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Motoring Podcast - News Show

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Motoring enthusiasts Alan and Andrew discuss their takes on the week's motoring news in this 45 to 60 minute audio podcast.

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Not Bullied - 17 May 2022

May 18, 2022 06:17 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

FOLLOW UP: VED PRICES FROM LAST SPECIAL EDITION ERROR As was kindly pointed out, by Tony Williams, the VED prices for the Toyota Yaris Cross, explained in the last Special Edition, were for the first year only. They change following that. Thank you Tony, for raising the point and the nice way you did it! GOVERNMENT INVEST £200M IN ZERO-EMISSION LORRY FLEET The UK Government is investing £200 million to help accelerate the move to zero-emission HGV vehicles. The money will be used to crea...

Special Edition - Toyota Yaris Cross Review

May 13, 2022 09:59 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

Alan had a Toyota Yaris Cross, a Yaris-based SUV, for a week and gave it possibly the hardest test he could. Does it deserve its “2022 World Urban Car” award? We find out.

Such A Cop Out - 9 May 2022

May 10, 2022 08:06 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

APRIL 2022 NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES April 2022 figures are down 15.8% on even last year’s poor results, due mainly to supply issues with continued effects of the chip shortage, the Ukraine War and China’s zero Covid policy that has shut down large amounts of the economic centres of the country. For more information, click here for the SMMT article. To get a bit more detail on the figures, click here for Auto Retail Network’s Tristan Young’s Twitter thread. TOBIAS MOERS LEAVES ASTON MA...

Special Edition - Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Review

May 06, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

Andrew had a Genesis G70 Shooting Brake for a week, to see what the latest company trying to crack the premium market can do. Listen in to explain to Alan what it was like, who the car is really for and how well all the aspects of ownership have been thought through. Less suspense in this one, we are afraid, as Andrew’s enthusiasm is not really kept in check.

Tasty Little Mouthful - 3 May 2022

May 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

SUZUKI AND STELLANTIS DIESELS INVESTIGATED Prosecutors in Germany, Italy and Hungary are investigating Suzuki, Stellantis and supplier Marelli, over use of defeat devices in Suzuki vehicles. Stellantis are engine suppliers for Suzuki and Marelli are a supplier of engine parts. For more, click the Nikkei Asia article link here. FEAR OF FINES FOR BOX JUNCTION MISTAKES With local authorities outside of London, allowed to prosecute those who misuse yellow box junctions from June 2022, the fe...

Special Edition - Toyota Aygo X Launch

April 29, 2022 08:12 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

Alan took one for Team Motoring Podcast, recently, by going to Barcelona for the European launch of the Toyota Aygo X (pronounced cross). No longer is this part of a joint venture with PSA, but a stand alone product from within the company. Listen to Alan explain this to Andrew, as well as a fascinating interview with Stijn Peters, Senior Project Manager at Toyota, who tells us the lengths they went to for this car to be on the roads today.

Bounce Back - 25 April 2022

April 26, 2022 07:42 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

FOLLOW UP: FRANCE ISSUES ARREST WARRANT FOR GHOSN Authorities in France have issued an international arrest warrant for Carlos Ghosn, in connection with £12.6 million payments made to Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, in Oman. The claim is money was funnelled illegally to the company which Ghosn took advantage of to use personally. There are another four other individuals also implicated. To learn more, in yet another twist of this tale, click here for the Autocar article. UK GOVERNEMENT MAKES A...

Fantastic For Insomnia - 19 April 2022

April 20, 2022 05:58 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

HYUNDAI IONIQ5 WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR Hyundai has scooped the top prize of the World Car of the Year awards. Added to which it won the World Electric Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year too. They were up against the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Kia EV6. To run through the full list of winners, for all the categories, click here to read the World Car Awards articles and further links. For Autocar’s article, click here. NCAP SCORES DACIA JOGGER ONE STAR Euro NCAP revealed their...

