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| The new Bronco, Patrol & Pajero: can they save their brands? | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:38:45 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Adam and John tackle claims that Chinese EVs are spying on drivers. The real privacy concern isn't China, but the amount of data every modern car manufacturer collects, stores and monetises. If you're worried about someone collecting your data you should probably delete Facebook. A Mozilla report found that all major car brands failed basic privacy standards. Find the report here: https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/blog/privacy-nightmare-on-wheels-every-car-brand-reviewed-by-mozilla-including-ford-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/ Should consumers be more worried about big tech and car companies than foreign governments? Zuckerberg or Xi - who would you rather gets your data? The conversation then shifts to automotive regulations, as ADAS frustrations, outdated road laws and safety rules that haven't kept pace with modern vehicle technology boil over. Finally Adam and John review several major new vehicle announcements, including Ford's Bronco Base Camp, the new Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero, debating whether these products can revive struggling brands and why enthusiast criticism often misses what mainstream buyers actually want. Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. In this episode: 00:00 Chinese EV Spyware? Separating Fact From Conspiracy 01:15 "Your Car Is Spying On You" Claims Explained 02:22 The CCP, Data Harvesting & Internet Myths 04:05 Why Social Media Knows More Than Your Car 05:17 The Privacy Nightmare Inside Modern Cars 06:35 Can Car Companies Sell Your Data? 08:22 Why Journalists Should Care About Vehicle Data Collection 10:55 Is Technology Ruining Modern Cars? 12:04 The Real Threat: Carmakers Monetising Drivers 15:13 The Car Laws & Regulations That Need An Overhaul 17:28 Is ANCAP Finally Fixing ADAS? 18:03 Why Modern Cars Are Harder To Escape In Emergencies 19:54 Tesla Door Handles & Safety Risks 21:29 Ford Bronco Base Camp: Brilliant Idea Or Fake Bronco? 23:38 Why Most Buyers Don't Need A "Real" Off-Roader 24:05 Keyboard Warriors vs Real Car Buyers 26:22 What Will The Bronco Base Camp Cost? 27:50 Why Ford Might Have Got This One Right 29:03 New Mitsubishi Pajero Pricing Revealed 29:46 Can The Pajero Save Mitsubishi? 31:58 New Nissan Patrol Pricing & First Impressions 32:32 The V6 Patrol's Secret GT-R Connection 35:15 Why Nissan & Mitsubishi Are Fighting For Survival | |||
| Has Tesla been quietly indoctrinating the next generation of car lovers? | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:46:37 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven John Cadogan and Adam Morris analyse why some manual gearboxes feel magical while others feel terrible, with a detour into the wonderful world of Japanese tool engineering. From there it gets serious with a look at the oil filter recall affecting popular utes and SUVs; saving a few dollars on servicing components can become a very expensive mistake. Then it's a listener question: Ven asks about bull bars and pedestrian safety regulations. Finally Adam and John have one of their most lively debates about whether Tesla has been quietly building brand loyalty with younger generations through tech, games, and EV culture, and whether today's kids might one day treat early Teslas the same way previous generations idolised classic Japanese performance cars. For Boomers it was the Mustang, for Gen X Impreza's and Skyline's: for Gen Z will it be the Model S? Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. In this ep: 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Why some manual transmissions feel incredible and others don't 04:50 – Japanese tools, engineering finesse, and surprisingly satisfying screwdrivers 11:15 – Major oil filter recall: what owners of D-Max, MU-X and BT-50s need to know 16:45 – Why cheap servicing can become very expensive 23:30 – Listener question: How are bull bars still legal if pedestrian safety rules are so strict? 28:00 – Bull bars, roadside safety, and the regulatory contradictions 32:20 – Has Tesla been quietly indoctrinating the next generation of car buyers? 37:00 – Will today's Teslas become tomorrow's collectibles? 45:45 – Final thoughts and listener call-out | |||
