UKMotorTalk

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 motorways We look back at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Bonhams Auction, and see what bargains we missed And say goodbye to any further "Smart Motorways" and wonder when they'll rei...

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....

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 f...

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 ac...

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...

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

In this, the first podcast episode of 2023: How ULEZ Zones might be driving classic cars out into more rural areas at favourable prices The 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 Transit Jeep Compass Lexus NX 450h+ MG4 Suzuki 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-summ...

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-reintroduc...

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.

Jim updates us on the third weekend of action in a row as Formula One reaches Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-f1-update-italy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham guides us round the staggering collection of cars on display at Guggenheim Bilbao in a Norman Foster curated exhibition Motion Autos Art Architecture. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-motion-autos-art-architecture-at-guggenheim-bilbao/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim brings us all up to date with the week's F1 news, including the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-f1-update-dutch-gp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A catch up after a busy few weeks for all...: How is Graham getting on with the Peugeot and its new timing chain? How do we fancy the challenge of getting home in a cheap old car rather than using public transport? Did a 'C' reg Ford Escort RS really just sell for £730,000? What is the best choice when looking for a powerful yet discrete "sleeper" car in 2022? For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2...

Jim keeps us up to date with the world of Formula One and the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/08/podcast-f1-update-belgium/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.