Motoring Podcast - News Show
583 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsMotoring 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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Helping the Community - 22 October 2019
October 23, 2019 09:21 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this week's show, the chaps tell us how VW are getting more time to sort themselves out in the US, how the class-action lawyers claiming VW are still bad appear to be desperate, Germany turns down the idea of speed limits on the Autobahn, Citroën may or may not be getting a new CEO, the idea of green license plates for zero-emission cars is put forward, motorway lights will be switched back on overnight in the UK, a proposed environmental bill would make environmental issues a forced recal...
Special Edition - Honda Civic Type-R GT Review
October 19, 2019 07:12 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBAndrew had a Honda Civic Type-R on loan for a week, Alan thinks it’s because he was having a mid-life crisis. Listen in as the chaps discuss the ven diagram of typical owners, Andrew’s obsession with dashboard materials and the required weather conditions for a drive into North Wales.
Of Certain Persuasions - 15 October 2019
October 16, 2019 06:06 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this week's show, the chaps discuss possible cultural differences in business practices with Nissan, Renault seem busy eating themselves, Dyson's EV project is dead, Toyota now has a multi-brand leasing arm in the UK, car finance is under the spotlight, Morris Commercial Vehicles is apparently back, pay-per-mile charging looks more likely in the UK, Parkers has an interesting new way to gauge costs when comparing cars, NIO 333 has confirmed their drivers for 2019/20, Carsten Monnerjan will...
Wrong and Overly Cynical - 8 October 2019
October 09, 2019 06:24 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this week's show, the chaps discuss VW actually winning a court case, Nissan appoints a new CEO and COO, Ghosn is trying to get fit again, cynicism is deployed when chatting about September's New Car Registration figures, Volvo and Geely combine their engine development division, Formula E announce the 2019/20 calendar, Jaguar announces a new driver, Mahindra announces the same drivers but a new sponsor, WRC GB results and Petter Solberg wins in his last rally, we have a Lunchtime Click, K...
Special Edition - Hyundai NEXO First Drive
October 04, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 23 MBAlan went to Hyundai UK HQ and had a chat about the whys, hows and wherefores of hydrogen fuel cells with Sylvie Childs, Hyundai UK Senior Product Manager for Nexo, as well as a short drive of the hydrogen-only Nexo.
May or May Not Become Reality - 1 October 2019
October 02, 2019 05:04 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this week's show, the chaps discuss the start of the class-action suit in Germany against VW, Bloodhound LSR's last tests in the UK before going to South Africa, questionable ways the insurance industry rejects your claims, the Tory Party's turn with pledges this week, the demand that 30 new Clean Air Zones be created across England, safety improvements to Smart Motorways in Yorkshire, TAG Heuer Porsche name their Formula E test drivers, reminder that the mud fest that is WRC GB is on this...
Captain Allegedly - 24 September 2019
September 25, 2019 09:50 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this week's Birthday show, the chaps thank all those who've helped during the past four years - don't worry they don't get too mushy. They also chat about market manipulation charges for some VW executives, Daimler get hit by a big fine, Nissan reaches an agreement with the SEC over supposed non-disclosure of Ghosn full compensation, Ineos sign agreement for Bridgend, Pendragon hit hard by tough trading conditions, Labour makes pledges to speed up EV adoption, Catalytic convertor theft r...
Special Edition - Peugeot 3008 GTLine BlueHDi 130 Review
September 20, 2019 12:28 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBIn a break with convention, Alan was the one who needed a larger vehicle to transport a new mother and her baby. The Peugeot 3008 was selected for this very demanding task. Listen in as we hear how he got on with the car, associated baby paraphernalia and power buttons that don’t always line up perfectly.
Weaponised UAVs - 17 September 2019
September 18, 2019 05:55 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this week's show, the chaps get to discuss an impending and potentially expensive deadline hurtling towards Audi, the Frankfurt Motor Show is under threat, BAC secures big orders, Ineos claims it is nearly there with a deal to build in Bridgend, what do the Saudi oil attacks mean for the motorists, selecting your own noise to warn pedestrians about your quiet car, Thatcham Research releases autonomous vehicle white paper, Da Costa moves to DS Techeetach, Formula E had record growth and pro...
