Gareth Jones On Speed
606 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsTHE podcast for petrol-heads, by Gareth Jones (of ITV1's Speed Sunday & How2, and A1GP pit lane reporter), his car-mad uber-geek mate Zog, Alex Goy (Road And Track, Carfection, GQ) and Aussie sports journalist Sarah Leach. On Speed covers everything on 4 wheels, from Audi to BMW; Ferrari to Williams; Renault to McLaren; Ford to Porsche; Alfa to Mercedes; VW to Jaguar; classic cars; concept cars; road cars; race cars. There's every kind of motorsport Formula One, WRC, Le Mans, F2, Indy Car, and drivers, from Damon Hill and Ayrton Senna to Schumacher, Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button and Max Verstappen. Where else can you find auto racing, motors, F1, rally, motor sport, road cars, comedy, news comment, Formula 1, songs and games all in the same place, served up with a wry grin?
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Gareth Jones On Speed #379 for 05 Dec 2019
December 05, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB#379 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Gareth drives the Nero Edizione version of the Italian SUV. It’s tall, practical and good looking, but is it really a yes Italian sports car? A week driving it on Welsh roads should provide the answer.
Gareth Jones On Speed #378 for 21 Nov 2019
November 21, 2019 15:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB#378 Lewis' 6th, Le Mans '66, Bloodhound 600mph, We celebrate Lewis achievement. review the Ford vs Ferrari mp4ie and talk with Andy Green driver of Bloodhound LSR. Sniff Petrol on the mp4ies and Toto's weekend off. Plus Hamilton’s' anthem.
Gareth Jones On Speed #378 for 21 November 2019
November 21, 2019 15:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB#378 Lewis' 6th, Le Mans '66, Bloodhound 600mph, We celebrate Lewis achievement. review the Ford vs Ferrari movie and talk with Andy Green driver of Bloodhound LSR. Sniff Petrol on the movies and Toto's weekend off. Plus Hamilton’s' anthem.
Gareth Jones On Speed #377 for 07 November 2019
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB#377 The Kia Stinger. Gareth enjoys a romantic weekend in Worcestershire in the Kia Stinger 3.3 T-GDi GTS, the most prestigious car from the Korean manufacturer yet. Can the twin-turbo V6 GT match the competition from Audi, Jaguar and BMW?
Gareth Jones On Speed #377 for 07 Nov 2019
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB#377 The Kia Stinger. Gareth enjoys a romantic weekend in Worcestershire in the Kia Stinger 3.3 T-GDi GTS, the most prestigious car from the Korean manufacturer yet. Can the twin-turbo V6 GT match the competition from Audi, Jaguar and BMW?
Gareth Jones On Speed #376 for 24 Oct 2019
October 24, 2019 13:32 - 1 hour - 61 MB#376 The New Defender And Our 3 Favourite Race Cars. The Land Rover icon returns but is it the right car? Gareth Richard, Sarah and Zog each choose the three racing cars that they love most. Plus Sniff Petrol on the Tokyo Motor Show and Welsh myths.
Gareth Jones On Speed #376 for 24 October 2019
October 24, 2019 13:32 - 1 hour - 61 MB#376 The New Defender And Our 3 Favourite Race Cars. The Land Rover icon returns but is it the right car? Gareth Richard, Sarah and Zog each choose the three racing cars that they love most. Plus Sniff Petrol on the Tokyo Motor Show and Welsh myths.
Gareth Jones On Speed #375 for 10 October 2019
October 10, 2019 10:11 - 51 minutes - 47 MB#375 F1 News and America. Gareth’s back from America and is keen to talk about what’s being going on in Formula One and to share his experiences of driving in the USA. Plus Sniff Petrol on rescuing F1 drivers and the Prime Minister’s Grand Prix scandal.
Gareth Jones On Speed #375 for 10 Oct 2019
October 10, 2019 10:11 - 51 minutes - 47 MB#375 F1 News and America. Gareth’s back from America and is keen to talk about what’s being going on in Formula One and to share his experiences of driving in the USA. Plus Sniff Petrol on rescuing F1 drivers and the Prime Minister’s Grand Prix scandal.
Video Podcast 055: American & International Cars at The Petersen Automotive Museum.
September 26, 2019 13:10 - 47 minutes - 75 MB VideoVideo#55 Petersen Automotive Museum. Gareth and Summer tour a stunning display of cars from the USA and around the world at the Los Angeles museum and marvel at the exquisite Bruce Mayer Collection of race cars with extraordinary credentials.
Video Podcast 054: Cars From Sci-Fi Movies And TV.
