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Why Tesla is doomed in 2021 | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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I know Tesla stock is sky high. Higher even than Electric Jesus himself thinks is reasonable. But the world’s leading EV kit car company is doomed, ultimately. Here are the top reasons why. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.a…
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Tesla under fire from Feds after failing to recall almost 160,000 cars with defective screens
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has taken the view that those absurdly gigantic and distracting central touchscreens on almost 160,000 Teslas are defective - mainly because they randomly just go blank after about five years of ordinary driving. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact A…
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Fiat Chrysler merges with PSA Group: Stellantis is born
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Fiat Chrysler has merged with PSA Group and the new entity will be called Stellantis. Stellantis will become the fourth largest carmaker on Earth, behind Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai - but it will be a challenge for Stellantis to survive because it has no sales in China (world's largest car market) as well as massive over-production capacity and …
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BMW M430i (4 Series Coupe) review & buyer's guide
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If you’re in that terrible position - you’ve got a hundred grand in used, unmarked, non-sequential bills, and you need to dispose of it hurriedly … perhaps the BMW 430i could help you out with that. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservi…
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2021 Hyundai Palisade: full review for real buyers in Australia
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Hyundai Palisade - you can see it from space. But, two weeks in - I’m still struggling to figure it out. I’m deeply conflicted here, in the domain of love and hate. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you lik…
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Tesla fan boys destroyed: Part 4 - why internal combustion will dominate
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Internal combustion, dudes: It’s going to underpin transportation for decades to come. If you think internal combustion is dead, it’s time to get on the plane, leave Fantasy Island, and return to the real world. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https:/…
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Tesla fan boys destroyed: Part 3 - about this allegedly superior tech
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Tesla fan-boys routinely claim these cars are superior, technically. Vastly so. Unfortunately, the facts don’t concur. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channe…
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Tesla fan boys destroyed: Part 2 - Tesla cars are abjectly unprofitable
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Ahh yes, Tesla makes a profit. Technically. Five quarters in a row, now. I said they sold their cars at a loss, which they do. Back in July Tesla hit the milestone of four quarters of consecutive profit, which allowed it to join the S&P 500. But Tesla cannot post a profit from the sales of its cars. If Tesla just made money selling cars, Tesla woul…
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Tesla fan-boys destroyed: Part 1 - Low Battery Day
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Part one of my response to your most entertaining feedback. Thank you sincerely for hating my recent ‘Tesla is doomed’ video. Currently hated by 21.2 per cent of you, as I present this package. My near-term hate target is 25 per cent hates... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roads…
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Reacting to your towing disaster feedback & commentary
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Olight Freyr launched: all-new automotive torch unboxing & review
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The latest automotive news from Hyundai, Kia, Ford and the general industry this past week or so. I also have the new Olight Freyr flashlight (torch, whatever) to show you right before Christmas - with some brilliant automotive-related use. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadsid…
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The truth about Outlander PHEV battery life & support (Plus your Q&A)
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In this livestream we discuss the degradation of a Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid battery and the brand’s indifference to his consumer rights. Plus live Q&A with you… Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like t…
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New Palisade vs Santa Fe vs Sorento: Which is superior on towing capacity?
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New Hyundai Santa Fe & Palisade have just overtaken new Sorento in the soft SUV heavy tow sweepstakes. Kia must be so thrilled they went with the old towbar, just a few months back... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/auto…
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Inside a holiday towing disaster ... and how you can prevent one
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It’s never good when your trailer overtakes your vehicle. As I understand it, death was narrowly averted. So, on the cusp of this holiday season, I want to make sure this does not happen to you. OLIGHT FLASH SALE & DISCOUNT OFFER Australian customers link: https://bit.ly/3pA9nYi Olight Xmas Sale 8PM 13th-Midnight 17th December Freyr/M2R pro Up to 4…
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Kona EV + fat Michelins = sub-$1000 max bang-for-buck dynamics hack!