Part Potty Trained - 12 April 2022

April 13, 2022 07:09 - 37 minutes - 52 MB

UK GOVERNMENT TO MANDATE SWITCH TO EVS The UK Government has revealed that it will mandate the transition from ICE to zero emission vehicles. This will start at 22% from 2024 moving up to the full 100% in 2035. The car industry urged caution on this move. To read more, click the Move Electric article here. Additionally, manufacturers have pressed the Government to define what a hybrid is, during the final phase of transitioning to full zero emission vehicles of 2030 to 2035. For more on t...

Anarchic Assemblies - 5 April 2022

April 06, 2022 08:24 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MB

FOLLOW UP: SSANGYONG SEEKS NEW OWNER AS DEAL FALLS THROUGH Ssangyong has started the search for a new owner after the consortium headed by Edison Motors failed to meet a payment deadline. This money was supposed to be made to 95% of creditors and was a condition of the approval of South Korea’s bankruptcy court. For more on this story, click the Autocar article link here. MARCH 2022 NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published the March...

Special Edition - Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake Review

April 01, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MB

Andrew tested out the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake, for a week. Listen in to him explain his time with VW’s take on the lifestyle estate car. What he thinks of the looks, how he got on with the technology and was the PHEV-ness well done? Once again, he keeps us all in suspense as to exactly what he thinks until right to the end.

Thoughts and Prayers - 29 March 2022

March 30, 2022 08:19 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

NEW PHONE LAWS COME INTO EFFECT New laws, about the use of mobile phones whilst driving, have come into effect. Effectively, it has become illegal to hold and use your phone except when using it for a contactless payment. Using the phone whilst in a cradle is still permitted in some circumstances, such as the sat nav app. For more on this, click here for the Autocar article. GOVERNMENT AIMS FOR WORLD BEST CHARGING NETWORK Transport Minister, Trudy Harrison MP, announced at an SMMT event,...

Don't Own A Staffie - 22 March 2022

March 23, 2022 09:22 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

ELECTRIC VAN AND LORRY GRANT EXTENDED The Government has extended their grant scheme for electric vans and lorries, for two more years. Those looking to buy a qualifying vehicle can claim between £5000 and £16000. For more on this, click the MoveElectric article here. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY LISTS OIL REDUCTION STEPS The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined ten steps we could take to reduce the amount of oil we need to use. If the ideas were adopted across the globe, the IE...

Special Edition - Hyundai IONIQ5 Review

March 18, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB

Andrew had a Hyundai IONIQ5 on test, for a week. What does the family man make of the multi award winning car from Korea? Listen to him tell Alan about it, the looks, the tech, the tasks that are easier to be actioned via voice control and orientation of volume control icons. Andrew keeps us all in suspense as to his overall verdict until right to the end!

Yes No Maybe - 15 March 2022

March 16, 2022 08:44 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

FOLLOW UP: EXPANSION OF LONDON ULEZ ANNOUNCED Following weeks of rumours Sadiq Khan has announced his plans for cutting congestion and improving air quality, by increasing the ULEZ to cover all of London, which appears to deal with only one part of the problem. To learn more about this story, click here for the YesAuto article. FOLLOW UP: SONY HONDA JV EXPLAINED Nick Gibbs, in this linked Autocar article, goes into more detail of what the Honda Sony joint venture probably means. Click th...

Barnsley In Some Mizzle - 8 March 2022

March 09, 2022 09:22 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

FOLLOW UP: GREG KELLY GIVEN SUSPENDED SENTENCE Greg Kelly, the former Nissan executive who was tricked into flying to Japan, has been found guilty on one of the charges brought against him. His sentence was suspended and he has flown back to the U.S. AS the Asian Times article, linked here, points out the ruling is “flawed”. FOLLOW UP: FELICITY ACE SINKS WITH VW GROUP CARS ONBOARD The Felicity Ace, with it’s cargo of VW Group cars, has sunk following the fire onboard. This follows work ...

