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The blog postBefore I departed for my recent workshop tour of Australia and New Zealand, I knew that I would learn things in the process of teaching and facilitating on my favorite topics. I didn't expect to learn about flying koalas, though!I did expect to learn something when I had the opportunity to meet up for lunch with a friend, former Toyota Australia leader Barry McCarthy. Barry's also the chair of this year's AME International Conference in St. Louis. I first met Barry back in 2018 when I went on a Japan Study trip with Barry and the Honsha Consulting team, and I learned a lot from him on that trip (check out my podcast with him about these topics).Toyota and Psychological Safety–A New BookIn recent years, I've come to believe that Psychological Safety is the oft-unheralded foundation of the Toyota Production System and Lean Management. Former Toyota Kentucky leader Mike Hoseus agrees, as we discussed in this Lean Blog Interviews episode — and as mentioned in the book Toyota Culture, that Mike co-authored with Jeff Liker.I've learned a lot from Barry about Toyota as a “human development company,” as we discussed in his episode.He agrees with me about the direct importance of Psychological Safety at Toyota — and that it's something they intentionally nurture.One new piece of direct evidence of this is a book that was published, in Japanese, back in late 2023. The title can be translated to English as:Two kata that realize psychological safety and speed up work that supports Toyota-style DX: “How to speak” and “How to proceed with work” that resonate with young peopleBarry shared his summary of the book (as translated by him via Google) and I ordered it from Amazon Japan based on his recommendation. When I got home, the book was waiting for me.“DX” is jargon (an abbreviation) for “digital transformation,” something that's increasingly important to Toyota.Back to the title — I suspect that “make work flow better” might be a better translation since we don't normally try to “speed up work” directly through the Lean methodology. Lean is more about reducing and eliminating barriers to flow and not a matter of pressuring people to work faster.The ChatGPT translation of the title says:“Supporting Toyota-Style DX: Two Kata That Achieve Psychological Safety and Speed in Work”“A way of speaking that resonates with young workers” and“A way to move work forward”I've been running pages through ChatGPT as a translation tool. It's incredibly fast. You take a photo of a page (or pages) and out comes the translation. I've been uploading photos in a batch size of “chapter” so ChatGPT can perhaps look at the full context of the chapter instead of only seeing page by page.Before jumping into what Psychological Safety is, the book poses a problem statement:“A diagnostic list for managers–if you mark 3 or more “yes,” you should seriously reconsider your current management style. Examples include:“I've never said ‘thank you' to a team member today.”“I find the word ‘challenge' cringeworthy.”“I haven't talked to anyone outside my own department.”“I tend to suppress my real opinions at work.”I think a good question for leaders is: “Do you remember the last time an employee disagreed with you?” If the answer is “no,” then you have a problem.(1) What is Psychological Safety?“Being able to express honest opinions, candid doubts, and even disagree with others for the sake of organizational or team results–without fear.”— Atsusuke Ishii, 2020, Japanese Management Skills Association

This week's #LocationWeekly episode features Toyota Australia using location data for OOH campaigns, Niantic to sell Pokemon Go, Places Scout acquired by YEXT and Apple Maps introducing location-based ads. Check it out now!

This Episode includes discussions of both Anxiety and Bullying, so please take care of yourself while listening today. Lofty Fulton is one of the most recognisable and much-loved Voice-Actors in Australia. Having first made waves on the FM during the halcyon days of Radio in the 80's and 90's, he then went on to build a very successful (and highly respected) Voice-Over career - with clients including Master Chef Australia, Toyota Australia, McDonald's Australia, and many more household names. So, why is Lofty on the show? Well, that's a simple one, Josh absolute loves his audiobook version of "Lofty - My Life In Short", and counts it among his favourite biographies he's ever listened to. Lofty has also faced and overcome more than most to reach the level of success he has in the Audio Industry, so his insights into creativity and perseverance are both powerful and hard-won. Find Lofty Online.https://loftyfulton.com/Find Josh Online.https://www.instagram.com/joshuaclistonhttps://twitter.com/joshuacliston

Ellis Brover is the former CIO of Toyota Australia and an Independent Board and Executive IT Advisor. He has a proven track record over three decades of building and leading world-class IT organisations and his experience spans a range of roles and industries, from startups to multi-nationals. In this episode of Crisis Talks, we talk about the changing IT landscape over the past few decades, the nature of cyber threats and how they have evolved, and the importance building trust in your crisis teams when preparing for the worst case. We delve into one of his experiences as the CIO of a globally recognised brand that was targeted by an extremely complex cyber attack. His experience navigating the challenges of a cyber crisis is a must listen for business leaders, IT executives and cyber teams in any organisation.

