The Auto Express Podcast with Vicki Butler-Henderson

In partnership with Nissan-IN this special edition of the Auto Express podcast, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Steve Fowler talk all things electric with Nissan's EV section product manager, James Bird. We get to know James with some quick-fire car questions, look at the challenges and considerations faced by drivers looking to make the move to electric, and we explore the past, present and future of Nissan's electric plans. Plus, we hear about the all-electric ARIYA's next-generation haptic controls ahead of its launch later this year. To learn more about Nissan electric vehicles visit autoexpress.co.uk/nissan-electrified.ProPILOT and e-4ORCE technologies are available on selected models, grades and powertrainsProPILOT is an Advanced Driver Assist technology but cannot prevent collisions. ProPILOT is intended for “Eyes on/Hands On” for highways only (road separated by barriers). It is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. For more information, please refer to the owner's manual or visit www.nissan.co.uk/techterms.

THIS week on the Auto Express podcast, Vicki Butler-Henderson chats to Phillipa Sage, PA to Clarkson, Hammond and May, to reveal just what life is like with the three motoring megastars. Vicki is joined by Steve Fowler and Hugo Griffiths to discuss the week’s biggest stories, including the reborn Renault 4, the BMW M4 Competition Convertible and Cupra’s new Born hatchback, plus more of your motoring questions are answered. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

ONE of the UK’s greatest songwriters and producers, Ricky Wilde, is the star turn on this week’s Auto Express podcast. He talks to Vicki and the team about his music career and love of cars, plus reveals his top driving tunes. Steve Fowler speaks to Bowers & Wilkins product boss Andy Kerr to find out how in-car audio systems are developed, while the team mull over the latest news stories, and more of your motoring questions are answered. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

OLYMPIC cycling legend and Le Mans racer Chris Hoy is the star of this week’s Auto Express podcast. He talks to Vicki Butler-Henderson and the team about his love of cars, his motorsport career and why rallycross will be his next move. The team discuss the latest news stories, including Gordon Murray’s new supercar and Dacia’s SUV future, and more of your motoring questions are answered. Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.

TUNE in to this week’s Auto Express podcast to hear Vicki Butler-Henderson and the team discuss when a self-driving car isn’t a self-driving car, and see whether the new Peugeot 508 SW Sport Engineered drives as well as it looks. Plus associate editor Sean Carson and chief sub-editor Andy ‘Mosh’ Pringle mull over the finer details of everything from the affordable new Skoda Fabia to the distinctly less affordable Aston Martin V12 DBR1 Speedster, while Hugo Griffiths answers your burning consumer questions.

THE voice of F1, Will Buxton, is the guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. He speaks to Vicki Butler-Henderson to reveal what really goes on behind the scenes, and what it’s like to work on hit Netflix show, Drive to Survive. Vicki is joined by Sean Carson and Hugo Griffiths, and the team discuss the week’s biggest news stories, and more of your motoring questions are answered.

AWARD-winning young engineer Ella Podmore is the guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. Ella speaks to host Vicki Butler-Henderson about what it’s like to lead a team at McLaren Automotive, and why the country needs more young people to follow careers in science and engineering. Steve speaks to Monte Carlo rally legend Paddy Hopkirk about his new special edition MINI, and the team mull over the biggest news stories of the week.

MULTIPLE blind speed record holder Mike Newman is the guest on the latest Auto Express podcast. He explains what drives him to set speed records in cars, trucks and even motorcycles, and talks about his charity, Speed of Sight, which offers driving experiences to blind and disabled people. Vicki Butler-Henderson and the team discuss the biggest news stories, and more of your motoring questions are answered.