Just Stare At Me - 1 March 2022

March 02, 2022 07:10 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MB

KIA WINS CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD The KIA EV6 has won the prestigious Car of the Year award, which was announced in Geneva but not whilst the motor show was on due to changes with the event. The EV6 is the first KIA to win and it fought off the Renault MeganeE-Tech Electric and the Hyundai IONIQ third. For more on this story, click the Autocar article here. STELLANTIS EXCEEDS FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS Stellantis announced their financial results, for 2021, which exceeded expectations. Their ne...

Special Edition - Volvo XC40 Recharge Review

February 25, 2022 09:15 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

Andrew had a Volvo XC40 Recharge, with the twin motors, on loan for a week. How did he get on? You’ll have to listen to find out. Additionally, you get in-depth discussions on curry hooks and good fonts for driver display information. You cannot say we do not know how to treat you!

Driving Miss Daisy - 22 February 2022

February 23, 2022 08:31 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MB

SHIP CARRYING VW GROUP CARS ABLAZE A ship carrying cars from Volkswagen Group companies, is on fire in the Atlantic Ocean. Conflicting reports state where the fire originated but that this has spread to the rest of the ship, including the cargo. Whilst Porsche has confirmed some of it’s vehicles were on board, it is not clear what other cars are involved. For more information, click the Autocar article here. RENAULT BACK IN PROFITS After two tough years and burying the hatchet with Nissa...

Lightness In Your Heart - 15 February 2022

February 16, 2022 07:44 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

FOLLOW UP: MANCHESTER CAZ “PAUSED’ Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that the Government has agreed on a delay for the region hitting clean air requirements, until 2026. Burnham has argued that due to the pandemic there is a problem in sourcing the zero emission vehicles needed by commercial and private hire companies. To read more, click the YesAuto article here. FUEL PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE A new record average price was hit over the weekend for both petrol and dies...

Panthera - 8th February 2022

February 09, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

FOLLOW UP: PRIVATE PARKING FINES CAPPED Private parking fines and the rules surrpounding them are to be tightened up. Read the BBC story here. JLR REVENUE BOOST IN Q3 2021 JLR’s revenue has ramped up in the third quarter of 2021, and they also have a new EV platform on the way. ROAD PRICING COULD BE EN ROUTE A story from Evo magazine says that GPS-based road pricing could be here by 2024. BORTISHVOLT AND GLENCORE TO OPEN RECYCLING PLANT Britishvolt and Glencore are to work together to...

Grey Is The Colour - 1st February 2022

February 02, 2022 09:48 - 54 minutes - 25 MB

GREY IS THE MOST POPULAR COLOUR Grey is the most popular colour chosen by British new car buyers for the 4th year in a row. You can read the release from the SMMT here and analysis from Autocar here. COUNCILS COULD ENFORCE MOVING TRAFFIC OFFENCES FROM JUNE Councils in England and Wales could be able to follow the examples of London and Cardiff and enforce some traffic offenses from June. They will have some hoops to jump through though. You have read more here. STREETLIGHTS TO GAIN MORE ...

Special Edition - Volkswagen ID.3 Review

January 28, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MB

Alan had Volkswagen’s most important new car since the Golf for a week. Is the ID.3 People’s Car 2.0 or does its hurried gestation in the light of Dieselgate shine through?

Is It Cause I’m Old - 25 January 2022

January 26, 2022 05:51 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

FOLLOW UP: MYTHS ABOUT HIGHWAY CODE CHANGES Last week the chaps had an article on the changes to the Highway Code as the Lunchtime Read as they are significant and we all need to understand them. Apparently some did not listen to us, with reports from mainstream media outlets not correctly explaining the issues. In case you didn’t read last week’s recommendation then click this article from The Guardian, so you are well informed. FOLLOW UP: MORE DETAIL ON POSSIBLE LONDON ROAD TRAVEL CHANG...

Special Edition - Tokyo Auto Salon 2022

January 21, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 45.2 MB

TOKYO AUTO SALON Alan and Andrew are rounding up the highlights from the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, a tuner focused show that is worth paying attention to because a lot of ideas and themes get explored at their most undiluted form, by manufacturers experimenting and trying to wow audiences. PERFORMANCE CAR HIGHLIGHTS There is a huge performance car contingent to the show, with the following highlights discussed. Toyota GR GT3 Concept Toyota GRMN Yaris Toyota bZ4X GR Sport Subaru Solterr...

