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Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB"s very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

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Kia Sorento diesel GT-Line all wheel drive SUV - Best...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/21

Driving the facelifted the 2.2-litre turbo diesel Kia Sorrento GT-line all-wheel-driveSUV today – the best-selling variant – at $72,690 drive-away able to travel nearly1000km on a full tank and I averaged 7.1 L/100 with mainly around town driving.The Sorento a seven-seater but like most large SUV’s best as a five-seater withabove average luggage space. Access to the third row in seven seaters alwaysdifficult and the Sorento is no exception. The 2.2-litre turbo diesel has averagepower and torque and

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Kia Sorento 7 passenger SUV range upgraded for 2024

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/21

In January Kia upgraded its seven-passenger Sorento SUV with enhanced stylinginside and out, and with more comfort and convenience equipment and safety, Inaddition to petrol and diesel models a petrol/electric hybrid has now been added,each power source available in front or all-wheel drive. I drove the 2.2-litre turbodiesel eight-speed automatic Sorento GT-line all-wheel drive at $72,690 driveaway– the most popular model and with nearly a 1000km range this is a big SUV for abig country. The petrol

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Bike share scheme in the city has become a nightmare

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/21

Sydney City Council proudly tells us that bike share schemes have a key role toplay in our future transportation, healthier lifestyle choice and thedecarbonization of Sydney – around 4700 trips are taken daily on share bikes inthe City of Sydney area, saving around 1326 tonnes of carbon emissions eachyear. Really – in short, they’ve turned the inner city into an untidy environment –spread across pathways in large groups, making pedestrian movementdangerous. Pitt Street is a case in point, bikes

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Staggering fines generated by new speed camera in the...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/21

I use the new Westconnex M8 tunnel on a regular basis, with a new 90km/hourlimit a great piece of road infrastructure, expensive yes but a real time saver.Surprising news this week – a new speed camera installed in May in the M8tunnel at Newtown heading southbound has generated more than $1.3 milliondollars in fines in its first month of operation from 1622 infringements. It appearsmost of the drivers caught speeding were using business-registered vehicles –camera detected fines issued to companies

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Mitsubishi's ASX ES SUV - a little dated but a value...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/14

Driving Mitsubishi’s evergreen small SUV today – the long-standing ASX, not thelatest and best described as an oldie but a goodie, very well priced but bestspecified and best value in the second tier ES grade backed up by an industryleading 10-year/200,000km warranty as long as its serviced by a Mitsubishidealer. But how does it drive – the ASX ES grade at just under $30,000 drive-awaypowered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving the front wheels through a CVTautomatic. Step into the cabin and it

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Mitsubishi's small ASX ES SUV - an oldie but a goodie

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/14

Talking about Mitsubishi’s small ASX SUV today – the ASX has been around for along time – first surfacing in 2010 but updated visually three times since. Sharplypriced it remains our fourth best-selling small SUV, strongly recognised for itsvalue story and a 10-year warranty. A roomy small SUV in seven front wheeldrive grades from $24,490 plus on-road costs for the entry manual GS – I drovethe next grade up, the ES automatic, the best seller and frankly the one to own at$27,990. A 2.0-litre

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The sub - $20 000 car disappears off the Australian...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/14

The arrival of the all new small MG3 this week with a $7,000 price increase seesthe demise of the sub $20,000 pricing point on the Australian market. Theoutgoing and rather dated MG3 with a three-star safety rating was the only carremaining under the $20,000 barrier. The new MG3 hatchback comes in Exciteand Essence grades and with a starting price around $27,000 drive-away is notonly larger and better equipped with an all-new interior but features petrol andpetrol electric hybrid power and comes

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Influx of Chinese car brands expected in 2025 to stir...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/14

The Australian car market already one of the most competitive in the world withover 50 brands on sale is about to heat up further as a swag of new Chinesebrands head down under next year. More than a dozen new Asian brands are duewith the potential to lower prices of existing EV and hybrid brands. Chinesebrands Skywell, Jetour, GAC, Leapmotor, Geely, Jaecoo, Changan, Xpeng, Aionand Lynk and Co have all confirmed they will be here by the end of next year andmost have high aspirations for growth. Just

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1:31

Alpha Romeo's Tonale plug-in Hybrid PHEV SUV - $20...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/07

Driving the new plug-in hybrid or PHEV version of Alfa-Romeo compact TonaleSUV, available in the high grade Veloce at $88,200 drive-away, a not insignificant$20,000 more than the similarly specified mild-hybrid Veloce. The plug-in hybridTonale mates a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine and six-speed torque convertorautomatic driving the front wheels and an electric motor and 15.5kWh battery atthe rear driving the rear wheels. Despite no physical connection between the twothe all-wheel drive experience is

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Alfa Romeo’s Tonale plug-in hybrid PHEV SUV –...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/07

Alfa Romeo today – I recently drove their new small and stylish Tonale SUV.Launched last July and already Alfa Romeo’s best seller. This stylish mild hybridcompact premium SUV impressed. Alfa Romeo now adding a full plug-in hybridor PHEV version of the Tonale, the Italian car maker transitioning to fullelectrification in 2027. Plug in hybrids today represent a small section of themarket – affordable electric power for the daily work commute, around 60km’s,and petrol power perhaps for the sportier

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Hyundai and Kia utes around the corner, set to shake...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/07

One suspects the light commercial market is going to really heat up in 2025 withboth Hyundai and Kia entering the ute market for the first time, an area currentlydominated by our two top selling vehicles, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.Hyundai has already indicated its ute will not be diesel, possible electric, givingthe South Korean brand a zero-emissions option to counter potential penaltiesunder the Federal Governments New Vehicle Efficiency Standards due to comeinto effect next year

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Record May car sales but winners and losers as we...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/06/07

The release of V-Facts new car registration figures for May shows a record forMay sales. However, when you evaluate the market there’s winners and losersespecially as we transition to electric car sales. Volvo for example is running 26.6per cent behind or 1327 less sales year to date compared to the same time lastyear. Its four staple SUV’s, the C40, XC40 plus the XC60 and XC90 have allsuffered significantly since transitioning towards hybrid and electric power andgaining price increases. On the

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MGs ZST SUV - Loaded with features, model year 23...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/31

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MGs ZS - Most popular small SUV on the market

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/31

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Discounts abound until June 30 - VWs golf GTI...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/31

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Toyota Subaru and Mazda combine forces on next...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/31

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Jaguar F-Type convertible P450 - One for the...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/24

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Jaguar F-Type convertible P450 - The last of the...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/24

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Kia reveals all new EV3 SUV with up to 600km driving...

Motor Torque with David Berthon ·

2024/05/24

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Large discounts emerge as electric car sales start to...

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2024/05/24

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