Meet Chelsea Guy, Partnerships Manager and Digital Marketing Specialist - she has over 10+ years of experience working with Toyota Australia, and now with major events at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.Chelsea is no stranger to a huge partnership, with her role at Toyota leading her to work with the likes of the AFL, and the Australian Olympic Committee.From the reception and admin team at Toyota, she worked her way up to Senior positions through internal promotions, which led her to living both around Australia, and in Japan to work on the Tokyo Olympics.In this episode, she talks about her journey through different positions, how they navigated the Olympics through a pandemic, what responsibilities she has in her role, and the skills needed to work in a partnerships team.If you're looking to transition from one industry to another, move overseas to work, or learn how to constantly grow and develop within an organisation, this pod is for you!In today's episode we cover: (00:00) Introduction(04:21) Community Update(08:23) Welcome Chelsea(09:54) Quick Fire Questions(18:59) Chelsea's start in the Sports Industry(24:12) Series of roles leading into the role at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival(31:28) Challenges of working at the Tokyo Olympics during the COVID period(34:08) Impact of COVID on Toyota's athlete sponsorships(36:20) Chelsea's role at Toyota post the Tokyo Olympics(46:38) How did Chelsea realize it was time to make a switch from the AFL(47:47) Chelsea's Day to Day at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival(49:09) Difference between Chelsea's current role and her previous role at Toyota(51:25) Skills required to work in a partnerships role(52:25) Chelsea's advice for people starting a role in partnerships(55:00) ASK SPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you may enjoy

James Carter is a mobility futurist, and thought leader with a LinkedIn following of over 60,000. He has rich experience in Automotive that spans 20 years and 3 different continents. James grew up in rural Australia around cars, raced go-karts and went on to join Toyota Australia following his studies at university. He now resides in Toronto, Canada. James started Vision Mobility where he currently is the principal consultant in 2016. With the intention of becoming a shining light on 'New Mobility' by showing the direction that automotive and transportation will present in the future, with a focus on EVs.  In this episode Robert and James talk about the debatable growth of hydrogen, Toyota's short-lived relationship with Tesla, Ford's progression and more. 

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 6th March. I'll be back as usual at 5pm UK time, that's Midday Eastern, for the full podcast.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. France's plugin electric vehicle (EV) market share reached 23.8% in February, with full electrics driving the growth, while traditional combustion-only powertrains declined to 49%. The Dacia Spring remains the best-selling full electric, followed by Tesla's Model Y and Peugeot e208. Mazda North American Operations reported its best-ever February sales in the US, while the newly introduced Mazda MX-30 electric vehicle (EV) is not selling well in the US with only two sales in February. A minority German political party, the Free Democratic Party (FDP), is attempting to block the EU regulation to ban internal combustion light vehicles by 2035. The FDP wants biofuel-powered vehicles to be exempt, hoping to support the German car industry, but the EU regulation is necessary to ensure the transition to fully electric vehicles. General Motors (GM) has announced its partnership with Samsung SDI to build a joint venture plant in Michigan, USA, marking the company's second partnership with an automaker in North America. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 50 GWh. Li Auto is building an 800 V high-voltage supercharging station in China, indicating preparations for a transition to pure electric vehicles. The company plans to accumulate 3,000 supercharging stations by 2025. Tesla has reduced the price of new inventory Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Europe by 1.5% to 7%, with savings varying across different countries. This likely comes as Tesla looks to increase its market share in the competitive European market, following similar strategies it has implemented in China. Tesla will start selling the Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for the Model S Plaid, enabling the sporty sedan to reach its advertised top speed of 200 mph. The kit will cost $20,000 and is expected to be released in limited quantities. Tesla is recalling 3,470 Model Y cars due to an issue with seat bolts that could affect the seat belt system in a collision. Unlike previous recalls that could be resolved via over-the-air software updates, this recall requires a physical fix. Our Next Energy has been selected by BHE Renewables to provide energy storage units to a solar-powered manufacturing hub in West Virginia worth $500 million. The EV battery startup will also build a factory on the site to assemble more battery storage systems. EverCharge and PassKey are collaborating to develop a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to supplement EverCharge's EV charging stations. The BESS will be used to consolidate power during off-peak hours and deploy the energy via EV charging stations during periods of high demand. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, which is prevalent in China, is gaining ground in the US electric vehicle market as manufacturers look to embrace its cheaper cost and safety, despite holding less energy per pound than nickel-rich batteries. Our Next Energy will begin producing LFP batteries in Michigan this month, expanding next year after opening a new $1.6bn plant, and by 2027, it intends to supply enough LFP batteries for 200,000 EVs. Incoming Toyota CEO Koji Sato is calling for big changes in the way Toyota does business after the company acknowledged that Tesla has leapfrogged them in battery-powered cars, inspiring Toyota to regroup and find better solutions. Toyota is already working on a new EV platform to go into production in 2026. Greenpeace has lodged a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accusing Toyota Australia of greenwashing, claiming the car manufacturer's claims about its environmental credentials are misleading. The complaint comes after an ACCC review found that 57% of 247 Australian companies reviewed had made "concerning" claims about their environmental credentials. Xcel Energy's plan to install approximately 730 EV fast chargers in Minnesota, which would make it the largest utility-owned charging system in the country, has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including the gas station and EV charging industries, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and consumers. While Xcel hopes to jump-start the slow EV market in Minnesota, critics argue that Xcel's market power as a monopoly utility would crowd out private investment, ultimately slowing EV growth. Over two-thirds of planned lithium-ion battery production in Europe is at risk of being delayed, scaled down or cancelled, due to American subsidies and slow permitting processes, warns a report by Transport & Environment. Without EU-wide financial support to scale up battery production, Europe will not be able to satisfy its battery demand in 2030 and will need to import from foreign rivals. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to cybersecurity experts. There are concerns that the rush to create a comprehensive charging infrastructure could come at the expense of cybersecurity.

