Motor Torque with David Berthon Podcast
1) Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD, nothing else comes close in a luxury 4WD
Driving the latest top end Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD – a simply stunning vehicle, the build quality on the test vehicle exceptional and one could argue at $349,000 it should be. However...Show More
2) Range Rover P530 Autobiography 4WD – simply as good as it gets in a 4WD
Today, the Range Rover, more than 55 years on since its launch in June 1970, has more than earned its success and this upper luxury 4WD has set a benchmark that few have come close to. I’ve just...Show More
3) Two of our popular small cars get much needed safety updates
The Australian New Car Assessment Program, better known as ANCAP has revealed new crash ratings for the popular Suzuki Swift and MG3 hatchbacks. Both fared badly in 1984 crash testing, the MG3 receivi...Show More
4) Cupra slashes the price of its Formentor plug-in hybrid SUV by more than $20,000
Spanish performance brand Cupra has taken the axe to its Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, cutting more than $20,000 off 2024 model year stock. Now $47,990 drive-away, down from around $67,990....Show More
5) Skoda Octavia Wagon - one of a few wagons now available and excellent value
Driving the Skoda Octavia wagon, the new entry Select model at $43,990 drive- away. This European sports wagon has real appeal, wagons still finding favour with certain buyers despite the shift to SUV...Show More
6) Skoda Octavia Wagon – one of the few wagons available and a fine choice
With SUVs now commanding 60 percent of the market station wagons have fallen from favour. One that still finds favour with buyers is the Skoda Octavia. The Skoda Octavia recently received an update, b...Show More
7) China set to ban retractable door handles due to safety concerns
News out of China suggests discussions have taken place re a possible ban on pop-out retractable door handles over safety concerns. The concern over door handles that are flush with the body until act...Show More
8) BMW makes huge investment in new technology
The continued onslaught of new Chinese models each pushing the boundary of new technology at a lower price has really made the established car makers sit up and take notice. BMW is the latest car make...Show More
9) MG Cyberster Sports Roadster – a striking two door with superb fit and finish
I spoke earlier of MG’s hero model – the Cyberster Sports Roadster – a striking two door electric all-wheel drive launched last year to celebrate 100 years of the brand. The Chinese ...Show More
10) MG Cyberster Sports Roadster - hero model for the 100-year-old brand
Driving the electric MG Cyberster sports roadster - launched last year to commemorate 100 years of the MG Brand. The former British brand has been in the hands of the Shanghai Automotive industry Corp...Show More