You Really Don't Help - 10 September 2019
September 11, 2019 10:21 - 49 minutes - 23 MBIn this week's show, we chat about departures from Nissan, a proposal for a pavement parking ban in the UK, August's New Car Registrations figures get an interrogation, Ionity announces new investment, how the 'people's car' is coming from Renault rather than anyone else, speed limits to be reduced in parts of London, Scottish public sector fleets are going ULEV by 2025, Karim Habib is on the move again, a glorious Lunchtime Read, a consumer-centric List of the Week, and an And Finally that t...
Given Value of Happy - 3 September 2019
September 04, 2019 10:55 - 45 minutes - 21 MBIn this week's show, we ask if Levandowski is the messiah or just a very naughty boy, we explain why you should not take a nice car to Creamfields music festival, Highways England are being sued over smart motorways, a modified Bugatti Chiron goes jolly quickly, a roadmap for UK connected and automated mobility is released, Toyota and Suzuki tie into a closer alliance, Frankfurt Motor Show tightens security, Toyota will pause production for one day after Brexit, 'Play Streets' will be easier ...
We're Not Childish - 27 August 2019
August 28, 2019 07:30 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this week's show, we chat about the prosecution leaking details in the Ghosn case, what the Monterey Car Week means for classics, VW has fired 204 employees as it demonstrates a tough stance on discipline, there is a new VW logo, Pen Test Partners find security holes in accredited smart trackers, the Science and Technology Committee makes some suggestions for hitting net-zero carbon stance, WRC Germany results, Opel Corsa-e rally car revealed, the news that Ferdinand Piech has suddenly die...
Siri Knows Best - 20 August 2019
August 21, 2019 08:04 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week's show, Alan and Andrew chat about what went wrong at the Porsche Type 64 auction, how expensive is the most expensive McLaren F1, what went wrong for the world's first solar road, good news that Highways England is removing 480 miles of roadworks for the upcoming weekend, how Supercabs helped to reduce collisions on the M1 for a week, how not to give Transport for London £26 million, research shows that cycling is quicker than driving in a city, the results from the National Tra...
Dear Comrade - 13 August 2019
August 14, 2019 06:56 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week's show, Alan and Andrew chat about how Mercedes could be facing a 1 billion euro fine in Germany over defeat devices, the Government has announced an extra £2.5 million for on-street charging infrastructure, Lotus brand revamp continues, a report from a think-tank makes the case for banning private cars in Central London, there is a safety recommendation to ban hands-free calls in cars, Brits break driving laws in France more than anywhere else in the EU, some cars can be stolen ...
Everything Has Changed - 6 August 2019
August 07, 2019 07:32 - 52 minutes - 24 MBIn this week's show, Alan and Andrew discuss new charges against Rupert Stadler over #Dieselgate, Aston Martin's Q1 results are in, the show is put right over AIR Index, July New Car Registration figures are out, UK car manufacturing falls in the first half of 2019, man who held his phone to film whilst driving is not guilty, an article about how LEVC is broadening it's vision to be sustainable long-term, Carwow gets investment from Daimler amongst others, Dennis scoops up Car Throttle and WT...
Tents are the Future - 30 July 2019
July 31, 2019 19:04 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week Alan is back with Andrew. Whilst they wait for the signs of the impending apocalypse the chaps discuss civil class action case against VW in the UK, how an organisation that wants a slice of the emission testing pie claims current tests aren't good enough, Carlos Tavares has to repeat his warning to those who are hard of hearing, Nissan is now cutting more jobs than thought, Aston Martin has to revise its sales target, JLR announces a loss, Ford is killing off the Ka+, BMW is now po...
