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The damper weather does nothing to dampen the mood at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021, and UKMotorTalk's Graham Benge is unstoppable in seeking out THE people to talk to: Karun Chandhok Tessa Whittock Romain Dumas Kenny Acheson Malcolm Wilson to name but a few....   For more:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/07/podcast-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2021-saturday/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

UKMotorTalk's Graham Benge makes the most of the Sussex sunshine to take in this marvellous event, and talk to some of the great names of motor sport, including: Derek Bell Marino Franchitti Sebastien Loeb Roger Penske David Richards John Watson   For more info:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/07/podcast-friday-at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this episode: Princess Diana's old Ford Escort is sold for a lot of money! E10 Fuel and why YOU need to know about it Styrian F1 Grand Prix The continued theft of catalytic convertors Nissan's battery factory to be built in Sunderland For more:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/07/podcast-princess-dianas-escort-e10-fuel-more-cat-thefts-and-batteries-for-britain/   Final Battle of the Dark Wizards...

In this episode: McLaren joining Extreme E. Electric conversion for your classic? Bugatti EB 110   For more:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/06/podcast-an-all-electric-world/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team have been enjoying the nicer weather with visits to Goodwood for Retro Rides, and test driving the wide bodied Caterham. Also in the episode we talk Lotus' tooling, the Rimac Nevara, the scent of Bentley "Momentum Unbreakable", Extreme E's second X-Prix, Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indy 500. We also pay tribute to Max Mosley's safety work with both motorsport and road cars.   For more:  ht...

In this episode, Mike and Jim discuss: McLaren's spectacular Gulf livery for the Monaco Grand Prix How Mike is progressing with his Ford Orion Equipe, "The Onion" A grown up, sensible topic.. Used car prices surging The Mustang Mach-E - Jim seems impressed!   For more, visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/05/podcast-mclarens-monaco-gulf-livery-used-car-price-surge-and-onion-update/ Hosted on Aca...

In this episode: the team get quite excited about the chance to buy an almost full-sized, drivable, version of the Tamiya Wild One, radio controlled car, remembered so well from the 80s.... wildonemax.com discuss what could have been with a few hundred thousand pounds of spending in the Mitsubishi sell-off auction and wonder what a 37mph limit for "Automated Lane Keeping Systems" on motorways real...

In this episode, the team discuss: The VW ID.4, just announced as the World Car of the Year Formula One's snappily titled "Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2021" The "cons" without many "pros" of "Smart" Motorways and check out the Mitsubishi sell off auction to find a bargain... or not!   For more information visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/04/podcast-world-car-o...

In this episode, the team look back at motoring April Fools from years past, and discuss the first Extreme E race weekend and the evocative power of the sound of an engine. They also wonder if the last 12 months of lockdown have had a serious effect on people's driving!   For more information, videos and links, visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/04/podcast-april-fools-and-extreme-e/ Hosted on...

In an eclectic selection of topics, in this episode we discuss: Mitsubishi UK's closing down sale/auction Extreme E BTCC 2021 The new Peugeot 308 Videos of the newly restored BRM P15 V16, the Ferrari 250 GTO, and Gordon Murray's first drive of his new T.50   We also pay tribute to Murray Walker, Sabine Schmitz, Johnny Dumfries and Hannu Mikkola.   For more, including links to the YouTube videos, v...

On a sad day for all motor sport fans, we get together to remember Murray Walker who has died today aged 97.   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/03/podcast-murray-walker-remembered/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Pre-Season Testing starting any second now, we have a gentle stroll along the 2021 Formula One grid... and make some "optimistic" predictions! Also keeping us occupied are the many and various "Car of the Year" awards being announced....   For more visit:    http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/03/podcast-a-look-at-the-2021-formula-one-grid-and-cars-of-the-year/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In this episode: The rise in the numbers of stolen catalytic convertors The Ferrari Hypercar aiming for the 2023 WEC and Le Mans A Mustang Mach-E to replace a PHEV BMW? Adrian Newey's "How to Build a Car" autobiography   For more visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/03/podcast-ferrari-hypercar-at-le-mans-cat-theft-rising-and-the-life-of-adrian-newey/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

As Lotus brings production of the Elise and Exige to an end, we have a fond look back at the Lotus brand. We also look forward to the promised delivery of the TVR Griffith in 2022. We also discuss the possibilities of synthetic fuel production, used Porsches, and the endless options of what to do with Mike's Ford Orion!   See more at:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/02/podcast-goodbye-lotus-elise-...

