Drive Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

It's the final lap before the Drive Podcast is parked for the year. Trent and James unpack the final new car sales figures, including a very hotly contested top spot, they review Drive's most popular stories, they give a peek into current happenings for Car of the Year and they put some bold predictions for 2024 firmly (and permanently) on the record. 

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In the last of our safety focused feature interviews for the year, Susannah sits down with Driver Dynamics’ Kev Flynn, a driver trainer of immense experience. They discuss the difference between being skilled and being safe, how car safety advice depends on the car that you drive, his experiences with counter terrorism driving training, and what driving overseas can teach you about courtesy on the roads. 

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Susannah Guthrie takes over the host seat, inviting fresh experts to the podcast for a discussion on the most talked about opinion pieces from drive.com.au. Emma Notarfrancesco and Brodie Taylor weigh in on whether it's time to raise the speed limit, the prevalence of right lane hogs, the state of parking signage and whether an EV really is cheaper to run.

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Or a Mazda, for that matter? Trent and Sam get into the details of what value and premium mean in a car purchase today with looks at Kia's new dual cab, the Tasman, and the review of the week: the Mazda CX-90. Plus, a peek at the new Pajero Sport. 

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A manufacturer going back to a V8? We love the sound of that (literally!) 
On a much quieter note, there is plenty of EV news this week as Trent and Josh discuss an electric Hilux, what the electric future of Land Rover could look like and more. 

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It could be one of the best cars the team drive this year - and believe it or not, it's a wagon! Plus, what will new fuel efficiency standards in the US mean for its automotive landscape? Can Mahindra challenge the Ford Ranger? And what's in store with the new Triton? 

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While the UK has winding back on its timeline for a petrol and diesel free future might not come as much of a surprise, something far more surprising is the NSW police force's choice for a new vehicle. Plus, is the new Mazda CX-60 premium enough? And the car formerly known as the 'good cat', is it also a good EV? 

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Amidst one of the busiest times of the year for motoring, James and Rob link up from their separate corners of the country to discuss some of the biggest stories - including reviews of a new EV they describe as a 'gamechanger'. Plus, some bad news for those hoping for a V6 Prado, all the thrills and spills of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and they ask the question 'what overseas cars would you like to see sold here?'

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This week, Trent is joined by one of the most trusted voices in finance, Chris Kohler. They discuss the smart way to navigate car loans, why Tesla is more like a tech company than a car company and the surprising relationship between worn out underwear and car servicing... 

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As the Drive Podcast returns for another lap, you can call it a comeback - but be careful what you call a hybrid. What is Toyota's preferred term? Trent and Sam also look forward to new dual cabs from Hyundai and Kia, reminisce about their trip through the Simpson (and the pies that fueled it) and review the Subaru Crosstrek.

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