Best Paul Maric Podcasts (2025)

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The past, present and future of tracking data 1:00:21

4d ago1:00:21

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Tracking data has transformed the way clubs analyse the game. This cornucopia of information is shaped and analysed by data scientists to create valuable insights for coaches, managers, Heads of Recruitment, Sporting Directors and more. But how much do you know about tracking data? Ie what it is, how it's collected, how it's analysed (and by whom),…

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The CRAZY stolen Benz story, plus the new M5 44:45

1M ago44:45

44:45

We are BACK! On this episode, we talk about why the long hiatus, Paul's journey to review a Jaecoo, Gordie's dad and his stolen Mercedes-Benz fiasco. We also discuss the new 'soft' hybrid BMW M5, and our long term MG ZS Hybrid Plus! Big fun episode, jump in and share it about :) If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podca…

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Andrew Nestor: Leading West Brom's new era 46:41

2M ago46:41

46:41

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Vitor Matos: Elite developer 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

It's great to be back for Season 6 of the TGG Podcast - and with a new sponsor, Genius Sports. Our first guest of the new season is Vitor Matos, the former Head of Elite Development at Liverpool. During five seasons at Anfield, Vitor helped to nurture a new generation of talent and deliver a number of trophies. Since leaving Liverpool at the end of…

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What REALLY happened with the BYD Shark controversy 24:56

4M ago24:56

24:56

The Pavle Report - The BYD Shark 6 review, the whole story. Paul's review on the BYD Shark 6 ruffled a few feathers with the videos getting over 1 million views, so, Gordie grills Paul for the full uncensored story. If you're keen on the BYD Shark 6, listen to this episode. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast pl…

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How thieves steal INSANE numbers of Holdens...and is Mitsubishi still with us?! 45:14

4M ago45:14

45:14

Paul uncovers a massive uptick of V8 Holden and HSV thefts and runs you through what is happening and how thieves are stealing all the cars. Plus, the guys discuss the BYD controversy and double check whether Mitsubishi still has a pulse in Australia courtesy of new law changes just around the corner. Plus, Chevrolet Silverado ZR2. If you haven't d…

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The absolute best of the guests 1:42:48

5M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

While Paul tans his arse in Europe, Gordie and Producer Livo revisit some of the most exciting guests of the Driver's Show for 2024. Dave McCowan - Automotive Content Director for Newscorp Frank Cassidy - Porsche Collector / Owner of Boxengas Trevor Long - Tech Specialist / Massive Dickhead If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your fav…

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We wake up Trevor Long...plus the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado 33:33

5M ago33:33

33:33

A rude awakening for Trevor Long! Plus a review of the new Toyota Prado. We wake up Trevor Long, Paul reveals his ultimate car brand, we hop in and review the all new Toyota LandCruiser Prado in one of our loosest episodes ever! If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at contact@thedriversshow…

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Robbie Savage: Pundit to Manager 1:02:09

6M ago1:02:09

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Our guest on Episode #65 of the TGG Podcast is Robbie Savage. As a player, Robbie made 346 Premier League appearances and captained four clubs. After retiring, he became a household name as a TV and radio pundit and appeared on Strictly in 2011. Now he's pursuing a different career, as a Manager, with Macclesfield in the Northern Premier League. Ro…

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What the hell is going on over at Jaguar, plus KIA reveals the polarising Tasman Ute 37:44

6M ago37:44

37:44

The most controversial car launch of the year (think pussy cats) and we review the MG Cyberster! We talk the car that's divided Australia, the Kia Tasman, and how it stacks up against the BYD Shark 6. We talk the crazy Jaguar logo change, Gordie's new maid Stelvia, a quick drive of the new Prado, and dive in and review the MG Cyberster! If you have…

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This guy has 10m followers! Plus Gordie's new V12 car... 56:48

