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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Episode 232: Oh Sharan Sharon Whatever - 29 January 2019
January 30, 2019 06:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAlan’s on his own this week, so it’s a quicker-than-usual buzz through the week’s news. Follow Up - Car Road Tax Article There were a couple of errors in the article on Vehicle Excise Duty that we quoted last week. Thanks to Andy Masson for keeping us straight. Follow Up - Nissan / Renault / Ghosn-gate This week Carlos Ghosn resigned from both his positions at Renault and Hiroto Saikawa say he intends to step down as Nissan CEO in response. Renault appoints a new Chairman and a new CEO a...
Episode 231: Grumpy Catweasel - 21 January 2019
January 22, 2019 07:32 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBOn this week's show the chaps quickly dispense with some #Dieselgate and Carlos Ghosn Follow Up, moving onto news from Lotus, LEVC gets a new CEO, they congratulate Kia for selling 1 million cars in the UK, there are more warnings for UK motorists if no-deal Brexit occurs, they discuss the lack of thought in using Workplace Parking Levies, Alan schools Andrew on VW's idea for deposits on their I.D. cars, there is a reminder that both Formula E and WRC are back this weekend, the Lunchtime Read...
Episode 230: Special Edition - Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Petrol 200hp Super Review
January 18, 2019 12:28 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAndrew had an Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Petrol Super, for a week. Before it’s arrival he was unsure how this would fare under the scrutiny of the in-depth examination that every car undergoes at the Cracked Windscreen household. Listen in and see what he thought of it and if his thoughts on the car have changed since it’s launch.
Episode 229: It Doesn't Help Me - 15 January 2019
January 16, 2019 10:02 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBOn this week's show the chaps discuss a surprising move by VW to claw some money back over #Dieselgate, FCA settles with US authorities over supposedly illegal software, Bosch settles with US authorities over supposedly illegal software, Ghosn loses his appeal against detention, loses his bail application, Nissan board members leave the company, JLR announces big job loses, Ford announces big restructuring to their European set up, advice from the Government for UK drivers wishing to drive ab...
Episode 228: Tongue Tied - 8 January 2019
January 09, 2019 16:09 - 54 minutes - 25 MBOn the first show of 2019 the chaps start with some Follow Up. VW is being sued by a German State Government, IAV pleads guilty in the US in connection with #Dieselgate, Ghosn is rearrested, two senior Nissan execs take some leave, Ghosn appears in court to refute claims against him, December and 2018 New Car Registrations are down, New Year's Honours for some special car people, London launches a van scrappage scheme, Tottenham Court Road to ban all but buses and bikes from March, Greater Ma...
Episode 227: Special Edition - Mazda Driving Day
December 21, 2018 13:07 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBAlan was invited to a driving day by Mazda. He got the opportunity to try out his selection of their range. Listen in as we hear him explain the new Skyactive engine, his thoughts on the updated range including the MX-5, CX-3 and CX-5. Prime your drinks as we get about 45 minutes of Alan talking about Mazdas, good luck to all playing along at home!
Episode 226: Well done mate - 18 December 2018
December 20, 2018 06:13 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBOn the final News Show of the year, the chaps start off with good Follow Up, the Bloodhound project has been saved, there are several articles discussed with regards, to the continued fall out from Carlos Ghosn's arrest, a leaked email shows that Uber allegedly knew their autonomous vehicle project wasn't going well, Levandowski claims his new company has driven across the US with no disengagements, Euro 6 diesel cars can be banned from European cities, Apple hires a Tesla designer, Hyundai t...
Episode 225: Done a Double Gav - 11 December 2018
December 12, 2018 07:23 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBOn this week's show, the chaps discuss more #Dieselgate news, the slowly evolving Carlos Ghosn saga including who signed off what, the sad confirmation that the Bloodhound SSC project has closed, November 2018's New Car Registration Figures, the Footman James Classic Car Show is no more, CarGurus buys PistonHeads, VW has been selling undocumented pre-production cars it shouldn't have, Formula E is back this weekend, a cracking List of the Week which will make you scuttle off to the online car...
