Kia's EPIC FAIL with the Tasman ute & why Tesla is no longer an aspirational brand

Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au We dive into grassroots motorsport and why every car enthusiast should give it a go, before breaking down the real statistics behind road safety and why the rhetoric from regulators doesn't stack up. We get into whether Chinese luxury brands can crack the prestige market and what Tesla's brand slide means for the EV space. We wrap up on why the Kia Tasman launch was a masterclass in how not to bring a ute to market. Check out John's channel -    / @autoexpertjc   Check out Adam's channel -    / @redriven   00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Honda Accord vs European luxury cars 01:58 - Targa Classic rally event & dream car lineup 04:22 - Grassroots motorsport, track driving & racecraft 09:04 - Elite performers & the limits of talent 15:50 - Road safety, dangerous drivers & over-reliance on safety tech 24:44 - Road toll statistics & the real risk on Australian roads 31:25 - Getting older, MX-5s & Chinese luxury brands vs European heritage 36:47 - Tesla, Elon Musk & the aspirational brand problem 44:13 - Honda Civic, Hyundai Sonata & Korean brands taking on Europeans 47:08 - Kia Tasman disaster & Chinese utes threatening Ranger and Hilux --- Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now.