DAVID Brabham makes a star turn on this week’s Auto Express podcast, and chats to Vicki about his BT62, which is claimed to be the world’s most track focused hypercar. At the other end of the scale Steve Fowler drives the Citroen Ami, revealing just why it’s so much fun. The team dissects the week’s biggest news stories, and Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

NINE-time winner of the Le Mans 24 Hour race, Tom Kristensen, is the star of this week’s Auto Express podcast. He talks to Vicki Butler-Henderson about what life is like at the peak of endurance racing, and his new book. Vicki and the team also discuss the week’s biggest news stories, including the all-new MINI Hatch and SEAT’s Urban EV, plus they ponder whether the new Hyundai i20 N hot hatchback can take the fight to the brilliant Ford Fiesta ST.

JENSON Button and Ant Anstead star in this week’s Auto Express podcast. Speaking exclusively to Vicki Butler-Henderson, they lift the lid on why they’re reviving famous coachbuilding name Radford, and what we can expect to see from the brand. Sean Carson and Stephen Errity discuss the latest news stories and take an in-depth look at the 2021 Formula One season, while Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

THIS WEEK on the Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by the boss of Morgan Motors, Steve Morris. He outlines how he rose from apprentice to Managing Director, and talks about what’s coming next from the Malvern firm. Steve, along with Vicki and the Auto Express team, discuss the week’s biggest stories, and Hugo Griffiths reveals what it’s really like to drive a Jaguar E-Type. Plus more of your questions are answered.

FRANK Stephenson is the guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. The legendary automotive designer talks about his love of cars and design, and sketches a car live. He’s joined by Vicki Butler-Henderson, Sean Carson and Andy Pringle to discuss the week’s biggest stories, including Volvo’s electric future and the Audi Q4 e-tron. We reveal what the new Golf R and GTI Clubsport are like, and more of your motoring questions are answered.

Jay Leno stars in the Auto Express podcast. The American chat show legend reveals where his love of cars comes from, the scariest car he’s ever driven, and how he ended up specifying a 7.0-litre engine in his dad’s car. Elsewhere, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Andy Pringle round up the latest on the Volvo C40, Toyota Aygo and Skoda Fabia. Plus Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and John McIlroy on this week’s Auto Express podcast. John chats to Gordon Murray about his latest supercar project, the T.50s Niki Lauda, in an exclusive interview. The team mull over the all-new Nissan Qashqai and the next-generation Mercedes C-Class, and Steve talks about his time with the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. Plus, Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

WORLD land speed record legend Richard Noble is this week's guest on the Auto Express podcast. He discusses his own record at the wheel of Thrust 2, and reveals the secrets behind the supersonic SSC and Bloodhound projects. He's joined by Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Sean Carson as they examine the McLaren Artura, new Porsche 911 GT3 and Ferrari Purosangue whilst Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

THIS WEEK on the Auto Express podcast, Steve Fowler and Andy Pringle join host Vicki Butler-Henderson to examine the biggest news stories from the past seven days. The team look at the new Audi e-tron GT to see if it has what it takes to beat the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. Abarth’s new VR test-drive tech is discussed, and the team ponder the facelifted Ford Focus ahead of its launch later this year. John McIlroy drives the new Vauxhall Mokka and we answer more of your motoring questions.

THIS WEEK on the Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by James Brodie and Andy Pringle. The team mull over the week’s biggest news stories, including the reimagined Ford Mondeo, an exciting new future for Lotus and what's next for Tesla's high-performance models. Sean Carson argues the case for the Nissan GT-R being the best everyday performance car, while Vicki champions the Ford Sierra Cosworth. Plus, Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

THIS WEEK on the Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Le Mans legend Derek Bell, who talks to us about the highlights of his spectacular career driving some of the world’s most iconic race cars. The team also discusses the week’s top news stories, including the Mercedes EQA and our exclusive investigation into Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. All this, plus more of your motoring questions are answered.

This week, TV’s Mike Brewer is the special guest on the Auto Express podcast. The star of Wheeler Dealers joins hosts Steve Fowler and Alex Ingram to discuss his path from the used car forecourt to global TV star. The team examine the new Ioniq 5 and mull over the latest developments from Renault and Alpine, including its forthcoming electric hatchbacks, while Hugo Griffiths answers more of your burning motoring questions.