Our Little Run of Fun - 18 January 2022

January 19, 2022 06:11 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

SMART MOTORWAYS HALTED BY GOVERNMENT The roll out of new smart motorways will be halted for five years, as the Government wants to use that time to collate more data on the safety of the existing sections. Those schemes that are already being built will continue, however. In the meantime, £900 million has been pledged to improving the safety of existing smart motorways. For more on this story, click the Autocar article here. FUEL DUTY LOSS ESTIMATED AT £5 BILLION THANKS TO EVS The RAC Fo...

Special Edition - Hyundai i20N Review

January 14, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

Andrew had a Hyundai i20N, for a week, to see if it could be as good as so many are saying. Listen in as he chats to a jealous Alan about what he found out whilst battling his local mud strewn roads. To listen to Alan’s review of the i20 Premium, click this link here. To listen to Alan chat to Andrew about his driving day with Hyundai, that included a quick run in an i20N, click here for the link.

Almost Coherent - 11 January 2022

January 12, 2022 09:49 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

FOLLOW UP: PROPOSED MANCHESTER CAZ TO BE REVIEWED Greater Manchester’s Mayor has announced that the proposed Clean Air Zone will be reviewed, ahead of the implementation on 30 May. There are concerns that it will impact businesses heavily. Andy Burnham has called on the Government to do more to support those trying to transition to cleaner vehicles. The CAZ will only charge commercial and private hire vehicles, not private cars. For more on this story, click here for the BBC News article. ...

Earned Their Prosecco - 4 January 2022

January 05, 2022 09:52 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

FOLLOW UP: CHANGES TO CHARGER RULES ROLLED BACK Over the festive period, the Government quietly rolled back some of the changes they had outlined would have to happen when it comes to installing charging points at non residential properties with a large car park. Now only new or refurbished commercial properties will be required to install at least one charging point. To read more, click The Guardian link here. FOLLOW UP: NEW GREG KELLY EVIDENCE EMERGES Information disclosed to Asia Tim...

Men In Sheds - 21 December 2021

December 22, 2021 13:40 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

FOLLOW UP: CHANGES TO TOWING RESTRICTIONS NOW IN FORCE After recently confirming that the changes to the towing rules had not, in fact, changed, we were informed by one eagle-eyed listener that as of 16 December 2021, they have changed. To find out who is allowed to do what, compared to who was allowed to what previously, click the Government’s own guidance link here. PLUG-IN CAR GRANT ALLOWANCE CHANGED AGAIN Once again , the Government has changed the eligibility of the plug-in grant wi...

Chuckle of Despair - 14 December 2021

December 15, 2021 07:19 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

FOLLOW UP: VW RESHUFFLE COMPLETED Volkswagen Group announced a host of senior management changes, which didn’t occur in quite the way some reports suggested, in the previous week. The main one is that Thomas Schäfer is moving from Skoda to head up VW. Brandstätter, who was tipped to take on more responsibility from Diess is sent to head up their China operations. Added to which Diess will take control of Cariad, their software division. For more information, click here to read the Autocar a...

Special Edition - Bcomp Natural Fibres Composite Materials

December 10, 2021 13:24 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

The Swiss company, Bcomp produce lightweight, natural fibre composite materials and panels which are beginning to find their way into the automotive sector. Listen in as Andrew talks to Per Mårtenson about how Bcomp started, what they do and how these clever products can be used. Thank you to Per for chatting with Andrew and giving us this fascinating insight into a different material.

Fettling His Matiz - 7 December 2021

December 08, 2021 12:58 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MB

FOLLOW UP: MORGAN HINTS AT FUTURE DESIGNS Recently the chaps discussed the new appointment of Matthew Hole as CTO and idly wondered what that would mean for future designs. Seems Morgan heard, well, okay, they probably didn’t, but let’s not dwell on that as they have teased out some sketch designs of how future Morgan’s could look. To find out more, click the Morgan article here. NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES NOVEMBER 2021 The SMMT has published their monthly new car registration figures...