Little Dragon Flag - 24 July 2019
July 24, 2019 14:43 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week Andrew is joined by Rachel Boagey as the Internet has possibly melted on the Continent. In his absence, they discuss Ghosn suing Nissan for not following procedure, Oliver Zipse is the next BMW CEO, BWM boldly announce a fee for using Apple CarPlay, Fleet levels of CO2 has rised to a five year high, Volvo is recalling 507,000 4-cylinder diesel-engined cars globally, Riversimple smashes funding target, DfT announces 74-point safety strategy, Daimler and Bosch get Level 4 parking app...
Unknown Unknowns - 16 July 2019
July 17, 2019 11:56 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBThis week Andrew is joined by Alex Grant as Alan still cannot find the internet. In his absence, they discuss how well the dashcam portal has gone, Ford and VW announced shared investment and EV platform sharing, Sunderland battery facility plans, the Government is guaranteeing a JLR loan, tyre and brake dust is the next on the list of pollutors, the reality of how vulnerable new cars are to keyless crime, as the summer holidays will be with us for all children this Friday we are warned whic...
Herr Ronseal - 2 July 2019
July 03, 2019 06:37 - 45 minutes - 21 BytesThis week Andrew returns, to join ranty Alan, and they discuss new Audi V6 diesel issues, new Madrid Mayor does pause low emission zone measures, PSA announce the factories that will build the new Astra however there is a big 'but', UK car production has dropped for the 12 months in a row, the Government proposes stiffer penalties for those who leave their vehicles idling, Porsche recalls Cayenne and Panameras due to an auto box issue, Mazda is to ditch touchscreens, new laws state EVs must m...
Bear Pit - 25 June 2019
June 26, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week Alan's solo and talks about VW compensation in the Czech Republic, the crises of the Alliance. The SMMT and CAMM agree to collaborate. Pollution-reducing speed limits become permanent in South Wales. VW has won a copyright claim over its most famous car, the danger of misnomers, Bern ePrix, Croppers talks to Herbert Diess, Autocar's Great British Women and the design genius of Marcello Gandini.
Terribly Distracted by Myself - 17 June 2019
June 19, 2019 07:23 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week's show, the chaps clear up the dreadful "reporting" in the wake of an incident at a hydrogen fueling station, Jaguar is voluntarily recalling the I-Pace, Audi is discussing recalling the e-tron in Europe, Scotland is leading the way when it comes to helping fleets transfer to EVs, the suggestion of blanket pavement parking bans is questioned, Formula E moves to Bern this weekend, calendars seem to be too difficult for the FIA to check, WRC Sardinia threw up a surprise right at th...
Special Edition - 40th SMMT Test Day Review
June 15, 2019 10:41 - 1 hour - 60 MBAlan and Andrew were in the same place at the same time once again, so they decided to pop along to the 40th annual SMMT Test Day to find out more about what is happening in the industry, meet the manufacturers, try some cars and catch up with anyone who after seeing them would still speak! Listen in to hear how the day went.
Demented Muppet - 11 June 2019
June 12, 2019 06:47 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this week's show, the chaps discuss Ghosn's fightback against information being given to the press from the Rebel Alliance, the dramatic events of FCA pulling out of any deal with the Alliance, New Car Registration figures for May 2019, Ford looking to close the Bridgend engine factory, free driving lessons to young people in West Dunbartonshire, JLR and BMW agreeing to co-develop future EV tech, the sad news that Norman Dewis has passed away, the Government is thinking about using technol...
Funny Coloured Vegetables - 4 June 2019
June 05, 2019 08:13 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this week's show, Andrew returns. The chaps chat about how the planned factory shutdowns for the Brexit deadline that never happened affected production numbers, stolen vehicles are up 22% year to date, the hope that parking space data will be shared to make life easier for motorists, how Madrid may be the first city to reverse it's low-emission zone, also Holyrood rejects a blanket 20mph proposal, Kia is recalling some Niro hybrids, NIO has started testing for Season 6 of Formula E, the r...