In this episode, Mandy is joined by Mike Costello and William Stopford, with Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what's happening at CarExpert's offices around Australia. In car news, the electric Renault 4 reboot has been previewed in concept form, Ineos Grenadier production is underway, Toyota Australia is facing accusations it used diesel emissions defeat devices, and the Rolls-Royce Spectre EV has been revealed. Mike Costello discusses his comparison test between Australia's two cheapest EVs: the BYD Atto 3 and the MG ZS EV. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. If in doubt, simply click on the RSS feed below, or follow the links to the Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts applications to subscribe. CarExpert Podcast RSS Feed CarExpert Podcast on Apple Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Google Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Spotify CarExpert Podcast on Podbean

Most recently, Ellis was CIO of Toyota Australia, where he led a transformation of the IT function from an internally-focussed service provider to a strategic enabler, driver of innovation, and role model for outstanding customer service. Ellis grew and led a team of 300+ that delivered an industry-leading digital business capability as well as a rapid transformation in cyber security maturity, whilst dramatically improving efficiency and contributing to business growth.Ellis is a recognised IT leader with a track record of over three decades of building and leading world-class IT organisations, driving transformational change, and delivering tangible business value. His experience spans a range of roles and industries, across a range of organisational scales from startups to multinationals.Ellis is now pursuing independent advisory and consulting opportunities, aiming to add value to the business success of organisations and the development of their people through an effective IT function.In addition, to being a client of ours, Ellis was also a great guest!On the podcast this episode, I chat with Ellis about his substantial career in IT and dive into:What digital transformation isHow the automotive industry is changingWhy there is a shortage of vehiclesHow to help boards see the real IT issues that sit below the top lineWhat setting the right operating model meansHow to get stakeholder buy inIT crisis management And much more!Ellis can be contacted at: www.linkedin.com/in/ellisbroverThank you for listening, PLEASE share or rate this episode if you enjoyed it. It helps us a lot so we know what content you enjoy most and can create more of it! #AgileIdeasThis podcast is sponsored by Agile Management Office (www.agilemanagementoffice.com) providing high-impact delivery execution in an agile era for scaling businesses.Thank you for listening to this podcast. We welcome any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to receive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe You can also find us on most social media channels by searching 'Agile Ideas'.Follow me, your host on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ 

In this episode, Mandy is joined by James Wong and William Stopford, with Alborz Fallah, Mike Costello and Jack Quick chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what's happening at CarExpert's offices around Australia. In car news, Toyota Australia is commencing local development to re-engineer the Tundra pick-up truck for right-hand drive, the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is firming for an Australian launch, GWM is planning a range of new electrified vehicles for Australia, and the facelifted Kia Seltos has been detailed ahead of a fourth-quarter launch. Alborz Fallah dials in to talk about his launch drive of the new Nissan Z Coupe, while Mike Costello joins to discuss his first steer of the updated Skoda Karoq. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. If in doubt, simply click on the RSS feed below, or follow the links to the Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts applications to subscribe. CarExpert Podcast RSS Feed CarExpert Podcast on Apple Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Google Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Spotify CarExpert Podcast on Podbean

Coming up this week on Grinding Gears we've got Wellington Council and Toyota Australia in the firing line, the big EV recalls and Tesla Time! #RadioSouthland #MotorHeads #Tesla #ToyotaAustralia #Aotearoa #NewZealand

In this episode, Mandy is joined by William Stopford and James Wong, with Tony Crawford chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what's happening at CarExpert's offices around Australia. In car news, pricing for the Cupra range has been announced, Toyota Australia is facing $2 billion in payouts as the Federal Court finds diesel particulate filters faulty, Honda has pledged $53 billion in spending towards electrification, and Queensland has increased fine amounts for various offences on the road. William Stopford discusses his launch drive of the new Audi e-tron S, while Tony Crawford dials in to chat about the Aston Martin DBX707. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. If in doubt, simply click on the RSS feed below, or follow the links to the Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts applications to subscribe. CarExpert Podcast RSS Feed CarExpert Podcast on Apple Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Google Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Spotify CarExpert Podcast on Podbean

