The Driver's Show

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By: Paul Maric and Gordie Waters

What do you get when you combine one of Australia’s leading motoring experts, co-founder of CarExpert.com.au, motoring expert with more motor knowledge and passion than all nine instalments of Fast & Furious combined, and a fast-talking, wise-cracking, radio host with a not-so-secret passion for cars? This. The Driver's Show. With Paul Maric and Gordie Waters. No Stig. No Schtick. Just two guys talking about what they know and love – cars. The Driver's Show with Paul and Gordie is a weekly podcast covering all the latest car news and reviews and even puts a few of Australia’s best loved...

Paul's new Super Duty, Gordie's angry at ANCAP & the hottest rap track of the year!
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Gordie starts the episode by eating chocolate (standard), then the boys talk the Neue Klasse BMW X3, Gordie's 996 love affair, his hatred of ANCAP, Paul's incoming Ford Ranger Super Duty and its possible issues.

 

We also get excited about the newly unveiled Chery Ute, plus stay for the end for the hottest new rap track of the year! (In Croatia at least).

 

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Chinese door handles...and why they're changing, plus Gordie's hair issue
02/18/2026

We've driven a STACK of cars lately - from the bargain that is a base Hyundai Santa Fe, the bold, fun MG 7...and we talk about the interior of the new Ferrari Luce, Chinese EV door handles, Paul’s fly issue and Gordie’s hair issue.

 

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We head to the TOKYO motor show and chat the NEW HiLux
12/18/2025

Steph steps in to cover for Paul and she talks about her new classic Hyundai Excel.

 

We also chat about the new Toyota HiLux, the Tokyo Mobility show (better known as the Tokyo motor show), plus Gordie and Steph butt heads over Ute advertising...and Gordie is right - as usual.

 

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The new LandCruiser FJ, Tesla goes cheap and Donna calls in...again!
11/12/2025

On this episode we check out the new Toyota LandCruiser FJ and find out whether it'll be coming to Australia. We also take a look at some bargain basement Tesla models that have launched in the US.

 

Donna calls in...again, and we also talk about the new Toyota HiLux which has just launched.

 

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Tim Ross joins us to talk classic Aussie car culture...plus how he almost died in the UK
09/27/2025

In this episode we are joined by Tim 'Rosso' Ross - he's a podcaster, veteran radio guy, author and all round car head. We chat wild adventures with old cars in the UK to drunk-purchasing old iconic cars. Its a fun chat, plus you have the chance to win a copy of his book 'Chuck a U-ey"! 

 

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Paul's back...Donna calls; We talk driverless Teslas and the Kia Tasman towing fail
09/19/2025

Listen to this before you buy a KIA Tasman, and the Telsa Full Self Driving (Supervised) option.

 

Paul returns! And we talk the new KIA Tasman, is it worth buying a new Mazda MX-5 and Tesla's Full Self Driving (Supervised) system. Plus Donna calls up and we float the idea of different co-hosts. Like, subscribe and share. 

 

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Trevor Long is BACK! Still no sign of Paul...but he will be back, we think
09/02/2025

Trevor Long is one of the best tech reviewers in the country (not so great in the city, though). He's a car enthusiast and travels the world exploring and reviewing the latest in automotive tech. We can't tell you what he discusses in this episode because frankly he came, sat down and wouldn't shut the fuck up!

 

Paul will (hopefully) be back one day. He is alive, we understand.

 

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The new KIA Tasman and its crazy design, plus Gordie's new whip
08/16/2025

This episode is guest hosted by Stephanie Coombes, she's a motoring journalist, car nut, professional smart arse and top shelf sort. We chat the new KIA Tasman, the Mazda MX-5 and Gordie froths over his latest long-term loan, the MGS5 EV.

 

Paul will (hopefully) be back one day.

 

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HUGE increase in Toyota thefts and why the new Macan might be a dud
07/07/2025

On this episode we talk about the HUGE increase in Toyota thefts and why your car could be next. We also get more details on the Mercedes-Benz that Gordie's dad had stolen from him.

 

Plus, Apple grinds Paul's gears and the guys chat about the new Macan and explain why it could be a dud for the brand...

