Motoring Podcast - Rear View

In this episode, Andrew chats with Chris Hughes, who is the Marketing and PR Person for the Peugeot Sport Club UK. Listen to them explore how his escapades in French vineyards as a child shaped his motoring future, his rather special car and we learn about the Club and what they do.

In this episode, Andrew has a conversation with the Chief Engineer for Grafton Land Speed Record Ltd, the company running the Bloodhound Land Speed Record attempt. They discuss sewage works, known unknows, flexibility and what it is like being responsible for getting Andy Green up to incredible speeds, then returning him safely back down again.

In this episode, Andrew continues his conversation with Ed Niedermeyer who is an author and the Senior Editor for Mobility Technology at The Drive. During this Part Two episode, listen in as we hear how not all business practices are equal, we try to solve the global issue of a lack of discourse and autonomous cars.

In this episode, Andrew chats with Ed Niedermeyer who is an author and the Senior Editor for Mobility Technology at The Drive. During this Part One episode, listen in as we hear how a political science degree is the obvious route into automotive writing, how he approaches a new writing topic and when his eye was first cast upon Tesla. Part Two will follow.

In this episode, Andrew chats with David Pook who is a vehicle dynamics expert and the founder of VE Dynamics. Listen in as they chat about the process of setting a vehicle up for the public, how art and science combine and that there is no excuse for a bad riding car.

In this episode, Andrew chats with Mike Goodbun, the Global PR Manager for Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations. You can hear how he too has passed through the doors of the Coventry University Design School, his early influences such as Rally Cross, how pneumonia is connected with one of his favourite drives and he found his dream job.

In this episode, Andrew chats with Graeme Davison, who who is technologist with a heavy leaning towards electrification and Formula E. Listen in on this truly fascinating conversations, as we cover a lot of ground regarding the use of technology, society, the origins of Formula E, being involved in a Formula 1 team, and electrified vehicles.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Shivraj Gohil a motorsports photographer and Artistic Director of Spacesuite Media. Listen in as we learn how he came late to photography, how he helped found Spacesuit media and how he marries the balance of his artistic desires with the Client’s requirements.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Lara Platman who is a photojournalist and author. Listen in as we chat about the perfect car for students, how Lara became interested in photography, how knees are very important and role models.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Paul O’Neill, racing driver, driving coach and commentator. Listen in as we learn about how his start in motorsport wasn’t as easy as many may think, how he approaches life and the work he does and his thoughts on some aspects of racing that everyone must work to preserve.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Maxine Morland, who is the Managing Editor at Car Design News. Listen in as we learn how a BMW 2002 daily driver started a passion for mechanised vehicles, whether car design reflects society, and the difficulties in picking a current favourite car when you have a fleet.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Alie Tacq who is a commentator, caster and producer for Esports Racing at Forza Racing Championship. Listen in as we learn about the world of online racing, how much effort drivers put in to get to live Championship events and what he does to prepare to commentate.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Andrew Bayliss who is a rally instructor and co-founder of Spinal Track. Listen in as we hear how he was always going to like cars and rallying, that he used a BMW Compact but amazingly not for drifting and what Spinal Track is all about.

On this episode, I am delighted to joined by Vicky Parrott who is a writer, road tester and video presenter. Listen in as we learn how she was indoctrinated into loving cars from an early age, what is the best car to drive to a toilet in and which car has almost brought her to tears for all the right reasons. And because I’m rubbish at this interviewing lark I ask more questions after the QuickFire Questions.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Justin Leighton, who is a photographer and film-maker. Listen in as we learn, with more than a tinge of jealousy, about how cars were special for him from almost the moment he was born. We also get to learn why photography is special for him, how he classifies himself and there is a call to action during the episode

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Nick Bailey, the founder and owner of Elan PR, a boutique PR agency with clients ranging from racing drivers to Tier One supplier. Listen in as Nick explains how motorsport helped shape his life, from a young age, gloat (he doesn't really) about his car history and explain how to attract the attention of motoring journalists with tyres and infotainment systems.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Chris Pollitt, the man behind the fabulous Not2Grand website. Listen in as we learn how the obvious route into motor journalism is via land surveying, highlights of his "sensible number" of cars owned and my admiration for the steps he's taken with Not2Grand.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Dr Matthew Channon, a Lecturer of Law at the University of Exeter who has a particular interest in autonomous vehicles.

On this episode of Rear View, I am delighted to be joined by Richard Brunning, who is a racing driver, engineer and one half of Bad Obsession Motorsport. Listen to us find out how wielding a spanner at a young age cemented Richard's interest in tinkering with cars, why they started Project Binky and why film it.

For this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Roy Lanchester, a veteran of print media motoring journalism. He has written for such luminaries as Business Hotel, Fighting Dog and Canalling. Roy continues to share his expertise with us via publications such as Harrogate Herald, WhatKitchen, GlassFibre and the great WhatHandLuggage. Listen in as we hear about Roy's history, his work ethic and his opinions on modern society.

For this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Simon Browse, who is a restorer of vintage, classic and interesting cars. He also runs a wedding car hire company. Listen in as we find out how a Volvo 440 makes an ideal first car, how keeping stuff going and working is important and electric cars are really exciting. 

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Jay Ward, Director of Ford Europe Product Communications. Listen to us discuss his career, run through the various criteria people look at a car and the "I" word!

Listen in as I chat with motoring journalist, Carlton Boyce. Hear about how an ex prison governor ended up writing about cars, as well as the amazing car history he's had. 

In this next instalment of Rear View on Tour, I am delighted to have the opportunity to chat with James Cameron, the CEO of Mission Motorsport. Listen in as we hear why he started Mission Motorsport, how he always gets the nightshifts in endurance racing and how this important charity helps those who need it.

The conversation continues with Ian, getting to explore the projects that have been commisioned, what he would like to do and tips such as don't stab yourself in the leg before a big project.

On this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Ian Cook a fine artist who uses toy and remote controlled cars as paint brushes. We get to chat about how he got started painting, people watching him in Wolverhampton and his introduction to the world of PR!

For this episode, I am delighted to be able to talk to the author, speaker and advisor on issues around mobility, Lukas Neckermann. Listen in as we get to understand what mobility actually means, how there is a car guy helping people with the future and he shares my frustration at the uses the term mobility has been put to.

On this episode, I have the pleasure to talk to Tom Callow, the Director of Communications and Strategy at Chargemaster Plc. Listen as we learn where his start in PR came from, how that introduced him to electrified vehicles and his regret in selling one car.

For this show, I am delighted to get the chance to talk to Andy Masson, a Product Manager at Jaguar UK. Listen in as we learn how he became interested in cars at a later stage than you may expect, the cars he helped to bring to the public for Subaru and how Jaguar UK brings a car out.