App profile curation is a THING! A bad app profile can totally see you missing out on hot dates and good chats. This week we recap our trip to Mount Isa, Ash's (former) fantasy home. Mel gets on the apps and is surprised at the talent out west, plus we discuss the best (and worst) app bios and photos. Turns out, the fish pic just doesn't work across the board.Special thanks to Toyota Australia for loaning us their schmick Fortuna GXL for our trip - it totally handled some chaotic terrain, and the long drives. Check it out here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Toyota Australia - King of Mediocrity, leader of the market, and most boring carmaker in the world - is looking down the barrel of a potential $2 billion class action in the Federal Court. It's all due to the disgraceful design deficiency with a little dishonesty on the side, involving those diesel particulate filters... On Bullshit by Harry G Frankfurt >> F*#king Apostrophes textbook: https://amzn.to/3IpskpA OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) Get 12% off here >> Use code AEJC Baton 3 Winter kit: Link here >> Obulb: Link here >> Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only) by contacting me via AutoExpert.com.au here >> Help support my independent reporting, securely, via Patreon here >> AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package (with no joining fees) here >> Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal here >>

QLD's largest ever disaster recovery package will include federal government funding after all with the PM backtracking on his rejection. Vape detectors have been installed in toilets at an elite Sunshine Coast school. Original investigator of Annette Mason's killing tells a court he had no doubt that infamous killer Allan McQueen was involved. Toyota Australia could face a compensation bill of more than $2bn, after losing a class action.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two-drink rule: when you're on a date and feel obligated to have two beverages minimum because any less would feel awkwardly short. It's great to be kind when dating, but often our kindness veers into toxic politeness, where we stick around on a chemistry-less (or worse, red-flag-ridden) date just to be nice. This week, we chat about how to extricate yourself from a date smoothly, plus why it's important to be a little selfish when it comes to dating. Also, a recap of our expedition to see if Outback QLD has more dating opportunities, starting with Karumba!Special thanks to Toyota Australia for loaning us their schmick Fortuna GXL for our trip - it totally handled some chaotic terrain, and the long drives. Check it out here.The article Mel talks about is by Emily Vernem for Mamamia, and it's worth a read. Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just search "Jeans & A Nice Top Podcast"Follow us on IG! @jeansandanicetoppodFollow Ash on IG @ashausten_Follow Mel on IG @melissamason_ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fleet Auto News Caroline Falls talks with Dickson Leow, general manager at Innovative Mechatronics, or the IM Group, about future mobility and sustainability. Before joining IM Group, Dickson was leader of technology and mobility future at the Australian Road Research Board. He has 25 years experience in the automotive world, including in vehicle engineering, safety, and regulation. He was ambassador for Toyota Australia in fuel cell vehicle technology. Dickson also was an Australian committee expert, drafting international standards for future transport mobility. This is an edited transcript of the recording of FAN's first podcast for 2022. For the full interview you can listen to the podcast linked here. We would like to thank our new sponsor SOFICO SERVICES for the support and for making this podcast possible.

Welcome to Overdrive, a program that ponders on the issues of motoring and transport I'm David Brown The times each story appears in the program are noted (mm:ss) News 1. IONIQ 5 – New aspects of interior design (1:44) 2. All-New Subaru WRX includes a sports wagon (2:44) 3. Hyundai goes hard for hydrogen (3:42) 4. Peugeot's new vans are an important part of their mix (4:42) 5. MINI now has multi coloured roofs (5:51) 6. Honda will slowly implement a new surround view system (6:58) Two Feature Interviews this week Murray Hubbard has written a book: Car Wars Down Under – The untold Story of Australia's first Land Speed Record. It is not just for rev heads it is a rollicking yarn about the life and times around the period of the first world war (8:01) Just after the launch of their new Land Cruiser we spoke to Sean Hanley who is the Vice President of marketing and franchise operations for Toyota Australia. He reflected on the history of the vehicle in Australia as Toyota's first export product from Japan. (19:20) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 We even list the times each item appears to you can go straight to it Our Facebook page OverdriveCity – Driven Media https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos So, let's start with the news Originally broadcast 23 October 2021

Toyota Australia still cannot tell you when, or even if, you can finally have that new 300 Series LandCruiser which has been getting you excited in your trousers. You know who you are. Here's what's happening right now with LC300 orders, dealers and head office in the midst of a production fiasco. OLIGHT DISCOUNT! (These are awesome.) https://bit.ly/3zF5hCQ12% off: Use code AEJC Help support my independent reporting, securely, via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54778969 Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex... Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

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Toyota Australia has partnered with BHP to trial a battery electric (BEV) LandCruiser 70 Series at a mine site.

