Motor Torque with David Berthon Podcast
1) MG QS SUV – a very roomy seven-seat SUV but engine lacks a little polish
Further on the large seven-seat MG QS SUV – available in two models – I’m driving the MG QS Essence all-wheel-drive, $50,990 drive-away with electronic adaptive suspension, nine-spee...Show More
2) MG QS SUV – a large family seven-seater that offers great value
Driving MG’s large 7-seat SUV today – the QS arrived in July in a segment where there’s some good choices like the Hyundai Sante Fe. Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-80. The Chinese built ...Show More
3) Alfa Romeo hangs on to its ageing Giulia and Stelvio for a few more years
The somewhat ageing but still impressive Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV will remain in production for several more years. The company confirming that the slower than expected uptake of electr...Show More
4) Once popular Renault Scenic to return here as electric SUV
The once popular Renault Scenic nameplate is to return to Australia by year end – the fifth generation of a model that was popular here as a people mover will arrive as a medium-sized electric S...Show More
5) Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – impressive hybrid at a premium price
Nissan freshened its small Qashqai SUV range this year adding a new e-Power hybrid N-Design flagship at $58,990 drive-away – hybrid power now available on the two top spec Qashqai’s, petro...Show More
6) Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – freshened styling and a new hybrid flagship
Nissan’s small Qashqai SUV was freshened earlier this year in a re-aligned model range with a new N-Design grade flagship with hybrid power standard – the Qashqai e-Power hybrid N-Design $...Show More
7) The days of low-cost cars under the $20,000 barrier has all but ended
In the last few years new car prices have scaled upwards perhaps most noticeable at the lower end of the market – if we go back to 2019 before the pandemic there were 52 model variants under the...Show More
8) China to enforce tougher standards on its export electric vehicles
The Chinese government is set to tighten controls on electric vehicles bound for export markets. In a mover similar to that applied to combustion- powered and hybrid vehicles the Chinese will introduc...Show More
9) Renault Megane E-Tech – charming French SUV with a difference
Driving Renault’s Megane E-Tech SUV – a small French SUV with a difference, setting it apart from the look alike new breed of Chinese electric cars. At $54,990 plus on-road costs more than...Show More
10) Renault Megane E-Tech – stylish small French SUV with premium feel
At last, a French car this week – I was really looking forward to driving the Renault Megane E-Tech SUV. Visually, this electric Megane has a great silhouette more like a hatchback with large 20...Show More