Episodes
In this episode Damien and David struggle to decide if electric motorsport is any good, cover a whole load of local car launches and review two big, luxurious - but very different - coupes. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 0:57:59
Published 10/05/17
Published 10/05/17
In this Feature episode David and Damien are joined by NZ Tech Podcast host Paul Spain to discuss the future of cars and driving, starting with the latest high-tech transportation to arrive in New Zealand; Tesla. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Paul Spain Running time: 0:55:15
Published 06/22/17
Damien and David discuss Apple’s latest attempt to stop people using their phones behind the wheel, check out the pricing and imminent arrival of a plug-in hybrid Mini and review the BMW 530d xDrive Touring and a second hand Mahindra XUV500! Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 0:33:25
Published 06/08/17
In this feature episode of the NZ Motoring Podcast David, Cameron and Damien take a look at automotive collaborations over the years. The ones that worked well and the more interesting ones; the ones that went badly wrong including the legendarily bad Alfa Romeo Arna. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron Officer...
Published 05/18/17
In this episode David, Damien and Cameron get electric with the Leading the Charge road trip, talk about a self-driving Audi and ponder the future of HSV, as well as reviewing the BMW 318i, Holden Trailblazer and the HSV Clubsport R8 LSA. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron Officer Running time: 0:51:49
Published 05/02/17
How important are past glories to car manufacturers? Who has made the most of it, who has suffered the most from it and who has frittered it all away? Damien, David and Cameron ask all the big questions. And almost answer some of them. Plus we review the Mini Countryman, Mercedes-AMG C 43 and Subaru Impreza. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll,...
Published 04/20/17
Just when we were beginning to worry BMW had fallen asleep they announce a massive new model blitzkrieg, Mustang #1 (sort of) goes under the hammer and David tells us that Tesla owners may forgive more faults than other car owners. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron Officer Running time: 0:45:23
Published 04/13/17
Damien drives the just-confirmed-for-NZ Ford Edge in a desert in Jordan, David and Cameron compare BMW and AMG Ice Driving experiences and we all reminisce about the three best (or weirdest) cars we have owned. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron Officer Running time: 1:22:24
Published 08/25/16
After a brief sabbatical, Damien O'Carroll and David Linklater are joined by new third host Cameron Officer to discuss being slightly disappointed by the mustang, blinded by a very bright Rolls-Royce and a bit mystified by the hysteria surrounding the reveal of the Tesla Model 3. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron...
Published 04/14/16
In the first ever NZ Motoring Podcast direct from the launch of a new vehicle. Damien O’Carroll and Cameron Officer discuss their early thoughts on the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, Cameron Officer Running time: 0:11:05
Published 12/10/15
Damien and David discuss the Top Ten cars eligible for the NZ Motoring Writers’ Guild/AA Car of the Year award from inside a (very hot) parked Bentley Continental GT Speed, then discuss 12-cylinder cars while driving the big Bentley. They also interview James Freeman, the man behind the Shitbox Rally that will be coming to NZ in February. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website...
Published 11/05/15
David heads to Hampton Downs to drive the Volvo S60 Polestar, Damien brings up his American trip again to talk about driving the new Mustang in San Francisco and Richard Bosselman (Yahoo Autos) helps us argue over the best and worst looking cars on sale in NZ. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 1:10:46
Published 08/21/15
Paul Spain and Damian O’Carroll visit Ford’s Research + Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, meet the CEO and learn where transport tech is headed. Also included are chats with Ford guests Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Getaround's Padden Murphy. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Host and Guests: Alexis Ohanian, Padden Murphy, Paul Spain, Damien...
Published 07/01/15
We celebrate our 8th episode with a V8 special recorded inside a very special V8. Damien heads to California to drive a Dodge Challenger Hellcat, while David pops over to Portugal to drive the Mercedes-AMG C63. Plus all sorts of other V8-y things. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 56:41
Published 06/03/15
A 'Fantasy $500,000 Garage' episode where we indulge our car-based desires with imaginary money. Damien drives a Renault Clio RS, David checks out the new Subaru Legacy and we recoil in horror at what Brabus have done to a Range Rover. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron Officer Running time: 56:26
Published 05/04/15
Damien heads to California to drive the Jeep Renegade and David heads to Spain to drive the Volvo XC90. Australia’s Shitbox Rally is coming to New Zealand and guests Ed Finn and Lance Roskilly of BMW discuss the electrifying (sorry) new BMW i3 and i8. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Ed Finn, Lance Roskilly Running...
Published 03/31/15
In what is very likely a first (well, for a New Zealand podcast at least) we bring you Episode 5 from inside a Rolls Royce! Damien and David discuss luxury cars while cruising around in a Rolls Royce Ghost... as you do. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 28:53
Published 02/27/15
This episode we discuss a ban on black cars, David drives the Land Rover Discovery Sport in Iceland, Damien drives two totally different cars with very similar specs and we take a look at a few shiny gadgets with one thing in common – GPS. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 50:51
Published 02/06/15
In the 3rd episode Damien drives two 3-cylinder cars, David drives two old Mercedes, we discuss a record year of sales and hear from Paul Spain who is at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to check out a self-driving Mercedes of the future! Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Paul Spain Running time: 47:59
Published 01/11/15
In this episode special guest Cameron Officer (ex-editor TopGear NZ) joins Damien O’Carroll and David Linklater to get nerdy over James Bond cars, listen to David go on about Porsches (again) and discuss the latest offerings from Lexus and Subaru. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater, Cameron Officer Running time: 1:01:31
Published 12/19/14
We go to the beach with the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, enjoy the Porsche 911 Targa and go to the launch of the 5-door Mini hatch before peeking at the Fiat Punto. Plus the latest motoring news and the Top 10 finalists in the AA/NZMWG Car of the Year awards. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZMotoring, Facebook.com/NZMotoringPodcast and the official website http://NZMotoringPodcast.com Hosts/Guests: Damien O'Carroll, David Linklater Running time: 0:43:11
Published 11/21/14