Best Diesel Generators Podcasts (2025)

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Mazda’s CX-5 Maxx Sport SUV – long standing but still a very competent SUV 1:31

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Further on Mazda’s long standing CX-5 SUV but still highly competitive with ten models in a mix of petrol and diesel and front or all-wheel drive, I’m driving the second tier 2.5-litre six-speed automatic CX-5 Maxx Sport front wheel drive at $43,184 drive-away with optional metallic paint. I covered nearly 900km with a lot of highway cruising at th…

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Mazda’s CX-5 Maxx Sport SUV 1:30

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Driving the popular Mazda CX-5 SUV today, Mazda’s top seller, it’s been around a long time in ten models, a mix of petrol and diesel and front or all-wheel drive. No hybrid but I’m told its coming. I drove the second tier 2.5-litre six-speed automatic CX-5 Maxx Sport front wheel drive - $43,184 drive-away, which included optional Soul Red Chrystal …

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Cupra launches a new mid-size SUV – the Terramar 1:00

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Arriving this month from Spanish brand Cupra – a new mid-size SUV in three variants from $58,490 drive-away. Developed alongside the third generation Audio Q3, the Cupra Terramar is a replacement for the ageing Ateca and shares many body components with the new Audi. The entry Cupra Terramar S features a 1.5-liltre turbo petrol mild hybrid powertra…

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Jaecoo launches a larger J8 five-seat SUV 1:01

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With SUVs now representing over 60 per cent of new vehicle sales the choice for this favored body style just gets wider – Jaecoo has added a larger J8 five-seat SUV onto the local market priced from $49,990 drive- away. Joining the smaller J7 the J8 according to Jaecoo has “technologies typically reserved for premium vehicles”. With a 2.0-litre tur…

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Episode 129 - Holy Water and Fading Traditions: A Fourth of July Reflection 58:37

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Send us a text Have our neighborhoods become ghost towns? Miguel and Lano reflect on a surprisingly quiet Fourth of July, wondering where all the kids and families have gone as streets once filled with fireworks now sit empty on holidays. This opens a heartfelt exploration of fading traditions and disconnected communities in our digital age. The co…

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Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – feels a class above its station 1:30

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Driving the latest Toyota Camry sedan, the mid-range Ascent Sport in the latest three model range at $42,990 plus on-road costs – now with Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system in a refreshed body with a revamped interior and centre console and a nice choice of fabrics that give it more of classy feel. As I said earlier, this latest Camry has mor…

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Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – latest generation hybrid impressive 1:30

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The Toyota Camry has been around a long time - a medium sedan that just seems to get more refined with each new model – built locally from 1987 to 2017, imported since and fully hybrid since late last year like the rest of Toyota’s passenger car range. The current three model Camry sedan range consists of the Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL models pric…

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Kia Sportage – last diesel medium SUV available 0:59

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There’s now only one diesel powered medium sized SUV on the market and fortunately it will be here for a while – the 2025 Kia Sportage remains the last medium SUV with diesel power proving the most popular powertrain in the Sportage SUV line-up. Diesel power currently represents 36 per cent of Sportage sales growing from 30 per cent for most of las…

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Ute market set to intensify 1:01

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The ute market just grows year on year and looks set to intensify with new players – Hyundai Australia the latest player to throw its hat into the ring – with newly appointed Chief Executive Don Romano confirming his company cannot be competitive in Australia without one. The local company hopeful its parent can redesign sister company’s Kia Tasman…

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Miles of Opportunity: Chris Jones on Training the Next Generation of Drivers at Gateway Technical College 40:42

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In this inspiring episode of Next Gen Talks, Lindsey Trent interviews Chris Jones, a commercial driving instructor at Gateway Technical College. Chris shares his powerful journey from facing homelessness to building a successful trucking business and now training the next generation of drivers. He discusses Gateway’s nine-week CDL program, the impo…

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Episode 128 - Sports, Justice, and Society: Examining Current Events Through a Fresh Lens 1:24:25

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Send us a text What makes a true athlete in today's sports landscape? The answer threads throughout our latest episode as we return from hiatus to tackle everything from the mesmerizing talent of WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark to the fundamental differences between old-school and modern training regimens. Caitlin Clark has proven herself more than ju…

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Kia’s EV5 Earth electric all-wheel-drive SUV – different yet appealing mid-sized SUV 1:30

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Behind the wheel of Kia’s electric mid-size SUV, the EV5. The first Kia to be built in China with the battery interestingly supplied by electric car giant BYD. There’s three trim grades Air, Earth and GT-line, I’m driving the mid-grade EV5 Earth at $68,990 drive-away, a 230kW dual electric motor all-wheel-drive with a long range 88.1kWh battery and…

