Gareth Jones On Speed
602 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -THE 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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Episodes
Gareth Jones On Speed #303 for 10 Mar 2017
March 10, 2017 15:18 - 39 minutes - 36 MB#303 Flying cars and the end of diesel. Zog explains the Dutch PAL-V Liberty Sport and the Chinese EHANG 184. Is compression ignition on its way out? Sniff Petrol on a European misunderstanding. Plus new On Speed music as Punk Floyd perform Endless Road.
Gareth Jones On Speed #303 for 10 March 2017
March 10, 2017 15:18 - 39 minutes - 36 MB#303 Flying cars and the end of diesel. Zog explains the Dutch PAL-V Liberty Sport and the Chinese EHANG 184. Is compression ignition on its way out? Sniff Petrol on a European misunderstanding. Plus new On Speed music as Punk Floyd perform Endless Road.
Gareth Jones On Speed #302 for 27 Feb 2017
February 27, 2017 23:32 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB#302 The 2017 F1 cars built to the new rules. We analyse the engineering, aerodynamics, livery and sponsorship of every car. Sniff Petrol on Jensen Button and Ross Brawn. Plus we mark the 40th anniversary of the tragic death of Welsh F1 driver Tom Pryce.
Gareth Jones On Speed #302 for 27 February 2017
February 27, 2017 23:32 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB#302 The 2017 F1 cars built to the new rules. We analyse the engineering, aerodynamics, livery and sponsorship of every car. Sniff Petrol on Jensen Button and Ross Brawn. Plus we mark the 40th anniversary of the tragic death of Welsh F1 driver Tom Pryce.
Gareth Jones On Speed #301 for 15 Feb 2017
February 15, 2017 13:07 - 49 minutes - 45 MB#301 Premium superminis and on the road in an Auris. Gareth and Richard discuss the options if you want a classy small car. Gareth tests the economy claims for Toyota’s hybrid Auris. Sniff Petrol on Williams’ “new” driver and a Malaysian car company.
Gareth Jones On Speed #301 for 15 February 2017
February 15, 2017 13:07 - 49 minutes - 45 MB#301 Premium superminis and on the road in an Auris. Gareth and Richard discuss the options if you want a classy small car. Gareth tests the economy claims for Toyota’s hybrid Auris. Sniff Petrol on Williams’ “new” driver and a Malaysian car company.
Gareth Jones On Speed #300 for 25 Jan 2017
January 25, 2017 16:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB#300 Celebrating our 300th show with a bumper edition. We pick our favourite moments from the first 299 episodes and play some of our ……and your favourite sketches. Plus brand-new On Speed music: Murray Walker - Fantastic Absolutely Incredible.
Gareth Jones On Speed #300 for 25 January 2017
January 25, 2017 16:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB#300 Celebrating our 300th show with a bumper edition. We pick our favourite moments from the first 299 episodes and play some of our ……and your favourite sketches. Plus brand-new On Speed music: Murray Walker - Fantastic Absolutely Incredible.
Gareth Jones On Speed #299 for 11 Jan 2017
January 11, 2017 16:40 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB#299 The Shape of Things to Come. In the bleak reality of Brexit and Trump we look to the future and find solace in cars. The EV gold rush, can Faraday Future succeed where Tesla did? Sniff Petrol on Liberty, car servicing and a British car of the past.
Gareth Jones On Speed #299 for 11 January 2017
January 11, 2017 16:40 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB#299 The Shape of Things to Come. In the bleak reality of Brexit and Trump we look to the future and find solace in cars. The EV gold rush, can Faraday Future succeed where Tesla did? Sniff Petrol on Liberty, car servicing and a British car of the past.
Gareth Jones On Speed #298 for 30 Dec 2016
December 30, 2016 15:00 - 43 minutes - 43 MB#298 Rock ‘N Roller. Gareth spends a week driving a Rolls-Royce Wraith. Gareth takes the car to north Wales to chauffer some old friends and find out what it feels like to enjoy what is described as the finest motor car in the world?
Gareth Jones On Speed #298 for 30 December 2016
December 30, 2016 15:00 - 43 minutes - 43 MB#298 Rock ‘N Roller. Gareth spends a week driving a Rolls-Royce Wraith. Gareth takes the car to north Wales to chauffer some old friends and find out what it feels like to enjoy what is described as the finest motor car in the world?
