# Are hoons really causing panic in the streets? Plus the EV nobody wants

An episode of [Auto Uncovered](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6810009248), 20 Jul 2026, 53 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10f782868/podcast/play/123025310/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-19%2F428217144-44100-2-e7cf3bc6cec18.mp3

Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDriven John and Adam take aim at the media’s obsession with “hoon culture” after a Sydney news story turned a few loud exhausts into a full-blown public safety crisis. Is car culture unfairly demonised? Listener John then writes in to ask why manufacturers inflate registrations and what really happens to warranty coverage on demo vehicles. Plus, EV depreciation horror stories, luxury car branding, and why some manufacturers are desperately trying to stay relevant. And John reveals the one thing every car enthusiast, road-tripper, cyclist and DIY mechanic should be carrying in their vehicle, and it’s probably not what you think. It's something that never gets talked about but it could literally save your life. 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. Jump ahead: 00:00 Intro & Mercedes EV depreciation shock 00:45 Welcome to Auto Uncovered 01:20 Hoon culture: media beat-up or real problem? 01:44 The Sydney news story that sparked the debate 02:54 Noise vs danger — what actually counts as hooning 04:29 Video games, social media and blaming car enthusiasts 05:18 The real dangerous drivers nobody talks about 07:18 Defects, modified cars and policing priorities 08:47 When hoons ruin car culture for everyone else 09:12 Barangaroo, supercars and wealthy residents 10:24 Why car culture gets treated differently 13:16 How TV news manufactures outrage 14:30 Is the news an inversion of reality? 16:09 The positive side of car culture nobody reports 18:37 Why traditional news is dying 20:28 Authenticity, podcasts and modern media 23:55 Listener question: Why do car makers fudge sales figures? 24:36 The pressure from head office to hit targets 26:18 Demo cars, warehouse stock and sales manipulation 28:10 When does the warranty actually start? 29:27 Mercedes EQC depreciation disaster 31:13 Who buys a $150k EV that loses $100k? 32:54 Why Mercedes fans deserve better 35:24 What's in your everyday carry? 38:42 Toolkits, preparedness and fixing problems 40:17 The first aid gear everyone should carry 41:17 Tourniquets explained 43:07 Modular bandages and trauma kits 45:18 Why roadside first aid matters more than vehicle mods 48:17 Should first aid training be part of getting a licence? 50:06 The most important tool in your car

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