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Kia EV2: Euro-built electric SUV 'probably no' for Australia
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Podcast: Audi S3, Ferrari 296 GTB reviewed
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 is joined by William Stopford and James Wong, with Anthony Crawford and 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, Queensland is the latest state to offer a subsidy for electric vehicles, Haval’s H6 has received a five-star ANCAP safety rating, Subaru has killed the WRX STI as we know it, and Volkswagen has revealed the electric ID. Buzz van.
James Wong chats about his launch review of the new Audi S3, while Anthony Crawford dials in to discuss the Ferrari 296 GTB.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.
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