September 12, 2019 19:02 - 37 minutes - 75 MB VideoVideo#54 Cars From Sci-Fi Movies And TV. Gareth enjoys a full-length tour of what is described as the world’s greatest display of cars from sci-fi mp4ies and TV shows at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Video Podcast 053: Petersen Automotive Museum Trail
August 29, 2019 15:05 - 2 minutes - 87.6 MB VideoVideo#53 Petersen Automotive Museum. Gareth trails forward to the next episode of On Speed from a museum in Los Angeles with a stunning collection of cars from mp4ies and TV.
Gareth Jones On Speed #374 for 08 August 2019
August 08, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 5.71 MB#374 The 2019 On Speed Summer Music Compilation. Retro FM: the station that just loves the 80s. Hosted by stars of both F1 and TV of the 1980s. We pick the best 80s car. Plus Cosworth DVF a new tune from Private Service Podcasting.
Gareth Jones On Speed #374 for 08 Aug 2019
August 08, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 5.71 MB#374 The 2019 On Speed Summer Music Compilation. Retro FM: the station that just loves the 80s. Hosted by stars of both F1 and TV of the 1980s. We pick the best 80s car. Plus Cosworth DVF a new tune from Private Service Podcasting.
Gareth Jones On Speed #373 for 25 July 2019
July 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB#373 The British GP and New F1 2021. Richard goes to Silverstone. We discuss the proposed F1 regulations. Sniff Petrol on British GP parking and Rich Energy. Plus “Take This” sing I’m In Love With A Car.
Gareth Jones On Speed #373 for 25 Jul 2019
July 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB#373 The British GP and New F1 2021. Richard goes to Silverstone. We discuss the proposed F1 regulations. Sniff Petrol on British GP parking and Rich Energy. Plus “Take This” sing I’m In Love With A Car.
Gareth Jones On Speed #372 for 11 Jul 2019
July 11, 2019 16:37 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB#372 W Series, N24 And The Midlands. We consider the new women-only race series. We ask Zog to choose between Le Mans and the Nurburgring 24 Hours. We discuss 2 big car events happening in the heart of England. Sniff Petrol on Goodwood and Patrick Head.
Gareth Jones On Speed #372 for 11 July 2019
July 11, 2019 16:37 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB#372 W Series, N24 And The Midlands. We consider the new women-only race series. We ask Zog to choose between Le Mans and the Nurburgring 24 Hours. We discuss 2 big car events happening in the heart of England. Sniff Petrol on Goodwood and Patrick Head.
Gareth Jones On Speed #371 for 27 June 2019
June 27, 2019 10:37 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB#371 The Lexus LC 500h and F1 Sponsors. Formula One cars are covered in sponsor names, but who are they? we take a few uneducated guesses. Plus Gareth spends a week driving an eye-catching Lexus coupé, does the tech-filled GT meet his expectations?
Gareth Jones On Speed #371 for 27 Jun 2019
June 27, 2019 10:37 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB#371 The Lexus LC 500h and F1 Sponsors. Formula One cars are covered in sponsor names, but who are they? we take a few uneducated guesses. Plus Gareth spends a week driving an eye-catching Lexus coupé, does the tech-filled GT meet his expectations?
Video Podcast 052: Lexus LC 500h
June 23, 2019 15:05 - 45 seconds - 34.5 MB VideoVideo#52 Lexus LC 500h. Gareth trails forward to the next audio episode of On Speed featuring some impressive hybrid technology.
Gareth Jones On Speed #370 for 13 Jun 2019
June 13, 2019 13:37 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB#370 The Energy In F1. We discuss the controversial penalty that Vettel was given at the Canadian Grand Prix. We taste F1 energy drinks and look forward to the Le Mans 24 Hours. Plus Sniff Petrol on speedy drivers and Ferraris at petrol stations.
Gareth Jones On Speed #370 for 13 June 2019
June 13, 2019 13:37 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB#370 The Energy In F1. We discuss the controversial penalty that Vettel was given at the Canadian Grand Prix. We taste F1 energy drinks and look forward to the Le Mans 24 Hours. Plus Sniff Petrol on speedy drivers and Ferraris at petrol stations.
Gareth Jones On Speed #369 for 30 May 2019
May 30, 2019 10:36 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB#369 LEJOGEV Gareth and Zog take the challenge of driving from Land’s End to John O’Groats in an electric vehicle. Will the public recharging network, our carefully calculated strategy and the Hyundai Kona we are doing it in allow us to set a new record?
