his launch drive of the all-new BMW 7 Series and i7, as well as his recent stint in the Range Rover Evoque P300e plug-in hybrid. Mike Costello also talks about his chat with global Volvo Car chief, Jim Rowan.
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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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