Hello this is Overdrive a program about trains, planes and automobiles, but mainly automobiles. News 1. Kia Picanto (1:45) 2. Nissan Patrol (2:48) 3. Toyota Australia announces vehicles added to Takata airbag recall (3:55) 4. Nissan re-leaf: power when it’s needed, where it’s needed (5:01) 5. San Francisco investigates congestion pricing with new online game (6:05) 6. Computer games to help the community define new transport schemes (7:09) Interview Rob Fraser has been driving a couple of dual cab utes that couldn’t be more different. One’s a Jeep one’s an Isuzu (8:16) Feedback How some of our comments may have been misheard from last week’s program (14:05) Motoring minute Audi RSQ Sportback (15:30) Interview Recently we visited the township of Rydal, south west of Sydney and the lovely railway buildings. The railways have been important to the town and railway historian Stuart Sharp gives us the politicking that went into developing the station. (16:47) You can find more information at Driven Media or previous programs are available as podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ah6JZN8LTYURIfNs1IIBs iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overdrive-cars-transport-and-culture/id1001084679 Go to Our Facebook page OverdriveCity https://www.facebook.com/OverdriveCityDrivenMedia/?modal=admin_todo_tour or Our YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyx5sv6cgF4URRmNq2JiXg/videos So, let’s start with the news Originally broadcast 3 October 2020

We're back for episode 167! This week we actually have some car news to talk about, which is a nice change of pace given the year that 2020's been. Mitch then starts the news part of the pod with Nissan dropping photos of the 'Z Proto', and that Volkswagen is close to selling Bugatti to Croatian company Rimac in exchange for a bigger share of the company. Matt then has news about a new special edition to the Ford Ranger, which comes with a 1" lift from factory as 32" tyres. We then discuss at length the announcement from Toyota Australia the pricing for the GR Yaris, which is more expensive than we were all hoping ti would be, and Matt talks about the Foton F-Truck copy which we all really like, and Ford Australia confirming the Bronco will not be coming to Australia in any official capacity (we think maybe PerforMax might import and convert to RHD). Matt then talks about Mitsubishi introducing a 10 year / 200,00Km warranty, which gets us talking about how awful 'official' service centres, and General Motors bringing the C8 Corvette to Australia by the end of the year under the 'General Motors Special Vehicles' brand (GMSV) and holy-balls it's not cheap. We then play a guess the car game with Matt, and Mitch talks about the progress on the #Shitegra, and Matt talks about his LandCruiser giving him a heart attack while driving home from a wedding. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.gearsandbeersmedia.com / www.unashamedlyunprofessional.com We have a merch shop! Gears and Beers Podcast is hosted by Mitchell Denham, Matthew Morwood, and Joseph Riga Unashamedly Unprofessional

We are back for episode 160! This week, Mitch kicks off some news about the new Toyota/Gazoo Racing Yaris with Toyota Australia now caving and will bring the 'Performance Pack' variant to the Australian market. The pricing of the 'base' model GR Yaris is estimated to be about $40,000 (before on-roads), and add about $4,000 for the Performance Pack. Matt and Mitch then talk about Mitch needing to get some-sort of locker for the Hilux. Joseph then has news about the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GT86 dropping to dealer-stock only; no more factory orders in preparation for the next-gen twins, and Matt talks about how his brain is breaking over the fact the BRZ is quicker around a track than the two-door GC8 WRX STI. Mitch then tells a story of the journey around the Honed Developments solid bushings for the steering rack on the the #Shitegra, and Matt talks about Honda S2000's and OG V6 Accords. Joseph then talks about the barn-find 'Chicken Coop Coup' which recently sold at auction for just over $300,000 AUD, and we end by talking absolute bollocks as per usual. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.gearsandbeersmedia.com / www.unashamedlyunprofessional.com We have a merch shop! Gears and Beers Podcast is hosted by Mitchell Denham, Matthew Morwood, and Joseph Riga Unashamedly Unprofessional