This week on the Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler and chief reviewer Sean Carson are joined by ex-Formula One driver Karun Chandhok. He discusses his rise to the top, and what it’s like to be a poacher turned gamekeeper while commentating on Sky F1. The team mull over the new Hyundai Kona N, Smart’s forthcoming SUV and Mercedes’ stunning MBUX Hyperscreen, while we answer more of your motoring questions.

Dr Andy Palmer is the special guest on the first Auto Express podcast of 2021. He talks about EVs, the Palmer Foundation and his career at Aston Martin and Nissan. Andy is joined by Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and John McIlroy to discuss the week’s biggest stories, including the rebirth of Vauxhall’s VXR brand and the BMW X8. The team reveal the cars they’re most looking forward to in 2021, and Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

This week on the Auto Express podcast, Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and John McIlroy. The team discuss what lies ahead for Jaguar and mull over the £1.5m, 300mph Hennessey Venom F5. John grills World Rally legend Sébastien Loeb on WRC and his future in the Dakar. The team reveal their own personal highlights from the podcast and the cars they’ve driven in 2021, plus Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Hugo Griffiths. Steve reveals what it’s like to drive the Tesla-rivalling Ford Mustang Mach-E, and whether it’s a car worthy of the iconic pony badge. Hugo breaks down the costs of a drink-drive conviction, that could total a staggering £70,000, while the Hyundai Tucson and a new Bentley Blower go under the spotlight. Vicki, Sean and Hugo salute the iconic Lotus Elise, which is 25 years old, plus more of your motoring questions are answered.

This week on the Auto Express podcast, special guest Tiff Needell joins us. He speaks to hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and James Brodie about his life in motorsport and subsequent TV career. The team also mull over Kia’s product plans, including the radical new Sportage, Toyota’s electric crossover and how Porsche’s eFuel program could save the combustion engine. And as ever, more of your motoring questions are answered.

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson. The team discuss the future of hydrogen power, as Toyota readies the next-generation Mirai, while the new McLaren Artura and Maserati MC20 supercars are put under the spotlight. Steve talks Fiat 500 and meets the original car’s biggest fan, Mr Motorsport, Steve Rider, and more of your motoring questions are answered.

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson. The team discuss what the forthcoming petrol and diesel ban means for motorists, lift the lid on the new Honda Civic and celebrate the new Porsche 911 GT3. Vicki speaks to the boss of tyre safety charity TyreSafe to uncover the secrets of staying safe this winter, and more of your motoring questions are answered.

Four-time IndyCar champion and three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti is the special guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. He reveals to hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson, Sean Carson and John McIlroy the highlights of his impressive career, and what it’s like to help develop the Gordon Murray T.50 supercar. The team dissect the new BMW iX, next Nissan Qashqai and MINI’s Urbanaut concept, plus more of your motoring questions are answered.

THIS WEEK on the Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by current World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans, to find out how preparations for his final title charge are shaping up. The team mull over the Audi RS e-tron GT, discuss Bentley’s all-electric future and celebrate the arrival of the new facelifted Land Rover Discovery. Plus, Sean Carson drives the new BMW X5 M Competition and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

Lotus chassis guru and GT racer Gavan Kershaw is the special guest on this week’s Auto Express podcast. He reveals the secrets of Lotus’ development and discusses the forthcoming Evija electric hypercar. The rest of the team, including Vicki Butler-Henderson, John McIlroy and James Brodie dissect the week’s biggest news stories, including the BMW iX3, new VW Golf R and what the future holds for Aston Martin. Once again, Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your motoring questions.

Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson in this week’s Auto Express podcast. The team discuss MINI’s three-pronged attack on the electric-car market, reveal the radical reinvention of the Porsche Macan and ponder over the rebirth of the all-American Hummer as a Tesla Cybertruck rival. Sean goes for a drive in some of Bentley’s best models and chats to the firm’s CEO Adrian Hallmark about the brand and its future. Finally, consumer champion Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

Vicki and the team are joined by CBeebies presenter Grace Webb from Grace's Amazing Machines to talk about her passion for all things mechanical. Vicki also goes to Goodwood to drive the new Jannarelly, while editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reveals all about the surprisingly sexy new Renault Mégane and deputy news editor James Brodie talks about Europe's cheapest EV from Dacia. Plus Hugo Griffiths drops by to answer listeners' questions

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by executive editor Stuart Milne and deputy news editor James Brodie. The team discuss Mercedes’ exciting electrified future, and the new Audi RS e-tron GT - and why that car could trigger the beginning of the end for the V10 Audi R8. Vicki gets to grips with the Porsche Taycan, while John tests Lexus’ first full EV, the UX 300e. And the team reveal the winners of the coveted Auto Express New Car Awards. Plus, more of your motoring questions are answered.

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by John McIlroy and James Brodie. The team discuss two brilliant new hot hatches, in the shape of the Golf GTI-rivalling BMW 128ti and the Fiesta ST-baiting Hyundai i20 N, and ponder on why motorists are being saddled with a £25m bill for breaking down on motorways. Steve Fowler chats to PSA’s UK boss Alison Jones, and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson speaks to rising F1 star George Russell about his climb to motorsport’s top step in an exclusive interview. Steve Fowler and John McIlroy discuss the hot new Ford Puma ST and decide whether the new Dacia Sandero can remain Britain’s cheapest car. The team dissect Tesla’s future, including the Cybertruck and the Model S Plaid, which boasts a sub-2 second 0-62mph time. And more of your motoring questions are answered.

On this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and James Brodie. * New BMW M3 and M4* Ferrari Portofino M* How clean are EVs, really?* How to beat the car thief* Motoring questions answered

Pink Floyd legend, Nick Mason is this week’s very special guest, who joins to talk about his sensational car collection, that Ferrari 250 GTO, and his love of everything on four wheels. Nick, along with host Vicki Butler-Henderson, is joined by Steve Fowler and John McIlroy to discuss the week’s biggest news stories. The team reveal the secrets of the new Maserati MC20 supercar, and Steve talks to FCA design chief Klaus Busse. John leads the discussion on the radical new Hyundai Tucson SUV, shown for the first time earlier this week, and Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your burning motoring questions.

In this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson is joined by Steve Fowler and Sean Carson to discuss the latest news. Hot topics this week include the new Mercedes S-Class, Volvo P1800 restomod and the new Jeep Wagoneer. Plus, James Brodie speaks to Aston Martin Works’ boss Paul Spires to find out more about the DB5 Goldfinger continuation, and Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your questions.

In this week’s Auto Express podcast, host Vicki Butler-Henderson, deputy editor John McIlroy and chief reviewer Sean Carson mull over the week’s biggest stories. The team discuss three all-new models, ranging from all-new electric Fiat 500, to the Skoda Enyaq SUV and £250,000 Rolls-Royce Ghost. Alex Ingram drives a three-quarter-scale Bugatti Type 35, and speaks to Bugatti test driver and Le Mans legend, Andy Wallace. Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more motoring questions.

This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson holds court alongside deputy editor John McIlroy and video content producer Alex Ingram. The team discuss the all-new Nissan Z car that’s set to revitalise the brand’s performance range, and mull over the new Maserati MC20. John reveals the new BMW X1, and it’s all-electric sibling, while Alex delivers his verdict on two important new Volkswagens: the ID.3 and Golf GTI. Once again, Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your consumer questions.

Vicki Butler-Henderson is celebrating the best of British in this week’s Auto Express podcast. Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reveals the winner of this year’s Brit List - the rundown of the most influential Brits in motoring - as well as lifting the lid of Jaguar’s all-electric future. Chief reviewer Sean Carson takes to UK roads in the new Land Rover Defender, and the team mull over the new BMW M3 Touring. And they’re joined by consumer editor Hugo Griffiths to answer more of your motoring questions.