Maintaining The Capability - 30 November 2021

December 01, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MB

ALISON JONES NAMED PRESIDENT OF SMMT Alison Jones, Stellantis VP and Country Manager for the UK, has been announced as the first female President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. She will take up her position on 1 January 2022. Dr George Gillespie OBE, steps down after a three year tenure as President. To find out more, click the SMMT article here. UK CAR PRODUCTION WORST SINCE 1956 The continued pressures on the supply chain constrained the UK’s car production in Octo...

Special Edition - BMW Driving Day

November 26, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MB

Alan went to Oxford for a day to try some of the new sporting and electric offerings from BMW. With the keys to everything fromt he new M3 Competition xDrive to an electric MINI, how did he get on and what new and novel insights did he gain?

Hear the Sparrows Farting - 23 November 2021

November 24, 2021 10:55 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MB

FOLLOW UP: VW SHOULD’VE PUBLISHED ENGINE PLAN In a test case brought by investors in Germany, Volkswagen is accused of failing to disclose the problem from back in 2008. The judge has stated that it is on the investors to prove VW or any of their staff withheld information, but it is up to VW to prove the board not telling investors from 2012 was not grossly negligent nor deliberate. To read more, click here for the Reuters article. FOLLOW UP: CONTINENTAL EX-CEO AND EX-CFO INVESTIGATED ...

Facial Gymnastics - 16 November 2021

November 17, 2021 09:03 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MB

FOLLOW UP: VW LOSES APPEAL IN SUPREME COURT Volkswagen has lost their appeal, in the US Supreme Court, to have claims for damages brought by individual states thrown out. VW felt that the rules only allowed the federal government to make claims for damages under the Clean Air Act. This means the potential for further financial penalties is very real, with Ohio along with counties in Florida and Utah prosecuting Volkswagen and Bosch. To read more, click the Reuters article here. FOLLOW UP...

Special Edition - Honda HR-V Hybrid Review

November 12, 2021 06:06 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

Alan had a Honda HR-V for 48 hours to find out how this 3rd generation of Honda’s left-field compact SUV coped on the roads of Northamptonshire. It’s divisive in many ways, but was it a Joy Machine?

Chauvinistic Prat - 9 November 2021

November 10, 2021 10:07 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MB

FOLLOW UP: ENVISION SCALES BACK OUTPUT PREDICTION Envision, the Chinese company partnering with Renault on their battery factory, in Northern France, has lowered the predicted production output due to a change in the site’s layout. The wooded area, previously marked for demolition will now not be destroyed because it is a wildlife habitat and building there would be “complicated”. Output is now predicted to be 30 gigawatts per hour against 43 previously expected. To find out more, click the...

Fan Fiction - 2 November 2021

November 03, 2021 13:24 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB

UK GOVERNMENT CONSULTING ON THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT The Government has launched a consultation on the future of transport, looking at vehicles parts and equipment and engines of non-road mobile machinery. They are looking to cover everything from road vehicles, to trailers, to farm machinery etc. The aim is to ensure there is applicable regulatory powers and framework for security, environmental and safety performances. Added to this they wish the outcomes to tackle tampering as well as imp...

Special Edition - Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Hybrid SZ5 4WD Review

October 22, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

Andrew tried out the Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Hybrid SZ5 4WD, for a week. Find out if the chaps need to change their reviews to include small canine quantifiers, can a family of five use a four seat car and does Andrew’s lead footedness hinder the efficiency of the engine.

Slippery When Wet - 19 October 2021

October 20, 2021 08:08 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

FOLLOW UP: VOLVO P1800 GASSER IS UK’S HOT WHEELS The judging of the UK’s Hot Wheels candidate took place last weekend. A Volvo P1800 gasser was chosen to represent the UK in the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. To watch the Car Throttle stream of the event, click the link here. To read more about the result, click the Elan PR article here. FORD INVESTS IN HALEWOOD PLANT Ford is investing £200 million in converting their Halewood transmission plant to an EV focused production line. This will sa...