7M ago56:48

56:48

We interview one of the craziest car guys you're ever likely to meet. Mark Trueno runs StreetFX - a brand with over 10 million followers on social media. He runs us through his car collection and some of the crazy stuff he has done in his past. Plus, Gordie fills us in on the new V12 he's looking at buying. If you haven't done so - subscribe to the…

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The best & worst launches we've done, plus the HEAD HONCHO of cars at News.com.au 1:06:34

8M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

This episode we chat with Dave McCowen, Content Director for Automotive at news.com.au. We talk about the change in automotive content creation, the best and worst car launches ever and his thoughts on subscription services for cars. It's a great chat. Like, share, subscribe...send sugar cubes for Pavle's mule. If you haven't done so - subscribe to…

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The guy behind the biggest Chinese EV brand in Australia 39:55

9M ago39:55

39:55

This is a special episode of the show - Gordie interviews Luke Todd, the executive chairman of EV Direct - the Australian company behind BYD in Australia. Gordie asks all the...questions - they would be hard questions, but Paul wasn't there! If you haven't done so - subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast platform and hit us up at contact@t…

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Toyota to replace 100k engines, Ioniq 5N, plus one of the WORST EVs 36:24

9M ago36:24

36:24

This was a fun episode. We talk about Toyota replacing over 100,000 engines in the US on Toyota and Lexus products and how it may affect Australians. We also go back to chat about the epic Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Even if EVs give you ick, this thing is a stack of fun. What isn't fun, though, is the Abarth 500e and the Subaru Solterra...but more about th…

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We're back! Chinese car invasion, Gordie's new Genesis and Thailand antics 37:48

10M ago37:48

37:48

Sorry about the long break! Gordie has finally started returning Paul's phone calls after the 'incident'. On this show we talk about the huge invasion of Chinese cars coming to Australia and what you can expect, Gordie tries to sell his Outback and is shocked by the value and we also talk about the raft of cars you'll find in Thailand that you don'…

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Paul Fernie: English Sporting Director making a mark in Germany 40:18

11M ago40:18

40:18

Our guest on Episode #64 of the TGG Podcast is Paul Fernie. Paul is Sporting Director of SV Darmstadt in Germany. He grew up in Hull and worked in analysis roles in England before the opportunity came to join Wiesbaden. He progressed from Head of Recruitment to Sporting Director and led the club from promotion to Bundesliga 2. Paul told us how the …

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Danny Röhl: Masterminding Sheffield Wednesday's Great Escape 42:59

12M ago42:59

42:59

Our guest on Episode #63 of the TGG Podcast is Danny Röhl. Danny led Sheffield Wednesday to one of English football's great escapes last season. When he took over in October, the club were seven points adrift of safety with no wins in 10. By the end of the campaign they were three points clear of relegation. In this episode Danny told us how that r…

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Ioniq 5 N...and Donna calls the show!! 51:12

1y ago51:12

51:12

Well, our dry spell is over, Back into the swing of things, we talk Toyota's BZ4x, the Cybertruck in OZ, Kia's Tasman Ute, the Lambo Urus SE, plus the boys get in and drive around the BYD Seal Performance and Hyundai's crazy IONIQ 5 N. Plus Donna calls in and Gordie heckles a listener. Catch us on Instagram at @thedriversshow.com.au and shoot us an…

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Natasha Patel: Innovating in New York and Southampton 52:52

1y ago52:52

52:52

Our guest on Episode #62 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Natasha Patel. Natasha is Assistant Academy Director at Southampton and one of the most experienced women working in men's professional football. From 2011 to 2019 she was Academy Analyst and then Head of Performance Analysis at Southampton, before leaving to become Head of P…

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Trevor is back! And Gordie manages to break a new Supra 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Trevor Long joins us, we talk about his new car (Gordie hates it). Gordie breaks a perfectly good, brand new Supra, plus the lads review a very used LandCruiser 300 Series. We do get serious and talk emissions targets and EV battery health diagnostics for selling your car. Big fun, fat episode...just the way you like it. Catch us on Instagram at @t…