We are back for episode 157! This week we talk a bit of news, Joel and Mitch of what have we done to our cars this week, and Matt and Mitch talk about some simracing stuff. Mitch then kicks off news about Hyundai India producing a manual gearbox WITHOUT a clutch, we then go on to talking about how some cars have great clutch feel, and others have basically no feel at all. Joseph then talks about a factory-fresh EK Civic Si Coupe selling for $50,000 USD in the States, which is unbelievable for an econo-box to now be a collector's car. Matt then talks about how he thinks that Toyota Australia is potentially struggling to sell the new A90 Supra, offering 1.8% finance. Matt then transitions onto how he and Mitch have been getting more serious about SimRacing (Assetto Corsa on PC). Mitch then talks about what he's done to the Integra #Shitegra recently, some of it is bad news, most of it is good news. Joel then talks about the progress he's made on his Suzuki Swift. We then talk about Joseph getting a flat at a Bunnings, resulting in him getting the tyre plugged; which leads into a semi-argument about whether or not he will be right to race the next day out at Ipswich / Queensland Raceway. Matt then talks about why his LandCruiser isn't yet turbocharged. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.gearsandbeersmedia.com / www.unashamedlyunprofessional.com We have a merch shop! Gears and Beers Podcast is hosted by Mitchell Denham, Matthew Morwood, and Joseph Riga Unashamedly Unprofessional

Jon Unal is a psychotherapist, corporate mindfulness trainer and mindset coach. He has successfully developed and implemented a wide range of mindfulness and corporate wellbeing programs for some of the leading organizations including BHP, Credit Union Australia, Sanofi, QSuper, Queensland Police Service and Toyota Australia. He began practicing mindfulness in 2006. Since 2013, he has coached and trained hundreds of individuals and teams, supporting leaders and executives developing greater self-awareness, wellbeing, high performance, and resilience. He holds a master’s degree in economics and graduate qualifications in applied psychotherapy and counseling.  He is the founder of Conscious Beginnings that supports organizations with wellbeing, emotional intelligence, performance, and engagement through evidence-based mindfulness training. He is also an associate of Mindfulness Works Australia, one of the leading mindfulness training organizations in Australia and New Zealand. Website: www.consciousbeginnings.com.au Support us on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/12minconvos Listen to another #12minconvo

Today's download: Ford 'stop sale' on 2.0-litre turbo diesel continues, Takata: Older-gen Honda Accord and Civic recalled, 2020 Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo spied with less disguise, 2020 Lamborghini hypercar teased, Mirai FCEV on Toyota Australia's radar, Hyundai Veloster N Performance Concept revealed, NSW motorists can now use digital licences, but you can still be fined if you use it incorrectly, 2020 Mini Countryman spied again, Subaru recalls 80,000 cars in Australia for two separate faults, Lotus Elise Cup 250 Bathurst Edition revealed, Volkswagen Passat: Next-gen production could move to Slovakia - report, and 2020 Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo revealed.

Today's download: Kia e-Niro still not confirmed for Australia, despite social media post, Hyundai HDC-6 Neptune teased, 2020 Volkswagen Golf unveiled, Ford Mustang-inspired electric crossover teased ahead of November debut, 2021 Volkswagen Touareg R coming with PHEV power, Hyundai Sonata and Nexo land speed record vehicles unveiled, Toyota Australia flags hybrid growth, demands action on emissions mitigation, 2020 Skoda Kamiq GT sketched ahead of November 4 reveal, Yamaha abandons development of cars, and Tesla sued for wrongful death, door handles blamed.

Today's download: Subaru Levorg Prototype revealed: Production model coming in 2020, Mercedes-Benz X-Class ute future remains in doubt, Next Nissan 370Z and Nissan GT-R could switch to electric power, Nissan Cube officially ruled out for Australia, 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 teased, Toyota Australia looks to roll out EVs from around 2025, Toyota says rural buyers keen on HiLux, LandCruiser hybrids, Mahindra PikUp gets capped-price servicing, Subaru WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition unveiled, Toyota wants everyone to own a tiny sports car, 2021 Hyundai Kona N spied, Mercedes-Benz dismisses X-Class ute as “niche” model, confirms it is under “review”, 2020 BMW 4 Series front-end leaked, 2019 Lexus CT200h recalled, Takata: Older-gen Honda City, CR-V, Jazz, Insight under 'Critical Recall', and Nissan unveils avatars: virtual reality companions for autonomous cars.

On this week's podcast, Scott Collie and James Wong join Mandy Turner. In car news, the Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4, and the 2020 Renault Zoe have been revealed. Also, Toyota Australia is chasing the Tundra and Tacoma to tackle its American challengers, and the Holden Astra sedan and Sportwagon has been axed. Speaking of, the Toyota LandCruiser V8 could be axed, and increased stamp duty on luxury cars is to be challenged in the High Court, as we talk to Josh Dowling. Scott talks about taking five of his hockey friends in the 2019 Peugeot 5008 Allure for this week's review. Rob Margeit speaks to Charlie Cooper, the grandson of John Cooper, behind the famous Mini Cooper. Catch us next Thursday 27th June at BMW Sydney, 20 McLachlan Ave, Darlinghurst from 10.30am to midday. Come and say hi to Mandy, Trent Nikolic, and Tony Crawford as we record the podcast!