Episode 224: Special Edition - Kia Sorento Review
December 07, 2018 14:12 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAndrew tried out a Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S Auto AWD, over a week. Listen in as Andrew guides Alan on a magical mystery tour of the vast seven seat SUV, learning about how easy living with it really is, but also that you won’t bother to drive it in a hurry.
Episode 223: Swallowed a positivity pill - 4 December 2018
December 05, 2018 07:40 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this week's episode, the chaps discuss the continued detention of Carlos Ghosn, Madrid bringing in the toughest car bans of any city so far, JLR will again temporarily lay off staff, new public charging points announced, Kia and Hyundai are let down by the official WLTP test, FCA is going to re-tool their Turin plant, Festival of the Unexceptional has a new home, Hyundai's UK Boss is stepping down, Formula E will have an Attack Mode and is looking to return to the UK, TVR factory is held u...
Episode 222: Going to finish this point - 27 November 2018
November 28, 2018 07:51 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBOn this week's show, the chaps discuss the final resolution to the rear seat belt issue VW have, more fall-out from Ghosn being arrested, things look pretty grim for Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant, GM continues to shrink its operations, the release of a report into 20mph zones, DoT is investing in road safety initiatives, the new MOT emission standards are working, buses with autonomous technology will be on the Forth Road Bridge, the BBC has released their timetable for the new Formula E se...
Episode 221: Special Edition - Suzuki Vitara S Review
November 23, 2018 06:32 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAndrew had a Suzuki Vitara for a week, how will it stand up to the rigors of the Cracked Windscreen horde over that period? Listen in as we hear about how this surprised him, how using it in one dry grassy field cannot be considered “off-road” and why he likened it to a puppy chasing a stick. Continuing the Motoring Podcast’s unique manner in which they review!
Episode 220: Rare Serious Moment - 20 November 2018
November 21, 2018 07:03 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWith world order restored, Alan is in a random hotel room whilst Andrew is back in his kitchen, the chaps discuss Carlos Ghosn's sudden arrest, Michelin to close their Dundee plant, Ordering an Alfa Romeo for test with Amazon Prime, the cost of failed driving tests, WRC Rally result and Championship winners, Formula E testing in Saudi Arabia give extra slots to teams with women test drivers, a Lunchtime Rear that will get you scouring the lower price bracket of internet car selling sites, and...
Episode 219: You are part of the problem - 13 November 2018
November 14, 2018 07:10 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this week's episode, the chaps hail the first of eight mandatory recalls being given the go-ahead for Audi, Daimler and VW will pay for retrofitting older diesels whilst BMW won't, VW's independent auditor says there's still lots of compliance work to do yet, a UK report surprised no-one when it stated most PHEV owners have never plugged their car in, much discussion has been had about what is the future of PHEVs in the UK, Paris is banning pre-2001 diesels whilst Stuttgart looses it appea...
Episode 218: Special Edition - Mazda 6 GT Sport Nav+ Review
November 09, 2018 07:19 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBAndrew had a Mazda 6 saloon, for a week, to find out what the differences are on this new model. Listen in as the upgrade to the interior has surprised many, Alan explains, in a lot of detail, how clever the SKYACTIVE engines are and the chaps get a bit geeky about a new paint technique. Who says we don't do in-depth reviews?
Episode 217: Special Edition - Mission Motorsport
November 08, 2018 17:21 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBEarlier in the year Andrew visited the headquarters of Mission Motorsport, the forces charity that helps former service men and women in their recovery and rehabilitation. Whilst there he spoke to several from the Team to find out what happens behind the scenes to allow this to take place.
Episode 216: Live Feedback - 6 November 2018
November 07, 2018 07:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this week's episode, there is a change to German legislation which means VW is facing a class-action, October's New Car Registration figures are out and dissected, the surprise news on VW's UK boss is leaving, police recommend pay before filling at all petrol stations, news that child car seat laws still have parents confused, the not so surprising news that parents driving the school run are distracted, there are growing fears that motorsport may become all but impossible to stage due to ...
Episode 215: Bet Hedging - 31 October 2018
November 01, 2018 07:29 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this week's show Andrew apologises for last week's show notes being linkless, Stadler is released from custody, Porsche Holding SE is ordered to compensate shareholders, Ford temporarily shuts their JLR engine line, JLR's Slovakian plant opens, the plug-in hybrid grant fund is used up early, what the Budget means to motorists, Faraday Future's co-founder resigns, Ford starts production of the new ST engine, Highway's Agency mulls over upgrading some A-Roads, Loeb shows he still has 'it', M...