I Can String A Word - 28 May 2019
May 29, 2019 06:57 - 55 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week Alan is joined by Rich Gooding to discuss a highly electric news mix including Carlos Ghosn’ pre-trial hearing begins, VW has battery woes, the Renault-Fiat Merger Of Equals, Honda e wing cameras, an Audi PHEV, Skoda’s electric sub-brand, electric Corsa, a 250kW EV charging station, a hybrid Ferrari, Berlin e-Prix round-up, the greatest cars with pop-up headlights, the BMW Garmisch, the history of Caffeine & Machine and the final chance to buy Chevrolet. Lastly, don’t forget the Co...
Your Jeans Were Brushed With Fame - 21 May 2019
May 22, 2019 06:46 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this week’s show, Alan and Andrew chat about tweaks to Ghosn’s indictment, PSA announce the 308 will not actually be built in the UK or Germany, they clarify what JLR’s pre-tax results mean, Hyundai are investing in Rimac, the Government is increasing it’s investment in the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Lotus is considering all model types when it comes to their future, a new MaaS app is out soon, drones are being used by French police to monitor driver behaviour, the speed limit m...
Special Edition - Hyundai Kona EV SE Premium Review
May 17, 2019 13:17 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBAlan had an electric Hyundai Kona, for a week. Instead of attempting an epic adventure in it, as we've already done that and it has become a bit of a cliche, he just used it normally. Listen in as he tells Andrew about his experiences and blows Andrew's mind when discussing a serious improvement in the technology.
Cheaper With 9 Points - 14 May 2019
May 14, 2019 07:56 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week Alan's on his own and talks about Carlos Ghosn and the Renault/Nissan merger; the fate of Honda's Swindon factory; how there's hope for Ellesmere Port yet and that there are new, faster public charginf points on their way. Also, Polestar R&D is sent to Coventry and that your car insurance cost may not depend on the factors you think. There's Monaco FormulaE and Chilean WRC news. The Lunchtime Read finds the best classic Japanese metal on display at Japfest, J.D. Power mixes it up in...
Special Edition: Alternative Fuels Revisited - 10 May 2019
May 10, 2019 13:17 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBThree years after we first aired a Special Edition about alternative fuel options, we revisit the subject as things have moved on! Listen to Alan and Andrew chat with experts Tom Callow and Alex Grant as they run through the options, their use cases, some of the ‘best’ myths and what the future holds.
Context is Key - 8 May 2019
May 08, 2019 11:28 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this week's show, we talk about Porsche settling their emission cheating case, China is now investigating the German collusion on emission tech, details of some of Stadler's calls have been leaked, New Car Registration Figures for April 2019 have been released, BMW first-quarter profits are down but there is a good reason, SMART boss is moved on already, Google ads are not all that they seem, Edinburgh considering a city-wide ban on some vehicles, police to be given more protection for cha...
Organic Sandal - 30 April 2019
May 01, 2019 06:39 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this week's show, we talk about Ghosn being released on bail again, JLR looking at buying Addison Lee, the April recalls which cover a surprising number and age of vehicles, grant eligible home charging list has been released, calls to reduce the timescale of the Government's clean car target, RAC fitting their vans with EV chargers, Oslo installs first wireless charging station, a sensible change to how Londoners are charged for getting around the city, a roundup of the eventful Paris ePr...
Optimism in Buckets - 24 April 2019
April 25, 2019 10:31 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this week's show, we tell you to get in fast if you want tickets to the Festival of the Unexceptional, Ghosn has been charged again but this time it is different, VW bonus payments to a suspended executive are being probed, we give credit to TfL (rare I know) for trying to help fleet operators with the introduction of the ULEZ scheme, the Car2Go app wasn't hacked in the Chicago crime spree, Google maps adds the current status of EV charging points information, Communities in rural Wales ar...
Special Edition: Litchfield Motors - 19 April 2019
April 19, 2019 08:33 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBAlan spent a day at Litchfield Motors, to find out what their operation is all about. Listen in to him discuss the origins of the company with Iain Litchfield, the excellent work they do and Alan gets to drive a very Alan-type car.
