# How are Chinese car makers moving faster than everyone else?

An episode of [Auto Uncovered](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6810009248), 27 Jul 2026, 44 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10f782868/podcast/play/123332591/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F428668436-44100-2-3db099215d4ce.mp3

Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJCCheck out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven Are new cars really getting more expensive? Using inflation-adjusted pricing, John and Adam compare modern cars against those 90s and early-2000s classics like the Hyundai Getz and Honda Prelude and come to a surprising conclusion. Chery's game-changing plug-in hybrid ute is looking the goods, but how does it stack up specs-wise? What's the future of Chinese manufacturers in Australia? And is an old Falcon ute actually a smarter buy than a brand-new Hilux for a tradie? Plus, a listener question about why Ford and Holden failed to adapt to changing market demands, and some delightfully impractical automotive project-car fantasies. 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. Skip ahead: 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – Are modern cars really overpriced? 01:42 – Chery’s wild new hybrid ute explained 03:55 – When 300kW was supercar territory 05:00 – Why Chinese car makers are moving faster than everyone else 08:31 – Comparing the Chery to Ranger, Hilux and RAM 10:07 – Is the Kia Tasman already in trouble? 14:08 – BYD Shark 6, TRD Hilux nostalgia and performance utes 19:39 – Why Ford and Holden failed to adapt 25:25 – The downfall of Australian car manufacturing 26:51 – Are new cars actually cheaper than ever? 30:43 – Cost of living vs car affordability 33:27 – Can a $20K Falcon ute feel modern? 39:22 – Why old Aussie utes still make sense 41:46 – Dream project cars: Falcon one-tonners & FBI-spec Statesmans 43:04 – Outro

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.