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David Brown and Paul Murrell discuss the rapidly changing Australian vehicle market, focusing on electric vehicles, Toyota's strategy, and the world of hypercars.

Australia’s new vehicle market is changing rapidly, with Chinese brands and electrified models reshaping the sales charts while Toyota expands its electrified range. David Brown and Paul Murrell examine the latest market data, discuss the future of hybrids and EVs, explore the world of exclusive hypercars, debate working from home and transport, review the Maserati Grecale Trofeo, preview the Honda Prelude, and revisit rally history through a road test of the Toyota GR Yaris. Episode Breakdown • Market shifts and EV growth – 00:01:03 • Toyota’s electrification strategy – 00:08:22 • Hypercars and exclusivity – 00:15:55 • Working from home and transport – 00:26:07 • Maserati Grecale & Honda Prelude – 00:34:23 • Polestar, LandCruiser and industry news – 00:40:40 • Toyota GR Yaris road test – 00:44:49 • Market shifts and EV growth Record June vehicle sales reveal a rapidly changing Australian market, with BYD challenging Toyota’s long-held dominance and Chinese brands gaining ground. The discussion explores the rise of battery electric vehicles, the decline of large utes and SUVs, and how changing fuel costs and buyer preferences are influencing purchasing decisions. Toyota’s…

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