Miles and Sam at The Miles Driven talk cars and automotive news mixed in with the occasional anecdotes from Miles' past in the motor trade. The pair also keep you updated with news and take deep dives into the automotive world whether that be the history, the future, or the present day of cars and the people that make the industry tick. Expect lots of challenges as they muse what can be bought for certain budgets and encourage listeners to join in contemplating what they would buy if given a certain budget or requirement. Electric cars will feature on the podcast as the pair review some of the latest arrivals, however, gearheads and petrol heads will be more than at home here as the pair are ardent manual gearbox fans that still hold out hope there will be decades ahead for those that prefer their propulsion with a touch of sucking, squeezing, banging, and blowing. Listen Today!
The team celebrate episode 100 with a car quiz but before that, they ponder the future of Jaguar Land Rover. Sam talks about a steam train.
The team discuss great engines from the humble small economy cars that move the world, to exotic small cars. Sam talks car shows.
Miles has serviced the Range Rover and it didn't go to plan meanwhile Sam looks at some recent tool purchases by Miles.
The team talk about the latest car news after Sam tells his story of woe after a garage refuge to start an MOT test on his car.
The team discuss the limited run of BMW X5 hydrogen models powering an electric motor and Sam talks about pickup trucks as he considers what he will buy in the future.
The guys talk about car oils and how and why the next generation of electric cars. Porsche is raising prices to help fund its electric future and other manufacturers are set to do the same.
Miles returns from Australia and wonders if some of the Australian speed limits are a little too low considering the size of the country, especially with the added enforcement and wider use of patrol cars. The team have a short chat about the differences in flying window seat in a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner and a Boeing 777-3ER before questioning whether any hot hatch is better than a Hyundai I30N given its price.
Jaguar Land Rover intends to split their brands in the showroom from the end of 2024 and Volvo has said the new XC30 is designed for the subscription model. Is this a step forward for the brands, or a lost attempt at moving forward?
The team make their picks for the best car in each category from small to large. Options aren't limited to new cars and so there is lots of choice for all.
In this episode, Sam and Miles find that their interest in a particular car is closer than they thought.
This week the team talk about why fun cars are usually found in cheap vehicles that aren't particularly fast, practical or reliable.
Sam forgets this is an automotive podcast and spends the episode discussing planes while Miles talks about car modifications.
Sam and Miles get nostalgic about old cars and a short return of listener questions.
The team discuss some bizarre plans by Oxford council that sound more like the film 'The Hunger Games' than a way of reducing pollution. Britain's hopes to lead the way on battery electric cars take a knock as Britvolt looks certain to go out of business.
Miles talks about a recent trip to the British Motor Museum while sam celebrates his latest bit of carpentry.
The team briefly discuss the recent news of a Swiss EV ban before debating whether restoring classics is always worth it and whether all classics should be saved. Sam then runs off on a tangent and talks about his cylinder mower and how it will last 400 years.
In the first podcast of the new year, the team talk about manufacturer subscription services for heated seats and other features. After that, it's Rimac and Binotto leaving Ferrari F1.
No podcast this week but a short Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our listeners.
When the team did this a few podcasts ago Sam was the one asking the questions, but how will he do as the contestant as Miles becomes quiz master for an episode
The team discuss what car Sam would buy if he was out looking to buy something right now and whether recycling cars to keep using them is better than building new cars.
Miles tells the story of his Golf GTI. A story Sam knows all too well having spent a considerable amount of time underneath the car trying to repair it.
The team discuss the car that Abarth plans to return to America with, a hot version of the 500e. Sam talks about his trip to Mexico.
Sam has seismic news with the announcement of Miles' latest car purchase and then we have the UK theory test. Can you get enough right answers to pass the test?
The team have a busy episode catching up on news stories they should have seen sooner from the car world including Mitsubishi exiting the UK. We also hear about dogs being as polluting as cars and noise limiters to fine people with noisy exhausts. Miles questions whether London should be EV and hybrid-friendly instead of just EV friendly as a way to help people of all incomes reduce pollution when crawling in traffic.
