Episodes
This week on the Auto Express podcast, special guest Tiff Needell joins us. He speaks to hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and James Brodie about his life in motorsport and subsequent TV career. The team also mull over Kia’s product plans, including the radical new Sportage, Toyota’s electric crossover and how Porsche’s eFuel program could save the combustion engine. And as ever, more of your motoring questions are answered.
Published 12/09/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson. The team discuss the future of hydrogen power, as Toyota readies the next-generation Mirai, while the new McLaren Artura and Maserati MC20 supercars are put under the spotlight. Steve talks Fiat 500 and meets the original car’s biggest fan, Mr Motorsport, Steve Rider, and more of your motoring questions are answered.
Published 12/02/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson. The team discuss what the forthcoming petrol and diesel ban means for motorists, lift the lid on the new Honda Civic and celebrate the new Porsche 911 GT3. Vicki speaks to the boss of tyre safety charity TyreSafe to uncover the secrets of staying safe this winter, and more of your motoring questions are answered.
Published 11/25/20
Four-time IndyCar champion and three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti is the special guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. He reveals to hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson, Sean Carson and John McIlroy the highlights of his impressive career, and what it’s like to help develop the Gordon Murray T.50 supercar. The team dissect the new BMW iX, next Nissan Qashqai and MINI’s Urbanaut concept, plus more of your motoring questions are answered.
Published 11/18/20
THIS WEEK on the Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by current World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans, to find out how preparations for his final title charge are shaping up. The team mull over the Audi RS e-tron GT, discuss Bentley’s all-electric future and celebrate the arrival of the new facelifted Land Rover Discovery. Plus, Sean Carson drives the new BMW X5 M Competition and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.
Published 11/11/20
Lotus chassis guru and GT racer Gavan Kershaw is the special guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. He reveals the secrets of Lotus’ development and discusses the forthcoming Evija electric hypercar. The rest of the team, including Vicki Butler-Henderson, John McIlroy and James Brodie dissect the week’s biggest news stories, including the BMW iX3, new VW Golf R and what the future holds for Aston Martin. Once again, Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your motoring questions.
Published 11/04/20
Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson in this week’s Auto Express podcast. The team discuss MINI’s three-pronged attack on the electric-car market, reveal the radical reinvention of the Porsche Macan and ponder over the rebirth of the all-American Hummer as a Tesla Cybertruck rival. Sean goes for a drive in some of Bentley’s best models and chats to the firm’s CEO Adrian Hallmark about the brand and its future. Finally, consumer champion Hugo Griffiths drops in to...
Published 10/28/20
Vicki and the team are joined by CBeebies presenter Grace Webb from Grace's Amazing Machines to talk about her passion for all things mechanical. Vicki also goes to Goodwood to drive the new Jannarelly, while editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reveals all about the surprisingly sexy new Renault Mégane and deputy news editor James Brodie talks about Europe's cheapest EV from Dacia. Plus Hugo Griffiths drops by to answer listeners' questions
Published 10/21/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by executive editor Stuart Milne and deputy news editor James Brodie. The team discuss Mercedes’ exciting electrified future, and the new Audi RS e-tron GT - and why that car could trigger the beginning of the end for the V10 Audi R8. Vicki gets to grips with the Porsche Taycan, while John tests Lexus’ first full EV, the UX 300e. And the team reveal the winners of the coveted Auto Express New Car Awards. Plus, more of...
Published 10/14/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by executive editor Stuart Milne and deputy news editor James Brodie. The team discuss Mercedes’ exciting electrified future, and the new Audi RS e-tron GT - and why that car could trigger the beginning of the end for the V10 Audi R8. Vicki gets to grips with the Porsche Taycan, while John tests Lexus’ first full EV, the UX 300e. And the team reveal the winners of the coveted Auto Express New Car Awards. Plus, more of...
Published 10/14/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by John McIlroy and James Brodie. The team discuss two brilliant new hot hatches, in the shape of the Golf GTI-rivalling BMW 128ti and the Fiesta ST-baiting Hyundai i20 N, and ponder on why motorists are being saddled with a £25m bill for breaking down on motorways. Steve Fowler chats to PSA’s UK boss Alison Jones, and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.
Published 10/07/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson speaks to rising F1 star George Russell about his climb to motorsport’s top step in an exclusive interview. Steve Fowler and John McIlroy discuss the hot new Ford Puma ST and decide whether the new Dacia Sandero can remain Britain’s cheapest car. The team dissect Tesla’s future, including the Cybertruck and the Model S Plaid, which boasts a sub-2 second 0-62mph time. And more of your motoring questions are answered.
