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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...

In this special Podcasthon episode of the UKMotorTalk Podcast, we talk about the work of BEN , the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the motor industry navigate through life's challenges, whether they be financial, mental or physical health, or care and support for those in later life. https://ben.org.uk/ Podcasthon https://podcasthon.org/ is an international non-profit initiative whic...

Graham, Mike and Dave have a wander around the UK car market, discuss using your practical everyday classic, and look forward to the Donington Historic Festival in May For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/02/podcast-xpeng-g6-vs-tesla-which-way-is-the-uk-market-heading/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Mike and Jim catch up with latest suggestions for the MOT Test, including failing due to unresolved recalls, the last Alpina models coming from the company's Buchloe facility, and briefly looking forward to the Formula One 2025 Launch Event.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/02/podcast-mots-recalls-the-last-real-alpina-and-f1s-2025-launch-event/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

We open 2025 with a look at Lewis Hamilton's first day in Maranello with Scuderia Ferrari, how a Ferrari F40 probably isn't a "Winter Car", and whether councils are trying to squeeze a few extra pounds from people with cars that aren't cutting-edge EVs. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/01/podcast-lewis-first-day-at-scuderia-ferrari/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

It's that time of year again, with motoring-related Christmas present thoughts, but we're still also talking Formula One, F1 Academy, Jaguar and speed camera issues! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/12/podcast-a-sort-of-christmassy-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we scratch our heads at the thinking behind Jaguar's shutdown of car production and planned reinvention as an all electric luxury brand. We also take another opportunity to watch "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story" now that it has appeared on BBC2 and, of course, the iPlayer! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/11/podcast-the-reinvention-of-jaguar-and-brawn-the-impossible-...

In this episode we recognise the amazing drive Max Verstappen produced in the wet of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and Mike asks for suggestions regarding a new car his parents are looking for that needs to be both practical and a little more interesting than the run-of-the-mill.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/11/podcast-f1-in-the-wet-of-brazil-and-seeking-advice-about-which-new-car-to-bu...

The team talk "Everything Electric" after Dave does to the show, track days and driving them for charity, and, following the US Grand Prix, Formula One penalties and the seemingly random nature of them. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/10/podcast-track-days-f1-usa-and-everything-electric-show/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is that time of year again when the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) invites us to another day of road testing the latest cars on the UK roads. This event centres around Thruxton, and the local roads prove worthy of the new cars on offer. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't quite so friendly, but what are British road tests without a little rain?!? Vehicles driven include: Lotus...

With an unusual set of priorities, Formula One's stewards step in to deal with the big issue... Too much swearing!?! We also look at the problems with the amount of flooded roads at the moment, and the reckless nature of some (but not all!) who get stuck in them. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/09/podcast-f1-swearing-flooded-roads-and-goodbye-daniel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In this episode: As Graham recalls a previous auction of a W196, we look forward to the RM Sotherby's sale of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 'Monza' Streamliner F1 car, valued at between $50 million and $70 million, from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Jim catches up with Formula One's return from its summer holidays Dave comments on the differences (and similarities) when driving in Canada ra...

It is that time of year again, and Mike and Jim are taking a stroll around The British Motor Show 2024 at Farnborough.... AA Heritage Fleet - https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/our-heritage-vehicles Dacia Spring DryIceEnergy.com / IceColdTools.com IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Chief Executive Officer, Steve Nash - https://tide.theimi.org.uk/ MG Cyberster Renault 5 electric For more: htt...

Yes, it is time for another episode, but we are at the British Motor Show in Farnborough this week with lots to see and do, cars old and new, and many many (did we say many?) people to talk to about all things motoring. So, we'll bring you some of the many highlights once were back! Keep an eye on this feed, and the usual socials @UKMotorTalk, as well as the UKMotorTalk YouTube channel https://www...

Whilst Graham and Mike are left back in the studio, Dave gets out and about for some sunshine and fresh air at this year's Festival of the Unexceptional, a celebration of long-forgotten everyday family cars from 1969-1999, now fondly known as the ‘Unexceptional Era'. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/08/podcast-festival-of-the-unexceptional-2024/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Mike and Jim attend the launch of 355 by Evoluto, a reimagining of the iconic 90s Italian supercar, on a pleasant summer's evening close to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Whilst marvelling over the car's 420hp, 23% improved stiffness, and plush new interior, they also reflect on the day's other big launch.... That of the new "All-Electric Ford Capri". For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/07/p...

In an eclectic chat, Graham, Jim and Mike explore their automotive "pet hates"... before looking at Max and Lando's F1 exploits in Austria. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/07/podcast-max-vs-lando-and-debadging-good-or-bad/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The usual faces are joined by Kyle Collins of Motion Werks, an independent workshop in Aldershot in Hampshire, to talk about the shared love of cars, the challenges of working on modern and future cars, and which manufacturers cars are simplest to work on and most reliable. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/06/podcast-the-world-of-the-independent-workshop-volvos-minis-and-working-on-evs/ Ho...

The team catch up with the various vehicles, new and old, in the UKMotorTalk fleet... including news about Mike's Orion (Onion) Project car.... We also talk Formula One following the "race" in Monaco, and news of drivers' contracts coming in.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/06/podcast-monaco-and-mots/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mike and Jim as they enjoy a day of testing a range of current new cars, alongside a little bit of "classic" car nostalgia! Amongst the cars tested are: Citroën Ami Buggy MG3 Volvo EX30 Suzuki Swift Renault Clio Kia Picanto (First Generation!) For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/05/podcast-smmt-test-day-2024-at-millbrook-proving-ground/ and check out our videos from the day at https://ww...

Sorry, but the podcasters you downloaded are not here right now! They're actually out and about driving a great selection of new cars at this year's SMMT Test Day. So, stay tuned for a special episode coming soon! https://UKMotorTalk.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Lando Norris becomes a Formula One race winner for the first time we talk F1, UK based motorsport, and catch up with Graham's experience taking the Bongo to a campervan weekend. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/05/podcast-congratulations-lando/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.