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You know how I always say ‘never modify a new car to do what you want it to do’? Well, when it comes to the Hyundai Kona Electric after 7000-ish kays, I am really quite pleased I didn’t take my own advice on that. Details next. OLIGHT FLASH SALE & DISCOUNT OFFER Australian customers link: https://bit.ly/3pA9nYi Olight Xmas Sale 8PM 13th-Midnight 17…
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Mazda to launch 2021 MX-5 GT RS track special (but there’s a problem)
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Mazda Australia will launch an allegedly track-ready MX-5 this January, but it appears to have shot itself somewhat hilariously in the wedding vegetables in doing so. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you l…
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2021 Outback engine announcement highlights Subaru’s biggest problem
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New Subaru Outback - on-sale (finally) this March, after delays of what seems like geologic time. But Subaru has a major problem, and we really need to talk about this, in the interest of integrity. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservi…
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Don't Buy: 2022 Land Rover Defender (& here's why)
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New Land Rover Defender - so damn sexy. Also, lemon of the year 2020 contender. Yessssss! And Land Rover ‘Straya - one of the more low-rent automotive brands in the country. Again. Still. Grubby attack on the freedom of speech, too. IMPORTANT: Olight torch 10% off AutoExpert discount: Link: https://bit.ly/3pA9nYi then use the code AEJC10 Save thous…
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Hyundai announces E-GMP dedicated EV platform
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In this report: Hyundai-Kia-Genesis just announced an all-new EV architecture - platform, drivetrain tech and modular battery system. Plans are in place to sell 1 million EVs by 2025. 18-minute charging, 0-100 in 3.5 seconds and top speed of 260km/h are claimed for some upcoming models. So, we might have to talk about that. Then, ask me anything fo…
That EV you just bought? That EV you maybe just test-drove because you’re thinking of buying one? It handled awesome, right? Chances are - it doesn't/didn’t. Not 'awesome' - but relax ... it’s not all bad. Olight Black Friday flash sale Up to 40% off (website-wide 20% off) Date: 8PM 25th-Midnight 30th November 10% off code: AEJC10 (after sale) Link…
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Olight Warrior: Best flashlights for personal security around your car
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Olight Warrior X Pro and Olight Warrior Mini flashlight review: From the point of view of enhancing your personal security in, and around your car. IMPORTANT: Olight Black Friday flash sale Up to 40% off (website-wide 20% off) Date: 8PM 25th-Midnight 30th November 10% off code: AEJC10 (after sale) - Link: https://bit.ly/3pA9nYi Login & get a keycha…
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2021 Kia Carnival Vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade: Early Buyer's Guide (plus live Q&A)
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Answering everyone who has asked me recently about these two: the upcoming all-new Kia Carnival people mover and the new Palisade SUV from Hyundai. Plus, your live Q&A: EV tax, turbo-diesel cooling, and trade-ins. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https…
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Sulphur in petrol: Australia's dirty secret (plus your Q&A)
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In this report: Answering a question from you, about Australia's sky-high sulphur level in petrol. Will it wear your engine out early? Why is it so bad? What about pollution (which kills more people than the road toll)? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package:…
The car industry - still bending you over … and telling you (with a straight face) how this is a real plus for you. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, …
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Epic Livestream Q&A podcast #6 - ask me anything
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Join me live on YouTube every Thursday evening at 8:30pm (Sydney time) where I answer your questions live for 1hr+. You bring the questions/comments (ask me anything) and I'll do my best to answer them. If that time's not convenient for you (wherever you are in the world) then the stream is viewable on my YouTube Channel, and the audio podcast is o…
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Lunchtime Livestream: Should I buy a Kia Stinger or Hyundai i30 N?
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In this report: People buy cars for all kinds of illogical reasons. Or, at least, cars from conflicting, illogical categories. Logically, if the Stinger is right for you, then the i30 N would be wrong, right? But perhaps life is more complex than that... Certainly you are allowed to like both. Considering a performance car? Here are my most recomme…
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Livestream: Cheap cars that drink expensive fuel (plus Q&A)
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Cheap cars - like the Suzuki Swift Sport and Toyota C-HR, which demand premium unleaded - a trap for mainstream car buyers. Then, ask me anything automotive related, in the chat - over to you. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.co…
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Should you buy a GR Yaris AWD homologation special (is it a good investment)?