| How can 13,000 engineers be wrong? | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:35:18 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven John Cadogan and Adam Morris dive headfirst into the debate surrounding the incoming Chery Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute, tackling claims about DPF issues, diesel hybrid technology, and why internet "experts" might be underestimating modern engineering. Also, are today's tech-heavy cars really less reliable than older vehicles? They analyse turbochargers and hybrid systems to plastic engine components and manufacturer cost-cutting. Plus, what are the ultimate "forever cars": the vehicles they'd happily drive for the next 30 to 40 years? Ford Falcons and Lexus V8s to Audi TTs, Toyota Crowns and classic Volvos, what cars stand the test of time? Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. In this ep: 00:00 – Intro and the Volkswagen EA888 water pump joke 00:40 – Chery's new diesel PHEV ute and DPF concerns 04:00 – Why diesel hybrids may be better at DPF regeneration than traditional diesels 11:00 – The growing divide between internet opinion and engineering reality 16:00 – Listener question from 'Rugby' (real name TBC): Do turbos, hybrids and modern drivetrains reduce longevity? 19:00 – Reliability, bean counters and why some parts fail prematurely 23:00 – What makes a true "forever car"? 24:00 – Ford Mustang GT and Bullitt editions 26:00 – Lexus LC500 and Lexus F models 28:00 – Audi TT RS and the last great manual five-cylinder Audi 29:00 – Toyota Crown: the overlooked luxury bargain 31:00 – Toyota Hilux, Surf and 4Runner future classics 32:00 – Volvo 240: the indestructible Swede 33:00 – John's unexpected dream garage picks | |||
| Is technology ruining cars? | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:35:07 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au
Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven
John Cadogan and Adam Morris debate whether technology is making cars worse. From giant touchscreens and subscription-locked features to in-car advertising and increasingly complex electronics, the pair debatewhether we've already passed "peak car."
Listener Tim asks a question about the risks of buying first-generation vehicles, and John and Adam discuss reliability, development cycles, and why some new models are safer bets than others.
Should buyers treat all Chinese brands the same? Adam and John discuss why established players like GWM deserve to be judged differently to newer arrivals, and how global engineering teams are blurring traditional notions of where cars really come from.
Plus, there's a growing trend of questionable automotive surveys and media reports, creating headlines that say a lot but don't tell the whole story. In this episode: 00:00 – Intro 00:57 – Have Cars Become Too Techy? 02:18 – Paying Extra for What You Already Own 10:40 – Why Modern Cars Break So Easily 15:00 – Never Buy the First Model? 18:20 – The Truth About Chinese Cars 22:30 – How Survey Statistics Mislead You 34:10 – Are We Being Sold a Lie? Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) andAdam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars,dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't wantyou to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Why are EVs so big and expensive? Where's the practicality? | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:41:40 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven There's a common transmission mistake costing drivers thousands. This week Adam and John go deep on it, as well as exploring why small EVs struggle to gain traction despite making more practical sense. Why are EVs all so big, expensive and heavy? Plus, why a full dealer service history isn't always the gold standard it's made out to be. There's discussion about warranty myths, dealership upselling, servicing horror stories, and how consumer law protects motorists regardless of where they have their vehicle serviced. You don't need to get your car serviced at the dealer - a local mechanic will save you thousands. Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. In this episode:
00:00 Intro
01:06 The transmission mistake costing drivers thousands
02:27 Why sitting on the clutch wears out your engine
03:31 The world's worst gearbox?
05:13 The dual-clutch transmission epidemic
07:29 Why drivers are unknowingly destroying DCTs
08:35 "Filled for life" transmission myths
10:52 Have dual-clutch gearboxes become pointless?
12:42 Manual mode vs automatic mode
14:45 Why are EVs so big and heavy?
16:19 The obsession with EV range
17:39 Why carmakers prefer big EVs
19:04 What's the smallest EV you can buy?
