In this, the second half of our day with the SMMT at Millbrook, we drive: Fiat 500e and Abarth 695Volkswagen ID. BuzzToyota SupraBYD ATTO 3 (Mike and Jim's turn!)Volvo V60Renault Megane E-TechDacia JoggerDS 7Cupra BornCupra Ateca For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/06/podcast-smmt-test-day-2023-part-2-fiat-toyota-vw-byd-again-volvo-renault-dacia-ds-cupra/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is a fabulously sunny Sunday in the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May, and we've been invited to a gathering of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.... Certainly not your standard run of the mill car meet... and organized by the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club https://www.rrec.org.uk/. It also is providing a chance for Graham to catch up with an old friend, and for us to take a closer look at the current Rolls-Royce Cullinan. For...

In this, Part One of our day of test drives and industry updates at the SMMT Test Day 2023: Mike drives a 1990s Porsche 928Jim drives a current Porsche Taycan GTS to compareGraham talks to UK Marketing Manager BYD Automotive, Mark Blundell about bringing the brand to the UK... before taking the BYD ATTO 3 out on the roadMike and Jim talk to MG UK's Head of Product and Planning, David Allison about, amongst other things, MG4, MG5 and MG Cyberster For...

In this episode: With teases of the Alpine A290ß and MG's Cyberster we look at the possibilities of the all electric hot hatch and sports car sectors. We also consider the options when considering a cheap summer convertible drive. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/05/podcast-are-we-entering-the-era-of-the-electric-hot-hatch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what could be on offer from Chinese manufacturers here in the UK. BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Haval, NIO.... All brands (and several more) that might not mean much to you now, but may well be at a dealership near you soon! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/05/podcast-are-chinese-cars-the-next-big-thing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: We explore how we feel about trusting your car to drive itself when it isn't 100% in control, and wonder if we'd pay a subscription for Ford's Level Two Autonomous BlueCruise system which only works on motorwaysWe look back at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Bonhams Auction, and see what bargains we missedAnd say goodbye to any further "Smart Motorways" and wonder when they'll reinstate a hard-shoulder on those that are already operating For...

Mike regales us with stories about the FiST (Fiesta ST) on a track day at Snetterton, Dave resolutely refuses to buy another Alfa, and Graham gets quite excited about autonomous buses that are due to start running from Edinburgh to Fife.... and back! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/04/podcast-gordon-murrays-t-33-spider-richard-burns-wrc-subaru-and-mike-and-jims-fiesta-st/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at Formula One's 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, discuss the art of the scrap yard and its modern day equivalent, and fondly remember Lady Susie Moss who died this week. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/03/podcast-lady-susie-moss-f1-in-saudi-arabia-and-the-new-old-art-of-car-parts-recycling/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the opening weekend of the 2023 season, Dave and Jim gather round their microphones to discuss the world of Formula One. To bring us back into the real world, they then turn their attention to the weird and wonderful way that cars' names have been spelled. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/03/podcast-bahrain-grand-prix-kicks-off-f1-in-2023/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look forward to the 2023 Formula One season with a glance at the teams' car launches, discuss the pros and cons of Volvo and Land Rover ownership, and wonder what Ford has been thinking, making thousands of people redundant and joining with Red Bull for F1.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/02/podcast-would-you-buy-a-3k-land-rover-discovery-iii/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we catch up with Dave's thoughts on the £800 Alfa Romeo GTV carefully selected for him last time, discuss how the interiors of cars look and smell, and wonder (out loud!) how certain reasonably mundane cars have resisted the rigours of time when others haven't. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/02/podcast-everything-from-vauxhall-victors-to-tesla-roadsters/ Music: "NewsSting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0...

In this episode we explore: Some auction highlights including some celebrity driven Lotus(-es/i, take your pick) and the four-door Ford Escort MexicoWhat we think about steer-by-wire which is being used more in today's carsWhether having to subscribe to various features on cars is for the manufacturers' benefit or oursA couple of potential "money-pit" projects that might be a heart over head decision! For...

In this, the first podcast episode of 2023: How ULEZ Zones might be driving classic cars out into more rural areas at favourable pricesThe universally felt loss of Ken Block and the influence he has had worldwide For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/01/podcast-ken-block-and-classic-car-bargains/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim has much to say about the goings on in Brazil. For (even!) more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/11/podcast-f1-update-sao-paulo-grand-prix-brazil/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim runs us through a busy weekend in Mexico. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/11/podcast-f1-update-mexico-city-grand-prix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim guides us through the ups and downs of the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-f1-update-us-grand-prix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim is joined by Dave and Graham to talk us through the weekend's events in a wet Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-japanese-grand-prix-suzuka-congratulations-max-verstappen-f1-world-champion-2022/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham, Andrew and Helena have a day of testing an array of the current vehicles on offer in the UK today. Vehicles on test include: Ford E TransitJeep CompassLexus NX 450h+MG4Suzuki Vitara For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-smmt-regional-test-day-south-2022/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim guides us through this week's F1 race and news from Singapore... including 'that' rumour... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-f1-update-singapore/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With such a wide range of vehicles on display at any number of car shows across the country, we talk about some of the many special features cars' owners are showing-off. The team also admit some of their own personal (possibly quite embarrassing?) modifications and additions they've made to their own vehicles over the years. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-the-last-of-the-summer-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the team recover from the weekend of the Goodwood Revival, Jim's chat with Simon from Caterham's Northwich dealership can now be released following the announcement this week that Caterham are reintroducing their "heritage" range in the form of two new models, the Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000. For more, including photographs: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-caterham-reintroduce-heritage-range/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Jim join Graham to enjoy day three of the 2022 Goodwood Revival, the atmosphere of this fantastic event, and, naturally, talk to some of the many people who have similar enthusiasms about some amazing vehicles. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-goodwood-revival-2022-sunday-highlights/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham enjoys another day of historic motor sport action, alongside Goodwood's unique trip back in time to the 1940s, 50s and 60s.... For more, including photographs: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-goodwood-revival-2022-saturday-highlights/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We join Graham as he enjoys Day One of the Goodwood Revival 2022. For more, including photographs: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-goodwood-revival-2022-friday-highlights/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with Graham who has been onsite since early this morning, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the Goodwood Revival 2022. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-good-morning-from-the-goodwood-revival-2022/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.