We're back for episode 103, and this week we have a special guest; Macca Greene from Grip Runner! This week we talk about Macca's extensive car history, flaccid gear shifters, the best driving roads in S.E. Queensland. We then talk about Grip Runner and how it came to be. Grip Runner is an automotive YouTube channel, specialising in automotive culture in Brisbane, as well as an online publication. Matt then cuts in and has a rant about people drifting past his house most Friday nights, which turns into a great discussion about the endless battle between the underground drift/grip scene, governments and police, and 'the media', as well as racetrack noise restrictions. We then talk about Lakeside's latest issues, mounting fines, and noise complaints threaten the track's existence, before talking about the Grip Runner crew and their cars. We then all argue about Gone In 60 Seconds original Vs the Nicholas Cage one, and the Need For Speed movie. Mitch then talks about the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Ascent Sport he's got in for review from Toyota Australia. Video review coming soon! We then talk about the Toyota 86 and why it's better than an S-Chassis. Matt then wants to do something weird, and ask us a few questions inspired by our podcast friends 'Knackers in the Breeze'. The first question he asks is "What is the most enlightened car?" which gets us talking about how some cars have souls, and many don't. The next question Matt asks us is "Would you rather have to drive all day, every day, in a mini-van filled with soccer players warming up for a game, or, one cricket fan on a scooter explaining how great the 90's was?" Huge thanks to Macca for coming on the pod! Make sure you check out Grip Runner on YouTube, as well as their website, Facebook and Instagram! Grip Runner - YouTube Grip Runner - Website Grip Runner - Facebook Grip Runner - Instagram Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.gearsandbeersmedia.com / www.unashamedlyunprofessional.com Gears and Beers Podcast is hosted by Mitchell Denham, Matthew Morwood, and Joseph Riga Unashamedly Unprofessional

We're back for episode 94! This week we're joined once again by Ben, and we've had a few bevs before recording this one, so we talk a bit of bollocks before breaking into the news. Joseph brings up a bit of news about our favourite Chinese auto maker, MG, with them expanding in the Australian market with opening up more dealerships and overall strong sales results. We then talk about Toyota Australia deliberately withholding the Mk5 Supra from being able to be pre-ordered in dealerships, and will only be available for purchase online. Then we talk about Jeep already selling out the first batch of the Gladiator, and we talk about the Gladiator in general. Ben then talks about Labor wanting to inject $1 Billion into the D.O.A. car industry in Australia, and then we once again talk about Holden. We then talk about the cars from the Gosford Classic Car Museum being auctioned off in the wake of GCCM being closed down. We then talk about the cars we've been fawning over, and this week Matt talks about E39 and E34 M5's. We then change things up a bit. We were approached by Ryan and Barry of 'Knackers In The Breeze' podcast - A UK Comedy Podcast - to exchange random questions. Their question for us was about a Veyron, our questions for them are bloody weird, to say the least - Well, one of them is. Knackers In The Breeze is a great new podcast, give them a listen! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and at www.gearsandbeersmedia.com / www.unashamedlyunprofessional.com Gears and Beers Podcast is hosted by Mitchell Denham, Matthew Morwood, Joseph Riga and Joel McD. Unashamedly Unprofessional

Joining Mandy Turner this week is Paul Maric and James Wong. In car news, the BMW 1 Series has been previewed, Toyota Australia has confirmed three hybrid launches before the end of the year, and the Ford Ranger will be getting AEB across the range. Also, initial details have been released for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, and the 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan has been revealed. We speak to Sam Purcell about the modifications that have been done to our CarAdvice owned 2019 Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series dual cab GXL. We chat to Steven Planinic who is an amateur racer on the weekend, and an NSW Police Highway Patrol driver during the week; he's organised an event called Beat the Blue, where you can race your car against police cars. Guess the exhaust wasn't correctly guessed, so we give out a hint this week for your chance to win a CarAdvice prize pack. Lastly, Lachlan talks about his 2018 Peugeot 3008 Allure owner review, which he has written to enter the CarAdvice Community Approved Tester Program.

This week you are joined by Mandy Turner, Kez Casey, and Scott Collie. In car news, the 2019 Mazda CX-8 is getting Apple CarPlay and a price increase, Toyota Australia has announced a hydrogen filling station in Victoria, and the 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 has been unveiled. Plus, Ford has confirmed 5000 European job losses, and Volvo will be installing technology to control drunk drivers. Trent Nikolic reviews the 2019 BMW X7. Mike Costello talks to Claire Painter, the EQ Infrastructure Readiness Manager at a Mercedes-Benz EQC event, and James Wong speaks to the Aston Martin design boss, Marek Reichman. On The Shortlist, John is wanting a $45,000 AWD SUV with a five-year warranty, and guess the exhaust makes a return!