 

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The WORST EV ever...the insane Shanghai motor show, plus the Kia K4
06/12/2025

We're back! On this episode, we jump into the Leap Motor C10, Paul talks the wash up from the Shanghai Motor Show and we also talk KIA's K4 and more!

 

Plus we get through some of your latest questions.

 

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The CRAZY stolen Benz story, plus the new M5
04/19/2025

We are BACK!

 

On this episode, we talk about why the long hiatus, Paul's journey to review a Jaecoo, Gordie's dad and his stolen Mercedes-Benz fiasco. We also discuss the new 'soft' hybrid BMW M5, and our long term MG ZS Hybrid Plus! Big fun episode, jump in and share it about :) 

 

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What REALLY happened with the BYD Shark controversy
02/10/2025

The Pavle Report - The BYD Shark 6 review, the whole story.

 

Paul's review on the BYD Shark 6 ruffled a few feathers with the videos getting over 1 million views, so, Gordie grills Paul for the full uncensored story. If you're keen on the BYD Shark 6, listen to this episode. 

 

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How thieves steal INSANE numbers of Holdens...and is Mitsubishi still with us?!
01/26/2025

Paul uncovers a massive uptick of V8 Holden and HSV thefts and runs you through what is happening and how thieves are stealing all the cars.

 

Plus, the guys discuss the BYD controversy and double check whether Mitsubishi still has a pulse in Australia courtesy of new law changes just around the corner. Plus, Chevrolet Silverado ZR2.

 

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The absolute best of the guests
01/08/2025

While Paul tans his arse in Europe, Gordie and Producer Livo revisit some of the most exciting guests of the Driver's Show for 2024.

 

Dave McCowan - Automotive Content Director for Newscorp

Frank Cassidy - Porsche Collector / Owner of Boxengas

Trevor Long - Tech Specialist / Massive Dickhead

 

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We wake up Trevor Long...plus the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado
12/25/2024

A rude awakening for Trevor Long! Plus a review of the new Toyota Prado.

 

We wake up Trevor Long, Paul reveals his ultimate car brand, we hop in and review the all new Toyota LandCruiser Prado in one of our loosest episodes ever!

 

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What the hell is going on over at Jaguar, plus KIA reveals the polarising Tasman Ute
12/06/2024

The most controversial car launch of the year (think pussy cats) and we review the MG Cyberster!

 

We talk the car that's divided Australia, the Kia Tasman, and how it stacks up against the BYD Shark 6.

 

We talk the crazy Jaguar logo change, Gordie's new maid Stelvia, a quick drive of the new Prado, and dive in and review the MG Cyberster!

 

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This guy has 10m followers! Plus Gordie's new V12 car...
11/02/2024

We interview one of the craziest car guys you're ever likely to meet. Mark Trueno runs StreetFX - a brand with over 10 million followers on social media.

 

He runs us through his car collection and some of the crazy stuff he has done in his past. Plus, Gordie fills us in on the new V12 he's looking at buying.

 

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The best & worst launches we've done, plus the HEAD HONCHO of cars at News.com.au
10/01/2024

This episode we chat with Dave McCowen, Content Director for Automotive at news.com.au.

 

We talk about the change in automotive content creation, the best and worst car launches ever and his thoughts on subscription services for cars. It's a great chat. Like, share, subscribe...send sugar cubes for Pavle's mule. 

 

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The guy behind the biggest Chinese EV brand in Australia
09/18/2024

This is a special episode of the show - Gordie interviews Luke Todd, the executive chairman of EV Direct - the Australian company behind BYD in Australia.

 

Gordie asks all the...questions - they would be hard questions, but Paul wasn't there!

 

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Toyota to replace 100k engines, Ioniq 5N, plus one of the WORST EVs
09/10/2024

This was a fun episode. We talk about Toyota replacing over 100,000 engines in the US on Toyota and Lexus products and how it may affect Australians.

 

We also go back to chat about the epic Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Even if EVs give you ick, this thing is a stack of fun. What isn't fun, though, is the Abarth 500e and the Subaru Solterra...but more about that in the episode.

 

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We're back! Chinese car invasion, Gordie's new Genesis and Thailand antics
08/12/2024

Sorry about the long break! Gordie has finally started returning Paul's phone calls after the 'incident'.