Sam has another car quiz and Miles discusses the ever-stricter testing of NCAP safety scores and whether cars will soon find it impossible to pass the safety test without being laden with cameras and sensors
The team discuss the new BMW M2 as the last ever BMW M car without a hybrid or electric powertrain. The team then discuss whether eFuels are the future.
The team discuss the Land Rover Discovery. Including a correction to a recent car buyer's guide. Sam celebrates yet another birthday.
The team discuss which generation of the Porsche 911 is the best to buy to today, and they talk about the shortage of truck drivers across the world, Miles thinks poor rest conditions are one of the reasons.
In this weeks car podcast the team discuss whether video games can teach you anything about cars and how to become a better driver. The team also discuss car warranties.
The team talk about the new Astra GSe and the Toyota Supra. Miles then hijacks the podcast to tell his story of woe when his flight home was cancelled and he and his wife were left a long way home
Sam hosts his own gameshow with a car quiz after dubbing himself the quizmaster (at least for cars). Miles hesitates on the answers (as you'd expect).
Miles has been reading a book on car history and wonders if car design is doomed to mould into one and then thinks he has an excellent suggestion for a car everyone should buy now - Sam disagrees.
In this bonus episode in remembrance of Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign, Miles and Sam discuss the long and distinguished list of cars that the late Queen owned and drove. From Bentley to Audi, BMW to Maybach, join us for a chat about the cars of the Monarchy, and as always, our opinions on the collection.Â
Miles asks Sam if he would buy a Jaguar after the recent Jaguar XJ buyer's guide opened up a question about whether we are losing great cars. Miles then questions used car values.
Today the team talk exclusively about superchargers from how they work to why they aren't commonly used in Europe but still have a strong presence in the American domestic performance market
Miles is struggling to be enthusiastic about electric hot hatchbacks, the guys then talk about the Toyota Yaris hybrid after a drive, and once again question is hybrid the answer?
Miles is convinced he finally has a good game for Sam and listener questions return. Before that the team do an F1 update.
Miles talks about the latest MG roadster which is creeping closer to reality and Sam does a short F1 update
In a slight detour from regular service, Sam explains the machinery he works with and how it is powered. Miles follows up with a motor trader story from his time in the trade.
Miles and Sam question whether car subscriptions for features like Navigation or heated seats are the future or a flash-in-the-pan idea. VW gets a new boss which could mean more concentration on e-fuels.
The last Saturday podcast for the summer as the team slow down the schedule but don't worry, the Tuesday Podcast will be release as normal. Sam arrives prepared with a car quiz that he thinks will only take twenty minutes and then remembers it is Miles answering the questions, in the end it takes over an hour, but its good fun along the way.
Miles has the idea of a car quiz naming manufacturers from A-Z, then forgets hall the names of car brands. Sam has a bit more luck.
Miles talks about finance to give a better view of what is and how to understand it. Sam announces that the arrival of the new Civic Type R is almost upon us.
Sam talks about digestive biscuits on these weeks automotive podcast, and the oddity of glitter lorries operating in the hot weather. Miles tries to understand why Wales wants a 20mph speed limit.
Sam starts the podcast with a quiz of would you rather leaving Miles with a few tough car choices and Miles talks about the Mazda CX-60 and whether Diesel engines are gone forever.
The team return after a series of audio troubles that still don't seem to have been completely remedied. Sam talks about Bezos' boat that is going to be cut in half to move it promising it is automotive related. The story of the never ending trouble fixing the Vauxhall Astra brakes is finally told.
It's just Miles this week after an audio failure knocked out both the Tuesday and Saturday podcast. Miles rounds up the car news including a new Lada, A Toyota recall and a new MG.
The team starts with an F1 quiz about the lap records of the V10 and the hybrid era. Miles questions whether instead of buying new cars we should overhaul old cars with manufacturer support to extend the life of old vehicles.
Miles has an EV quiz for Sam and the team discusses whether there is a more harmonious way for all road users to go about their business without recording every mistake we make and attempting to get people in trouble.
The team have the weekend off but Miles gives you a car fact as thank you for listening to The Miles Driven
Miles and Sam answer your questions for the 50th episode.
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