In this episode we discuss: The Renault Clio V6 and Renault's electric 5 prototype Rover 3500 V8 A cheap replacement for a runaround Ford Focus A "state of the union" look at the UK motor industry An excited glance at Jenson Button's entry into Extreme E   Find more at    http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/01/podcast-renault-5-prototype-hot-hatches-and-the-uk-motor-industry/   Hosted on Acast. See acas...

We take a look forward to what 2021 might have to offer us.... from a (rather expensive) day of driving in Takuma Sato's 2002 F1 car, to a (much more reasonable!) all-electric "mobility solution" from Citroen... Just  €19.99 per month if you're in France!! For more information and pictures, visit   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/01/podcast-2021-a-jordan-f1-driving-experience-citroens-ami-and-left-h...

In our special Christmas themed edition, we talk about: Christmas Presents, Good, Bad and unlikely to receive GR Yaris (Again! Yes, we do like it!!) How Brexit will effect our access to mainland Europe's roads Our "Cars of 2020" What we're looking forward to in 2021   For pictures and links, go to :   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/12/podcast-ho-ho-ho-merry-christmas-2020/ Hosted on Acast. See acas...

In this edition: The many highs and low of Bahrain's two F1 races including the Perez win, the Russell 'what might have been', the Grosjean 'thankfully it wasn't', and Lewis' absence. The GR Yaris Driving in Europe from 2021. No, we don't have the answers... Yet!   For more:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/12/podcast-bad-luck-george-well-done-checo-romain-relief-and-the-gr-yaris/ Hosted on Acast....

Another meandering stroll through the motoring world... including: Road Safety Week Lewis Hamilton becomes a 7 times Champion Getting trapped in the car sales site's web Electric Cars again! Taking the leap for that "Dream Car" An update on Mike's SEAT Ateca For more visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/11/podcast-congrats-to-lewis-road-safety-week-and-the-car-sales-web-of-temptation/ Hosted on...

Recording on Bonfire Night, with the accompanying firework noise, we catch up with news of the American election, Goodwood Speedweek, a track day in the FiST at Brands Hatch, Skoda's patented light up seatbelt buckles, and the excitement of Bowler using the "classic" Land Rover Defender shape, and Bentley recreating the 1929 supercharged 4½-litre “Blower”. For more:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020...

The eclectic mix of motoring and motor sport related conversation this time includes: Enjoying track days Proposed changes to the Highway Code Is Lewis Hamilton The Greatest? Sir Jackie doesn't think so! Is Your Car Getting Fat? More at   www. UKMotorTalk.co.uk  and  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/10/podcast-is-lewis-the-greatest-dont-veer-for-deer-is-your-car-getting-fat/ Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Our usual eclectic mix of motoring stories and opinions... including: The Maserati MC20 Aston Martin Victor Morris Minors Bizarre Cars The Least Exotic Parts Bins Find more at  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/10/podcast-maserati-mc20-smart-roads-bizarre-cars-the-least-exotic-parts-bins/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though we were perhaps not entirely surprised to hear that Sir Frank and Claire Williams are stepping back from Williams F1, it is still marking the end of an era... and, we hope, the beginning of a new one! We also look at the Italian Grand Prix and (spoiler alert!) congratulate Pierre Gasly on an unusual win. Also on the podcast today, F1 associated road cars, what is the future of motor sport (...

As we look forward to an all electric future, the T50 from Gordon Murray Automotive arrives like a breath of fresh air.... with a 3.9litre V12 naturally aspirated petrol engine! Also on the agenda are the sale of Williams, the death of Mitsubishi in the UK, and even more tech in YOUR car. See more on the UKMotorTalk website @   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/08/podcast-the-sale-of-williams-the-t50-...

Following two gruelling weekends in the heat of Silverstone (and that was just at home watching it!), we talk F1, BTCC, and Formula E. We also catch up with Mike's ongoing car buying issues, and discuss some of the tech we can't live without, and some we can (quite easily)! More at:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/08/podcast-the-two-weekends-of-silverstone/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...