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Kia’s EV5 Earth electric all-wheel drive SUV – first Kia to be built in China 1:31

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Driving Kia’s electric mid-sized EV5 SUV – similar in size to Kia’s petrol Sportage, although boxier and the first Kia to be made in China for this market. Three trim grades Air, Earth, and GT- Line – I’m driving the mid-grade EV5 Earth at $68,990 drive-away, a dual motor all-wheel drive with a long-range 88.1kWh battery providing a quoted 500km ra…

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Ford’s Mustang makes a strong recovery – best sales in nearly 7 years 1:00

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The car market this year has been somewhat unpredictable with a number of factors affecting various segments. What surprised last month was a resurgence in sales of the trusty Ford Mustang – a significant delay in the arrival of the latest S650 model saw pent up demand take the two-door Mustang to its best sales month in almost seven years. Who sai…

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Renault’s long standing Koleos SUV gets a new price leader 1:00

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Renault’s Koleos SUV has been around in much the same guise since 2016 but holds the distinction of being the biggest selling Renault since that time – a good all-rounder and selling well in recent times. A new entry Evolution grade has just been added at $34,990 plus on-road costs undercutting the previous entry Zen model which sold last year at $…

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BMW’s 118 hatchback – sharp driving dynamics but with too harsh a ride 1:30

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BMW updated their entry model hatchback last December – now simply called the 118 this small five door hatch has a lot of presence in a facelifted body that’s slightly longer and taller. Now $56,500 plus on-road costs but with more equipment and more tech savvy – slightly longer and taller, still powered by a 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder driving …

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BMW’s 118 hatchback – new generation model with premium feel 1:31

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Driving BMW’s new entry model – the 118 hatchback which arrived last December at $56,500 plus on-road costs. The small German five-door hatch restyled and powered by a familiar 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder engine with a small lift in power and torque driving the front wheels through a seven- speed dual clutch transmission. Also included a sports …

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Porsche the latest car company to re-evaluate its EV rollout 1:00

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Porsche is the latest company to cancel plans to take much of its line-up electric by the end of the decade. At a recent Annual General Meeting with investors the German sports car maker said, “it would be a significantly longer transition phase globally, on the journey to electric mobility.” The slower than expected transition putting pressure on …

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GWM Chairman suggests Chinese car industry is unhealthy with too many price cuts 0:59

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While the Chinese car industry has enjoyed significant growth GWM’s Chairman Wei Jianjun has warned the industry is in an unhealthy state due to incessant price cuts. In an interview with Chinese publication Sina Finance the GWM Chairman suggested if it continues like this the Chinese auto industry will be seriously threatened. Not specifically ref…

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Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD 1:31

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Driving Subaru’s Outback Sport Touring XT AWD – a special edition high riding wagon that sits at the top of the Outback range at $57,490 plus on- road costs. Distinguished with special Geyser Blue exterior paint and black 18-inch alloy wheels, also highly equipped. Power source the traditional 2.5-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder turbocharg…

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Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT AWD 1:30

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Subaru’s Outback has been a firm family favourite for over 25 years. I’m driving the Outback Sport Touring XT, a special edition turbocharged model that sits at the top of the Outback’s model range priced at $57,490 plus on-road costs. The Outback best described as a high-riding wagon and the Sport Touring XT identifies with dark 18-inch alloy whee…

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Kia Sportage – last diesel medium SUV available 1:00

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There’s now only one diesel powered medium sized SUV on the market and fortunately it will be here for a while – the 2025 Kia Sportage remains the last medium SUV with diesel power proving the most popular powertrain in the Sportage SUV line-up. Diesel power currently represents 36 per cent of Sportage sales growing from 30 per cent for most of las…

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SsangYong changes its name - rebranded as KGM 1:00

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The Korean brand name SsangYong has disappeared this month in Australia with the local distributor now adopting the KGM branding of its parent company. The KGM Group acquired SsangYong two years ago changing its name globally, at which time it was known here as KGM SsangYong. The naming move is significant given the arrival of new product – the rec…

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Breaking Barriers and Building the Future of Trucking with Melanie Simard from ISAAC Instruments 33:20

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In this episode, Lindsey Trent sits down with Melanie Simard, Vice President of Safety Compliance at ISAAC Instruments, to explore her inspiring and unconventional journey through the trucking industry. From starting in logistics to driving heavy loads across tough routes, Melanie broke barriers in a male-dominated field and steadily transitioned i…

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Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition SUV – collector car of tomorrow 1:31

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Driving Jaguar’s potent F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition SUV – one of just 60 as the last of the line Jaguar V8’s – Jaguar will navigate a new future from January 1, all electric and reconfigured into an upper luxury range, the Jaguar leaper badge gone, a whole new beginning after 90 years which the company admits will lose up to 85 percent of its c…

