Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly! This week WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner is joined by colleagues Scott Newman and Chris Thompson to discuss all things Bathurst. We start with Scott's drive of the limited edition Scott McLaughlin Mustang in all its supercharged 578kW before moving on to Bathurst, not so much the race itself but your opportunity to buy one of this weekend's contenders and our experiences driving the iconic Mount Panorama track. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Facebook and Twitter.

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Scott McLaughlin Mustang and all things Bathurst

On today's episode of WhichCar Weekly WhichCar Senior Journalists Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman and joined by fellow WhichCar Journalist Chris Thompson to discuss the BMW X2 M Mesh Edition and is there nothing BMW won't stick an M badge on? They follow this up with an examination of some popular but rather dull cars and what people should be buying instead. Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all your automotive news and review needs and follow us at @whichcarau (Facebook, Twitter) and @whichcar (Instagram).

Oh dear BMW and why do people buy such dull cars?

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the WhichCar Weekly podcast. In this week's chat WhichCar Senior Journalists Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by MOTOR Editor Andy Enright to discuss the new BMW M3 and M4 and 'that' face, the cars we'd buy with a $15,000 budget and weird road rules that are illegal, but why? Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for your daily updates of news and reviews and follow @whichcar on Instagram and @whichcarau on Twitter and Facebook.

New BMW M3, $15K used car picks and car illegalities

Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly, where WhichCar Senior Journalists Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by WhichCar Editor Tim Robson to discuss a strange week of news that isn't what it seems. First up we have pricing for the Toyota GR Yaris, then the reveal of the new Nissan Z car, followed by the sale of Bugatti to electric vehicle specialists Rimac. Visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).

Toyota GR Yaris pricing, Nissan 400Z reveal and Bugatti sold!

Hello again and welcome to the latest episode of the Whichcar Weekly podcast. This week Dan, Andy and Scott are together to bid farewell to the Ferrari FF/GTC4 Lusso as it's ushered out ahead of the arrival of the Prancing Horse's first SUV. It's also hello to the new-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which is packed with technology that will become commonplace over the next decade. Finally, Andy asks what are our worst car-related purchases? Hit up www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow WhichCar on Facebook and Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).

Ferrari farewell, hello Mercedes and worst car purchases

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly. In this episode regulars Daniel Gardner and Scott Newman are joined by WhichCar Editor Tim Robson to discuss a driver scoring a hefty fine for being rude to a speed camera, the weird phenomenon of manufacturer-supplied spy pictures, the Australian launch of the new Land Rover Defender and whether new electric vehicle player Lucid Motors can tackle Tesla. Head to www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest automotive news and reviews and follow WhichCar on Facebook, Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).

Speed cameras, spy shots, Defenders and Tesla beaters

Today's bonus episode of WhichCar Weekly features MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman and a very special guest, AFL star Charlie Dixon. Dixon is not only the leading goal kicker for the Port Adelaide Power he's a massive car nut who's owned a number of highly modified Aussie street machines. And he's not afraid to drive them hard! Don't forget to visit www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow Whichcar on Facebook, Twitter (@whichcarau) and Instagram (@whichcar).

AFL star Charlie Dixon

Welcome to the latest episode of the WhichCar Weekly podcast! Today our regular trio, WhichCar Senior Journalist Dan Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discuss the transition of Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) into General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), before seguing into an intriguing topic, choosing the four cars that should feature if there was a Mount Rushmore for Australian cars. Let us know your thoughts via email or social media, you can follow WhichCar on Facebook and Twitter (@whichcarau) or Instagram (@whichcar).

A new start for HSV and Aussie car Mt Rushmore

Welcome back to the latest instalment of the WhichCar Weekly Podcast. In this episode WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman chat about the forthcoming BMW G80 M3, with news this week the range will include a wagon for the very first time. In addition the trio chat about cars that should've left a sour taste in the mouth but actually are remembered fondly, even if the reason for that memory is just how awful it was. Don't forget to check out www.whichcar.com.au for all the latest news and reviews and follow WhichCar on Facebook (whichcarau), Twitter and Instagram (@whichcar).

The new BMW G80 M3 and crap cars we loved anyway

Welcome to the latest episode of WhichCar Weekly with WhichCar Senior Journalist Daniel Gardner, Wheels Deputy Editor Andy Enright and MOTOR Associate Editor Scott Newman discussing topics from the automotive week. Today's top story is a change of leadership at Ford Australia, where Kay Hart has made way for Andrew Birkic, while legendary designer Gordon Murray has revealed his new supercar, the T.50. You can find all the latest automotive news and reviews at www.whichcar.com.au and follow WhichCar on Facebook (@whichcarau), Twitter and Instagram (@whichcar). Until next week!

A new boss at Ford and Gordon Murray's new supercar

Sorry to mention it if you were trying to forget the entire planet is in the clutches of a viral pandemic, but the crisis is continuing to impact automotive events all over the world, including the latest twist of the knife and another disruption to the Formula 1 championship. Opening the chat for another WhichCar Weekly installment, Chris, Dan and Tim discuss the bombshell that could scupper not just Silverstone, but the entire championship. Later, Chris explains how car design legend Ian Callum is filling his semi-retirement and the revisiting of one of his previous designs. Which begs the question, which other cars could benefit from a redo years after they were finished the first time around? The WCW team throw their own ideas out there of vehicles that might not have been perfectly executed and a few ambitious suggestions of how to get there. Oh and Dan admits the time he offended Ian. Rounding out the chat, Chris explains why he has been spending too long in his bedroom and night after night with a playlist on repeat - and it’s not for the reasons a good looking young man should be. Motor’s digital journalist (or editor, as Dan likes to call him), has been going above and beyond the call of duty to complete a car project in isolation. Listen in to see if this nostalgic nod is heaven or hell.

