UKMotorTalk

Choosing a new SUV when there are so many manufacturers and models to choose from, where to buy it, and how to pay for it... We answer none of these issues, but talk it through for a while! MG, VW, Skoda, BMW, Volvo..? Do you want "a deal"? What size/kind of car do you actually need? Would an estate car be a better idea? What if you want to "Buy British"..??   More:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020...

As we all struggle to get the Zoom connections working, ironically the topic of conversation turns to technology and cars. Are the advances in "driver aids" and vehicle safety measures adding to, or detracting from, the driving experience? Meanwhile, the fictional UKMotorTalk spending power is directed at the £3.3million Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation.....   See more, including the YouTu...

Welcoming David back on the podcast, we discuss the thrills and spills of driving lessons, the end of the MOT extensions, and good, bad, ugly and unusual "affordable" dream cars, from Ferrari to Ford!   For more visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/07/podcast-good-bad-ugly-and-unusual-affordable-dream-cars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition: Did the Virtual Le Mans 24 race grab our attention? How do we feel about a possible electric car scrappage scheme? Dusting down the Fiesta ST (FiST) track car and giving it a new look Whatever happened to 4x4/AWD special editions? With Cavalier Turbo 4x4 and various Sierra and Escort Cosworths examples that immediately spring to mind... Visit  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/06...

With some good news to talk about, we discuss the restarting of the world's motorsport with F1's first 8 race dates topping the list. Also in the news, another Classics for Carers (  https://www.classicsforcarers.com/  ) event, the results of the Bonhams Blue Auction, the opportunity to get some refunds from your car insurance, and Robert Kubica's odd comments about Lewis Hamilton. We also mark th...

Another socially distanced recording of random conversation... including: Rebadging and Platform Sharing - Daewoo, Dacia and Chevrolet to the fore "Crap Cars" we really liked... Bring on the Delorean.... or maybe not! The "car dealer to the stars" life of Terry Doran   For more visit:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/05/podcast---dacia,-daewoo-and-delorean/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

No, not shopping for a new windscreen, but browsing the various and numerous websites with a "virtual" wallet bulging with (even more!) "virtual" cash! What would be on the shopping list if you could spend £5k, £15k, or even £30k on an "interesting" car...? Also discussed this week: 100 years since the birth of 1953 Le Mans winner Duncan Hamilton ClassicsForCarers' "at home motor show" on 3rd May...

With everyone strictly keeping to their own homes, we take the opportunity to catch up with Graham, Mike and Jim on a quiet Sunday afternoon.... Under discussion are: The Bonhams "Blue" auction in aid of NHS Charities -   http://bonhams.com/theblueauction The car sales figures across Europe The pleasures of polishing your car to pass the time Does "Virtual Racing" fill the void?? The potholes we'l...

Following today's sad news regarding the death of Sir Stirling Moss, Graham Benge reflects on the time he spent with Sir Stirling over the past few decades. A popular face at many Classic Motor Sport events, Sir Stirling will be missed by everyone who met him.   For more:    http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/04/podcast-stirling-moss-a-tribute/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Graham speaks to us down the "WhatsApp" line from his garden again, with this week's topics including: Morgan's 70th Anniversary Plus 4 The constant activity of an F1 engineer's mind - including an archive interview with Adrian Newey Keeping your car usable, even if you're not using it And the first in a new series of "The Makes That Time Forgot" starts with Borgward For more visit:   http://ukmot...

With as much social distancing as is possible to get, Graham talks to us (via WhatsApp !) from his garden chair in the sun.... Topics naturally include: Buying used cars in the current climate How will big names in the motor industry will cope with shut downs? How many of the events on our calendars a week ago will happen in 2020? When will the F1 2020 season start? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

So, the Geneva Motor Show 2020 is cancelled... What do you do? Aston Martin made a video.... Koenigsegg carried on! Mike and Jim take a look at the 2020 F1 Grid and spend a lot of time talking about colours. They also look forward to the BTCC races coming up....   More:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/03/podcast-a-walk-through-the-2020-f1-grid-and-a-look-at-the-koenigsegg-gemera/ Hosted on Acast. S...