Episode 214: Special Edition - Mercedes-Benz Citan 112 Tourer Review
October 26, 2018 08:30 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBAndrew had a Mercedes-Benz Citan on test for a week. The van-derived car was given the full Cracked Windscreen Horde test! Listen in as Andrew and Alan discuss VAT, a hilarious Sat Nav and whether the theory that these vehicles are the best use of space on the road today.
Episode 213: Mis-Mathed - 23 October 2018
October 24, 2018 06:53 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week's show, the chaps ask when is a recall not a recall as BMW expand their 'technical campaign', Government is urged to ban ICE vehicles from 2032, study into driver assistance tech discovers people think it can do more than it can, Tesla removes 'Full Self-Driving Capability' from options list, NHTSA stops driverless shuttle from carrying kids, there's a claim that autonomous taxis will be on London's roads by 2021, Heineken agrees a five-year deal with Formula E, the Lunchtime Rea...
Episode 212: Produces Unicorns - 16 October 2018
October 17, 2018 06:24 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this week's show, the chaps discuss the imminent changes to the plug-in and EV grants, Audi admitting responsibility for breaking regulations in Munich, Opel have been raided, the car industry's preparations for a no-deal Brexit, Ford GT recall in North America, China car sales slump continues, Morgan's EV3 is shelved, Bloodhound project seeks investment, Formula E testing has started and drivers are confirmed, Meeke returns to WRC in a Toyota next year, Mazda have a new European R&D Vice ...
Episode 211: Special Edition - Citroën SpaceTourer Flair 180XL Review
October 12, 2018 10:36 - 1 minute - 27.9 MBAndrew had a Citroën SpaceTourer, for a week, to see what the large van-derived vehicle from the range was like to live with. Listen in as Andrew tells Alan, for a surprising amount of time, what it was like to drive, how space is not the final frontier and how many inflatable water melons it could hold. The Motoring Podcast, bringing you in-depth reviews like no other!
Episode 210: Large in Tee Shirts - 9 October 2018
October 10, 2018 05:56 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week the chaps discuss the EU voting to approve stricter emission limits after the manufacturers plead for them not to, the November New Car Registrations figures for September 2018, JLR announce they're closing a plant for two weeks soon, Toyota is recalling some hybrid vehicles due to a software glitch, how Levandowski is still a target for Google, Mazda is bringing back the rotary engine, a reminder about when and when not to use a mobile when in the car, the Government is to help 10 ...
Episode 209: Sorted the Order - 2 October 2018
October 03, 2018 06:11 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week the chaps discuss Stadler’s contract being terminated, Daimler appoint a non-German as CEO, Ford to refund Ecoboots engine failures, Lotus to revamp their HQ, WLTP causing manufacturers headaches, Audi technical development boss steps down due to ill health, ACEA hit back at “unrealistic” CO2 targets suggested by EU, Citroën welcome back Ogier, a run through of highlights from the Paris Motor Show, List of the Week and a wonderful And Finally.
Episode 208: Special Edition - Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC Sport Plus CVT Review
September 28, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAndrew had a Honda Civic Sport, for a week, to see what has changed in the model that’s replaced the first ever car the podcast reviewed. Listen in as Andrew tells Alan about this Jekyll and Hyde car, spends a lot of time talking about the boot and counts the materials on the dash. Well, you’d expect nothing less from the Motoring Podcast.
Episode 207: Happy Birthday to Us - 25 September 2018
September 26, 2018 05:43 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe say sorry for claiming the Peugeot 205 was designed by Pininfarina as we should know better, details of the class action suit against VW in Germany are revealed, Porsche ditches diesel engines for good, Frankfurt’s dirty car ban is being challenged, a buyer has been found for JD Classics, Aston Martin CEO launches the Palmer Foundation, Coventry’s MotoFest brings in £10M to the area, Goodwood event dates for 2019 now fully revealed, Mission Motorsport are looking for sponsorship for the Ra...