Vicki Butler-Henderson goes green with envy as editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reviews the Aston Martin DBX, while chief reviewer Sean Carson heads to Italy to drive the gorgeous Ferrari Roma. Steve also chats to Aston’s mercurial chassis engineer Matt Becker and reveals whether the DBX is the car to save the company. And Sean gives his verdict on the Roma, Ferrari’s new GT model – is it another Ferrari legend? The team also discuss secret plans uncovered for a replacement for Mercedes’ big-selling GLC SUV and talk about the managerial merry-go-round affecting some of the world’s biggest car brands

The star of this week’s podcast is a V12 engine! We have some exclusive audio of the Cosworth V12 that’s going to be sitting in the back of the Murray T.50 supercar - the true successor to the legendary McLaren F1. We also get to talk to the man behind the car – and the new car brand – Gordon Murray. The team also reveal BMW’s plans for an all-electric 5 Series, likely to be called the i5, while deputy editor John McIlroy goes for a drive in the new Honda e and falls in love. Plus news of Mitsubishi’s withdrawal from the European car market, plus more news and your questions answered.

In this week’s Auto Express podcast, hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson, John McIlroy and Sean Carson are joined by Thatcham’s director of research, Matthew Avery to discuss the future of car safety. The team mull over the biggest new stories of the week, including the BMW 2 Series Coupé, new Porsche Panamera and Mercedes EQE, plus we hear Steve Fowler’s verdict from behind the wheel of the new Polestar 2. Once again, Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

Legendary DJ Carl Cox is this week’s special guest, where he reveals his love of cars, bikes and motorsport, and opens the doors to his impressive vehicle collection. Carl is joined by podcast regulars Steve Fowler and Sean Carson to dissect the week’s top news stories and drives, including the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale, Ford Bronco and Hyundai i20. Once again, Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.

Ace driving driving instructor Paul Ripley is the special guest in this week’s Auto Express podcast. He reveals the secrets of making you a better, safer and more efficient driver, and joins Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Sean Carson in discussing the new Nissan Ariya, Mercedes S-Class and Cupra el-Born. Vicki chats with top historic car auctioneer Mathew Priddy, and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your motoring questions.

This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson teams up with John McIlroy and Sean Carson to discuss their first-ever Ferrari drives, as Steve Fowler delivers his verdict on the firm’s latest model, the F8 Spider. The all-new Peugeot 3008 and 5008 go under the spotlight, as do the new e-tron models from Audi. Vicki chats to Bentley design chief, Stefan Sielaff, and Hugo Griffiths is on hand to answer more of your consumer questions.

This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Sean Carson talk to Haynes Publishing boss Jeremy Yates-Round about his unexpected best sellers, the museum and the publisher’s future plans. The Ineos Grenadier, a new take on the Land Rover Defender formula, is put under the spotlight, and the new BMW M3 is dissected. John McIlroy drives the new Porsche Cayenne GTS, and Hugo Griffiths answers more of your burning questions.

This week Vicki Butler-Henderson talks to Caterham Cars CEO Graham Macdonald about racing and its electric future. Vicki, Steve Fowler and John McIlroy mull the week’s biggest news stories, including the all-new Vauxhall Mokka, green numberplates for EVs and the forthcoming Volkswagen ID.4. The team reveal the much-loved cars they wish they’d never sold, and Hugo Griffiths joins to answer more of your consumer questions.

This week, Vicki Butler-Henderson talks sim racing with Jason Plato, who reveals the real-life F1 heroes he’s raced against - virtually. Vicki, Steve Fowler and John McIlroy ponder Volkswagen’s most important new car, the ID.3, the £65,000 Mercedes GLA and the new Citroen ë-C4. The team discuss the greatest concept cars of all time, and Hugo Griffiths joins to answer yet more of your questions.

Ex-F1 and Le Mans star Mark Blundell joins Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and John McIlroy to reveal the secrets of his motorsport and business success - and the biggest crash of his career. The team analyse the future SUVs and electric sports cars from Lotus, and discuss the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake. Plus, the cars we’d like to see imported - and deported - are put under the spotlight, and consumer editor Hugo Griffiths answers more of your questions.