Motor City UK

Modern sports cars continue to evolve through performance, size, and technology, yet a parallel conversation remains around simplicity and driver involvement. This episode of Motor City UK explores that tension through the story of Wells Motor Cars and its exciting, lightweight, Vertige. In a workshop deep int he Warwickshire countryside, a different approach to sports car design takes shape, one...

MotoFest brings thousands of people into Coventry city centre each year, but beyond the cars themselves lies a much bigger story. In this special episode of Motor City UK, recorded on location throughout Coventry MotoFest 2026, we explore the people who keep the city's automotive culture alive today. From concours judges and classic car enthusiasts to grassroots motorsport organisers, educators, h...

Can a video game inspire a lifelong passion for cars? In this episode of Motor City UK, we explore how Forza Horizon, the British Motor Museum and the wider West Midlands automotive ecosystem are helping shape the next generation of enthusiasts. Recorded at the British Motor Museum's Forza Horizon: The Experience launch event, this episode examines the growing overlap between gaming, engineering,...

Coventry’s post-war reconstruction reshaped not only the city itself, but the wider British motor industry. In this episode of Motor City UK, we explore how wartime shadow factories, industrial expansion and large-scale manufacturing transformed Coventry into one of the defining automotive centres of post-war Britain. Joined by historian Damian Kimberley at Coventry Transport Museum, the episode t...

Jaguar’s history is often told through its cars — but the people behind the brand reveal a very different story. From early employees in Coventry to global figures shaping international markets, women played a critical role in Jaguar’s rise. In this episode, Motor City UK explores the untold contributions of women in Jaguar’s early years, from sales leadership and business development to motorspor...

A Clean Transport Revolution with NatWest and Warwick Manufacturing Group Episode four of the Motor City UK podcast takes us to the Junction Building at Warwick University - home to the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator. In an informative panel discussion we explore Coventry and the West Midland’s contribution to the development of new transportation technology, through the lens of the NatWest C...

Episode three of the Motor City UK podcast takes us to Fargo Village on Far Gosford Street, to meet with automotive artist Ian Cook, better known as PopBangColour. Ian will be a familiar face if you have visited a car show in the UK recently, he is often seen creating unique artworks from his mobile studio at events across the country. Using radio-controlled cars, tyres and toys, he has created a...

The second episode of the Motor City UK podcast gives us a behind the scenes look into the ups and downs of running a city-centre motoring festival. The Coventry MotoFest is a unique blend of past and present, showcasing vintage vehicles alongside cutting-edge automotive technology. Event director James Noble shares insights into Coventry's influential role in the global automotive industry and ho...

This first episode of the Motor City UK podcast gives a deep dive into Coventry's pivotal role in the evolution of the UK's automotive industry. We highlight the city's shift from sewing machine production to become the epicentre of motor vehicle manufacturing, the show illuminates the influential figures, events, and innovations that made Coventry a national leader in the sector. We meet with Dam...

Coventry, a city renowned for its contributions to the automotive industry, has undergone a fascinating transformation. The introduction of car manufacturing in the 1800s established it as a pivotal hub, with local production volumes peaking in the mid-20th century. Despite the decline in manufacturing by the early 2000s, Coventry has recently reignited its place in the global automotive industry....