Gareth Jones On Speed #297 for 15 Dec 2016
December 15, 2016 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB#297 The 2016 On Speed Festive Special. Ted Kravitz joins us to discuss Nico Rosberg’s shock retirement and who will get his drive. We play Dave Stebbings’ F1 Ultra Quiz. Zog reads The Night Before F1 Christmas. Plus F1 gags from Tommy ”Mini” Cooper.
Gareth Jones On Speed #297 for 15 December 2016
December 15, 2016 21:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB#297 The 2016 On Speed Festive Special. Ted Kravitz joins us to discuss Nico Rosberg’s shock retirement and who will get his drive. We play Dave Stebbings’ F1 Ultra Quiz. Zog reads The Night Before F1 Christmas. Plus F1 gags from Tommy ”Mini” Cooper.
Gareth Jones On Speed #296 for 10 December 2016
December 10, 2016 13:42 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB#296 Rolls-Royce Goodwood Pt2. Leather and wood. Gareth continues our exclusive tour of Rolls-Royce’s home. In part two we discover the extraordinary levels of craftsmanship that goes into building "the best car in the world" and witness a marriage.
Gareth Jones On Speed #296 for 10 Dec 2016
December 10, 2016 13:42 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB#296 Rolls-Royce Goodwood Pt2. Leather and wood. Gareth continues our exclusive tour of Rolls-Royce’s home. In part two we discover the extraordinary levels of craftsmanship that goes into building "the best car in the world" and witness a marriage.
Gareth Jones On Speed #295 for 08 Dec 2016
December 08, 2016 19:37 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB#295 Rolls-Royce Goodwood Pt1. Gareth is given an exclusive tour of Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plant by David Dean and James Warren. In part one we travel down the production line and discover how the cars are put together and just what customers expect.
Gareth Jones On Speed #295 for 08 December 2016
December 08, 2016 19:37 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB#295 Rolls-Royce Goodwood Pt1. Gareth is given an exclusive tour of Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing plant by David Dean and James Warren. In part one we travel down the production line and discover how the cars are put together and just what customers expect.
Video Podcast 045: Rolls-Royce
November 30, 2016 15:29 - 49 seconds - 30.4 MB VideoVideo#45 Gareth previews 2 special episodes of Gareth Jones On Speed coming soon about Rolls-Royce.
Gareth Jones On Speed #294 for 18 Nov 2016
November 18, 2016 11:16 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB#294 “A Breifly Historymost Of The Motoring Cart”. Gareth gives a peek forward to some of the music coming to the show in the future. Professor Stanley Unwind in the language known as Unwinese, looks at the entire history and possible future of the car.
Gareth Jones On Speed #294 for 18 November 2016
November 18, 2016 11:16 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB#294 “A Breifly Historymost Of The Motoring Cart”. Gareth gives a peek forward to some of the music coming to the show in the future. Professor Stanley Unwind in the language known as Unwinese, looks at the entire history and possible future of the car.
Gareth Jones On Speed #293 for 07 November 2016
November 07, 2016 15:39 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB#293 The new Defender, the Volvo S90 and Lynk & Co. We discuss the speculation about the new Land Rover, look at the latest Chinese car brand, and ride in a Volvo S90. Plus Sniff Petrol on Scandi-drama and Audi. Plus “We Want the Rally Back” – Live!
Gareth Jones On Speed #293 for 07 Nov 2016
November 07, 2016 15:39 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB#293 The new Defender, the Volvo S90 and Lynk & Co. We discuss the speculation about the new Land Rover, look at the latest Chinese car brand, and ride in a Volvo S90. Plus Sniff Petrol on Scandi-drama and Audi. Plus “We Want the Rally Back” – Live!
Gareth Jones On Speed #292 for 26 Oct 2016
October 26, 2016 10:49 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB#292 Nico, Lewis and the 2016 F1 World Championship. Who will win it, and who deserves to win it? Plus what’s occurring elsewhere on the grid. Sniff Petrol on Ron Dennis speak, Verstappen and the new Mercedes baby.
Gareth Jones On Speed #292 for 26 October 2016
October 26, 2016 10:49 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB#292 Nico, Lewis and the 2016 F1 World Championship. Who will win it, and who deserves to win it? Plus what’s occurring elsewhere on the grid. Sniff Petrol on Ron Dennis speak, Verstappen and the new Mercedes baby.