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Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition SUV – last of the line Jaguar V8 1:30

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Jaguar will cease production of its last internal combustion cars at the end of the year, becoming an electric only manufacturer, also moving further upmarket. Ending 90 years of the celebrated Jaguar brand as it navigates a new future. According to Jaguar’s chief creative officer Gerry McGovern “the new electric model is the result of brave, uncon…

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Honda puts the brakes on EV development, shifting focus to hybrid models 1:01

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Honda has joined a growing number of major car makers changing direction away from battery electric vehicle development in response to slowing BEV sales. At a recent briefing in Tokyo Honda’s President Toshihiro Mibe confirmed the company was re-evaluating its BEV development plan up to 2030 by trimming 3 trillion yen from its previously allocated …

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Nissan to cut plants and slash jobs as it struggles with poor financial results 1:01

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Nissan Motor Corporation is making huge changes as it struggles with disappointing financial results, slashing 11,000 jobs and closing seven production facilities. New CEO Ivan Espinosa says he wants to make total cost savings of around 500 million yen or $5.39 billion Australian dollars. Nissan has been hit by slow sales in China and the U.S., has…

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When Arctic Climate "Solutions" Become Colonial Experiments with Panganga Pungowiyi 49:52

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Send us a text Panganga Pungowiyi, an Indigenous mother and climate geoengineering organizer from Sibokuk in the Dena'ina Islands, shares her community's historical trauma and resistance against experimental climate technologies deployed without consent. Her powerful testimony reveals how colonial patterns of exploitation continue today through geo…

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Episode 127 - Behind the Camera: Film Director Legacies 1:05:47

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Send us a text From Hollywood blockbusters to the death of the penny, this episode takes listeners on a wild conversational journey through pop culture, film criticism, and the craft of acting. The crew doesn't hold back their scathing review of Gladiator 2, tearing apart its predictable storylines and ridiculous Colosseum flooding scene complete w…

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Chery Tiggo 4 SUV – outstanding value in a highly equipped small SUV 1:31

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Most evident in the car industry is how quickly potential buyers see the value in a new model. Chery’s Tiggo 4 SUV has quickly made a name for itself on value alone, simply the best value in a small SUV at present – two models, the Tiggo 4 Urban $23,990 drive-away and the better equipped Ultimate at $26,990 drive-away – as I said earlier the equipm…

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Chery Tiggo 4 SUV – selling up a storm on its value story 1:31

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With cost-of-living pressures affecting new car sales a sharply priced SUV like the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is sure to gain traction – this small Chinese SUV has been selling up a storm since its launch six months ago. Chery has thankfully already dropped the Pro from its name and revised styling including a full width LED tail-light and revised alloy wh…

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AAA calls on the new Parliament for more action on road safety 1:00

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Australia’s peak motoring body, the Australian Automobile Association has called on the re-elected Albanese Government for more action on road safety. The call comes as new figures show the nation’s road toll continues to climb. AAA Managing Director Michael Bradley said figures show road deaths are up by 18.1 per cent in the five years since Austr…

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Harold Scruby from the Pedestrian Council on e-scooter madness 1:00

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I don’t always agree with Harold Scruby from the Pedestrian Council of Australia, but I did agree with his article in the Telegraph on Tuesday titled States e-madness must end before we’re e-limited. Rightly taking the N.S.W. Government to task for proposing new rules and regulations for e- scooters that other states have already found unworkable –…

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Episode 126 - The Diesel Mechanic Life 49:50

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Send us a text Remember when you could recite every word to "Freaks of the Industry" but couldn't recall what you went to the store for? That strange quirk of memory serves as just one fascinating tangent in our latest episode, where we explore how certain songs become permanently etched in our neural pathways despite decades of dormancy. Between b…

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Sea Foam and Diesel Fuel Additives – Myth or Maintenance Must-Have? 17:59

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Episode Title: "Sea Foam and Diesel Fuel Additives – Myth or Maintenance Must-Have?" Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked-about products in the diesel maintenance world: Sea Foam Motor Treatment. Is it a miracle cure for dirty injectors and sluggish engines—or just another fuel additive that sounds good on the l…

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Zeekr X SUV – premium compact SUV with a difference 1:30

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Further on the Zeekr X SUV – a compact Chinese electric SUV released last October and like many Chinese EVs already price reduced. Two models, the rear wheel drive now $56,900 and the AWD $64,900 which I’m driving with dual electric motors fed by a 66kWhour battery. The performance exhilarating - 0 to 100km/hour in just 3.8 seconds – that performan…

