Podcast: Electric Kei car review, Mustang Mach-E coming to Australia

The CarExpert team is back for another week of podcasting, looking at the topics that made car news over the past week.

8 Apr 2023 at 8:00 am

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

In this episode, Mandy is joined by Anthony Crawford and James Wong, with Scott Collie and Jade Credentino dialling in to discuss the latest in automotive news and what’s happening at CarExpert’s offices around Australia.

In car news:

Scott Collie dials in to chat about his Japanese test drive of the Mitsubishi eK X, an all-electric Kei car.

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James Wong

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong

Marketplace Editor

James Wong is an automotive journalist and former PR consultant, recognised among Australia’s most prolific motoring writers.

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