Gareth Jones On Speed #291 for 16 Oct 2016
October 16, 2016 07:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB#291 Hyundai, Liverpool and North Wales Pt2. Gareth and Sue Baker test the new Hyundai Ioniq hybrid and pure electric version around Liverpool, north Wales and Cheshire. Is it good enough to take on the Prius and beat it?
Gareth Jones On Speed #291 for 16 October 2016
October 16, 2016 07:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB#291 Hyundai, Liverpool and North Wales Pt2. Gareth and Sue Baker test the new Hyundai Ioniq hybrid and pure electric version around Liverpool, north Wales and Cheshire. Is it good enough to take on the Prius and beat it?
Gareth Jones On Speed #290 for 09 October 2016
October 09, 2016 12:01 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB#290 Hyundai, Liverpool and North Wales Pt1. Gareth test drives the new Hyundai Ioniq and gives legendary motoring journalist Sue Baker a personally guided tour of his home territory which takes them to the hometown of Welsh F1 driver Tom Pryce.
Gareth Jones On Speed #290 for 09 Oct 2016
October 09, 2016 12:01 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB#290 Hyundai, Liverpool and North Wales Pt1. Gareth test drives the new Hyundai Ioniq and gives legendary motoring journalist Sue Baker a personally guided tour of his home territory which takes them to the hometown of Welsh F1 driver Tom Pryce.
Gareth Jones On Speed #289 for 22 September 2016
September 22, 2016 04:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB#289 Ford Range Review. Gareth visits The Henry Ford Academy and gets to drive a wide range of Fords from their current range including the Fiesta ST200, EcoSport Titanium, Vignale S-MAX and Mondeo Hybrid and gets an early preview of the new Ka+.
Gareth Jones On Speed #289 for 22 Sep 2016
September 22, 2016 04:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB#289 Ford Range Review. Gareth visits The Henry Ford Academy and gets to drive a wide range of Fords from their current range including the Fiesta ST200, EcoSport Titanium, Vignale S-MAX and Mondeo Hybrid and gets an early preview of the new Ka+.
Gareth Jones On Speed #288 for 13 September 2016
September 13, 2016 08:05 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB#288 The cars we’ve driven, Richard drives Mercedes’ AMG GT and C63 Coupe, Alex Goy drives the Focus RS and Vantage GTS and Gareth drives the SEAT Leon Cupra 280 and the Vito Tourer. Plus Sniff Petrol on American car buying habits and Australian driving.
Gareth Jones On Speed #288 for 13 Sep 2016
September 13, 2016 08:05 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB#288 The cars we’ve driven, Richard drives Mercedes’ AMG GT and C63 Coupe, Alex Goy drives the Focus RS and Vantage GTS and Gareth drives the SEAT Leon Cupra 280 and the Vito Tourer. Plus Sniff Petrol on American car buying habits and Australian driving.
Gareth Jones On Speed #287 for 31 Aug 2016
August 31, 2016 08:05 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB#287 The Belgian Grand Prix. Richard spends time in the Spa paddock and meets some massive F1 stars. Sniff Petrol on the truth about Lewis and Nico. Max Verstappen’s aggression and Radio East Anglia’s new traffic reporter. With guest presenter Alex Goy.
Gareth Jones On Speed #287 for 31 August 2016
August 31, 2016 08:05 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB#287 The Belgian Grand Prix. Richard spends time in the Spa paddock and meets some massive F1 stars. Sniff Petrol on the truth about Lewis and Nico. Max Verstappen’s aggression and Radio East Anglia’s new traffic reporter. With guest presenter Alex Goy.
Gareth Jones On Speed #286 for 29 Jul 2016
July 29, 2016 04:43 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB#286 Movies, Music and Motorsport. The 2016 Gareth Jones On Speed Summer Music Compilation. Trailers for films we'd love to see and the best of the On Speed music from the last year. Plus a new tune "The Brickyard" from Neil Younger and Dom Waites.
Gareth Jones On Speed #286 for 29 July 2016
July 29, 2016 04:43 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB#286 Movies, Music and Motorsport. The 2016 Gareth Jones On Speed Summer Music Compilation. Trailers for films we'd love to see and the best of the On Speed music from the last year. Plus a new tune "The Brickyard" from Neil Younger and Dom Waites.