21:32 Dealer servicing vs independent mechanics
22:10 The Mitsubishi Alice Springs warranty problem
24:24 Servicing horror stories from dealerships
27:09 The oil-change scam
28:09 The spark plug shortcut
29:15 Dealership upselling tactics
31:20 John's battery warranty battle
34:08 The "Cirque du Soleil" of ripping offcustomers
35:39 Genuine parts markups exposed
38:19 Why independent mechanics can save you money
40:19 Do you need dealer servicing to keep your warranty? | |||
| Is car technology making us worse drivers? | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:43:04 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven John and Adam take aim at the latest ANCAP rule changes and ask a simple question: are safety ratings becoming more confusing than helpful? There's a growing gap between real-world driving safety and bureaucratic targets, so what can be done? This week's listener question wonders what the future might have held for Holden and Ford had local manufacturing survived; Adam would have liked to see Holden HSV as a premium brand in the vein of Lexus. Plus, do dealer cars still need pre-purchase inspections? And John reveals his latest purchase: a manual Ford Falcon ute that sparks a passionate discussion about why older cars might be making a comeback. Is it better (and more fun) to buy an old car with a lot of ks, and just upgrade it to the latest tech? Is that a trend we're seeing more of now? Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. In this ep: 00:00 – Intro and ANCAP's latest "escape hammer" requirement 02:20 – Why ANCAP's changing safety ratings are causing confusion 08:20 – ADAS systems: safety feature or daily annoyance? 15:45 – Are we focusing on technology instead of better driver training? 20:23 – What would Holden and Ford look like today if local manufacturing survived? 24:36 – Do dealer cars still need a pre-purchase inspection? 29:26 – John's new project car: a manual BF Falcon ute 32:30 – Why younger drivers are embracing older, analogue cars 38:00 – Are modern cars losing the connection drivers really want? 40:40 – How much does it cost to modernise an older vehicle? | |||
| Why are so many car makers bailing on Australia? | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:51:20 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Is Stellantis quietly pulling out of Australia? With Fiat officially exiting the local market, Adam and John examine what it means for owners, whether Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Peugeot and Maserati could be next, and why Maserati's latest AI-generated advertising campaign has them genuinely worried about the future of the brand. They also debate which Stellantis vehicles are actually worth owning, from the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to the iconic Jeep Wrangler. Plus, Ferrari are back with their first "manual" V12 in over ten years - how excited should we be? And John is fooled by an AI-generated band. Finally, listener Alan asks how driver licensing should be reimagined from the ground up, prompting a passionate discussion on driver training, road safety and courtesy behind the wheel. To wrap things up, John delivers an unexpectedly entertaining deep dive into one of the handiest tools you can keep in your garage or roadside kit. Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. Skip ahead:00:00 Intro 01:10 Fiat Exits Australia 03:25 Stellantis Brands Under Pressure 06:25 Maserati’s AI Ad Disaster 09:00 AI Music Is Getting Too Good 12:00 Would We Buy Any Stellantis Car? 16:30 The Jeep Debate Gets Heated 21:20 Ferrari’s New “Manual” Transmission 23:05 Why EVs Need More Engagement 25:35 How We’d Fix Driver Training 34:25 Adam Fondles John's Nuts 36:10 BMW Brake Job Nightmare 37:30 The Pliers Wrench Explained 43:00 Why This Tool Is Brilliant 48:10 Road Trip Tools You Actually Need | |||
| How are Chinese car makers moving faster than everyone else? | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:43:32 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Are new cars really getting more expensive? Using inflation-adjusted pricing, John and Adam compare modern cars against those 90s and early-2000s classics like the Hyundai Getz and Honda Prelude and come to a surprising conclusion. Chery's game-changing plug-in hybrid ute is looking the goods, but how does it stack up specs-wise? What's the future of Chinese manufacturers in Australia? And is an old Falcon ute actually a smarter buy than a brand-new Hilux for a tradie? Plus, a listener question about why Ford and Holden failed to adapt to changing market demands, and some delightfully impractical automotive project-car fantasies. Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. Skip ahead: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – Are modern cars really overpriced? 01:42 – Chery’s wild new hybrid ute explained 03:55 – When 300kW was supercar territory 05:00 – Why Chinese car makers are moving faster than everyone else 08:31 – Comparing the Chery to Ranger, Hilux and RAM 10:07 – Is the Kia Tasman already in trouble? 14:08 – BYD Shark 6, TRD Hilux nostalgia and performance utes 19:39 – Why Ford and Holden failed to adapt 25:25 – The downfall of Australian car manufacturing 26:51 – Are new cars actually cheaper than ever? 30:43 – Cost of living vs car affordability 33:27 – Can a $20K Falcon ute feel modern? 39:22 – Why old Aussie utes still make sense 41:46 – Dream project cars: Falcon one-tonners & FBI-spec Statesmans 43:04 – Outro | |||
