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Episode 207 - Cars we hate to love! - The overlooked gems that deserve more sales

In this episode, James Cleary, Tung Nguyen, and Andrew Chesterton, talk all things motoring, including:

The models we love that don't get the attention they deserve, from sporty hatchbacks to sleek sedans, these are the cars we hate to love.
The fresh metal in our garage this week including: the MG HS plug-in hybrid, the Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback, and the Mercedes-Benz S450 L

You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast) and Instagram, and tell us what your under-appreciated favourite is, by emailing us at comments@carsguide.com.au

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The CarsGuide team of car experts is made up of a diverse array of journalists, with combined experience that well and truly exceeds a century. We live with the cars we test, weaving them into our family lives to highlight any strenghts and weaknesses to help you make the right choice when buying a new or used car. We also specialise in adventure to help you get off the beaten track and into the great outdoors, along with utes and commercial vehicles, performance cars and motorsport to cover all ends of the automotive spectrum. Tune in for our weekly podcast to get to know the personalities behind the team, or click on a byline to learn more about any of our authors.

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