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Rene Maric: From blogging to Bayern Munich (Part 2) 52:42

1+ y ago52:42

52:42

Here is Part 2 of our interview with Bayern Munich Head of Coach Development & Playing Philosophy Rene Maric. In this second half, Rene told us how he kickstarted his career with the tactics blog Spielverlagerung, about coaching Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund, and about his brief spell as assistant at Leeds United. SHOW NOT…

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Rene Maric: From blogging to Bayern Munich (Part 1) 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

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Our guest on Episode #61 of the TGG Podcast is René Marić. The Austrian is one of the most interesting and highly-rated young coaches in European football. He made his name by founding the cult tactics blog Spielverlagerung and went on to become Assistant Manager at Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund and Leeds United. No…

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Emissions law madness and the new Lexus GX 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

This episode we talk about Paul’s trip to the US, along with all the charging issues he had with a rental Rivian. We also chat about the last petrol Audi RS6, BMW's canned i16 and Paul reports back on driving the new 2024 Lexus GX! Rate, subscribe, share..we need to buy Donna donuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Radhi Jaidi: Breaking barriers as a player and coach 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Our guest on Episode #60 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Radhi Jaidi. Radhi is a true legend of Tunisian football, having played 105 times for his country and won every trophy there was to win at club level there. Fans in England will know him best from his time at Bolton Wanderers, where he played under Sam Allardyce and helped th…

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Electric v Petrol road trip and Gordie's car issues 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

And we are BACK! No ones in too much of a hurry in Port Macquarie. We talk our holiday road trips, Gordie's new car issues, Paul's controversial EV experiment, Tesla forced to pause sales and we myth bust the viral Cybertruck v Porsche 911 drag test. Also we answer your questions...got one..email us or DM our Insta! See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Ruben Selles: In the eye of the storm at Reading 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Our guest on Episode #59 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Reading manager Ruben Selles. The highly-rated coach gained plaudits for the way he managed Southampton for the second half of last season and there were high hopes when he took over at Reading in the summer. However, an ongoing financial crisis has plunged the very future of…

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John Cadogan on EV fires & the Cybertruck...our Christmas special 1:22:54

1+ y ago1:22:54

1:22:54

The Driver's Show Christmas special, with the return of John Cadogan! John Cadogan is an Automotive journalist, founder of AutoExpert.com.au, YouTuber and lover of ball deoderang. This episode John goes into his thoughts on the launch of Tesla's Cybertruck, EV fires and even drops off some pressies for the boys!! Please rate, subscribe and send car…

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Chris O’Loughlin: Upsetting the odds with Union Saint-Gilloise 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

49:06

Our guest on Episode #58 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Chris O'Loughlin. Chris is the Sporting Director of Union Saint Gilloise, one of the most innovative and interesting clubs in the whole of Europe. Despite having a stadium with a capacity of just 9,400, and a budget that’s dwarfed by the biggest clubs, they are top of the tab…

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Hospital bans EV charging due to fire risk, plus Gordie goes drifting 48:36

1+ y ago48:36

48:36

Sorry about the delay..this episode we sit down and have a big old pow-wow about everything that's been happening. Gordie's been drifting, Paul's been on a road trip with a BMW. Plus we talk a hospital that's banned EV charging, a new accessory in the Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro, the new Porsche Panamera, and we review KIA's EV9. Please rate, subscribe and …

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Kevin Thelwell: Building something to believe in at Everton 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

46:37

Our guest on Episode #57 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Everton Director of Football Kevin Thelwell. Kevin tells Simon Austin about his role at the club, their four strategic pillars, his relationship with manager Sean Dyche and much more. SHOW NOTES=> 01:50: Team going in the right direction. 02:44: Sporting Director role explain…

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Alborz Fallah joins us to chat break ins, cars, MG4 and Paul's beautiful body 1:08:09