Gareth Jones On Speed #368 for 16 May 2019
May 16, 2019 09:36 - 45 minutes - 50.2 MB#368 Alpine in the Welsh Alps. An old name returns and so Gareth returns to his homeland to test the A110 on fine Cambrian roads as he recounts the whole Alpine story. Does the return of this brand name live up to its fine heritage as a yes sports car?
Gareth Jones On Speed #367 for 02 May 2019
May 02, 2019 09:36 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB#367 New Car Brands. We explore the myriad new car marques emerging which may or may not be coming to the UK and ask will they succeed? Richard takes us for a ride in his new Jaguar iPace. Plus Sniff Petrol on a Renault F1 modification and Rover’s future.
Gareth Jones On Speed #366 for 18 April 2019
April 18, 2019 14:36 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB#366 F1, IndyCar and Formula E. We celebrate the 1,000th something, but is IndyCar better entertainment than F1? We’ve a radical suggestion for electric racing. Sniff Petrol on the new Lotus and a lack clarity from Pierre Gasly. Plus the Jean Todt song.
Gareth Jones On Speed #366 for 18 Apr 2019
April 18, 2019 14:36 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB#366 F1, IndyCar and Formula E. We celebrate the 1,000th something, but is IndyCar better entertainment than F1? We’ve a radical suggestion for electric racing. Sniff Petrol on the new Lotus and a lack clarity from Pierre Gasly. Plus the Jean Todt song.
Gareth Jones On Speed #365 for 04 Apr 2019
April 04, 2019 10:36 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB#365 Car Advertising. The changing way cars are advertised in print, on TV and on-line. We discuss the Range Rover Sport PHEV and the Tesla Model Y. Sniff Petrol on a failed ad campaign. Plus Robin Smith & The Queuer perform “I Don’t Love You Anymore”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #365 for 04 April 2019
April 04, 2019 10:36 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB#365 Car Advertising. The changing way cars are advertised in print, on TV and on-line. We discuss the Range Rover Sport PHEV and the Tesla Model Y. Sniff Petrol on a failed ad campaign. Plus Robin Smith & The Queuer perform “I Don’t Love You Anymore”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #364 for 21 March 2019
March 21, 2019 16:36 - 48 minutes - 44 MB#364 F1’s Back! We discuss the Netflix documentary “Drive To Survive”, the changes to F1 and how they affected the Melbourne Grand Prix. Sniff Petrol on the sound of F1, Ted Kravitz and Richard’s new book. Plus new On Speed music with F1’s Back 2019.
Gareth Jones On Speed #364 for 21 Mar 2019
March 21, 2019 16:36 - 48 minutes - 44 MB#364 F1’s Back! We discuss the Netflix documentary “Drive To Survive”, the changes to F1 and how they affected the Melbourne Grand Prix. Sniff Petrol on the sound of F1, Ted Kravitz and Richard’s new book. Plus new On Speed music with F1’s Back 2019.
Gareth Jones On Speed #363 for 07 Mar 2019
March 07, 2019 13:36 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB#363 Geneva and F1. We preview the exotic and outrageous cars starring at the Geneva International Motor Show this week and look ahead to the runners and riders in the upcoming 2019 F1 season. Plus Sniff Petrol on Morgan and the return of a lost marque.
Gareth Jones On Speed #363 for 07 March 2019
March 07, 2019 13:36 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB#363 Geneva and F1. We preview the exotic and outrageous cars starring at the Geneva International Motor Show this week and look ahead to the runners and riders in the upcoming 2019 F1 season. Plus Sniff Petrol on Morgan and the return of a lost marque.
Gareth Jones On Speed #362 for 28 Feb 2019
February 28, 2019 11:36 - 43 minutes - 76.2 MB#362 The London Classic Car Show Pt2. Zog joins Gareth to explore the cars at ExCel. Martin De Little tells us of the innovations that launched Citroën into 100 years of car making. We ask what makes a classic? Plus Pendafad perform “Râs Yng Ngymru”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #362 for 28 February 2019
February 28, 2019 11:36 - 43 minutes - 76.2 MB#362 The London Classic Car Show Pt2. Zog joins Gareth to explore the cars at ExCel. Martin De Little tells us of the innovations that launched Citroën into 100 years of car making. We ask what makes a classic? Plus Pendafad perform “Râs Yng Ngymru”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #361 for 21 Feb 2019
February 21, 2019 11:03 - 46 minutes - 51.6 MB#361 The London Classic Car Show Pt1. Gareth loses himself in the classics cars at London’s ExCel including a special display of cars with aero engines such as 1920s land speed record holder Babs and a collection of cars designed by Ian Callum.