| Are hoons really causing panic in the streets? Plus the EV nobody wants | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:52:59 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven John and Adam take aim at the media’s obsession with “hoon culture” after a Sydney news story turned a few loud exhausts into a full-blown public safety crisis. Is car culture unfairly demonised? Listener John then writes in to ask why manufacturers inflate registrations and what really happens to warranty coverage on demo vehicles. Plus, EV depreciation horror stories, luxury car branding, and why some manufacturers are desperately trying to stay relevant. And John reveals the one thing every car enthusiast, road-tripper, cyclist and DIY mechanic should be carrying in their vehicle, and it’s probably not what you think. It's something that never gets talked about but it could literally save your life. Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. Jump ahead: 00:00 Intro & Mercedes EV depreciation shock 00:45 Welcome to Auto Uncovered 01:20 Hoon culture: media beat-up or real problem? 01:44 The Sydney news story that sparked the debate 02:54 Noise vs danger — what actually counts as hooning 04:29 Video games, social media and blaming car enthusiasts 05:18 The real dangerous drivers nobody talks about 07:18 Defects, modified cars and policing priorities 08:47 When hoons ruin car culture for everyone else 09:12 Barangaroo, supercars and wealthy residents 10:24 Why car culture gets treated differently 13:16 How TV news manufactures outrage 14:30 Is the news an inversion of reality? 16:09 The positive side of car culture nobody reports 18:37 Why traditional news is dying 20:28 Authenticity, podcasts and modern media 23:55 Listener question: Why do car makers fudge sales figures? 24:36 The pressure from head office to hit targets 26:18 Demo cars, warehouse stock and sales manipulation 28:10 When does the warranty actually start? 29:27 Mercedes EQC depreciation disaster 31:13 Who buys a $150k EV that loses $100k? 32:54 Why Mercedes fans deserve better 35:24 What's in your everyday carry? 38:42 Toolkits, preparedness and fixing problems 40:17 The first aid gear everyone should carry 41:17 Tourniquets explained 43:07 Modular bandages and trauma kits 45:18 Why roadside first aid matters more than vehicle mods 48:17 Should first aid training be part of getting a licence? 50:06 The most important tool in your car | |||
| All your questions answered | Auto Uncovered Q&A | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:39:19 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We answer all your burning questions in this special Q&A episode. Keep them coming. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven 02:00 – Is premium fuel a waste of money? 04:10 – Why Subaru never made a proper ute 09:40 – What actually makes a good driver (excellent question) 12:20 – How to start a car YouTube channel 19:00 – Getting paid by car brands (the truth) 21:30 – Are modern cars getting worse? 30:50 – Why Aussie roads destroy cars 34:30 – John’s origin story Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Are brands inflating their sales numbers? How that means you could SAVE ON NEW CARS | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:52:27 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au John and Adam discuss hypercars built with parts you’d find in everyday Volkswagens to a shocking breakdown of how “car sales” are really reported. You'll be surprised by how much of the industry runs on smoke, mirrors, and clever accounting. And your questions answered: what to do about the looming EV battery waste problem and why modern utes are still rocking drum brakes. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Skip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 – Are hypercars just parts-bin specials? 02:40 – The slow death of automotive “prestige” 16:00 – The leaked sales data bombshell 18:00 – The truth about demo cars (and fake sales) 22:30 – Why brands inflate their numbers 31:30 – The psychology of car buying & status 35:20 – Listener question: EV battery recycling 47:40 – Listener question: Why utes still have drum brakes Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Is this the end of REAL car reviews? And why do cars look awful now? | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:54:40 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We take on AI-generated car reviewers (allegedly) and ask the question no one really wants to answer: can you even trust what you’re watching anymore? They break down how fake “experts” are flooding YouTube, why the algorithm loves it, and what it means for real creators. Plus a brutally honest look at modern car design, from the Cybertruck to Ferrari’s EV, and why it feels like manufacturers are building cars for attention, not drivers. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDrivenSkip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 – The rise of AI car reviewers (The “Grayson” example) 04:00 – How to spot fake AI presenters 06:20 – Why AI content is flooding YouTube 08:00 – The algorithm problem (and why your parents are watching it) 09:00 – AI replacing real creators (and voices) 12:00 – Will audiences turn on AI content? 15:00 – How to tell if a channel is fake 20:00 – Should AI presenters just be animated? 21:30 – What the hell is going on with car design? 