Special Edition - Lexus Mindfulness Tracks

October 15, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Alan spent a little while talking to mindfulness coach Christoph Spiessens about mindfulness at the wheel, how it can help and how you can start to achieve it. They also discussed four tracks that Lexus have released, created using the sounds created by Lexus cars. To listen to the tracks and read more about Lexus’ mindfulness music click this link. To listen and download the tracks from Spotify click this link. To find out more about Christoph and his work click this link.

How Obvious - 12 October 2021

October 13, 2021 05:56 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB

FOLLOW UP: HYPER-MILING A MIRAI AGAIN In the United States a Toyota Mirai has driven 845 miles, on a single tank, to break the official record. The journey, which took two days, was carried out by Wayne Gerdes and Bob Winger in California at the end of August. TO find out more, click here for the Top Gear article. GENEVA MOTOR SHOW POSTPONED AGAIN Geneva Motor Show has again been postponed, this time due to “industry wide issues”. To find out more, click the Autocar article here. FUNDI...

Bookended - 5 October 2021

October 06, 2021 09:43 - 47 minutes - 22 MB

FOLLOW UP: ROLLS ROYCE 102EX CONCEPT CAR In response to Alan’s query about the wireless charging for the 2011 102EX concept car, from Rolls Royce, Dave Monks has got in touch. He confirmed that the wireless charging did work and in fact he designed it to deal with a wide range of voltages, grid frequencies and types of charging interface. There was only one model and they drove it around the world to show it working. Thank you Dave, for putting us straight! NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES SE...

Special Edition - Hyundai Driving Day

October 01, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MB

Alan spent a day with Hyundai driving some of the newest additions to their range. This Special Edition includes short drive opinions of:- Tucson PHEV i20 N-Line i20N Kona N-Line IONIQ 5 To listen to the recent Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Twin Test Review, click this link here. To listen to the recent Hyundai i20 Premium Review, click this link here. To listen to Alan’s conversation with Albert Biermann, click this link here.

Six Year Anniversary - 29 September 2021

September 30, 2021 08:49 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

FOLLOW UP: VW TEMPERATURE EMISSION LEVELS QUESTIONED At the European Court of Justice, the prosecutor’s expert witness has stated that Volkswagen has no justification in using an external temperature and altitude guided emissions device, in Austria. The average temperature and operating altitude is often outside the scope for running at lower NOx emissions. The judges have yet to give their verdict. To find out more, click the Autocar article here. FOLLOW UP: JLR SETTLES LUXURY SUV FIGHT...

Shouty Screaminess - 21 September 2021

September 22, 2021 08:18 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

FOLLOW UP: MAN GUILTY OF SELLING SCANIA SECRETS Back in February, of this year, we talked about the Swedish man accused of selling secrets from Scania and Volvo to Russia. His trial is now complete and he is guilty of passing on information from Scania but not from Volvo. To read more, click the Automotive News Europe article here. OSPREY CHARGING INSTALLING 150 CHARGING HUBS Osprey Charging has announced that they will be installing 150 high-powered charging hubs across the UK, over the...

Special Edition - Lexus UX300e Review

September 17, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

Alan spent a week with an outlier in the Lexus range, the electric UX300e. How well does Lexus’ first UK-sold EV fare in daily use and would you want to own one?

Total Trucker - 14 September 2021

September 15, 2021 08:17 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

GOVERNMENT CHANGES HGV AND TOWING TESTS In a bid to reduce the backlog of tests and increase the number of HGV drivers, the Government has decided to do away with some of the previously mandatory requirements to show someone was a safe and competent driver. There will only be one single HGV test, for both rigid body and articulated lorries. The hitching and reversing elements are no longer required either. To find out more, click the YesAuto link here. ONE THIRD OF ULEZ FINES UNPAID Tran...

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