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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.

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Mazda CX-80 Pure all-wheel-drive SUV – a little thirsty but great family carrier

dimanche 23 février 2025 • Durée 01:30

Driving the relatively new Mazda CX-80 all-wheel drive SUV, the seven-seat
version of Mazda’s five-seat CX-60, I’m driving the entry CX-80 Pure, the most
affordable of the 10-model range at $54,950 plus on-road costs – the Pure has one
engine choice a 3.3-litre turbo petrol six-cylinder with 48-volt mild hybrid
assistance linked to an 8-speed automatic. The CX-80 replaces the long standing
CX-8 and CX-9 models. Certainly, its seven-passenger versatility is excellent, a
great family vehicle, nicely specified, spacious in the second row with five adults,
the turbo-petrol engine impressive with strong mid-range performance, but as a
rather heavy all-wheel drive a little thirsty on a strong throttle, I managed 11.8
L/100km, and thankfully it runs on 91 grade petrol. Suspension tune streets ahead
of the CX-60 I drove early last year which, after much criticism, Mazda Australia
did a re-work on later and the ride quality and handling on this new CX-80 is
vastly better. Gear shift quality on the early CX-60 has also been addressed and
obviously has carried over to the CX-80. A few gripes, Mazda prices have crept
up, while all models only get a tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare wheel. Warranty;
five-years/unlimited km. I’m David Berthon

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Mazda CX-80 seven-seat all-wheel-drive SUV – spacious and versatile large SUV

dimanche 23 février 2025 • Durée 01:31

Mazda now has a very comprehensive range of SUV’s – in addition to its best-
selling mid-sized CX-5 it now offers four large SUV’s, the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and
CX-90 – and one wonders if the four large SUV’s are overkill, the company first to
admit there is some overlap with buyers – The CX-80 IS basically a three-row
version of the CX-60, available with three engine choices - an in-line six-cylinder
petrol or diesel or a four-cylinder plug in hybrid. There’s four available grades,
Pure, Touring, GT and Azami, the entry Pure only gets the six-cylinder petrol
engine while all models feature all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic with
manual shift paddles. Importantly, the six-cylinder versions also include a 48-volt
mild hybrid system. I drove the entry Mazda CX-80 Pure starting at $54,950 plus
on-roads which gets 18-inch alloys, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a
head up display, black cloth trim, manual seat adjustment, three-zone climate
control air, a semi-digital instrument cluster, three drive modes and a full suite of
safety equipment. Disappointingly, it lacks a wireless phone charger, a power
tailgate, and a spare wheel – just a tyre repair kit inadequate in my view for a
family carrier with all-wheel-drive. Drive detail next. I’m David Berthon

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Surge in e-scooter injuries a cause for concern

dimanche 23 février 2025 • Durée 01:00

The NSW Government will shortly consider a report from a parliamentary
inquiry into e-scooters including a recommendation to legalise both private
and shared hire e-scooters and allowing them to be used on footpaths. At
present, children under the age of 16 are prohibited from riding e-scooters
on the footpath. The head of trauma at the Westmead Children’s Hospital
Dr Soundappen said this week he was shocked at the number of children
being admitted for injuries from e-scooters and e-bikes, up 400 percent in
just 12 months. Dr Soundappen said most of the injuries came from e-
scooters and nearly two thirds of the children were not wearing a helmet.
There is now considerable concern in the community, especially from the
elderly, at the prospect of being hit by an e-scooter and I hope the
Government gives it plenty of thought when the parliamentary inquiry is
handed down in May. I’m David Berthon

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Depreciation of electric cars as high as 25 percent in the first twelve months

dimanche 23 février 2025 • Durée 01:02

For some time now I’ve raised concern regarding the poor resale values of electric vehicles and that it would cost early adopters at trade-in time. Recent data supplied by the Australian Automobile Dealer Association, Automotive Insights Report, which studies used car sales, has found that electric vehicles lose 25 percent of their value in the first 12 months, depreciating at more than twice the rate of petrol-powered vehicles. A one-year-old EV loses a quarter of its purchase price compared to around 11.5 percent for petrol models. Diesel models were found to depreciate just five per cent in 12 months while Hybrids dropped just 1.7 per-cent in the same period. The AADA wisely attributed the strong EV depreciation to the aggressive discounting particularly from new Chinese brands entering the market while our best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y, was slashed by $9500 during last year. I’m David Berthon

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Hyundai Sante Fe seven-seat hybrid SUV – roomy and frugal large family carrier

dimanche 16 février 2025 • Durée 01:31

Driving Hyundai’s latest Sante Fe Hybrid – behind the wheel noticeably larger to
its predecessor, now squarer edged, a very roomy seven-seater with exceptional
cargo space but if anything it looks a little tail heavy due to an enlarged tailgate.
This latest Hyundai Sante Fe initially available as a 1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid six
speed automatic in a base model, mid-spec Elite and top-grade Calligraphy - and
depending on model, front or all-wheel drive. A 2.5-litre pure petrol 8-speed
automatic arrives late this year. I tested the Elite all-wheel drive, now $2,000
dearer at $65,000 plus on-road costs. The hybrid power trains 172kW of power,
367Nm of torque more than adequate – providing excellent fuel economy – I
managed 7.7L./100km around town and on 91 grade petrol. Economy aided by
three levels of regenerative braking and in its highest level you hardly need to
touch the brakes. Biggest annoyance the speed limit warning and driver attention
monitor – both features need more development and refinement and are just plain
annoying and of no real driver benefit. They can be switched off but every time
you start the car they renew. Like a lot of the new Chinese SUV’s these warning
chimes are distractive, and a turn off to most drivers. I’m David Berthon