1+ y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

It's a fun episode! Co-founder of CarExpert.com.au Alborz Fallah hangs out, and things quickly get out of control. We talk the origin story of one of the biggest automotive websites in Australia and the trials and tribulations that happened to get there. Alborz talks his car collection, the break-ins, and just general shenanigans from working with …

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Jes Buster Madsen: Neuroscience and developing decision making 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

Our guest on Episode #56 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Jes Buster Madsen. Jes is Head of Research and Development for FC Copenhagen in Denmark and is leading the way in the application of cognitive neuroscience in football. SHOW NOTES=> 01:31: What role of Head of Research & Development involves. How he got the role. 09:10: How h…

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It's the Trevor Long takeover!! 1:06:21

1+ y ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Our tech expert Trevor Long storms in the studio before we even get a chance to play the intro music and enthusiastically tells us everything he's been up to in the world of car tech. From rumours of the Apple Car to why some manufacturers can't get wireless CarPlay. He also tells a mildly OK story about driving the Nürburgring in a hire car. Gordi…

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Mark Leyland: Evolving the role of the analyst 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

Our guest on Episode #55 of the TGG Podcast is Mark Leyland. Mark is one of the foremost analysts in this country and has become much more than that. He started his career in the Academy at Everton and went on to work for Burnley, Liverpool and Newcastle. Mark is one of the few backroom staff to be name-checked by managers. Eddie Howe described him…

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LIVE with the cars of the Munich motor show...and Barcelona 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

41:58

Paul is live from Barcelona with the latest from the 2023 Munich Motor Show! He talks his favourites, including the VW ID.GTI , Tesla's revamped Model 3, some very cool Cupras plus his favourite Schnitzel! He also gets a voicemail from his beloved side piece Donna! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We…

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Sarah Rudd: Arsenal’s analytics pioneer 46:18

2y ago46:18

46:18

Our guest on Episode #54 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Sarah Rudd. For almost a decade, Sarah was Vice President of Analytics for StatDNA and Arsenal, making her one of the most senior women in the whole of European football. She's now founded her own analytics company, SRC FTBL, along with husband Ravi Ramineni. In this episode,…

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Merrick Watts chats cars with us...Gordie has a diva meltdown 42:28

2y ago42:28

42:28

This episode, we get comedian and broadcaster Merrick Watts, register him as an Uber Driver, and throw him the keys to a Lamborghini Huracan. We then take him into The Driver's Show studios for a chat about his love of cars and the insane cars he's collected over the years. Gordie also has a backstage meltdown on the studio tech not working, it got…

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Pep Lijnders: Liverpool’s intensity identity (Part 2) 37:56

2y ago37:56

37:56

Episode #53 of the TGG Podcast is with Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders. The Dutchman sat down with Simon Austin at the AXA Training Centre for an exclusive interview. In Part 2, he looked back on his career, gave insights into his time with Liverpool and reflected on his special relationship with Jurgen Klopp. This has been an interview we've want…

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Pep Lijnders: Liverpool’s intensity identity (Part 1) 39:50

2y ago39:50

39:50

Episode #53 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is with Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders. The Dutchman sat down with Simon Austin at the AXA Training Centre for an exclusive interview. In Part 1, he reflected on pre-season, looked ahead to the 2023/24 campaign and gave insights into his coaching methods. This has been an interview we've w…

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We chat with Bev Brock...plus the new Prado and 70 Series! 1:43:04

2y ago1:43:04

1:43:04

This episode is a special one, we talk our impressions of the new LandCruiser Prado and 70 Series, but more importantly...get the chance to sit down with the matriarch of Australian Motorsport, Bev Brock. We dive deep into her extraordinary life growing up in rural Western Australia, breaking her neck at the age of 22 and her amazing partnership wi…

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Ian Evatt & Chris Markham: Bringing Bolton back 59:01

