We discuss the Amalfi, Ferrari’s new Roma successor, and at the other end of the market, chat about whether Mahindra’s new small SUV can really attract cost-conscious SUV buyers. Finally, we debate what’s next for Max Verstappen and preview the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Show notes:

- Ferrari Amalfi: https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/ferrari-amalfi

- Mahindra XUV 3XO: https://www.mahindra.com.au/models/xuv3x0

- F1 British GP: https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/great-britain

We review the new F1 movie, discuss the ugly new Mercedes-AMG GT XX, and predict whether the rugged new Duster can really wipe the floor for Renault in Australia.

Show notes:

- F1 the Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_(film)

- Mercedes Concept AMG GT XX: https://mercedes-benz-media.co.uk/releases/1636

- Renault Duster: https://www.renault.com.au/vehicles/duster/

We break down the next-gen Audi Q3 and the all-new Nissan Leaf, and then get spicy-what car brands might disappear or quit Australia soon? Buckle up for some bold predictions.

Show notes:

- Audi Q3: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/new-benchmark-in-the-compact-class-the-audi-q3-16692

- Nissan Leaf: https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/all-new-3rd-generation-nissan-leaf

The Chinese cars you secretly want, first impressions of BMW's Neue Klasse iX3, and a heated BEV vs. plug-in hybrid debate. Which side are you on?

Show notes

- Xiaomi SU7: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/361917/new-xiaomi-su7-arrives-smartphone-maker-takes-porsche-taycan-first-car

- BYD Yangwang U9: https://www.carsauce.com/car-news/chinese-supercar-in-australia-electric-yangwang-u9-spotted

- Nio ET5: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nio/et5/361745/new-nio-et5-touring-review-quirky-ev-estate-shows-promise

- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse): https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0450587EN/pioneering-technology-meets-pure-driving-pleasure:-testing-bmw-ix3-prototypes?language=en

Tesla's stumbles in Australia, the shady truth about car reviews, and all the action (and controversy) from the Spanish Grand Prix.

Show notes:

- Tesla sales: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/is-teslas-sales-slump-in-australia-over

- CarExpert's new scoring system: https://www.carexpert.com.au/opinion/our-ratings-suck-so-we-are-changing-them

- Spanish GP: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/i-just-got-crashed-into-russell-and-verstappen-offer-verdicts-on-dramatic.1n43PRW7B93jc3S9iEkMo3

Why the Alpine A390 could steal hearts, what Toyota's new RAV4 means for Aussies, plus a fresh dose of F1 gossip and grand predictions.

Show notes:

-Alpine A390: https://media.alpinecars.com/alpine-a390-the-soul-of-alpine-in-a-sport-fastback/?lang=eng

-Toyota RAV4: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/42758168.html