22:00 – Jaguar’s wild rebrand explained 24:10 – Ferrari’s EV strategy (and why it looks like that) 24:30 – Kia Tasman: what went wrong 25:00 – Mercedes & BMW losing their design identity 27:00 – Why ugly cars actually work (the Balenciaga effect)36:00 – Why all SUVs look the same 37:00 – The French might be the only ones getting design right 48:00 – Listener question: Did Australia ever make a world-class car? 49:00 – F6 Typhoon, HSV legends & Aussie engineering peak Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Why many mods make your car WORSE! | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:02:29 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au John and Adam tackle car modifications. When does a tasteful upgrade tip over into ruining a perfectly good car? They make the case that driver training beats almost any mod, dismantle the "pretender" mentality behind chasing big horsepower and pro-grade gear, and break down why a parked car is the easiest crash to avoid. Plus a frank look at airbag deployment realities, the proper way to hold a steering wheel, and a no-holds-barred case against dealer servicing. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC / Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Skip ahead: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - The philosophy of modifying cars 4:50 - Can you actually exploit the car? 8:00 - Why driver training beats mods 11:00 - Stance cars and ruined classics 13:50 - Big horsepower is for pretenders 20:20 - The easiest crash to avoid 23:00 - Why your airbag didn't deploy 27:00 - Holding the wheel properly 36:30 - Toying with aggressive drivers 43:50 - Teaching a 16-year-old to drive 45:30 - The last great combustion engine 48:20 - Dealer servicing vs independents Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Does buying a USED car make more sense than a NEW EV? | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:45:09 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au John and Adam ask whether EVs have a sex appeal problem or just a price problem, why the charging infrastructure for mass adoption may never arrive, and why an old Lexus hybrid might be the greenest car you can buy. Plus, the dirty secret behind the recycling triangle, why modern car tech is always outdated, and one cracking helicopter story. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Skip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - EV sex appeal 02:04 - The charger problem 07:51 - EV-swapping a Polo 14:23 - Built by engineers 16:28 - The recycling con 22:20 - The greenest car 25:23 - Outdated car tech 30:57 - Buttons vs screens 36:02 - Excavators and helicopters Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| The motorsport event EVERYONE must try! | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:57:55 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au John and Adam get into Adam's charmed run of car-guy bucket-list days, from a cars and coffee morning in Sydney to four days competing in Targa Classico and capping it off at the Australian F1 Grand Prix. They cover the brutal R1-powered Mini and the sublime Renault 5 Turbo rally car, what elite performance really demands across motorsport and music, the unbeatable passion of Summernats, why AI slop is driving a hunger for real-world experiences, and BMW's tone-deaf decision to make the next M3 all-electric. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDrivenS kip ahead:00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Adam's bucket-list week05:05 - The car event community 07:09 - Targa Classico and the rally cars 11:45 - Why race cars suck on the road 12:47 - How Targa timing works 29:39 - Summernats passion 33:33 - F1 vs grassroots motorsport 35:51 - Elite performers 43:20 - AI slop vs real experiences 47:46 - BMW's electric M3 Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| The challenge facing Subaru & why some cars have a certain 'feel' | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:56:06 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au John and Adam unpack why the Volvo S60/V60 Polestar feels nothing like the Ford Mondeo underneath it, then get into the physics of why black cars aren't really hotter, why European cars cook in the Australian heat, and how the Ioniq 5 N stacks up against the EV6 GT. They also cover Chery's diesel plug-in hybrid ute that's leaving Toyota behind, GWM Cannon value against the Hilux and Ranger, and Subaru's problem with 'designed-by-committee' models. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDrivenSkip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Volvo Polestar, the Ford connection 07:57 - The physics of black cars and plastics 17:51 - EV6 GT vs Ioniq 5 N and Tesla Model Y 26:24 - Chery diesel plug-in hybrid ute and GWM Cannon value vs Hilux/Ranger 39:18 - Adam's massage story 50:35 - Subaru's design-by-committee problem Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Kia's EPIC FAIL with the Tasman ute & why Tesla is no longer an aspirational brand | 25 May 2026 | 00:55:58 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We dive into grassroots motorsport and why every car enthusiast should give it a go, before breaking down the real statistics behind road safety and why the rhetoric from regulators doesn't stack up. We get into whether Chinese luxury brands can crack the prestige market and what Tesla's brand slide means for the EV space. We wrap up on why the Kia Tasman launch was a masterclass in how not to bring a ute to market. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Honda Accord vs European luxury cars 01:58 - Targa Classic rally event & dream car lineup 04:22 - Grassroots motorsport, track driving & racecraft 09:04 - Elite performers & the limits of talent 15:50 - Road safety, dangerous drivers & over-reliance on safety tech 24:44 - Road toll statistics & the real risk on Australian roads 31:25 - Getting older, MX-5s & Chinese luxury brands vs European heritage 36:47 - Tesla, Elon Musk & the aspirational brand problem 44:13 - Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata & Korean brands taking on Europeans 47:08 - Kia Tasman disaster & Chinese utes threatening Ranger and Hilux --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| The concerning future of EV modifications & why many EVs are marketed WRONG! | 18 May 2026 | 00:39:00 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We make the case that small city EVs could be the unlikely saviour for car enthusiasts, running through the best used options on the market from the BMW i3 to the BYD Dolphin and Nissan Note Nismo. We also take car makers to task for marketing EVs on range and efficiency when they should be selling fun, and look at why the enthusiast aftermarket needs to get serious about electric. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Quality vs cheap car modifications 09:40 - Small city EVs as the saviour for car enthusiasts 11:05 - Used EV market: BMW i3, BYD Dolphin, Nissan Note Nismo & more 15:22 - Why EV manufacturers need to market fun, not just range 17:10 - The risks of modifying EVs & battery safety 19:00 - How car makers should support the enthusiast aftermarket 21:20 - The future of Hyundai N & affordable performance cars 24:10 - EVs, rooftop solar & the real CO2 numbers 26:29 - The next generation of buyers & why fun should sell EVs 29:03 - Building the perfect BMW i3 on a budget 35:11 - A call to manufacturers: make spicier small EVs 36:42 - GWM's Australian engineering team & Rob Tribbiani --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Why the Japanese car brands should be worried & the dishonesty of badge engineering | 11 May 2026 | 00:55:38 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We dig into the numbers behind the collapse of Japanese car brands in Australia, with China up 46,000 units in a shrinking market and Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki all posting double-digit sales declines. We run through the Honda models Australia is missing out on and make the case for the Ridgeline as a lifestyle ute. We wrap up by explaining why the used Ford Focus ST might be the best-value performance car on the market right now. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Honda's failures in Australia 06:11 - Why Japanese brands are in trouble 08:54 - China's rise & Japan's decline by the numbers 14:33 - Chery's surge & the bean counter problem 15:38 - What Nissan should bring here 21:11 - Toyota's Prius missed opportunity 23:27 - Suzuki's identity crisis 27:55 - Honda's marketing failure 31:39 - Honda models Australia is missing out on 37:24 - The case for the Honda Ridgeline 41:00 - What Honda should do next 44:01 - Navara vs Triton & the badge engineering problem 47:16 - Amarok, X-Class & the Mercedes exec disaster 49:42 - The Mazda 6 wagon in a dead segment 51:05 - Ford Focus ST: most slept-on performance car --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| The car servicing SCAMS that cost you money & the ridiculous state of EV depreciation | 04 May 2026 | 00:50:23 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.auHave you ever wondered about the dirty car servicing tactics that cost you money? Or the current state of EV depreciation in Australia? We unpack all that and much more in this episode of the Auto Uncovered Podcast.Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven---Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| The problem with ANCAP and why our roads are not getting safer | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:47:01 | |
Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Despite its best efforts, ANCAP, along with plenty of safety measures imposed on drivers, has failed to make our roads safer. In this episode, we discuss why that is.Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven---Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| What everyone keeps getting WRONG about the fuel crisis... | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:56:22 | |
Much is being said about the current state of fuel supply in Australia, but is it as dramatic as we are being led to believe? In this episode, we cut through all of the noise to see what's really going on. Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| The risks of clone cars & why are there no car-based utes! | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:36:34 | |
The risks of two car companies releasing clone cars & why are there not more car-based utes! Would you buy them? Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| A premium brand does NOT equal a premium car & how owners of cars we shoot on ReDriven deal with us hating on their cars | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:39:07 | |
Why buying a premium brand does not mean you're buying a premium car & how owners of the cars we shoot on ReDriven deal with us hating on their cars. Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| How to make sense of all the new Chinese brands? | Why car makers don't really care about longevity | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:45:38 | |
How do you make sense of all the different Chinese brands entering Australia? And why car makers have no reason to care about making cars last and be upgradable. Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| How do new car press launches work? | Are EVs killing traditional car culture? | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:43:06 | |
How do new car press launches work? And are EVs killing traditional car culture? Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||
| Introducing the Auto Uncovered podcast | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:34:50 | |
Welcome to the Auto Uncovered Podcast! Who are we? What are we doing here? What is Auto Uncovered? All that and more in the first episode of the Auto Uncovered podcast. Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now. | |||