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Zeekr X SUV – Chinese compact SUV with a European twist 1:30

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Driving the Zeekr X SUV – a small premium electrified SUV, a relatively new Chinese brand released last October. Part of the Geely group that also owns Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus. Zeekr a rather unusual Chinese brand with its global design operations based in Gothenburg Sweden. As such the European design influence on the Zeekr X is immediately app…

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The ninth edition of the Peking to Paris Motor Rally gets under way 0:59

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The 9 th . Peking to Paris Motor challenge got under way last Saturday, the event covering 14,500 kilometres over 37 days across twelve countries. 80 entries started at the Great Wall of China including five from Australia, with this year’s challenge taking crews across China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, across the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan continuing in…

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Toyota reveals next generation of our top-selling vehicle – the RAV4 SUV 0:59

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Toyota this week revealed its sixth generation RAV4 SUV due in the first half of 2026. The hybrid only RAV 4 range will introduce Toyota’s first plug- in PHEV powertrain offering a choice of 2WD or 4WD and targeting up to 100km of electric-only driving range. The current model with huge pent up demand during the pandemic has been our top-seller in …

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Canadian Hospital Loses Power - Generator Fails 9:13

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The Ottawa Hospital, one of Canada’s most extensive medical facilities, suffered a devastating electrical fire that disrupted the main power supply and knocked out the hospital’s emergency power system. Firefighters’ efforts to extinguish the flames with water further compromised the electrical infrastructure. Over the next 48 hours, essential serv…

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2025 Hurricane Season 15:35

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Welcome to another Aurora Generator Podcast. This episode breaks down the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast and explains why this year’s outlook demands serious attention and preparation. Meteorologists from NOAA, Colorado State University, and international climate organizations are all forecasting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season f…

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The History of Rudolf Diesel - Inventor of the Diesel Engine 16:06

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In this podcast, we are discussing Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine, detailing his life, education, and career, including his partnerships with companies like MAN and Krupp and his early experiments. They explain the engine's working principle, emphasizing its efficiency gains over previous designs and its ability to run on various …

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Building the Future of Trucking: Tenstreet’s Tools and Talent Pipeline with Christy Choice 26:44

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In the latest episode featuring Christy Choice from Tenstreet, Christy shared her journey from healthcare software to the trucking industry, highlighting her passion for the field's regulation and continuous learning opportunities. She discussed Tenstreet's comprehensive fleet management solutions that support the entire driver lifecycle, along wit…

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Why Solar Homes Need Backup Generators 8:58

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Here is a concise podcast description suitable for publishing alongside your episode: Podcast Description: In this episode of the Aurora Generator Podcast, we explore backup power solutions for solar and off-grid systems. Learn why diesel generators remain the preferred choice for reliability, efficiency, and long service life. We also discuss crit…

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Engine Break-in | The science behind mechanical run-in 13:16

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Podcast Episode: Why Engine Break-In Is Critical for Diesel Generator Performance In this episode of the Aurora Generator Podcast, we explore the science and importance behind properly breaking in a diesel engine—especially when used in backup and off-grid generators. Engine break-in, also known as mechanical run-in, is more than just running the e…

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Renault Megane E-Tech – charming French SUV with a difference 1:31

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Driving Renault’s Megane E-Tech SUV – a small French SUV with a difference, setting it apart from the look alike new breed of Chinese electric cars. At $54,990 plus on-road costs more than competitive, cheaper than Volvo’s EX30 and in a way more charming. The styling impressive, hatch like with large 20-inch wheels tucked into the corners. Step ins…

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Renault Megane E-Tech – stylish small French SUV with premium feel 1:30

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At last, a French car this week – I was really looking forward to driving the Renault Megane E-Tech SUV. Visually, this electric Megane has a great silhouette more like a hatchback with large 20-inch alloys tucked right into the corners, the styling impressive and giving it a more premium feel although the resultant high tail tends to limit rear vi…

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Chery’s Tiggo 8 Pro Max SUV now the most affordable 7-seat SUV 0:59

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The car market is hotting up towards the end of the financial year with some excellent savings and its very much a buyer’s market at present. Latest discount offer is from Chery with their 7-seat Tiggo 8 Pro Max SUV, cutting $3,000 from the entry Urban model to $38,990 drive-away, making it the most affordable seven-seat family SUV on the market. H…

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E-scooter and e-bike recommendations under scrutiny 1:00

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In a move that simply beggars belief the N.S.W. Parliamentary Inquiry into e-scooters and e-bikes has recommended allowing e-scooters to be ridden on shared paths and roads across N.S.W if they are ridden by a person older than 16. They will remain outlawed on pedestrian only footpaths. This hair-raising proposal would allow a speed limit of 10 to …