Gareth Jones On Speed #285 for 14 July 2016
July 14, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB#285 Toyota Hilux. Gareth climbs up into the 8th generation of the famed Toyota pick-up and drives it on road, off road and off land, no really!
Gareth Jones On Speed #285 for 14 Jul 2016
July 14, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB#285 Toyota Hilux. Gareth climbs up into the 8th generation of the famed Toyota pick-up and drives it on road, off road and off land, no really!
Video Podcast 044: The The Toyota Hilux
July 13, 2016 03:08 - 46 seconds - 36.7 MB VideoVideo#44 Gareth trails forward to an upcoming episode of Gareth Jones On Speed about the new Toyota Hilux.
Gareth Jones On Speed #284 for 01 July 2016
June 30, 2016 23:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB#284 Le Mans 2016 Pt4. The Calm and The Storm. In the final part of our coverage from this year’s 24 Hours. Gareth and the team are trackside to witness live the events leading up to the truly sensational end of the greatest race on the world.
Gareth Jones On Speed #284 for 01 Jul 2016
June 30, 2016 23:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB#284 Le Mans 2016 Pt4. The Calm and The Storm. In the final part of our coverage from this year’s 24 Hours. Gareth and the team are trackside to witness live the events leading up to the truly sensational end of the greatest race on the world.
Gareth Jones On Speed #283 for 27 June 2016
June 27, 2016 10:05 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB#283 Le Mans 2016 Pt3 Anticipation and tension as the On Speed team take position for the start and pick cars in the greatest race in the world. Zog’s odd race footwear, discussing car sounds with Alex Goy, meeting On Speed listeners and local race fans.
Gareth Jones On Speed #283 for 27 Jun 2016
June 27, 2016 10:05 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB#283 Le Mans 2016 Pt3 Anticipation and tension as the On Speed team take position for the start and pick cars in the greatest race in the world. Zog’s odd race footwear, discussing car sounds with Alex Goy, meeting On Speed listeners and local race fans.
Gareth Jones On Speed #282 for 24 June 2016
June 24, 2016 07:06 - 40 minutes - 37 MB#282 Le Mans 2016 Pt2 Preparing for The Big One. The day before the race, we choose the best cars at the camp site. Gareth meets Stephan Gervais, Simon Cayzer and Mark Chittenden from the Rebellion team. The gang go to “La Grande Parade Des Pilotes”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #282 for 24 Jun 2016
June 24, 2016 07:06 - 40 minutes - 37 MB#282 Le Mans 2016 Pt2 Preparing for The Big One. The day before the race, we choose the best cars at the camp site. Gareth meets Stephan Gervais, Simon Cayzer and Mark Chittenden from the Rebellion team. The gang go to “La Grande Parade Des Pilotes”.
Gareth Jones On Speed #281 for 22 June 2016
June 22, 2016 07:46 - 28 minutes - 26 MB#281 Le Mans 2016 Pt1 The Drive to La Sarthe. The team travel and set up base camp at the Porsche Curves camp site. We divulge our reasons for doing it in a Nissan Navara. Zog on petrol vs electric. The On Speed Band perform 24 Hours Of Racing (live).
Gareth Jones On Speed #281 for 22 Jun 2016
June 22, 2016 07:46 - 28 minutes - 26 MB#281 Le Mans 2016 Pt1 The Drive to La Sarthe. The team travel and set up base camp at the Porsche Curves camp site. We divulge our reasons for doing it in a Nissan Navara. Zog on petrol vs electric. The On Speed Band perform 24 Hours Of Racing (live).
Gareth Jones On Speed #280 for 07 June 2016
June 07, 2016 06:08 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB#280 Richard goes to Monaco, Gareth gets a Bieber in his bonnet and takes a fuel cell car way out west. Zog profiles the most dangerous type of London driver. Sniff Petrol on the darkest thing in F1. New On Speed music from The Supra Fiery Cannonballs.
Gareth Jones On Speed #280 for 07 Jun 2016
June 07, 2016 06:08 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB#280 Richard goes to Monaco, Gareth gets a Bieber in his bonnet and takes a fuel cell car way out west. Zog profiles the most dangerous type of London driver. Sniff Petrol on the darkest thing in F1. New On Speed music from The Supra Fiery Cannonballs.