 

On this show we talk about the huge invasion of Chinese cars coming to Australia and what you can expect, Gordie tries to sell his Outback and is shocked by the value and we also talk about the raft of cars you'll find in Thailand that you don't get in Australia.

 

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Ioniq 5 N...and Donna calls the show!!
#46
05/14/2024

Well, our dry spell is over, Back into the swing of things, we talk Toyota's BZ4x, the Cybertruck in OZ, Kia's Tasman Ute, the Lambo Urus SE, plus the boys get in and drive around the BYD Seal Performance and Hyundai's crazy IONIQ 5 N.

 

Plus Donna calls in and Gordie heckles a listener.

 

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Trevor is back! And Gordie manages to break a new Supra
#45
03/18/2024

Trevor Long joins us, we talk about his new car (Gordie hates it).

 

Gordie breaks a perfectly good, brand new Supra, plus the lads review a very used LandCruiser 300 Series.

 

We do get serious and talk emissions targets and EV battery health diagnostics for selling your car. Big fun, fat episode...just the way you like it.

 

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Emissions law madness and the new Lexus GX
#44
02/17/2024

This episode we talk about Paul’s trip to the US, along with all the charging issues he had with a rental Rivian.

 

We also chat about the last petrol Audi RS6, BMW's canned i16 and Paul reports back on driving the new 2024 Lexus GX! 

 

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Electric v Petrol road trip and Gordie's car issues
#43
01/25/2024

And we are BACK!

 

No ones in too much of a hurry in Port Macquarie.

 

We talk our holiday road trips, Gordie's new car issues, Paul's controversial EV experiment, Tesla forced to pause sales and we myth bust the viral Cybertruck v Porsche 911 drag test.

 

Also we answer your questions...got one..email us or DM our Insta!

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John Cadogan on EV fires & the Cybertruck...our Christmas special
#42
12/17/2023

The Driver's Show Christmas special, with the return of John Cadogan!

 

John Cadogan is an Automotive journalist, founder of AutoExpert.com.au, YouTuber and lover of ball deoderang. This episode John goes into his thoughts on the launch of Tesla's Cybertruck, EV fires and even drops off some pressies for the boys!!

 

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Hospital bans EV charging due to fire risk, plus Gordie goes drifting
#41
12/03/2023

Sorry about the delay..this episode we sit down and have a big old pow-wow about everything that's been happening. 

 

Gordie's been drifting, Paul's been on a road trip with a BMW. Plus we talk a hospital that's banned EV charging, a new accessory in the Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro, the new Porsche Panamera, and we review KIA's EV9.

 

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Alborz Fallah joins us to chat break ins, cars, MG4 and Paul's beautiful body
#40
10/30/2023

It's a fun episode!

 

Co-founder of CarExpert.com.au Alborz Fallah hangs out, and things quickly get out of control.

 

We talk the origin story of one of the biggest automotive websites in Australia and the trials and tribulations that happened to get there.

 

Alborz talks his car collection, the break-ins, and just general shenanigans from working with Paul. We also hop in and review the MG4. 

 

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It's the Trevor Long takeover!!
#39
10/15/2023

Our tech expert Trevor Long storms in the studio before we even get a chance to play the intro music and enthusiastically tells us everything he's been up to in the world of car tech.

 

From rumours of the Apple Car to why some manufacturers can't get wireless CarPlay. He also tells a mildly OK story about driving the Nürburgring in a hire car.

 

Gordie kicks him out after that and Paul closes his laptop and goes back to watching the Kardashians. 

 

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LIVE with the cars of the Munich motor show...and Barcelona
#38
09/11/2023

Paul is live from Barcelona with the latest from the 2023 Munich Motor Show! He talks his favourites, including the VW ID.GTI , Tesla's revamped Model 3, some very cool Cupras plus his favourite Schnitzel!

 

He also gets a voicemail from his beloved side piece Donna! 

 

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Merrick Watts chats cars with us...Gordie has a diva meltdown
#37
08/29/2023

This episode, we get comedian and broadcaster Merrick Watts, register him as an Uber Driver, and throw him the keys to a Lamborghini Huracan.