F1 fallout, road cars revisited and a torturous labour of love

You can expect to hear the WhichCar Weekly crew discussing electric vehicles more frequently as the technology becomes more accessible, feasible and attractive, and our latest episode is certainly no exception. Sparking the conversation (and the electric puns) this week, is Ford’s utterly jaw-dropping Mustang Mach-E prototype which has been fired into the public eye by a sensational video. Besides the incredible figures and ability of the one-off heavily modified model, the noise created by Ford’s beast is the highlight for Chris, Dan and Tim. Is this the future of high-performance cars? Will a new generation of car enthusiasts get more excited about the whine of a motor than the bark of an exhaust? Tune in to find out. Next, Dan has been at the wheel of the newest electric vehicle to arrive in Australian showrooms. Find out what he thought about Mini’s full-electric foray and his one day with the Mini Cooper SE. And finally, another week, another sweeping aspiration or claim from Tesla founder Elon Musk who, this time, is sticking to his guns that the range of electric cars will still manage level-five autonomy this year. Self-driving experts have wasted no time getting the boot in and highlighting the incredulous nature of Musk’s claims. The WCW team weighs in with the actual state of autonomous tech and where the other manufacturers stand on the future of cars without human drivers.

Electric cars - monster heroes, accessible models and the downright 'ludicrous'

It’s not the first time by any means that the WhichCar Weekly team has discussed electric cars and their feasibility for Australia, but the zero-emissions movement is gathering pace and the various state and federal governments have no choice but to get involved.However, while the latest high-profile announcements appear to suggest our nation is finally joining the rest of the civilised world and making EVs easier to buy and run, the reality is sadly not quite there yet.On this week’s chat Wheels online editor Cam returns to the WCW virtual studio to talk about the NSW government’s latest EV plans and how they still intend to claim your pound of flesh even if you are helping the environment.Next up, we go from ways to use less petrol, to possibly the best way to use as much fossil fuel in the shortest space of time and Cam’s latest update on the incredible (possibly incredibly stupid) Cannonball Run.Just when you thought the carefully organised and surgically choreographed attempts to smash this trans-US speed trip couldn’t be broken, someone weighs in with the equivalent of a rusty sledgehammer and bludgeons the top time to death. And we haven’t even got to the best parts yet.Andy, Dan and Cam need little encouragement to chat about their favourite epic car trips, so that’s exactly what they do next, as well as offering some suggestions for cars that could threaten the new Cannonball run record.

The cars that use no fuel and those that use ALL the fuel - EVs and the Cannonball

Following our conversation and excitement surrounding the remake of the cult classic film C’etait Un Rendezvous, the WhichCar Weekly team assembles to review the Grand Rendezvous homage now that it’s out in the open. Did director Claude Lelouche expertly recreate the magic of the original? Was the use of an actual Ferrari this time round adding to the intensity? Was Monaco an even more stunning backdrop to this feat of world class driving than Paris? You’ll have click play and listen in to find out. Next up we turn the chat to another brand-funded car story and Aston Martin’s three part promo to welcome its four-door Rapide. If you wanted an example of one of the worst and cripplingly unwatchable car flicks to ever muddy your screens, look no further. Andy, Dan and returning WhichCar editor Tim pick apart this automotive abomination with all the mercy of a pride of hungry lions. Frankly it deserved nothing less. But from just about the most shockingly bad car films, Tim introduces one of the very best car docos to have dropped in decades - and it’s about an Australian icon. Brock - Over the Top looks at the life of one of Australia’s most loved but controversial motorsport figures, and the boys are suitably impressed. Out next month, the WCW team highlight what makes this story brilliant - no spoiler alert necessary.

Cars in film part II

With many Australians spending more time at home lately, the TV might have spent a bit more time switched on, so the WhichCar weekly team thought it was a great time revisit the topic of the best moving images of cars. Not just the best films, the greatest stories, or most memorable performances, but all the best vehicles captured in film moments from a simple Youtube clip to Oscar-worthy cinema. Joining the chat this week, staff videographer (and petrol head) Sean makes his WCW debut, offering an expert’s insight into the process of conceiving, planning and executing great car films. From the creative process, through the technicalities, we look at all the challenges and tricks to get a car feature from inside your head onto the screen. Later, the talk turns to other great car films, not just those produced by the WhichCar team, possibly including the imminent Le Grand Rendez-vous - an homage to the 1976 cult short film C’etait un Rendez-vous. Due for release on June 13, will this ‘remake’, complete with race ace Charles Leclerc and a Ferrari SF90 Stradale successfully create the same raw magic that original conjured some 40 years later? Somewhat inevitably, the conversation evolves into our favourite car clips and cinema through the ages. Sean reveals one of his main film inspirations, Andy makes a nostalgic nod to one of his most familiar race tracks and Dan, unsurprisingly, offers up another contentious series of films.

Celebrating the fine art of cars in film

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