In this Special Edition, part recorded at the SMMT Drive Day held at Millbrook Proving Ground in May 2016, Alan shares his thoughts after a short drive and tour of the Hyundai ix35 FCV, a small Hyundai SUV powered, in this case, by a hydrogen fuel cell.

Episode 45: Top Gear Free Zone

June 01, 2016 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Andrew's away this week so it's an Alan-only headlines show this week. There are precious few of them so he also talks about what he drove at the SMMT Drive Day on Thursday last week. VW E-Golf Updates Coming Soon Volvo: Manufacturers should accept responsibility for their autonomous vehicles New Megane Range and Prices Released SMMT Drive Day

Episode 44: Renault Twizy First Drive

May 29, 2016 19:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

This is the first in a series of Special Editions that Alan recorded at the SMMT Drive It Day at Millbrook in May 2016. The subject of this first Special is the Renault Twizy, a car/vehicle that Alan's been keen to try for quite some time...

Episode 43 : Not a Bucket of Doom - FCA in trouble, #Project2CV update, Zafira B recall, Suzuki mpg, Tesla cash, Queen's Speech, Sticky Bonnets, Scottish EV chargers, Volvo Concepts

May 25, 2016 10:46 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to this week’s show. You will be pleased to hear there is less doom and gloom than of late! However, the chaps start with some follow up that doesn’t sound like good news for FCA. * FCA troubles in Germany * #Project2CV update * Second Zafira B recall * Suzuki MPG calculation woes * Tesla raising funds * Secondhand Sportage selling fast * Autonomous cars in Britain * "Sticky" bonnet patent * Rural Scottish EV charging stations * Volvo concept...

Episode 42 : Thing of the Past - More Giulia Reviews, Coffee & Cars Event, Nissan buys into Mitsubishi, FIAT & Opel called to regulator, Airscarf battle, New London Charges

May 18, 2016 11:07 - 1 hour - 31.4 MB

Episode 41 : Fear and Hope - Ferrari thoughts, New Car figures, Suzuki Baleno, Tesla, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, GM and Lyft, McLaren P1 Benchmarked, F1 helping hospitals, GT86 Shooting Brake

May 11, 2016 10:37 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MB

As ever, Alan and Andrew grab the week's motoring news and give it a dashed-good shake! Covered this week:- * Alan's though some more about tasteful Ferrari revenue generation * April new car registration figures * Is diesel doomed? Autocar thinks so... * Low, low Suzuki Baleno * Tesla. Again. * Alfa Giulia first drives * GM moving fast of autonomous cars * McLaren P1 vs real life * Phil Spectre's Evil Twin suggests F1 in central London. Again. * Ho...

Episode 40 : Autonomy in the UK - Porsche R&D Reshuffle, UK Gov Vehicle Surveillance Tests , Volvo UK Autonomous Vehicle Trial, Moscow ePrix, Sergio Expands Ferrari Role...

May 08, 2016 09:17 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MB

This week regular programming continues, with Alan and Andrew beating through the news of the week. The fact that this is "The Big Four Oh" went completely unnoticed... Porsche R&D Boss Reshuffle UK Government Vehicle "Surveillance Tests" Volvo to run Real-life autonomous vehicle usage trials in the UK Moscow FormulaE ePrix Sergio expands his Ferrari responsibilities 10 million European Toyotas Huge range improvements for the BMW i3 Porsche's Panamera family for the family New TVR unveiling ...

Episode 39 : Depressing Emissions - Mitsubishi Kei cars, Peugeot raided, #Dieselgate, Mercedes US emissions, FCA to recall 1.1M cars, Shell's city car, 2016 Driver Power Results, Beijing Motor Show

April 27, 2016 11:48 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

Episode 38 : Estate of Demise - Mini Saloon, Jaguar Wagons, Aston GT8, Mahindra e2o

April 21, 2016 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

This week Alan is, once again, on his own so it's another short headlines show to accompany the Special Edition. This week: BMW 7-series Airbag Recall, MINI Saloon Rumoured as 5th Model in Range, End of the Road for Jaguar Estates, Aston Martin Vantage GT8, FCA "Can Copy An Exectric Car within 12 Months", Mahindra e2o Launched, Apple EV R&D in Berlin (allegedly).

Episode 36 : Special Edition - Wagon Queen Family Saabster

April 19, 2016 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

Following on from Episode 24, Andrew has finally bought a replacement for his aged and much-disliked Ford Focus. Alan helps us all find out just what it is and how well it fitted those original criteria...

Episode 37 : News Panther Solo - New Car Figures for March 2016, Lots of Tesla News, Platooning Trucks & Goodwood's Featured Marque

April 14, 2016 05:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

This week Alan talks about UK new car sales, more information on the Tesla Model 3, updates to the Tesla Model S, recalls to the Tesla Model X, platooning trucks crossing Europe, BMW at Goodwood Festival of Speed and, lastly, Isuzu's Centenary.

Episode 35 : Special Edition - Acronym Fight - Alternative Fuel Options

April 13, 2016 05:35 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this Special Edition, recorded as a continuation of Episode 34, Alan, Andrew and Richard Gooding, acting editor of Green Fleet News magazine discuss the spectrum of alternatively fuelled vehicles available to buyers and just what all of those terms and acronyms mean...

Episode 34 : And then there were three - Project 2CV update, Tesla quietly announce the Model 3, Petrol Pump prices rise, Maybe the end of ICE cars in Holland, Sneaky VED increases in 2017

April 09, 2016 06:16 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MB

Episode 33 : Andrew was right many times - New York Motor Show, Mass Market Autonomous Renault-Nissans, More Average Speed Cameras Call, Great Escape Cars RoadTrip

March 31, 2016 18:50 - 1 hour - 33.4 MB

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