In this week's episode of The Hook Turn Podcast, we discuss why the EU has broken its commitment to ban tailpipe emissions from new vehicles entirely by 2035, and what this could mean for consumers. We also talk about BYD bringing some (very) cheap dreams to market with the new Sealion 5, Australia's cheapest new PHEV. Finally, we undertake another iteration of the Carsales challenge - this time, hot hatches under $20k.

Show notes:

- EU drops 100% tailpipe emissions reduction target: https://www.spglobal.com/automotive-insights/en/blogs/2025/12/europe-shifts-into-reverse-on-eu-2035-ice-ban

- BYD Sealion 5: https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-byd-sealion-5-price-and-specs-australias-cheapest-plug-in-hybrid-due-early-next-year/

Not content with the original Lexus LFA, in this week's episode of The Hook Turn Podcast, we discuss Toyota's attempt to again prove that it has supercar chops with the new GR GT and (electric) LFA concept. We also discuss Sanbib's favourite car, the new Kia Seltos. Finally, we conclude with news that MG, perhaps the most established Chinese brand in Australia, has decided to take the Camry head-on with the launch of the new MG 7.

Show notes:

- Toyota GR GT: https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/grgt/wp/

- Lexus LFA concept: https://www.lexus.com.au/news/2025/12/05/lexus-unveils-lfa-concept-bev-sports-car

- MG 7: https://www.drive.com.au/news/2026-mg-7-price-and-specs-toyota-camry-rival-brings-turbo-power/

In this week's episode of The Hook Turn Podcast, we discuss the latest plot arc in the Jaguar Land Rover drama. This time, the shocking departure of Gerry McGovern, JLR's ostensibly autocratic Chief Creative Officer, and responsible for hits like the new Defender, and (what we think) will be misses such as the Type 00 concept. We also discuss new updates to Australian vehicle safety ratings, and end with our thoughts on whether Toyota is literally just dreaming with the crazy new Corolla concept.

Show notes:

- Gerry McGovern fired: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jlr-axes-design-boss-gerry-mcgovern

- 2026 ANCAP safety ratings: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.ancap.com.au/app/public/assets/55242003ce81cea982bcf523ce917f1763ea1ad6/original.pdf?1764115390

- Radical new Toyota Corolla concept: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/toyota-shows-the-future-of-the-corolla/