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In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…

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Mitsubishi’s ASX ES SUV – a little dated but a value packed small SUV 1:30

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Driving Mitsubishi’s evergreen small SUV today – the ASX, not the latest small SUV but outstanding value, long standing and well tried and tested and best value in the second tier ES grade backed up by a 10-year/200,000km warranty as long as it’s serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. But how does it drive – the ASX ES automatic at just under $30,000 drive-away powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving the front wheels through a CVT automatic. Step into the cabin and it feels a little dated, very comfortable and practical with great seats but there’s no smart key or wireless phone charger, but thankfully, it has dials for the climate control air-con, radio tuning and volume as distinct to the frustrating and distractive menus on a touch screen. The drive experience also shows its age – the engine no fire breather and under load, the noise vibration and harshness levels are such that it feels a little unrefined. No problems with economy however, 8.0L/100 on 91 grade petrol while it exhibits good steering feel and a pleasant ride. A new Mitsubishi ASX SUV is due in November, a rebranded Renault Capture, although Mitsubishi has indicated it will not be as affordable as the current model. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mitsubishi’s small ASX ES SUV – an oldie but a goodie 1:31

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Talking about Mitsubishi’s small ASX SUV today – the ASX has been around for a long time – first surfacing in 2010 but updated visually three times since. Sharply priced it remains our fourth best-selling small SUV, strongly recognised for its value story and a 10-year warranty. A roomy small SUV in seven front wheel drive grades from $26,240 drive-away for the entry manual GS – I drove the next grade up, the ES automatic, the best seller and frankly the one to own at $29,740 drive-away. A 2.0-litre four-cylinder driving through a CVT or continuously variable automatic. This year the ES gained lane departure warning for the first time, but it lacks rear cross traffic alert and autonomous emergency braking. Features include a rear-view camera, climate control aircon, rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers and air-con ducts to the rear seats. The Mitsubishi ASX ES competes in a super competitive small SUV segment – not the latest design but this trusty small SUV with great interior room has been kept competitive with small tweaks along the way. For a small family in today’s cost-conscious world, it has one outstanding feature – a 10-year/200,000 km warranty if you keep it serviced by a Mitsubishi dealer. Drive details next segment. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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GMC’s 8-seat luxury Yukon Denali SUV on sale next month 1:01

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We already have the luxury General Motors built Cadillac Lyric SUV and it will be joined next month by GMC’s Yukon Denali luxury 8-seat SUV. The full-size GMC Yukon Denali offers class defining pulling power in the form of a 6.2-litre EcoTec 3 V8 engine with a healthy 624Nm of torque linked to a 10-speed automatic. While its official braked towing capacity is rated at 3,628 kilos, the highest braked towing capacity of any SUV on sale in Australia. Fitted with what called an active response 4WD system the GMC Yukon Denali is listed to sell at $174,990 and is loaded with comfort and convenience features putting it firmly in the luxury class. Responsibility for selling the Yukon Denali rests with General Motors Special Vehicle dealer network who already handles the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck and Corvette sports car. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Oscar Piastri simply a class act 1:00

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Congratulations are due to young Australian driver Oscar Piastri. The Melbourne born 24-year-old has shot to the top of the Formula One world championship points score after winning his third grand prix of the season in Saudi Arabia last weekend. Starting from second on the grid and beating pole sitter Max Verstappen to the first corner. Quite simply, Oscar is a class act and a wonderful ambassador for Australia in the pinnacle of world motor sport - the first Australian to lead the points in 15 years. As he says, “leading the championship is a result of all the hard work we’ve done in the off-season, the hard work I’ve done personally and the hard work the team has done. I’m more proud of all those things than I am of the fact that I’m leading the championship, because ultimately, I want to be leading it after round 24, not round five.” I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – impressive hybrid at a premium price 1:31

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Nissan has freshened its small Qashqai SUV range for 2025 adding a new e- Power hybrid N-Design flagship at around $60,000 drive-away – hybrid power now available on the two top spec Qashqai’s, petrol power on the lower grades. The 1.3-litre turbo petrol power on the four lower grades replaced on the hybrids by a variable compression 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol turbo – and here the e-Power works differently to a conventional hybrid – the petrol engine purely powers a generator connected to a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack – only the e-motor drives the front wheels. The drive experience is much like a pure electric SUV although at times you hear the petrol motor fire up to charge the battery. I’ve always highly regarded the Qashqai and this new e- Power N-Design further impressed with over a 900km range and a nice drive experience although the larger 20-inch alloy wheels and quality Michelin tyres can display a firmer ride. The Qashqai e-Power N-Design price is high, but this is a very well sorted small SUV with premium features and well sorted active safety prompts. Nissan making it more attractive by trimming previous high service costs and adding a 10-year/300,000km warranty including the battery provided its serviced by a Nissan dealer. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nissan Qashqai e-Power N-Design SUV – freshened styling and a new hybrid flagship 1:31

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Nissan’s small Qashqai SUV has been freshened for 2025 in a re-aligned model range with a new N-Design grade flagship with hybrid power standard – the Qashqai e-Power hybrid N-Design around $60,000 drive-away. Nissan have added new technology and equipment, freshened the styling, at the same time cutting the previous rather high servicing costs and providing a longer warranty – but hybrid pricing remains high compared to petrol Qashqai models. However, the e-Power N-Design is packed with premium features – leather seats with massage function, a panoramic glass roof, 20-inch alloy wheels, a power tailgate and a most impressive digital dash and touchscreen, thankfully with a mix of buttons The 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo in the petrol models replaced by a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol turbo – and here the e-Power works differently to a conventional hybrid – the petrol engine purely powers a generator connected to a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack – only the e-motor drives the front wheels – this hybrid system adds around 200 kilos over a conventional petrol Qashqai but it offers over a 900km driving range. Despite the e-Power hybrids exalted price tag the drive experience is very rewarding. Warranty including battery five-years unlimited km or an impressive 10-years/300,000km if serviced by a Nissan dealer. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Chery enjoying strong success on its recently facelifted Tiggo 4 SUV 1:01

