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It's that time of year again and we run through what's good and what's not so good at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. From supercars to hypercars and everything in between, we pick out the highlights. Cormac has also been channelling his inner Buzz Aldrin by spending some time piloting a 1963 Ford Galaxie to see what it was like when America was actually good at things.  Need a coffee fix? Head ov...

There's a lot to get through this week, starting with the latest instalment of Cormac getting his Mini back on the road (legally). Dave has been busy driving a whole variety of new machinery, including a 965hp Denza Z9GT and Lucid Gravity. But what you'll really want to hear is how Cormac did and then didn't buy a Citroen BX at auction.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everythin...

From the sublime Morgan Midsummer Coupe to the delightful Honda Super-N, Dave and Cormac get you up to speed on all the latest interesting car news, including some of the more obscure vehicles that have appeared on our radar this week. The guys are also hosting another Cars & Coffee event this weekend; all the details are in the episode. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get every...

On this week’s podcast we cover the story of Preston Tucker and his dreams of bringing to market the most innovative car the world had ever seen, but a problematic launch mixed with an investigation from the Securities and Exchange Commission to put a stop to Tucker's plans of competing against the ‘Big Three’ in 1940s Chicago. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you coul...

This week marks the 100th episode of the podcast, and to celebrate it, Dave and Cormac hosted a live recording in front of a packed audience at 3FE in Sussex Terrace. They were joined by industry veteran and expert vintage mechanic, Ollie Deane, who revealed just how different things used to be. There’s barely a car that Ollie hasn’t worked on, from the Rover P5B to the Lamborghini Diablo and ever...

To mark the 99th episode of the 50to70 podcast, Dave and Cormac look back on some of the cars  that made their debut in 1999. It seems like such a long time ago now, pre-millennium. There was no iPhone, Facebook was still five years away and electric cars were little more than experimental vehicles. We're joined by Nathan English to look back through some of the hits, and some of the misses.    Ne...

How did a small Co. Wexford car builder go on to be linked with one of the coolest and fastest Le Mans cars in living memory? Gather round as Cormac tells us the story of how the TMC Costin went on to become the hybrid 750hp Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Q9. It's a good 'un.  The guys will be hosting a live recording on Thursday 4 June at 3FE Sussex Terrace, with some special guests and a unique experienc...

Well, Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, and it's fair to say that the world heasn't reacted in the way that maybe Ferrari thought it would. Everyone has a hot take on it, so we give ours in this week's Doppio.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door. Visit  3fe.com Follow 50to70 on  Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on  Inst...

With the news that Citroen is to revive the 2CV name in the form of a new, affordable car, our resident 2CV owner has some opinions! We also get behind the wheel of the Cadillac Lyriq, as the American brand enters the Irish market with factory backing. We discuss Alpina, Ford’s attempt to make cars for Europe again and dissect the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE C...

This week's episode includes a run-down on the current 50to70 fleet and what's happening with them. Jaguar has announced the name of its all-new car, but has it messed up the re-launch?  We revisit one of the funniest Facebook pages that spent much of Covid roasting other people's cars.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to you...

As with people, facelifts can be good for a car, but they can also go wrong. On this week’s 50to70 podcast, Dave and Cormac run through models that turned out worse after some light cosmetic surgery. The next 50to70 Cars and Coffee event is also previewed, and we celebrate Lamborghini’s 63rd birthday. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered s...

Fresh from a whirlwind trip around China, Dave fills us in on the highlights from his visit to the Beijing motor show, what it's like to renew your Chinese driving license and experiencing autonomous driving there. We also dive into some of the more obscure innovations that never quite caught on, such as Lincoln’s disappearing door concept, Saab’s hinged engine that could alter its compression rat...

You’ve probably seen some very glamorous looking and impressive car launches on social media over the years. You know the kind: exotic locations and great driving roads. But have you wondered if things ever go wrong? Then you’re going to like this week’s episode. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door. Visit  3fe.com Fo...

With the sun returning we have some important dates to add to your calendar. When is a Volkswagen Golf not a Volkswagen Golf? Let us explain. Dave drives the new DS Nº8, the Nissan Micra returns and we live out out ultimate automotive fantasies. No, not *those* kind of fantasies.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door....

Some tech issues this week means that the show sounds slightly different, but don't worry, we're still talking the same nonsense. That includes why Dublin City Council clearly hates Dublin city, strange special editions and how Bugatti's owner is rolling out robotaxis in Croatia.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door....

Is it really as good as it looks? Does it live up to the hype? After months of anticipation, Dave can finally give his full verdict on the new Renault Twingo. Cormac has some epic Mini updates, and there’s more news on the rest of the 50to70 fleet. We also have info on a new Freelander, but there’s a catch. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need deliv...

This week’s 50to70 podcast follows on from our first Cars & Coffee event of the year, but if you missed it, fear not, as we have plenty more events in the pipeline. Dave talks us through what it was like driving the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N on track and whether high-performance EVs can be real fun to drive. Cormac explains how Ford got around the rules in the 2003 WRC championship with some very clev...

Good news! Our first Cars & Coffee event is about to take place, so tune in for all the details. Also in this week's episode we delve into some of the coolest and most controversial race cars that ended up being so good they were forced to stop.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door. Visit  3fe.com Follow 50to70 o...

The Lamborghini Estoque was a concept that sadly never made it to production. However, it warrants further examination because upon reflection it was a car that design-wise was far ahead of its time. Looking at it today, the Estoque could still turn heads, yet this four-door, front-engined Lambo predates the Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and...

On this week’s 50to70 podcast, we go for a spin into the world of the strangest wheel designs. We’re talking Ronal URS Teddy Bears and more. Dave has been driving some new Land Rovers, there's news about the next Alpine sports car and we have details about our next Cars & Coffee event! Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to y...

In this week’s 50to70 podcast you get a glimpse behind the scenes as the hamsters in Dave’s and Cormac’s brains get up to speed on their wheels dreaming up a new event in real time. Dave has been busy driving the latest INEOS Grenadier and the Mazda CX-5. They also mourn the end of the misunderstood Mazda MX-30, dissect the 355 by Evoluto and delve into the stranger Volkswagen Golf variants includ...

Joining Dave and Cormac in the 50to70 studio this week is David Olsthoorn, the driving force behind one of the country’s best car communities: Drive Ireland. We discuss the effort that goes into curating Drive Ireland’s events, what’s coming down the line and the importance of having such a great collective of real car enthusiasts. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you ...

Dave and Cormac are also joined in the studio by Colin Harmon, founder of 3FE, to plot what his next car might be. Sadly, it’s not likely to be the Cadillac Cien, but that won’t stop Cormac from telling us all about the mid-engined supercar concept that was powered by a 7.5-litre V12 engine. Yum. Remember the Saab Night Panel? This innovative dashboard made driving at night safer by showing the dr...

here are some new hosts for The Grand Tour, which will be good news to some, but it’s led Dave and Cormac to look back at the heady days of original Top Gear and how it became such a part of our lives. Would you buy an American muscle car with no paperwork and no key? Cormac explains why you shouldn’t. Plus, the latest on the new Jaguar GT.     Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get ev...

Welcome to Doppio, our quick, short take on a topic that simply can't wait for the weekly podcast. This week: the Ferrari Luce. Well, more specifically, its interior, which has just been revealed. Designed in partnership with former Apple designer, Jony Ive, it has retro themes but also features an enormous Apple Watch on the dashboard.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everythin...