You Never Sound That Bad - 16 April 2019
April 17, 2019 08:29 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this week's show, we quickly return to the seemingly ever-present #Dieselgate as Winterkorn is charged with fraud in Germany, Ghosn's incarceration is extended, Mercedes are being investigated over a defeat device in their GLK SUVs, WhatCars? True MPG test shows an improvement in the reduction between official and their mpg test results, an automotive cybersecurity rating scheme is being developed for buyers, police will detect mobile phone use in cars but the system has too many flaws, we...
My Turn with the Shovel - 9 April 2019
April 10, 2019 08:40 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this week's show, the chaps discuss the new twists and turns in the Carlos Ghosn saga, they chat about the financial implications to the allegations of collusion by BMW, Daimler and VW, FCA settles with the dealers in the U.S. over phoney sales, They run through the March 2019 new car registration figures, deploy equal measures of scorn and disgust at how FCA is getting around the emission fine their leadership failed to plan for, Toyota has made their electrification patents royalty-free,...
But I'm Probably Just Weird - 2 April 2019
April 03, 2019 07:18 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this week's show, Alan and Andrew guffaw at the news that the Nissan CEO signed off the deal Ghosn is in trouble for, they congratulate all those attempting to break a world record with Volvos, they berate the car industry on the news that some are gaming the WLTP tests, Alan investigates how a Hyundai Sante Fe was disabled by police in the U.S., Toyota servers are hacked in the Asia Pacific region, they discuss an investigation into speeding enforcement variations across the U.K., they ar...
Special Edition: Great Escape Cars Driving Day - 29 March 2019
March 29, 2019 12:30 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBAlan spent a day driving classic and modern classic cars with Great Escape Cars, getting to see what goes into one of the driving day packages. Listen to him tell Andrew about the wonderful and the weird that he got behind the wheel of. Andrew tries not to sound too jealous and in places almost carries that off!
Trust is the New Data - 26 March 2019
March 27, 2019 12:01 - 56 minutesIn this week’s packed show the chaps talk about the recorded phone conversations emerging between some important VW #Dieselgate executives, their happiness at the relaunch of the Bloodhound LSR project, the surprise that a Chinese court has ruled in favour of someone bringing an intellectual property case to them, Toyota and Suzuki sign an agreement to build a new Suzuki car at the Burnaston factory, Keyless entry security is under the spotlight from Thatcham Research, the Infrastructure Tsa...
Special Edition - Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 Boosterjet Review
March 22, 2019 12:10 - 30 minutes - 14 MBBoth Alan and Andrew drove the Swift Sport during the time Andrew had it, listen in as they give their perspectives on the impressive job Suzuki has done with this car, how well priced they feel it is and how Andrew got on with the driver assistance technology.
Sounds A Bit Chancery - 19 March 2019
March 20, 2019 07:11 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this week's slightly shorter than normal show, the chaps discuss the SEC being quite cross with VW and Winterkorn, Ford confirms there will be UK job loses in their cost-cutting drive, JLR is recalling cars due to slightly higher than certificated emissions, Alex Robbins writes an excellent article about the dangers of stigmatising diesels, Porsche is putting the 911 GT2 RS back into production briefly, Formula E is coming from Sanya in China this weekend, a couple of articles to check out...
Watch the tumbleweed - 12 March 2019
March 13, 2019 10:18 - 52 minutes - 24 MBOn this week's show, the chaps talk about Tesla changing their mind on several decisions, Hyundai has developed an app to open your car door, Mission Automotive initiative has been launched, Japanese manufacturers to install hydrogen stations in Japan, Hyundai is bringing many hydrogen lorries to Switzerland, 25% of drivers ignore a red 'X' on a smart motorway, Infiniti is being withdrawn from Western Europe, German manufacturers could face EU fines for collusion, Government has awarded rapid...