 

We then take him into The Driver's Show studios for a chat about his love of cars and the insane cars he's collected over the years. Gordie also has a backstage meltdown on the studio tech not working, it got ugly.

 

Apologies about the sound problems.

 

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We chat with Bev Brock...plus the new Prado and 70 Series!
#36
08/10/2023

This episode is a special one, we talk our impressions of the new LandCruiser Prado and 70 Series, but more importantly...get the chance to sit down with the matriarch of Australian Motorsport, Bev Brock.

 

We dive deep into her extraordinary life growing up in rural Western Australia, breaking her neck at the age of 22 and her amazing partnership with the King of the Mountain, the late Peter Brock.

 

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Paul's Raptor's diff is broken! Plus we review the fastest Kia on sale!
#35
07/17/2023

It's Paul's birthday and he gets the birthday present of his dreams, we talk the Tesla's falling prices and what it all means, our impressions of the new Lexus GX, and we jump in and review the world's fastest, most expensive KIA..the EV6 GT.

 

Plus we chat about the fact that the diff in Paul's Raptor is broken and being replaced by the dealer.

 

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John Cadogan joins the panel! Plus...Paul's Humvee
#34
07/03/2023

John Cadogan is one of Australia’s leading automotive journalists (and shit stirrers). He's also the owner of AutoExpert.com.au, and a popular YouTuber. John is smart, opinionated, and brash (this is beginning to sound like a eulogy...).

 

Agree or disagree with him, love or hate him…let’s just say there’s a good argument for listening.

 

Plus Paul chats about the huge amount of money he has wasted on a car he's likely to never drive!

 

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Paul is crowned Miss Entrapatuer & we chat with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones
#33
06/19/2023

Firstly, the real important news...WE GOT MERCH! Tune in to find out how you can get your hands on some!

 

Paul wins an award for being a bit of a nerd, Donna shows how impressed she is with his accomplishment, and we chat with Brendan "Jonesy" Jones from Sydney's WS FM. 

 

Big episode, enjoy!!

 

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WELCOME to The Driver's Show! Listen to this first...
06/18/2023

WELCOME to The Driver's Show - the show that famously had to change its name due to an alleged trademark infringement by a whiny legacy media corporation.

 

ANYWAY, The Driver's Show is hosted by Paul Maric and Gordie Waters. Paul is a motoring expert with 20 years experience and founder of CarExpert.com.au, while Gordie is in 'show biz', working in radio for a major FM station.

 

This podcast is explicit, there are lots of swear words and jokes that probably won't be funny. So please don't listen if you have se...


Paul's defending in a Defender and Gordie buys a NEW car
#32
06/04/2023

This episode we talk the BMW Concept Coupe and an ex-Apple engineer who sold self-drive secrets to China. 

 

We talk watches and our car review this episode is the car Gordie JUST bought. We also chat Pavle’s Goat car. 

 

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We review the GR Corolla, Paul rides a goat car and we chat Toyota Tacoma!
#31
05/23/2023

We are BACK!!

 

We are live from remote Konšćani (Croatia) riding a goat car, we're also busy talking about the new Tesla reveal, robots and the new Toyota Tacoma.

 

Then we dive into Ford's Mustang Mach-E pricing and jump in and review Toyota's new mighty GR Corolla.

 

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The BEST manual car on the market revealed...and Queensland hoons!
#30
05/02/2023

We cram a bit in this ep, from our first impressions of the new full electric Cupra and a sneak peak at the facelifted Tesla Model 3.

 

We also look at how Queensland is cracking down on hoons, Paul guesses cars just by revving alone, plus we review the new Honda Civic Type R (spoiler, it's freakin awesome!).

 

Paul also decides to control the buttons and Gordie's dog makes a cameo (no peanut butter this time).

 

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Trevor in a basement...plus the first USED GR Corolla
#29
04/03/2023

This one is fun, Trevor Long gets blindfolded and put in front of over a million bucks worth of exotic cars (full vid on our Insta) , Amanda Keller makes a cameo, we get a guy who's selling the first used Toyota GR Corolla on the phone, and review the GR Corolla ourselves.

 

Plus all the usual car news and little Pavle gets up to his usual mischief. 

 

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