How can 13,000 engineers be wrong?
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John Cadogan and Adam Morris dive headfirst into the debate surrounding the incoming Chery Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute, tackling claims about DPF issues, diesel hybrid technology, and why internet "experts" might be underestimating modern engineering.
Also, are today's tech-heavy cars really less reliable than older vehicles? They analyse turbochargers and hybrid systems to plastic engine components and manufacturer cost-cutting.
Plus, what are the ultimate "forever cars": the vehicles they'd happily drive for the next 30 to 40 years? Ford Falcons and Lexus V8s to Audi TTs, Toyota Crowns and classic Volvos, what cars stand the test of time?
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In this ep:
00:00 – Intro and the Volkswagen EA888 water pump joke
00:40 – Chery's new diesel PHEV ute and DPF concerns
04:00 – Why diesel hybrids may be better at DPF regeneration than traditional diesels
11:00 – The growing divide between internet opinion and engineering reality
16:00 – Listener question from 'Rugby' (real name TBC): Do turbos, hybrids and modern drivetrains reduce longevity?
19:00 – Reliability, bean counters and why some parts fail prematurely
23:00 – What makes a true "forever car"?
24:00 – Ford Mustang GT and Bullitt editions
26:00 – Lexus LC500 and Lexus F models
28:00 – Audi TT RS and the last great manual five-cylinder Audi
29:00 – Toyota Crown: the overlooked luxury bargain
31:00 – Toyota Hilux, Surf and 4Runner future classics
32:00 – Volvo 240: the indestructible Swede
33:00 – John's unexpected dream garage picks