Episode 206: Special Edition - Lexus LC500 Review
September 21, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBAlan had a Lexus LC500, for a week, to see what it’s like living with a loud V8 engined luxury coupe, saving us all the “effort” and “hassle”. His sacrifice will not go unrewarded. Listen in as Andrew, who’s eyes glow green and teeth are gritted with jealousy, ask Alan what the LC500 is like. They may spend some time discussing the exterior of the car for a while.
Episode 205: Put my teeth in - 18 September 2018
September 19, 2018 06:37 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWinterkorn dragged his feet, JD Classics in administration, see how easy it can be to steal a Tesla, WLTP clarification, iOS12 is out so we get new maps, ‘Circle of five’ investigated for collusion, Jaguar Castle Bromwich moves to three-day week, Saudi Arabia invests $1 billion in Lucid Motors, Self-driving tech industry alliance sought, Tractors could face A55 ban, Nissan buys a stake in e.dams Formula E team, Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy starts in December, WRC Turkey was very attritional, Hero of...
Episode 204: Bucket Loads of Salt - 11 September 2018
September 12, 2018 06:39 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBVW in court with investors, New Car Registration figures for August 2018, Toyota recalling Prius and C-HR hybrids, Keyless entry security flaws revealed, Danish study suggests faster speed limits are actually safer, Frankfurt ordered to ban older diesel and petrol cars, Government suggesting zero emission cars to get green coloured plates, Ex Rolls-Royce Design Director joins Chinese company FAW, Lunchtime Read, List of the Week and And Finally.
Episode 203: Breaks My Heart - 4 September 2018
September 05, 2018 12:11 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBE-bike record smashed, Police to check driver’s eyesight, VW struggling with WLTP certification, Aston Martin to list on the London Stock Exchange, Dyson investing in a test facility, Private plates attract thieves, Traveling outside of rush hour can save you time, People are holding off buying new cars, New Lotus product strategy chief, Bern favourite to replace Zurich on Formula E 2018/19 calendar, Goodwood Revival timetable published, Lunchtime Read, List of the Week and And Finally.
Episode 202: Legions of Fans - E10 fuel warning, VW seatbelt fix, Lack of SEAT Options, Electric E-Types, Corolla coming back, Questionnaire
August 29, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBE10 fuel warning, VW to fix seat belts in November, Seat reducing your options, new diesels accused of emitting more than tests permit, electric E-Types to be built, Toyota and Uber partner up, Toyota bringing back the name Corolla, Lunchtime Read, Lunchtime View (as a treat), List of the Week, And Finally.
Episode 201: Inflatable Water Melon - Greenpeace protest, Rockingham to close, VW angers Mexican farmers, WRC Germany, Top Nine Instrument Displays
August 23, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBSwiss ban Mercedes and Porsche imports, KBA reminds all to fix their VWs, VW to cut more engineers, Rockingham to close, Mexican farmers angry with VW, VW recalls more cars, Classic JLR to open in North America, WRC Germany, Lunchtime Read, List of the Week, And Finally.
Episode 200: Special Edition - Toyota Hybrid Technology
August 17, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBAlan had never driven a Toyota Prius, so in an effort to find out more about hybrids, he spent a day with Richard Seymour of Toyota GB talking about alternatively-fuelled vehicles and finding out if the Prius really lives up to its stereotype on the roads. This Special Edition is a bit long, so here are points you may want to scroll to:- 0.00.00 Hybrid-based discussion 0.40.40 Yaris Hybrid drive 0.59.05 Lexus RX 400h drive 1.07.48 Prius Plug-In drive 1.29.20 Prius Mk1 drive Thanks to ...
Episode 199: At Her Chancellor's Pleasure - Stadler appeal fails, BMW to recall EGRs, Geely Looks to Invest in Lotus, SUV Naming Competition, DVLA Systems down,
August 15, 2018 05:30 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBAlan's solo this week and most of Europe is on holiday so unless you're talking about a certain EV company there's no news. It's a short show... FOLLOW UP: STADLER TO REMAIN IN JAIL Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has had his appeal for bail rejected by a Munich court. BMW TO RECALL 324,000 CARS IN EUROPE Following 27 fires in BMW diesel cars in South Korea, BMW is to recall and change the EGR modules in 324,000 cars across Europe. GEELY CONSIDERS SPENDING ON LOTUS 51% owner of Group Lotus, Zh...
