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Mike tells us about a date for the diaries... 8th August 2026 - Goodwood Motor Circuit - Saywell International Charity Supercar Track Day in aid of Beds For Kids. For more information: https://www.v2radio.co.uk/bedsforkids/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of UKMotorTalk, Mike, Jim, and Graham gather (virtually and socially distanced) to talk all things automotive, near-misses, and motorsport madness. Mike shares a terrifying tale of sudden brake failure in his Jaguar XFR, leading into a nostalgic look back at the glory days of flexible family car seating!?! Plus, the team breaks down the latest controversial F1 action, analysing the...

Mike and Jim test drive everything from a MINI JCW Convertible to the Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin truck... with some great cars, old and new, in between. The SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) are one more hosting a Test Day at the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground, with many vehicles, from a wide range of manufacturers, to drive and take a look at. You can also watch this episode o...

In this episode of the UKMotorTalk Podcast we welcome back Jules McBride to update us on driving in the first two rounds of the Britcar Endurance Championship. Jules also introduces us to Elliott Fewster, 2025 BTRDA Junior Rallycross Champion and currently driving in the 750MC Swift Sport Challenge, who he is mentoring as part of the FIA's disability in motorsport programme. For more: https://ukmo...

Jim, Mike and Graham look forward to a summer of motor sport and car shows. To watch Jules in the BritCar at Oulton Park LIVE on YouTube, the 90 minute race is scheduled for 14:25 BST Saturday 25th April 2026: https://www.youtube.com/live/NVrjXXH5EXs?si=bocpdEZKtBAHJrW9 For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/04/podcast-f1s-rule-change-scalpel-and-what-has-replaced-grahams-volvo/ Hosted on Acast....

Following the release of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) report on car finance claims, and their plans to compensate those effected, UKMotorTalk's Graham Benge takes a look at the situation and what you should do if you bought a car on finance between 6th April 2007 and 1st November 2024. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/04/could-you-be-owed-graham-takes-a-look-at-car-finance-claims/...

This episode of the UKMotorTalk podcast is part of the international Podcasthon 2026 . Podcasthon is the world's largest podcast-based charity initiative which brings together podcasters from across the world to raise awareness of charitable causes. As our charity, this year we have once again chosen Ben , the charity which is dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, providin...

In this episode, Mike, Jim and Stradders take a virtual stroll along the 2026 Formula One pitlane to look at each of the teams' chances this season. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/02/podcast-2026-formula-one-preview/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by 2026 Britcar Endurance Championship driver, Julian McBride. Julian has taken a life-changing medical complication that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and turned it into a racing and coaching career, highlighting a determination and sense of purpose to help others, through motor sport, make the most of life, despite the difficulties they may...

In this episode we have a quick glance at the opening F1 testing in Barcelona, are amazed by some of the car parts you can find on eBay, and explore Hagerty's 10 cars to watch in 2026 with their UK Bull Market List. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/01/podcast-f1-a-new-jensen-and-its-amazing-what-you-find-on-ebay/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into 2026 with a look at Lucid, European public transport and the possibility of a Polestar... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/01/podcast-lucid-electric-and-maybe-a-polestar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, the team are joined by Chris Stradling aka Stradders. Stradders has flown as a Navigator with the RAF for 41 years, primarily on Panavia Tornado fast jets, but more recently on the Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Having recently retired, we thought that now would be a good time to enjoy just some of his amazing stories, and, naturally, ask him what...

It's Graham's turn to get out and about, this week having a glance around the incredible cars on offer at RM Sotheby's London Auction, before moving on to Pall Mall for the St James's Motoring Spectacle, the warm up event before the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Cars on view include: The oldest in the auction, a 1900 (the year not the engine size!) Mignonette-Luap 2.2 HP Voiturette 19...

What cars would you like to swap to electric power? Dave has been to the Everything Electric live show and has spoken to experts Silent Classics https://silentclassics.co.uk Meanwhile, Graham has been thinking about which of his vehicles best meets the advantages of running on electricity..... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-electrifying-the-classics/ Hosted on Acast. See acast...

As McLaren clinch another F1 World Constructors' Championship, we look forward to the rest of the season, and where Christian Horner might pop up next. We also welcome Jason Plato back to the BTCC world, and discuss how affordable "hot hatches" may or may not have disappeared from the UK car market. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-where-did-all-the-hot-hatches-go/ Hosted on Aca...

Dave and Graham take a look at some of the stories that have caught our eye over the last few weeks: Lewis Hamilton says he's sold his car collection There's a new World's Fastest Production Car Wood and Picket Minis return with Ian Callum Christian Horner's next step Jaguar Land Rover's hacking issue The death of MX5 designer Tom Matano BMW will have iX5 with hydrogen power For more: https://ukmo...

Mike and Jim have a good look round the 2025 British Motor Show at Farnborough. Many thanks to everyone who spoke to us, including: Harding Auto Services Haynes Motor Museum Totalled Car Club TVR Car Club You can also watch this podcast and see all of the great cars on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXscfDPuRV4 , including: VW Golf (various!) Ford Sierra Cosworth Lamborghini Countach Peug...

Graham has made the trip to his local cinema to see F1 The Movie . So, does it live up to his expectations? We also discuss the sudden departure of Christian Horner from Red Bull Racing, and what this might mean. If that isn't enough theatrical glamour, we also look at the sale of Mansour Ojjeh's rather spectacular collection of McLaren road cars. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/08/podcas...

Graham spends a sunny day browsing the wide and various lots at the RM Sotheby's Cliveden House Auction 2025. With "something for everyone". Not just Ferrari, Lotus, Austin, Maserati and Aston Martin.... but also pre-War Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Daimler, Clement-Talbot, and Lagonda.... The list goes on! Also available is a 2007 Creation CA07 LMP1 Le Mans car.... Not something you see every day!! NB....

A great day out at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, with like-minded Ford enthusiasts for a Simply Ford event, is spoiled when Mike's pride and joy, The Onion, doesn't start when it is time to come home. Unfortunately, a series of failings from the RAC means that the problem is not solved once they've been called.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/07/podcast-a-breakdown-in-communic...

Dave, Jim and Mike take a nostalgic walk through 1990s Car Magazines... and, by pure coincidence, Mike's 1990 Ford Orion Equipe ST170 conversion project, which might have been mentioned here before, is currently featuring in the latest edition of Classic Ford Magazine! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/06/podcast-a-fond-look-back-at-90s-car-magazines/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The team attend the SMMT Test Day and get behind the wheel of many of the newest cars on the road, including: Renault R5 BYD Seal Polestar 2 Volvo V60 Audi RS3 For more, and videos of the roadtests: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/05/podcast-driving-some-of-the-latest-cars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Formula One's 75th Birthday, Graham and Jim don their anoraks, boil the kettle and sit down for a chat about the sport and the many stories behind it. With access to the many hours of our archive interviews with F1 related characters, this proves to be a longer episode than usual.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/05/podcast-75-years-of-formula-one-world-drivers-championship...

In this episode: Learning to Drive in the current climate General Driving Standards Sleeping (or not) for Charity - https://www.v2radio.co.uk/local/beds-for-kids/ Jackie Stewart's work for Race Against Dementia - https://www.raceagainstdementia.com/ For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/04/podcast-learning-to-drive-in-2025/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we pay tribute to the life of Formula One stalwart Eddie Jordan, look at the new road tax rules for EVs, have an chat about the current F1 situation, and enjoy a few moments with this year's crop of April Fools from the motoring world. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/04/podcast-eddie-jordan-formula-one-update-and-april-fools/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...