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Should you bite the bullet and indulge your inner ‘boy racer’ … and buy a GR Yaris? Just associating the word ‘Yaris’ with anything even vaguely desirable does feel odd. Gotta say. And will it be a decent investment? There’s that to consider. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roads…
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Recall alert: How demons possessed the LED Mercedes logo
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If you’re a tasteless, rich, compulsive tool in ‘Murica, I’m here today to explain how someone recently left the gate open in Hell, thus allowing demons to possess your Mercedes, while the rest of us spectate, with an air of bemused sympathy. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roads…
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How do car dealers get away with this in 2021?
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How does the car industry get away with this, in 2021? Especially at the retail coalface. Up next: The ugly truth about the Ming Moll. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help su…
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Epic Livestream Q&A podcast #5 - ask me anything
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Join me live on YouTube every Thursday evening at 8:30pm (Sydney time) where I answer your questions live for 1hr+. You bring the questions/comments (ask me anything) and I'll do my best to answer them. If that time's not convenient for you (wherever you are in the world) then the stream is viewable on my YouTube Channel, and the audio podcast is o…
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I just designed the perfect real-world EV. Tell me I'm wrong.
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I just designed the perfect mainstream EV - it’s perfect - and nobody’s making it. Yet. (It’s more of a feasibility study, really.) This is a massive automotive industry opportunity. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoe…
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Is the new GMSV Silverado really just Holden all over again?
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The phoenix has risen from the ashes of Holden. And its name is ‘Silverado’. The hubris - the sheer, presumptuous audacity - required to pull this one off with conviction … it really is ‘export grade’. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadse…
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Ford "don't buy" warning for 2021: Endura SUV just axed!
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Hilariously enough, Ford named its Kluger competitor the Endura. Now they’ve boned it, in Australia, less than two short years after its release. This just satirises itself. The non-enduring Endura - truth once again being weirder than fiction... Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount r…
would you put your child in row three of an SUV or a people mover - if you knew the vehicle did not have head-protecting side airbags in that row? And how would you even know if it had that? I just carved up the market - 20 seven-seat SUVs and four people movers … and the row-three protection offerings might surprise you. Save thousands on any new …
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 4)
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The truth about servicing automatic transmissions (even the sealed ones)
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You need to service auto transmissions - even the sealed ones. This report is the how, why and when - for ordinary and severe applications, as well as whether you need to fit an aftermarket cooler or not. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roa…
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The extreme beer garden physics episode (total nerd)
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Unofficial advice from a police prosecutor on taking a traffic fine to court
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In this report: Unofficial pointers from a prosecutor in Redneckistan (which I think some people still refer to as ‘Queensland’). Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support…
An oxymoronically happy story … about dying on the road. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?…
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Putting kids in the front seat of cars...
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Perhaps you are going to strap your young kid in the front seat of your ute. This is legal (in a single cab, as far as I know) - but is it safe? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You c…
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 3)
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Should I buy a hybrid car? (And, if so, which one?)
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In this report: You love the idea of a hybrid - but do you really need one? Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.…
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How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia)
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In this report: How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia). I deal with interacting with the cops at the roadside, as well as getting legal advice, and maybe even making an application under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. (Section 10 essentially gives the court the power to record a conviction with…
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Toyota Landcruiser Troopy fuel consumption (why it's so bad)
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How can two engines have similar power & torque but hugely different fuel consumption? Are bigger (capacity) engines intrinsically thirstier? Details next. Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this re…
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 2)
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How to choose the right 'real' 4WD - the first time
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Ditching the soft SUV and going 100 per cent hardcore, with the fam. Getting gut there - beyond the range of public WiFi Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoexpert/ Did you like this report? You can help support the chan…
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Essential guide to 4WD tyre pressures and basic off-road driving
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Best tyre pressures and operating guidelines for maximising mobility for people starting out with 4X4 driving - complete with the underlying beer garden physics of 'why' these recommendations matter. If you don't have time for the full version: Placard + 10% for highway and good dirt. Placard -10-15% for poor gravel roads with tread fracture risk 2…
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Epic Automotive Livestream Q&A - answering your questions live (episode 1)
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This video is my first-ever livestream on the channel - epic Q&A session driven mainly by tsunami of questions from you. Thank you very much for joining me live in the chat! More livestreams every Thursday night @ 8:30pm (Sydney time, 'Straya!) Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roa…