Episode 198: Special Edition - Ford Fiesta ST-Line Review
August 10, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBEach month we review the SMMT Registration figures and ask ourselves if the Fiesta really is 1.4 times as good as the next-best-selling car in the UK, the VW Golf. Alan asked Ford if he could borrow the most representative Fiesta they had on the Press Fleet and spent a week with a 3-door ST-Line 1.0 125PS Ecoboost example. So, is it as good?
Episode 197: All Angry Postcards - July New Car Registration Figures, WLTP manipulation accusation, How Car Design Works, Nissan flies mechanics by helicopter
August 08, 2018 06:28 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBFifth Gear is returning to our screens in September, July’s New Car Registration figures are out, Car makers accused of manipulating WLTP tests, VW may have to recall EVs and plug-in hybrids, Polo ad gets banned in the UK, Future of Mobility Grand Challenge published by the Government, Local roads are resurfaced once every 92 years it is revealed, Lunchtime Read: How Car Design Works (Part One), List of the Week: England’s best and worst motorway services 2018, And Finally: Nissan flies mecha...
Episode 196: Otto's Uber Out - No Deal Brexit Fear for UK Car Industry, New VW COO, Ford Europe Re-Org On The Cards, Uber Shutters Otto Trucks, Calls to Abolish MOTs, Today's Cars in The Past
August 01, 2018 05:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBFollow Up: RIP Sergio Sergio Marchionne passed away just after last week's show was recorded. Autocar has an obituary including his life in pictures. Follow Up: No Deal Brexit is UK Motoring Industry's Nightmare The UK's motoring industry sees the prospect of, and the uncertainty around, a "No Deal" Brexit. Stores from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and Reuters. Brandstätter Is New Volkswagen Chief Operating Officer Volkswagen has stuck with their tradition of promoting ...
Episode 195: Special Edition - Festival of the Unexceptional
July 27, 2018 09:09 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe chaps have a chat with Ian Seabrook, the Founder and Creative Director of HubNut a website celebrating the average. Listen as the idea behind the show is explained, what sort of things could be spotted and Ian's crazy journey to and from the event.
Episode 194: Nerd Box - New FCA CEO, E10 fuel consultation, Warm Detroit Motorshows, New Mitsubishi Executive Design Director
July 25, 2018 06:06 - 56 minutes - 26 MBVolkswagen invite BMW’s Duesmann to the Board, FCA move quickly to replace Sergio Marchionne following news of his serious ill health, 157GB of automotive manufacturing sensitive data held on public servers, E10 petrol consultation opened in UK, Detroit Motorshow moves to June, Ofgem outlines suggestions on how to cope with expected rise in EV charging numbers, DVLA asking drivers to retake eye tests, Vauxhall/Opel return to profit, Techeetah partners with DS Formula E team for next season, C...
Episode 193: Loves the Sportsballs - Lack of VW engine fix guarantee, Bosch to hand over emails, Pothole breakdowns up, Formula E finale, Corolla traverses Africa
July 18, 2018 05:22 - 1 minute - 27.9 MBVW are yet to guarantee their engine fix doesn’t alter engine outputs in EU, Bosch ordered to hand over emails in German lawsuits, Opel to attend hearings about shut-off devices, FIAT staff strike over a striker, US regulator says no to additional AV regulation, UK buyers looking to ditch diesel study reports, pothole related breakdowns up, trial of higher speeds in motorway roadworks, Formula E finale, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lunchtime Read: Why touchscreens don’t work in cars, List of t...
Episode 192: Special Edition - Mercedes X250D 4Matic Power Review
July 13, 2018 08:12 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the quest to "fill all the niches", Mercedes-Benz now have a pick-up in their range. Alan spent a week with the X250d 4-Matic Power whilst listening to country music and never putting anything in the load bed. Listen to find out how he got on in this teutonic titan.
