# The new Bronco, Patrol & Pajero: can they save their brands?

An episode of [Auto Uncovered](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6810009248), 14 Sep 2026, 39 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10f782868/podcast/play/125662023/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-13%2F431791097-44100-2-c28131edcc586.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 Adam and John tackle claims that Chinese EVs are spying on drivers. The real privacy concern isn't China, but the amount of data every modern car manufacturer collects, stores and monetises. If you're worried about someone collecting your data you should probably delete Facebook. A Mozilla report found that all major car brands failed basic privacy standards. Find the report here: https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/blog/privacy-nightmare-on-wheels-every-car-brand-reviewed-by-mozilla-including-ford-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/ Should consumers be more worried about big tech and car companies than foreign governments? Zuckerberg or Xi - who would you rather gets your data? The conversation then shifts to automotive regulations, as ADAS frustrations, outdated road laws and safety rules that haven't kept pace with modern vehicle technology boil over. Finally Adam and John review several major new vehicle announcements, including Ford's Bronco Base Camp, the new Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero, debating whether these products can revive struggling brands and why enthusiast criticism often misses what mainstream buyers actually want. 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. In this episode: 00:00 Chinese EV Spyware? Separating Fact From Conspiracy 01:15 "Your Car Is Spying On You" Claims Explained 02:22 The CCP, Data Harvesting & Internet Myths 04:05 Why Social Media Knows More Than Your Car 05:17 The Privacy Nightmare Inside Modern Cars 06:35 Can Car Companies Sell Your Data? 08:22 Why Journalists Should Care About Vehicle Data Collection 10:55 Is Technology Ruining Modern Cars? 12:04 The Real Threat: Carmakers Monetising Drivers 15:13 The Car Laws & Regulations That Need An Overhaul 17:28 Is ANCAP Finally Fixing ADAS? 18:03 Why Modern Cars Are Harder To Escape In Emergencies 19:54 Tesla Door Handles & Safety Risks 21:29 Ford Bronco Base Camp: Brilliant Idea Or Fake Bronco? 23:38 Why Most Buyers Don't Need A "Real" Off-Roader 24:05 Keyboard Warriors vs Real Car Buyers 26:22 What Will The Bronco Base Camp Cost? 27:50 Why Ford Might Have Got This One Right 29:03 New Mitsubishi Pajero Pricing Revealed 29:46 Can The Pajero Save Mitsubishi? 31:58 New Nissan Patrol Pricing & First Impressions 32:32 The V6 Patrol's Secret GT-R Connection 35:15 Why Nissan & Mitsubishi Are Fighting For Survival

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