Published 09/30/20
On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and James Brodie. * New BMW M3 and M4 * Ferrari Portofino M * How clean are EVs, really? * How to beat the car thief * Motoring questions answered
Published 09/23/20
Pink Floyd legend, Nick Mason is this week’s very special guest, who joins to talk about his sensational car collection, that Ferrari 250 GTO, and his love of everything on four wheels. Nick, along with host Vicki Butler-Henderson, is joined by Steve Fowler and John McIlroy to discuss the week’s biggest news stories. The team reveal the secrets of the new Maserati MC20 supercar, and Steve talks to FCA design chief Klaus Busse. John leads the discussion on the radical new Hyundai Tucson SUV,...
Published 09/16/20
In this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson to discuss the latest news. Hot topics this week include the new Mercedes S-Class, Volvo P1800 restomod and the new Jeep Wagoneer. Plus, James Brodie speaks to Aston Martin Works’ boss Paul Spires to find out more about the DB5 Goldfinger continuation, and Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your questions.
Published 09/09/20
In this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson, deputy editor John McIlroy and chief reviewer Sean Carson mull over the week’s biggest stories. The team discuss three all-new models, ranging from all-new electric Fiat 500, to the Skoda Enyaq SUV and £250,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Alex Ingram drives a three-quarter-scale Bugatti Type 35, and speaks to Bugatti test driver and Le Mans legend, Andy Wallace. Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more motoring questions.
Published 09/02/20
This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson holds court alongside deputy editor John McIlroy and video content producer Alex Ingram. The team discuss the all-new Nissan Z car that’s set to revitalise the brand’s performance range, and mull over the new Maserati MC20. John reveals the new BMW X1, and it’s all-electric sibling, while Alex delivers his verdict on two important new Volkswagens: the ID.3 and Golf GTI. Once again, Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your consumer questions.
Published 08/26/20
Vicki Butler-Henderson is celebrating the best of British in this week’s Auto Express podcast. Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reveals the winner of this year’s Brit List - the rundown of the most influential Brits in motoring - as well as lifting the lid of Jaguar’s all-electric future. Chief reviewer Sean Carson takes to UK roads in the new Land Rover Defender, and the team mull over the new BMW M3 Touring. And they’re joined by consumer editor Hugo Griffiths to answer more of your motoring...
Published 08/19/20
Vicki Butler-Henderson goes green with envy as editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reviews the Aston Martin DBX, while chief reviewer Sean Carson heads to Italy to drive the gorgeous Ferrari Roma. Steve also chats to Aston’s mercurial chassis engineer Matt Becker and reveals whether the DBX is the car to save the company. And Sean gives his verdict on the Roma, Ferrari’s new GT model – is it another Ferrari legend? The team also discuss secret plans uncovered for a replacement for Mercedes’...
Published 08/12/20
The star of this week’s podcast is a V12 engine! We have some exclusive audio of the Cosworth V12 that’s going to be sitting in the back of the Murray T.50 supercar - the true successor to the legendary McLaren F1. We also get to talk to the man behind the car – and the new car brand – Gordon Murray. The team also reveal BMW’s plans for an all-electric 5 Series, likely to be called the i5, while deputy editor John McIlroy goes for a drive in the new Honda e and falls in love. Plus news of...
Published 08/05/20
In this week’s Auto Express podcast, hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson, John McIlroy and Sean Carson are joined by Thatcham’s director of research, Matthew Avery to discuss the future of car safety. The team mull over the biggest new stories of the week, including the BMW 2 Series Coupé, new Porsche Panamera and Mercedes EQE, plus we hear Steve Fowler’s verdict from behind the wheel of the new Polestar 2. Once again, Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.
Published 07/29/20
Legendary DJ Carl Cox is this week’s special guest, where he reveals his love of cars, bikes and motorsport, and opens the doors to his impressive vehicle collection. Carl is joined by podcast regulars Steve Fowler and Sean Carson to dissect the week’s top news stories and drives, including the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale, Ford Bronco and Hyundai i20. Once again, Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.
Published 07/22/20
Ace driving driving instructor Paul Ripley is the special guest in this week’s Auto Express podcast. He reveals the secrets of making you a better, safer and more efficient driver, and joins Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Sean Carson in discussing the new Nissan Ariya, Mercedes S-Class and Cupra el-Born. Vicki chats with top historic car auctioneer Mathew Priddy, and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.
Published 07/15/20
This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson teams up with John McIlroy and Sean Carson to discuss their first-ever Ferrari drives, as Steve Fowler delivers his verdict on the firm’s latest model, the F8 Spider. The all-new Peugeot 3008 and 5008 go under the spotlight, as do the new e-tron models from Audi. Vicki chats to Bentley design chief, Stefan Sielaff, and Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your consumer questions.
Published 07/08/20
This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Sean Carson talk to Haynes Publishing boss Jeremy Yates-Round about his unexpected best sellers, the museum and the publisher’s future plans. The Ineos Grenadier, a new take on the Land Rover Defender formula, is put under the spotlight, and the new BMW M3 is dissected. John McIlroy drives the new Porsche Cayenne GTS, and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your burning questions.
Published 07/01/20