Show Notes
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John and Adam take aim at the latest ANCAP rule changes and ask a simple question: are safety ratings becoming more confusing than helpful? There's a growing gap between real-world driving safety and bureaucratic targets, so what can be done?
This week's listener question wonders what the future might have held for Holden and Ford had local manufacturing survived; Adam would have liked to see Holden HSV as a premium brand in the vein of Lexus.
Plus, do dealer cars still need pre-purchase inspections? And John reveals his latest purchase: a manual Ford Falcon ute that sparks a passionate discussion about why older cars might be making a comeback. Is it better (and more fun) to buy an old car with a lot of ks, and just upgrade it to the latest tech? Is that a trend we're seeing more of now?
Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now.
In this ep: 00:00 – Intro and ANCAP's latest "escape hammer" requirement 02:20 – Why ANCAP's changing safety ratings are causing confusion 08:20 – ADAS systems: safety feature or daily annoyance? 15:45 – Are we focusing on technology instead of better driver training? 20:23 – What would Holden and Ford look like today if local manufacturing survived? 24:36 – Do dealer cars still need a pre-purchase inspection? 29:26 – John's new project car: a manual BF Falcon ute 32:30 – Why younger drivers are embracing older, analogue cars 38:00 – Are modern cars losing the connection drivers really want? 40:40 – How much does it cost to modernise an older vehicle?
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