Special Edition - 2019 Geneva Motor Show Round Table
March 12, 2019 07:36 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBAlan and Andrew are joined by Rachel Boagey and Andrew Brady to discuss the highs, lows and surprises from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Listen in as they talk about taste and a lack thereof, real-world cars and not just the hyper rockets, as well as roof boxes.
Trying to be nice - 5 March 2019
March 06, 2019 07:34 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBOn this week's show, we talk about will or won't Ghosn be released on bail following winning approval, we run through the February 2019 New Car Registration figures, Volvo has announced it will limit the top speed of it's cars from 2020, Direct Vision Standard is coming to lorries in London, CO2 emissions have hit a record 5 year high, there is some advice on London's ULEZ if you own a classic car, Tesla has slashed prices and is closing showrooms, Formula E is coming back to London, Mercede...
Special Edition - Izusu D-Max Arctic Truck AT35 Double Cab Review
March 02, 2019 10:10 - 25 minutesAndrew had an Arctic Truck AT35 for a week. Listen in as he finds genuine joy behind the wheel of this ridiculously mad vehicle. Yes, a happy Andrew! Ok, he's surprised too, but happy.
Episode 238: In a Right Twist Here - 26 February 2019
February 27, 2019 06:43 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this week's show, the chaps discuss VW suffering a setback in court, the ex boss of Honda UK comments on the sad news about Swindon, PSA announce a profit and one from Vauxhall too, an antitrust probe has begun into the price of car parts, BMW are fined after fessing up to a mistake with their engine software, CarWow has a new tool that predicts the price of cars after Brexit, license plates with EU flags will not be valid after 29 March, SMMT issue a statement about Brexit being a distrac...
Episode 237: Share Your Shorts - 19 February 2019
February 20, 2019 09:40 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBOn this week's episode, the chaps talk about VW winning a compensation case related to #Dieselgate in Germany, bad news for Porsche as prosecutors in Stuttgart begin proceedings against them in connection with #Dieselgate, France confirms Brits won't need an international license to drive there if there's a no deal Brexit, Ghosn loses his golden parachute and changes his legal team in Japan, the sad news that Honda will close the Swindon plant is discussed, there are a couple of road-related ...
Episode 236: Special Edition - Aston Martin Driving Day
February 15, 2019 12:40 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBAlan was invited to a driving day by Aston Martin, crushingly for him, he couldn’t attend. Andrew could though! Listen to Andrew tell Alan what he missed, including how nice a convertible can be, how Aston Martin is working towards a sustainable future and if there are any real differences between the DB11 Volante and the Vantage. Alan does a good job not to let his bitterness and jealousy flow through too much.
Episode 235: Dialing Back the Hysteria - 12 February 2019
February 13, 2019 10:09 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBOn this week's show, the chaps kick off with #Dieselgate, where Volkswagen's software fix is under the microscope, Bosch could be in trouble from German prosecutors and, amazingly, VW too, Carlos Ghosn's wedding costs are investigated and the chaps wonder if there is the start of a turn in how Ghosn is reported in the press, one of our wonderful listeners, Sam Burnett, gets in touch which means Alan can geek about about small cars and their importance to New Car Registration figures, there is...
Episode 234: Weather Forecasting Sheep - 5 February 2019
February 06, 2019 12:11 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this week's show, with Andrew rising from his sick bed like Lazarus, the chaps discuss Carlos Ghosn's first interview since being arrested, more drama at JD Classics, Ford has confirmed the number of job losses at the Bridgend plant, a second Apple worker has been accused of stealing autonomous tech information, the January 2019 new car registration figures are looked into, Nissan will now not build the next X-Trail in Sunderland, Porsche admits to declaring the wrong fuel and emission fig...
Episode 233: Special Edition - Toyota RAV4 Launch
February 01, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBAlan was invited to the launch of the new RAV4, Toyota's family sized SUV. Listen in as he discusses this incredibly important model with Andrew and Andrew Cullis from Toyota.