Episode 191: I said it wrong - VW to reveal all, the Messiah returns, Road to Zero, June New Car Registrations, Affordable Pininfarina
July 11, 2018 06:13 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBVW to reveal all, the Messiah returns, TfL wants to remove exemption, Road to Zero, Mercedes HGV engine sale halted, Nissan admits further misreporting in Japan, June New Car Registrations, M6 Toll rise, VW Golf R power down after WLTP, Formula E returns in New York, Lunchtime Read about German premium brand's design, Affordable Pininfarina and Elfyn Evans tries to get to Goodwood.
Episode 190: Special Edition - Subaru WRX STi Final Edition Review
July 06, 2018 11:13 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe revisit the Subaru WRX STi. This time, Alan has custody of the Final Edition that is a last hurrah for the WRX here in the UK.
Episode 189: Ignoring Mathematics - Winterkorn refuses to testify, BP buys Chargemaster, Quick Porsche is quick, lovely Lunchtime Read
July 04, 2018 06:15 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this week’s show the chaps discuss how Winterkorn has refused to testify, BP has bought Chargmaster, EU’s proposals for safer mobility, Autolib’s Paris contract is ended, Fifth Gear return to our screens in September, Hyundai emerge as FCA takeover lead,, I.D. R Pike’s Peak car was powered by Formula E motors, a quick Porsche is really jolly quick, videos of the Niels van Roij Tesla Shootingbrake, a wonderfully warm Lunchtime Read and a List of the Week that Alan doesn’t like.
Episode 188: Special Edition - Peugeot 5008 GT Line Puretech 130
June 29, 2018 09:50 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBListen to Andrew chat with Alan about his experience with the Peugeot 5008. He will discuss how impressed he was with the car and how it was much better than he was expecting.
Episode 187: We are Agile - Hatz released, Uber on probation in London, Great British Women 2018, Hyundai and Audi hydrogen partnership
June 27, 2018 06:17 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBThis week the chaps talk about Hatz being released from custody on bail, initial Uber Arizona accident report, Smart announce their new CEO, Uber get probationary 15-month London license, Autocar’s Great British Women 2018, PSA announces its plans to make Vauxhall profitable again, Irish PM wants to ban combustion engines by 2030, Hyundai and Audi partner up over hydrogen, Porsche buys 10% stake in Rimac, Susie Wolf to be new Team Principal for Venturi Formula E team, Mads Østberg gets C3 dri...
Episode 186: Its not rude - Audi CEO arrested, Vauxhall drops Zafira, New Zap-Map Route Planner, Toyota wins Le Mans
June 20, 2018 06:32 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBThis week the chaps will discuss a startling turn of events with #Dieselgate, Vauxhall ditching the Zafira and GTC, Jaguar Land Rover entering the subscription market, the excellent Zap-Map releases a new route finder, Toyota wins Le Mans 24hr, roadwork permits seem to work, List of the Week, And Finally we see how crazy Ian Seabrook really is!
Episode 185: Special Edition - Toyota Aygo Launch
June 15, 2018 10:26 - 45 minutes - 42 MBListen in as Alan tells Andrew all about the new 2018 Toyota Aygo, after going to Copenhagen to find out for himself!
Episode 184: No one to talk to - Audi CEO raided, Expansion to London's ULEZ already, Mercedes to recall cars in Germany, Le Mans Spotter Guide
June 13, 2018 05:41 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThis week the chaps have a bit of Follow Up to get through before moving onto the new News. They will chat about Audi’s CEO house being raided, 28 witnesses instructed to give testimonies in Germany, Volkswagen reaches a settlement with Oklahoma, the London ULEZ zone will expand in 2021, results of BMW recall inquest, NTSB releases a preliminary report on the Tesla Model X crash, Mercedes instructed to recall diesels in Germany due to ‘defeat devices’, TRUE Initiative report angers automotive...
Episode 183: Don't say sales - Hamburg diesel ban, Lotus CEO leaves, SMART CEO leaves, FCA's latest plan
June 06, 2018 07:01 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBAndrew is back in the land of the Internet, so can join Alan on this week's episode. During the show, the chaps discuss the Hamburg diesel ban, May new car registrations, Lotus's CEO is leaving, SMART's CEO is leaving, FCA's latest fantasy plan, Apple will allow third-party navigation apps, Matt Le Blanc to leave Top Gear, Most Instagrammed car brands and PetrolBlog is coming back.