Listen "Road charges, EV hype & Camry tested"
Episode Synopsis
• Road user charges: NSW confirms plans to introduce a distance-based road user charge
• EV range claims: Independent testing shows significant gaps between advertised and real-world EV ranges
• Zeekr 7X launch: Chinese brand Zeekr announces its 7X SUV for Australia, promising fast charging and plush interiors
• Ercole Spada tribute: Celebrated designer Ercole Spada is remembered for shaping iconic cars
• Hitchhiking: Once common but now rare, hitchhiking is examined as both cultural curiosity and a possible model for future ride-sharing.
• Renault Dauphine EV: A quirky Canadian conversion of a Renault Dauphine in 2002
• Toyota Camry road test: The latest Camry hybrid proves refined, efficient, and more executive-like than its “dad car” reputation
• EV range claims: Independent testing shows significant gaps between advertised and real-world EV ranges
• Zeekr 7X launch: Chinese brand Zeekr announces its 7X SUV for Australia, promising fast charging and plush interiors
• Ercole Spada tribute: Celebrated designer Ercole Spada is remembered for shaping iconic cars
• Hitchhiking: Once common but now rare, hitchhiking is examined as both cultural curiosity and a possible model for future ride-sharing.
• Renault Dauphine EV: A quirky Canadian conversion of a Renault Dauphine in 2002
• Toyota Camry road test: The latest Camry hybrid proves refined, efficient, and more executive-like than its “dad car” reputation
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