50to70

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...

On this week’s podcast, Dave and Cormac give you the round-up on all the best bits of the 50th Retromobile show and leave you with no excuse not to put it in your diary for next year. From literally tripping over McLaren F1s to the sublime Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport. There were more halo Ferraris than you could shake a stick at plus some incredible Citroen concept cars from the past alongside one...

On this week’s podcast, Dave and Cormac answer some of our listeners’ questions across a variety of topics. Is there a gap in the market for a workshop facility for people to work on their own cars? What are the disaster stories that have helped shape your love of cars? Was the Tata Nano a game-changer or something that should be consigned to history and never spoken of again? Need a coffee fix? H...

On this week's podcast, Cormac lifts the lid on the Vixen 21, a BMW-powered motorhome from the late 1980s penned by DeLorean co-creator Bill Collins. The innovative design seemed quite futuristic at the time, but, like many such things, it was ultimately a sales failure. And ahead of the new F1 season kicking off, Dave does his best to explain what’s new, who’s driving what and how different thing...

This week’s 50to70 podcast focuses on the obscure - no surprises there. Dave has been behind the wheel of a rather unusual Volvo for a start, the C30 Electric, which was part of a trial fleet of around 250 cars used by employees and select customers. Featuring an innovative heating system, the C30 Electric remains a very interesting car 15 years later. Sticking with the unusual, Cormac lifts the l...

The Volkswagen Golf Rallye is a homologation which was based on the Mk2 generation. While the GTI is the better-known performance Golf, the Rallye was a four-wheel-drive special that, in many ways, was the forerunner of the modern-day Golf R. Cormac takes us on a deep dive of a very special one-owner example he's been driving.  We also get slightly excited about the Bicester Scramble that takes pl...

We start off a new year with a big thank you to you, the listener. Cormac has been running a Skoda Elroq RS. It's his first time spending an extended time with an electric car, so how did he get on?  As of January 1st, Alpina is now fully-owned by BMW. Is that a good thing? We discuss.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your...

What better way to celebrate the festive season than to invite some of our nearest and dearest friends over to roast us in person! To round out what has been a fantastic year, we're joined this week by Santa Claus himself, Adrian Shanahan, MX-5 Shihan Dan O'Brien, Mr Sunshine Nathan English, Crypto Bro Michael Noon, Superstar Photographer Reimo Zoober, Production Editor at Complete Car and Travel...

Renault has done its own version of Cash In The Attic by auctioning off a whole heap of different things it had lying around. From parts of its fine art collection (yes, you read that right), to design studies, a working prototype of the original 5 Turbo!   Toyota also set tongues wagging this week with the unveiling of its all-new supercar, the Toyota GR GT. We run through what you need to know a...

We recreate the Italian Job on this week’s podcast as Dave drives the new Fiat 500 Hybrid around the famous rooftop test track at Lingotto in Turin. We also pay a visit to the extraordinary Heritage Hub. There are significant updates on the Renault Twingo restoration and news about the next special Cars & Coffee event.  Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could po...