NZ Motoring Podcast

In this episode Damien and David struggle to decide if electric motorsport is any good, cover a whole load of local car launches and review two big, luxurious - but very different - coupes. Running time: 0:57:59

In this Feature episode David and Damien are joined by NZ Tech Podcast host Paul Spain to discuss the future of cars and driving, starting with the latest high-tech transportation to arrive in New Zealand; Tesla. Running time: 0:55:15

In this feature episode of the NZ Motoring Podcast David, Cameron and Damien take a look at automotive collaborations over the years. The ones that worked well and the more interesting ones, the ones that went badly wrong including the legendarily bad Alfa Romeo Arna. Running time: 0:33:25

In this feature episode of the NZ Motoring Podcast David, Cameron and Damien take a look at automotive collaborations over the years. The ones that worked well and the more interesting ones, the ones that went badly wrong including the legendarily bad Alfa Romeo Arna. Running time: 0:38:09

In this episode David, Damien and Cameron get electric with the Leading the Charge road trip, talk about a self-driving Audi and ponder the future of HSV, as well as reviewing the BMW 318i, Holden Trailblazer and the HSV Clubsport R8 LSA. Running time: 0:51:49

How important are past glories to car manufacturers? Who has made the most of it, who has suffered the most from it and who has frittered it all away? Damien, David and Cameron ask all the big questions. And almost answer some of them. Plus we review the Mini Countryman, Mercedes-AMG C 43 and Subaru Impreza. Running time: 0:39:16

Just when we were beginning to worry BMW had fallen asleep they announce a massive new model blitzkrieg, Mustang #1 (sort of) goes under the hammer and David tells us that Tesla owners may forgive more faults than other car owners. Running time: 0:45:23

Damien drives the just-confirmed-for-NZ Ford Edge in a desert in Jordan, David and Cameron compare BMW and AMG Ice Driving experiences and we all reminisce about the three best (or weirdest) cars we have owned. Running time: 1:22:24

After a brief sabbatical, Damien O'Carroll and David Linklater are joined by new third host Cameron Officer to discuss being slightly disappointed by the mustang, blinded by a very bright Rolls-Royce and a bit mystified by the hysteria surrounding the reveal of the Tesla Model 3. Running time: 0:49:05

In the first ever NZ Motoring Podcast direct from the launch of a new vehicle. Damien O’Carroll and Cameron Officer discuss their early thoughts on the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Running time: 0:11:05

Discussed this episode – the Top Ten cars eligible for the NZ Motoring Writers’ Guild/AA Car of the Year award and 12-cylinder cars – all from inside a Bentley Continental GT Speed. Plus an interview with Shitbox Rally organiser James Freeman. Running time: 1:10:34

David heads to Hampton Downs to drive the Volvo S60 Polestar, Damien brings up his American trip again to talk about driving the new Mustang in San Francisco and Richard Bosselman (Yahoo Autos) helps us argue over the best and worst looking cars on sale in NZ. Running time: 1:10:46

Paul Spain and Damian O’Carroll visit Ford’s Research + Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, meet the CEO and learn where transport tech is headed. Also included are chats with Ford guests Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian and Getaround’s Padden Murphy. Running time: 0:54:14

We celebrate our 8th episode with a V8 special recorded inside a very special V8. Damien heads to California to drive a Dodge Challenger Hellcat, while David pops over to Portugal to drive the Mercedes-AMG C63. Plus all sorts of other V8-y things. Running time: 0:56:41

Damien heads to California to drive the Jeep Renegade and David heads to Spain to drive the Volvo XC90. Australia’s Shitbox Rally is coming to New Zealand and guests Ed Finn and Lance Roskilly of BMW discuss the electrifying (sorry) new BMW i3 and i8. Running time: 0:56:26

Damien heads to California to drive the Jeep Renegade and David heads to Spain to drive the Volvo XC90. Australia’s Shitbox Rally is coming to New Zealand and guests Ed Finn and Lance Roskilly of BMW discuss the electrifying (sorry) new BMW i3 and i8. Running time: 0:44:26

In what is very likely a first (well, for a New Zealand podcast at least) we bring you Episode 5 from inside a Rolls Royce! Damien and David discuss luxury cars while cruising around in a Rolls Royce Ghost... as you do. Running time: 0:28:53

This episode we discuss a ban on black cars, David drives the Land Rover Discovery Sport in Iceland, Damien drives two totally different cars with very similar specs and we take a look at a few shiny gadgets with one thing in common – GPS. Running time: 0:50:51

In the 3rd episode Damien drives two 3-cylinder cars, David drives two old Mercedes, we discuss a record year of sales and hear from Paul Spain who is at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to check out a self-driving Mercedes of the future! Running time: 0:47:59

In this episode special guest Cameron Officer (ex-editor TopGear NZ) joins Damien O’Carroll and David Linklater to get nerdy over James Bond cars, listen to David go on about Porsches (again) and discuss the latest offerings from Lexus and Subaru. Running time: 1:01:31

We go to the beach with the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, enjoy the Porsche 911 Targa and go to the launch of the 5-door Mini hatch before peeking at the Fiat Punto. Plus the latest motoring news and the Top 10 finalists in the AA/NZMWG Car of the Year awards. Running time: 0:43:11