A thoughtful evening of recording brings you Mike and Jim's musings on: F1 Testing Visiting The Geneva Motor Show The British Motor Museum at Gaydon How CO2 figures have been "updated" Have all newer cars become too similar? For more, and Mike's photos from The British Motor Museum, go to:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/03/podcast-go-green-drive-a-mustang/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf... You can see the connection! And there's only one "club" that those three are in... Mike and Jim also talk 2020 events, getting the FiestaST back on the track, the new 'green' car in Mike's life, and a long held love of Radio Controlled Cars!!   For more information visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/02/podcast-porsche-taycan-tesla-model-3-...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, SMMT, once again pull out all the stops to educate and entertain the motoring press, this time based in Hampshire, and offering a selection of public road routes to try the latest cars on offer. In the course of the day, cars tested include: Ford Fiesta Trend Vauxhall Astra 1.5 (122PS) SsangYong Korando Maserati Levante Kia Sportage Alfa Romeo Giulia...

Catching up with everything that Mike and Jim have been up to over the last few weeks including electric go karting, the Fiesta ST in track action at Brands Hatch, blagging their way around the Goodwood Festival of Speed manufacturer stands, and considering the everyday issues of which luxury watch and/or Aston Martin to buy... https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/08/podcast-on-track-electric-possibilit...

Enjoying the sweltering heat of the Sussex countryside, Graham and Phil browse some of their personal highlights of the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019. These include chats with Derek Bell, Esteban Ocon, Steve Soper and (SPOILER ALERT: New Goodwood hill record holder!) Romain Dumas, and some beautiful and amazing cars such as Nigel Mansell's Williams F1 car, "Red 5", up for auction at the eve...

In this mildly biased podcast, Mike, Jim and Phil discuss the merits of 100 years of Citroen. Ok, they aren't entirely positive, but it all comes from a good place.... Littlehampton! The upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ford Europe's "changes", and things that you didn't know before you had to transport children in your car are also talked about, as is a charity event that Phil is involve...

UKMT's Graham Benge and Phil Boxall chat their way round the SMMT's annual Test Day at Millbrook Proving Ground.... With the SMMT celebrating 40 years of the event, a selection of "ground-breaking" vehicles from those years has been gathered, and perhaps draws more attention than it should! Graham also talks to SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes about the current state of the UK motor industry. Is th...

A bright crisp day finds UKMT's Graham Benge and Phil Boxall strolling around the pit lane at Silverstone, enjoying the many fantastic sights, sounds and smells of some classic racing cars. They also speak to Paul Stewart about the work of Alzheimer's Research UK, and Mini racing legends Steve Neal and John Rhodes. https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/04/podcast-silverstone-classic-2019-launch/ Hosted o...

Amongst other things, Mike and Jim discuss: the trials and tribulations of F1, and the possibilities of some great (and not so great) company cars Top Gear BTCC Plastic Roads Track action in the FiST https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/03/podcast-f1-company-cars-top-gear-and-touring-cars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, Mike and Jim have started missing the F1 season, and look forward to the growing list of events on the UKMT radar for 2019... BTCC, Goodwood, Silverstone Classic, Brooklands Mini Day, and more! They also take the opportunity to consult on motoring related Valentine's Day gifts..... https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/02/podcast-im-sorry-graham-couldnt-come/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Mike and Jim talk perfect cars and what is REALLY necessary. Also discussed are older drivers (you know what kicked that topic off!), The Grand Tour, the new BMW 7 Series, and the joys of winter driving.... https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/01/podcast-does-your-perfect-car-need-a-roof/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OK, so not the most catchy of episode titles, but this time, we catch up with Mike and Jim in the workshop while they are battling with the Fiesta ST and its MOT prep. Not as easy as it sounds... Graham is also about with news of Formula E, Volvo estates, Cavalier 4x4s and the Marcos that was out to get him... https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/12/podcast-an-evening-of-maintenance-or-darker-than-...

Following the Mexico Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has secured the 2018 F1 Drivers' Championship.... so we just had to pause and record a podcast! https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/10/congratulations-lewis-five-time-f1-world-champion/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.