Addicted to Cars

Australian motoring journalists Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley are back chatting the latest news from the motoring and motorsport worlds as well as some reviews and some car buying chat to boot. Please subscribe to the show and leave a review if you like it and feel free to hit us up on socials with any questions!

00:00 Intro
01:05 Audi Nuvolari
11:30 Is car excellence dead?
21:10 Toyota HiLux SR5 review
26:00 Toyota GR Yaris Aero review
31:20 What cars would we buy from the Le Mans Hypercar manufacturers?
56:20 Le Mans 24 Hour Preview

Welcome to the latest episode of the Addicted to Cars podcast where Australian motoring journalists Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley discuss news and reviews from the world of motoring and motorsport.

00:00 Intro
01:10 Journalistic integrity
11:25 Stellantis has a new plan
22:30 MGS6 Review
27:00 Toyota GR Corolla Review
30:25 Five new cars for under $400K
47:30 Will 2027 regs save the WRC?

Welcome to this week's episode of Addicted to Cars a couple of days early because it's been a big week for news! You know what we're going to be talking about... Let us know your thoughts by contacting us on the socials.

00:00 Intro
01:00 Ferrari Luce
11:22 Mercedes-AMG GT Four-Door
18:30 NISMO first Australian Performance Centre
22:50 BYD Shark 6 Performance Review
28:30 Toyota GR Yaris Aero Pack Review
31:35 Buying each other cars
40:00 Indy 500 Wrap
45:55 SVG Magic

On this week's Addicted to Cars podcast Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley are discussing the latest news from the world of automotive and motorsport as well as tacking some reviews and some classifieds. Thanks for listening and get in touch with any topics you want us to cover!

00:00 Intro
00:45 Big price cuts
10:15 Kia EV4
15:20 Single-clutch gearboxes
21:30 Depreciation specials
43:10 Nurburgring 24 Wrap
48:45 Indy 500 Preview

Welcome to the latest episode of the Addicted to Cars podcast, where Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley chat everything automotive, including news, reviews, some classifieds and motorsport. 

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00:00 Intro 00:40
New BMW M engine tech
09:30 HORSE powertrains V6
18:00 Workhorse utes
31:20 sub-$40K hot hatches
52:30 Nurburgring 24 preview

In this week's episode Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley discuss the resurgence of the V8, with it not only returning to the F1 grid but certain showrooms as well in the near future. In addition, a review of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, why Lexuses are nice and the best (or most interesting, at least) coupe for under $100K.

00:00 Intro
00:35 F1 returns to V8s
09:00 V8s are coming back
21:00 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N review
28:30 Why are Lexuses nice?
34:15 Best coupe under $100K

 

On this week's podcast Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley tackle the only topic they can discuss with any real authority - motoring journalism! How they got their breaks, what's involved and how the industry has changed over their careers, before rounding out with some memorable moments. Follow Scott @addictedtosliding and Steve @stevedrivescars and any questions let us know!

Welcome to episode two of Addicted to Cars, hosted by motoring journalists Scott Newman and Stephen Ottley, discussing the latest news from the world of automotive and motorsport as well as reviews and some buying advice.

Remember to subscribe if you like the show, a reminder you can watch us on YouTube and follow Stephen @stevedrivescars or Scott @addictedtosliding on Instagram.

00:00 Intro
01:05News - GT3 S/C, new C-Class EV
16:45 Reviews - Volvo ES90, Hyundai i20 N
24:50 Buying the best driving EVs
43:30 F1 2026 - good or bad?

Welcome to the new Addicted to Cars podcast, where I am joined by fellow motoring journalist Stephen Ottley to chat all things automotive, including news, reviews, motorsport and some nonsense as well.

Please like and subscribe to support the show and leave a comment with anything you want us to cover! You can also listen to the podcast on your favourite streaming service.

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