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Motor Torque with David Berthon — 99 episodes

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1

Touch screens in cars - a backwards step

2

What brands will benefit from the axing of the luxury car tax

3

Mitsubishi ASX Aspire SUV - so appealing apart from the price.

4

Subaru Solterra AWD Touring SUV - a huge improvement over the first

5

New taxes and the dropping of EV incentives slows China's car market

6

Luxury car tax at last gets the boot

7

AudI's Q5 TFSI SUV - a perennial favourite now even better

8

Audi's Q5 TFSI SUV - entry model offers much in a premium SUV segment

9

MG re-introduces Australia's most affordable SUV

10

Touchscreens in cars- a backward step

11

Geely's EX5 Inspire SUV - soft suspension tune but still a very nimble SUV

12

Geely's EX5 Inspire SUV - incredible value in a mid-size electric SUV

13

Large discounts in February the order of the day

14

New vehicle sales winners in January

15

Alfa Romeo's Junior Ibrida SUV - small hybrid Italian SUV with real flair

16

Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida SUV - a sporty small hybrid SUV newcomer

17

Four out of five new vehicle sales now an SUV or a ute

18

New vehicle market heading into stormy waters

19

BYD's Sealion 7 electric SUV - incredible value but rather heavy in all wheel drive

20

BYD's Sealion 7 electric SUV - second best-selling medium SUV in December

21

Overseas driver licensing rules change from February 1

22

The changing face of our car market

23

Kia K4 GT-Line sedan - in the flagship GT-Line a distinctly sporty drive

24

Kia K4 GT-line sedan - bigger, bolder and more expensive to the Cerato it replaced

25

Pedestrian deaths on the increase

26

Chinese product starting to dominate sales

27

Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid AWD SUV - practical but diesel model more practical

28

Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid AWD SUV - not sure if it's the answer

29

Tolls rate increases outranks inflation

30

Petrol just continues to get cleaner

31

Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD

32

European Commission has a re-think on ending petrol and diesel vehicles

33

Ford has a re-think on an all-electric future

34

Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV - impresses in a highly competitive hybrid SUV market

35

Jaecoo J7 SHS Summit SUV - SHS standing for super hybrid system

36

Road toll continues to rise - AAA calls for more action

37

BYD launches its luxury Denza brand for 2026

38

Toyota slashes the price of its all-electric SUV

39

2025 - an interesting year for the car industry

40

BYD introduces the most affordable plug-in hybrid SUV

41

Strange goings on at Jaguar ahead of an all-electric future

42

Kia EV5 Earth electric all-wheel-drive SUV - 2

43

Kia EV5 Earth electric all-wheel-drive SUV - 1

44

Porsche Macan to remain all electric but a new hybrid on the horizon.

45

BYD releases ultra-fast electric car charging - as fast as filling up with petrol.

46

Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV SUV - a great driving experience with exceptional comfort

47

Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV SUV - impressive but at a price

48

Kia updates its small K4 sedan for 2026, adding a five-door hatchback

49

Speedway in Sydney gets a boost from Dennis Newlyn's latest Speedway Classics Magazine

50

Honda Civic hybrid e:HEV-LX – hybrid power smooth and polished

51

Honda Civic hybrid e:HEV-LX – not inexpensive but just so impressive

52

Ford President and CEO, Jim Farley, on the U.S. Company’s fortunes

53

Ford Motor Company CEO, Jim Farley, on the shortage of skilled workers

54

Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid SUV – nice Gallic flair but rather expensive

55

Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid SUV – well equipped French seven-seater

56

Some car price rises seem never ending but are they sustainable

57

Another new Chinese brand about to hit the market

58

Hyundai Inster – this light and compact SUV just so impressive except for the price

59

Hyundai Inster - diminutive electric SUV with loads of character but expensive

60

Audi refreshes its A3 and S3 for 2026 and adds 2.0-litre turbo AWD variant

61

Subaru cuts $7.000 off its upgraded 2026 electric Solterra SUV models

62

GWM Haval Vanta Hybrid – driver attention monitor a total turnoff

63

GWM Haval Vanta Hybrid – much to like apart from the driver attention monitor

64

Honda to sell funky small micro-car next year

65

Driving Hyundai’s mini car – the electric Inster wagon

66

MG QS SUV – a very roomy seven-seat SUV but engine lacks a little polish

67

MG QS SUV – a large family seven-seater that offers great value

68

Alfa Romeo hangs on to its ageing Giulia and Stelvio for a few more years

69

Once popular Renault Scenic to return here as electric SUV

70

Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – impressive hybrid at a premium price

71

Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – freshened styling and a new hybrid flagship

72

The days of low-cost cars under the $20,000 barrier has all but ended

73

China to enforce tougher standards on its export electric vehicles

74

Renault Megane E-Tech – charming French SUV with a difference

75

Renault Megane E-Tech – stylish small French SUV with premium feel

76

Most affordable electric SUV due here next month

77

Bentley the latest car company to back pedal on plans to go electric

78

Lexus GX550 4WD - a dressed up Toyota Prado not suited around town

79

Lexus GX550 4WD – luxury qualities can’t hide its 4WD underpinnings

80

Mitsubishi’s new generation small ASX SUV around the corner

81

Hyundai’s new hybrid family Palisade SUV due shortly with large price lift

82

Subaru’s sixth generation Forester SUV – now with a new strong hybrid option

83

Subaru’s new Forester SUV – vastly improved range including new hybrid

84

Popular small Volkswagen Polo hatch to get new mid-spec model

85

Performance skewed Skoda Kodiaq RS around the corner

86

Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD, nothing else comes close in a luxury 4WD

87

Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD – simply as good as it gets in a 4WD

88

Two of our popular small cars get much needed safety updates

89

Cupra slashes the price of its Formentor plug-in hybrid SUV by more than $20,000

90

Skoda Octavia Wagon - one of a few wagons now available and excellent value

91

Skoda Octavia Wagon – one of the few wagons available and a fine choice

92

China set to ban retractable door handles due to safety concerns

93

BMW makes huge investment in new technology

94

MG Cyberster Sports Roadster – a striking two door with superb fit and finish

95

MG Cyberster Sports Roadster - hero model for the 100-year-old brand

96

Strong August sales see four Chinese brands in the top ten list for the first time

97

Young Aussie speedway rider chasing World Championship title in his rookie year

98

Leapmotor C10 REEV Design SUV – much promise but a disappointing drive

99

Leapmotor C10 REEV Design SUV – much to like but also much to dislike