2y ago59:01

59:01

Episode #52 of the Training Ground Guru Podcast, in association with Hudl, features two guests: Bolton manager Ian Evatt and his Sporting Director Chris Markham. Simon Austin sat down with the duo at the club’s Toughsheet Community Stadium ahead of the new season. It’s rare to get a manager and Sporting Director speaking together like this, so we h…

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Paul's Raptor's diff is broken! Plus we review the fastest Kia on sale! 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

It's Paul's birthday and he gets the birthday present of his dreams, we talk the Tesla's falling prices and what it all means, our impressions of the new Lexus GX, and we jump in and review the world's fastest, most expensive KIA..the EV6 GT. Plus we chat about the fact that the diff in Paul's Raptor is broken and being replaced by the dealer. Plea…

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Conor Nestor: Using analysis to get ahead in Asian football 49:58

2y ago49:58

49:58

Our guest on Episode #50 of the TGG Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Conor Nestor. Conor is the new coach of Hyderabad in the Indian Super League. He arrives from Svay Rieng in Cambodia, who he led to the 2019 league title. The Irishman told us about his fascinating career journey and about how he has used analysis to gain an advantage.…

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John Cadogan joins the panel! Plus...Paul's Humvee 1:34:10

2y ago1:34:10

1:34:10

John Cadogan is one of Australia’s leading automotive journalists (and shit stirrers). He's also the owner of AutoExpert.com.au, and a popular YouTuber. John is smart, opinionated, and brash (this is beginning to sound like a eulogy...). Agree or disagree with him, love or hate him…let’s just say there’s a good argument for listening. Plus Paul cha…

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Paul is crowned Miss Entrapatuer & we chat with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones 47:44

2y ago47:44

47:44

Firstly, the real important news...WE GOT MERCH! Tune in to find out how you can get your hands on some! Paul wins an award for being a bit of a nerd, Donna shows how impressed she is with his accomplishment, and we chat with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones from Sydney's WS FM. Big episode, enjoy!! Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse G…

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WELCOME to The Driver's Show! Listen to this first... 1:06

2y ago1:06

1:06

WELCOME to The Driver's Show - the show that famously had to change its name due to an alleged trademark infringement by a whiny legacy media corporation. ANYWAY, The Driver's Show is hosted by Paul Maric and Gordie Waters. Paul is a motoring expert with 20 years experience and founder of CarExpert.com.au, while Gordie is in 'show biz', working in …

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Paul's defending in a Defender and Gordie buys a NEW car 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

This episode we talk the BMW Concept Coupe and an ex-Apple engineer who sold self-drive secrets to China. We talk watches and our car review this episode is the car Gordie JUST bought. We also chat Pavle’s Goat car. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'd love to hear from you.. contact@thedriversshow.…

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Des Ryan: Athletic development of Academy players 47:00

2y ago47:00

47:00

Our guest on Episode #50 of the Training Ground Guru Podcast, in association with Hudl, is Des Ryan. Des is Director of Coaching and Performance at Setanta College and was Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development at Arsenal Academy from 2013 to 2021. During his time with the Gunners he helped to develop 'Strong Young Gunners' like Bukayo Sa…

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We review the GR Corolla, Paul rides a goat car and we chat Toyota Tacoma! 38:09

2y ago38:09

38:09

We are BACK!! We are live from remote Konšćani (Croatia) riding a goat car, we're also busy talking about the new Tesla reveal, robots and the new Toyota Tacoma. Then we dive into Ford's Mustang Mach-E pricing and jump in and review Toyota's new mighty GR Corolla. Please rate, subscribe and send carrots for Pavle's horse Gunter, he's starving!! We'…

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The BEST manual car on the market revealed...and Queensland hoons! 39:47

2y ago39:47

39:47

We cram a bit in this ep, from our first impressions of the new full electric Cupra and a sneak peak at the facelifted Tesla Model 3. We also look at how Queensland is cracking down on hoons, Paul guesses cars just by revving alone, plus we review the new Honda Civic Type R (spoiler, it's freakin awesome!). Paul also decides to control the buttons …

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