We're back for episode 73! This week starts off the rails immediately, with our return special guest Ben asking us what our favourite car-themed movies are, which insights some lively discussion about car movies. After 11 minutes, we finally move onto some news. We start off with a bit of news about Volkswagen's passenger vehicles no longer having manuals, including their performance range. We then talk about HSV's second go at the Colorado; the HSV Sportscat R. The Sportscat R features some red decals, pumped guards and hood, but no performance improvements. Then we talk about the Ford Ranger Raptor's television commercial being pulled from television due to it depicting super-fast acceleration inside a shed. We then talk about Jeep's Gladiator ute, a car that Mitch and Ben think is ugly, but Matt and Joseph like... Then we ask whether 1 chicken wing is equal to 3 (4) chips. Mitch then brings up how Mitsubishi has no immediate plans for a new Pajero to replace the current 20+-year-old model (with facelifts). Then we talk about Toyota Australia bucking the trend from Toyota Japan/Global in not wanting a full range of plug-in hybrid's as most Australian consumers aren't interested in them. We then talk about the update to the Mitsubishi Triton, which is rumoured to become the basis for the future of the Renault-Mitsubishi-Nissan Alliance ute platform, which would presumably include the Mercedes ute, too. And while Mitch, Joseph, and special guest Ben look for the best V8 cars; 4 cars each, for 4 separate categories: Track Car, Drag Car, Best Value, and All The Money In The World. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching 'Gears and Beers Media' www.gearsandbeersmedia.com

This week you're joined by Mandy Turner, Mike Costello, and Kez Casey. We read the best comments from Trent Nikolic's opinion piece, The new Commodore is a bloody good thing… get over it. In cars, Tesla is wanting to go private, Australian's have revealed their worst habits behind the wheel, and a 30km/h speed limit is to be introduced in Melbourne's north. Also, Toyota Australia is wanting to 'make a stand' on CO2 emissions, and the 2019 Ford Territory has been unveiled. Mike Costello reviews the all-new Corolla and discusses July VFACTS. On The Shortlist this week Claire is wanting to replace her Volkswagen Tiguan for a gutsy SUV with a manual gearbox.

There's a whole lot going on this week on the Behind the Wheel Car Podcast with Joel Helmes filling in for Chris Miller and Peter Hitchener. Joel catches up with the head honcho of Toyota Australia to talk new Corolla, new RAV4 and the return of Supra! Alan Zurvas tells us all about his time in 'Godzilla', the famous Nissan GT-R, while Simon Lai gives us his review of the Renault Megane wagon. Speaking of wagons, Joel also reviews the Skoda Superb, and brings us the lowdown on the recently arrived Volkswagen Arteon. George Harrison, yep the former Beatle, is also along talking Formula One cars and we bring you the worrying results from a couple of driver studies out of the UK regarding kids in cars and disabled parking spots. All that and more on this week's edition of the Behind the Wheel Podcast...

Discover the art of wealth in this info-packed podcast interview with the man who mentored the Elders, Dr. Fred Grosse. For more than three decades, Dr. Fred has focused his expertise as a business psychotherapist and trainer on guiding corporate clients within a vast spectrum of areas including strategic planning, team and executive development, reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, partnership relations and dissolutions. Listen and learn a ton of valuable nuggets in today’s Grab Life Big Podcast! In this episode, you will learn: What would you do with 180 days in very good health knowing that you would die on the 181st day? “I believe that your soul is your primary life and business partner.” The concepts that Dr. Fred works with. How to access your future now? – What Dr. Fred means with the concept that the future is inside you. The definition of influence How to focus on what's important to you. Creating an ideal day. How to create a life of purpose. How to permit your soul to have greater abundance. One of the ways of getting over poor boy. The different channels of consciousness. Dollar productive activities The behaviors that make you money How to create wealth to leave a legacy The art of wealth Plus so much more! Dr. Fred Grosse For more than three decades Dr. Grosse has focused his expertise as a business psychotherapist and trainer on guiding corporate clients within a vast spectrum of areas including strategic planning, team and executive development, reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, partnership relations and dissolutions. Following intensive psychotherapy training Dr. Grosse founded the Gestalt Growth Center in Phoenix, Arizona, later co-founding the Gestalt Institute of New Zealand. In 1977 he established the Institute for Management, Organization and Motivation, an international seminar and management consulting firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand and Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Grosse is also a favored keynote speaker and presenter who has featured at major events sponsored by the likes of RE/MAX, AREC (Australasian Real Estate Conference), McGRATH Australia, the National Association of Realtors USA, AMP Australia, the National Automotive Dealers Association USA, The Financial Planning Association of Australia, Keller Williams USA and Toyota Australia for their super-achievers. He unfailingly motivates and galvanizes audiences with his direct, no-nonsense approach, investing each listener with the necessary tools to transform their business and personal lives, their incomes and their relationships with family and clients.