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Hyundai Sante Fe seven-seat hybrid SUV– big, bold and with a lot more technology

dimanche 16 février 2025 • Durée 01:31

Driving the latest fifth generation Hyundai Sante Fe hybrid seven-seat SUV – a
totally different SUV to its predecessor – firstly in appearance and on first
impression its very much in the mould of a Land Rover, somewhat square edged
with a stronger presence and more interior room. This last aspect with an
enlarged tailgate gives it a rather tail happy appearance which drew some
negativity. As a family mover it offers generous interior room with ten airbags
over three seat rows and increased cargo space. Available initially as a 1.6-litre
turbo-petrol hybrid six-speed automatic, three grades, Base, Elite and Calligraphy
and depending on model, front or all-wheel-drive. I drove the well specified Elite
all-wheel drive now $2,000 dearer at $65,000 plus on-road costs. The hybrid
power train impressive, offering three levels of regenerative braking, and there’s
a number of drive modes available including terrain modes like snow, mud and
sand. The dash most impressive with a combined information display and
instrument cluster that’s first class. The cabin ambience most impressive.
There’s a big lift in technology, Hyundai adding over the air software capability to
keep you up with driver assist systems remotely without the need to visit a
dealer. Warranty five year/unlimited km. Drive details next. I’m David Berthon

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7th edition of Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance brings some exciting models

dimanche 16 février 2025 • Durée 01:00

The seventh edition of the Sydney Harbour Concours d’ Elegance at the end of this month will see possibly the most diverse and exotic range of collector cars in the history of the event. To be staged again on historic Cockatoo Island over the three days from Friday Feb 28 to Sunday March 2 this classic event just gets better year on year. The range of entries this year span from 1905 to 2021 - many extremely rare including a 1930 Bugatti Type 46, 1936 Delahaye Type 135CS and a 1973 Porsche 917. Now internationally recognised as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading concours event it has also drawn a truly international judging jury of seven from all corners of the globe including ex Formula One driver Thierry Boutsen from Belgium. As the Australian judge I very much look forward to this annual event. I’m David Berthon

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Road user charge now appears closer as fuel excise revenue drops

dimanche 16 février 2025 • Durée 00:59

It seems the possibility of the Federal Government introducing a road user charge is very much on the cards as revenues decline from the fuel excise, the tax on the sale of petrol and diesel fuel to fund road maintenance, as more and more drivers switch to zero and low emission cars. The current fuel excise of 50.8 cents per litre of petrol and diesel fuel would be replaced by a road user charge that will bill all drivers per kilometre travelled. Fuel excise revenue has been falling for some years with Treasury predicting it will account for 3.9 per cent of the total tax take in the 2024/25 financial year, down from 7.4 per cent in 1999- 2000. At last week’s Business Council of Australia dinner in Canberra, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly suggested an EV road user charge was very much on the agenda. I’m David Berthon

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Honda’s HR-V Hybrid E-HEV L SUV - frugal economy in a polished compact SUV

dimanche 9 février 2025 • Durée 01:31

Driving the updated small Honda HR-V SUV which now comes in three models,
the entry pure petrol plus two hybrids – I tested the top spec HR-V hybrid E-HEV
L at $42,990 drive-away which combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with two electric
motors producing combined outputs of 96kW and 253 Nm of torque – smooth,
quiet and refined, the hybrid system generally prioritising electric power, the
petrol engine kicking in to act as a generator to charge the battery, the electric
motor in turn drawing on that charge to power the front wheels. The drive is very
linear and polished, as I said quiet, and the only time the petrol engine is
noticeable is under a heavy throttle where the continuously variable transmission
lets the petrol engine surge a little and make its presence felt. On 91 grade petrol I
managed 4.9L/100km making the HR-V a very frugal driver with an impressive
range. The drive experience with great seats, nimble steering and a nicely
balanced ride/handling combination gives this compact Honda HR-V hybrid SUV
a very polished feel. It’s not the most affordable compact SUV in its class but
overall, a very nice allrounder with servicing capped for each of the first five
years at a sharp $199. I’m David Berthon.

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Honda’s HR-V Hybrid E-HEV L SUV - polished compact hybrid performance

dimanche 9 février 2025 • Durée 01:30

Driving Honda’s recently upgraded small HR-V SUV – for 2025 now available in
three models – an entry petrol and two hybrid variants. I drove the top spec HR-V
hybrid E-HEV L now $4,100 more affordable at $42,990 drive-away. This third
generation Honda HR-V has now been refreshed with a minor facelift and a few
interior updates but basically, it’s all about being more affordable although it still
sits at the higher end of small SUV pricing. This HR-V Hybrid is technically
innovative in the old Honda tradition, nicely built, refreshingly different and
stylish to look at including a painted grille with a very practical and nicely
appointed interior for four adults rather than five. Combining a 1.5-litre petrol
engine with two compact electric motors it delivers a nice balance of power and
torque and the hybrid system is technically impressive. This is a small SUV with a
quality feel with little to grumble about, the lack of a wireless phone charger and
only a tyre repair kit, but it does come with a full suite of active safety elements,
wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and heated front seats with fabric and
leatherette trim. Warranty five years/unlimited km with 8-year battery warranty.
Drive details next segment. I’m David Berthon

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