Gareth Jones On Speed #361 for 21 February 2019
February 21, 2019 11:03 - 46 minutes - 51.6 MB#361 The London Classic Car Show Pt1. Gareth loses himself in the classics cars at London’s ExCel including a special display of cars with aero engines such as 1920s land speed record holder Babs and a collection of cars designed by Ian Callum.
Gareth Jones On Speed #360 for 07 February 2019
February 07, 2019 20:36 - 50 minutes - 46 MB#360 The Motor Industry. We take a 360 degree view of car manufacturing. Does it matter where your car built? Is the industry in good shape for the future? Sniff Petrol on Carlos Ghosn. Plus Liam Dury and The Head Blocks perform “A Right Johnny Herbert”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #360 for 07 Feb 2019
February 07, 2019 20:36 - 50 minutes - 46 MB#360 The Motor Industry. We take a 360 degree view of car manufacturing. Does it matter where your car built? Is the industry in good shape for the future? Sniff Petrol on Carlos Ghosn. Plus Liam Dury and The Head Blocks perform “A Right Johnny Herbert”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #359 for 24 Jan 2019
January 24, 2019 14:23 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB#359 Crash! In the wake of Prince Philip’s crash we discuss the crashes we’ve experienced. Gareth talks to Slade drummer Don Powell about the cars he’s owned and the dramatic crash he survived. Sniff Petrol on crashing into royalty and The Grand Tour.
Gareth Jones On Speed #359 for 24 January 2019
January 24, 2019 14:23 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB#359 Crash! In the wake of Prince Philip’s crash we discuss the crashes we’ve experienced. Gareth talks to Slade drummer Don Powell about the cars he’s owned and the dramatic crash he survived. Sniff Petrol on crashing into royalty and The Grand Tour.
Gareth Jones On Speed #358 for 10 January 2019
January 10, 2019 19:13 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB#358 Space Cars. Chinese lunar rover Yutu 2 explores the far side of the Moon. NASA’s Doug Ellison on the Mars rovers. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Ford Galaxy. Sniff Petrol on Ferrari’s new boss and McLaren’s secret weapon. Kraftwürst perform Lunokhod.
Gareth Jones On Speed #358 for 10 Jan 2019
January 10, 2019 19:13 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB#358 Space Cars. Chinese lunar rover Yutu 2 explores the far side of the Moon. NASA’s Doug Ellison on the Mars rovers. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Ford Galaxy. Sniff Petrol on Ferrari’s new boss and McLaren’s secret weapon. Kraftwürst perform Lunokhod.
Gareth Jones On Speed #357 for 27 Dec 2018
December 27, 2018 18:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB#357 Richard Parry-Jones. Gareth sits down for a long chat with one of his heroes, a Welshman who was head of development for the Ford Motor Company for many years. How will the Ford Focus Vignale fare as Richard performs his famous "50 Metre Test" on it?
Gareth Jones On Speed #357 for 27 December 2018
December 27, 2018 18:03 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB#357 Richard Parry-Jones. Gareth sits down for a long chat with one of his heroes, a Welshman who was head of development for the Ford Motor Company for many years. How will the Ford Focus Vignale fare as Richard performs his famous "50 Metre Test" on it?
Gareth Jones On Speed #356 for 13 December 2018
December 13, 2018 11:03 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB#356 Festive Special. Car-based gifts with Virtual Secret Santa, a party game of Mr and Mr and Mr. The On Speed Doctor Who Christmas Special, can The Doctor save the F1 timeline? Plus new seasonal music as Elvin Costello sings about Elon Musk.
Gareth Jones On Speed #356 for 13 Dec 2018
December 13, 2018 11:03 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB#356 Festive Special. Car-based gifts with Virtual Secret Santa, a party game of Mr and Mr and Mr. The On Speed Doctor Who Christmas Special, can The Doctor save the F1 timeline? Plus new seasonal music as Elvin Costello sings about Elon Musk.
Gareth Jones On Speed #355 for 29 Nov 2018
November 29, 2018 15:03 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB#355 Pininfarina. Gareth takes a trip to Turin to visit the headquarters of one of the greatest names in car design and meets the people behind Automobili Pininfarina a new company designing and building the PF0, the fastest Italian road car ever built.
Gareth Jones On Speed #355 for 29 November 2018
November 29, 2018 15:03 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB#355 Pininfarina. Gareth takes a trip to Turin to visit the headquarters of one of the greatest names in car design and meets the people behind Automobili Pininfarina a new company designing and building the PF0, the fastest Italian road car ever built.