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Chinese brand Chery re-emerged on the Australian market in 2023, having left in 2015 after sales tanked due to poor safety ratings. However, the brands reemergence brought positive results firstly with the Omoda 5 SUV and more recently with the Tiggo 4, 7 and 8 SUVs. Chery sales jumped in the first quarter this year by 114 percent to 12,603, with the small 1.5-litre turbo petrol Tiggo 4 Pro now representing 55 per cent of sales. Launched six months ago it’s just gained a minor facelift with a restyled rear, new alloy wheels and the word Pro thankfully dropped from its name – the value packed Chery Tiggo 4 Urban at $23,990 drive-away gains front parking sensors and six speaker sound in lieu of four, the higher grade Tiggo 4 Ultimate also gaining wireless phone charging and multi-colour ambient lighting. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Kia releases its most affordable EV SUV - the EV3 1:02

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Kia Australia this week launched their most affordable electric SUV in the form of the EV3, mimicking their midsize EV5 and larger EV9 models. The EV3 in three front wheel drive grades Air, Earth and GT-line, the Air with a choice of standard and long-range batteries, the Earth and GT-Line only long range. Priced from $47,600 and ranging to $63,950 the EV3 claimed to offer a driving range from 436km to 604km depending on model. Kia confirming a comprehensive range of active and passive safety technology which its Product Planning Manager suggests, may be frustrating to live with but adding if customers want a five-star ANCAP safety rated vehicle, these elements must be included under regulatory protocols. They can be turned off each time you start the vehicle but they must default on to satisfy regulations. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Leapmotor C10 – so much to like but safety system reminders that are simply overdone 1:31

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Driving the new electric Leapmotor C10 – a mid-sized five seat SUV with single electric motor fed by a 69.9kWhour battery driving the rear wheels – I’m driving the Leapmotor C10 Design $51,500 drive-away which includes a 12-month Charge Fox subscription. Incredible value in a very highly equipped SUV that undercuts most of the opposition. The suspension tune by Maserati polished and pleasing in a family friendly electric SUV that’s well built with simple appealing styling. Behind the wheel you quickly get the impression the Leapmotor C10 was for the most part designed by a computer tech head rather than an automotive designer – in other words, it’s like driving a computer with large centrally mounted 14.6- inch touchscreen, and a 10.25-inch display screen in front of the driver. No directional air vents, just a long slot with cooling and heating weak and very slow to react. The worst feature, no buttons of any kind, a touch screen that needs more than a touch and a range of safety systems with annoying chimes that are simply intolerable. Why Chinese manufacturers think we need a constant reminder or prompt in every aspect of driving staggers me and it’s a buyer turn off to what could be a nice newcomer. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Leapmotor C10 - a sharply priced family friendly mid-size EV SUV but the drive disappointing 1:31

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Driving one of the new Chinese electric cars today – the Leapmotor C10, a company that started business in 2015, backed by the Stellantis company, the merger of Fiat Chrysler and the French PSA Group. The Leapmotor C10 a mid- sized SUV in two grades, the Style at $47,500, and the Design at $51,500, both driveaway. These prices sharp and below similar sized offerings from other new Chinese brands, as well as the Kia EV 5 and the Tesla model Y. And the price also includes a 12-month subscription to the Charge Fox network. The specification impressive – dual zone climate control, LED headlights, power front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, 12 speaker sound, a power tailgate, a 14.6-inch touch screen, but no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - all in a roomy five seat somewhat handsome body with great safety credentials. With one long slot for an air vent and no directional controls the air-conditioning and heating response is poor at best. On face value though, a sharply priced very comfortable family friendly mid-size SUV with a single electric motor with a 69.9kWh battery driving the rear wheels. But how does it drive – a disappointment unfortunately with which I’ll explain next segment. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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More on the active safety elements in Chinese SUV's 1:01

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Talking further on the intrusive active safety elements of many of the new breed of Chinese SUVs – the Leapmotor C10 I’ve just driven a case in point which has 17 so called active driver assist features and I understand that the local company has already adjusted the software for these active safety elements three times – heaven knows what it was like first up for its still so intrusive it’s a buyer turnoff to what is otherwise an excellent first effort for Leapmotor. Interestingly, this week I was supposed to be driving the Deepal CO7, another Chinese EV SUV newcomer. However, I was told all test vehicles have been recalled to make software changes to their active safety elements – the reason, I’m not the only motoring journalist who has found many of these poorly calibrated active safety elements an absolute buyer turnoff. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Chinese SUV’s with intrusive active safety elements 1:01

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In the last nine months we’ve seen a number of new Chinese electric brands arrive on the market and whilst EV’s may be slow sellers at this point of time the competition has become intense. I have just finished testing the Leapmotor C10, a mid-size five-seat EV SUV, the first product from Leapmotor which was formed only in 2015 and majority backed by the giant Stellantis group – an impressive first effort but spoilt by overly intrusive active safety elements – lane keep assist in particular, plus a series of warning chimes that are simply distractive and counter intuitive. Why the Chinese think we need so much intervention is hard to fathom but the Leapmotor C10 is like driving a computer screen on wheels – designed by tech heads instead of car designers and the experience is simply not enjoyable. I’m David Berthon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jeep's electric Avenger SUV - much to like apart from a hefty price 1:30

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Jeep Avenger SUV - Jeep's first electric model impresses but comes at a price 1:29

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Car companies may not be fined for selling too many high emission vehicles if the opposition wins the election 1:00

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