Podcasts about Top Gear

IM (8/12/1947 – 27/5/2017) – Gregg Allman is Dood maar niet vergeten. De singer-songwriter en rockmuzikant overleed vandaag in 2017 in zijn eigen woning in Savannah in de Amerikaanse staat Georgia. Hij was 69 jaar…Continue Reading "In herinnering maker tune Top Gear"

Television presenter and motoring journalist Rory Reid is the latest guest on award-winning podcast Fuelling Around. Motoring journalist Reid, who is best known for his time as a presenter on Top Gear and Fifth Gear, is currently the YouTube director for Autotrader. He joined our co-hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Dave Vitty to discuss his love of cars and why he wanted to present Fifth Gear. 

In this special, and slightly sillier episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal turns the tables on our founder, Robert Llewellyn.    As Robert celebrates his 70th birthday, the pair look back on an extraordinary six-decade career spanning bespoke shoemaking, fringe comedy, cult sci-fi fame, and becoming one of the world's leading voices for electric vehicles and clean energy.    They chat about Robert's time on Red Dwarf and the show's enduring legacy as one of the BBC's most-watched programmes (outperforming Top Gear, dare we say it?). There are also fond memories of Scrapheap Challenge, the bizarre Mojave Desert story involving a children's deckchair and a 3,500-foot flight, the hidden psychology behind the Carpool series, and of course, Robert's slightly alarming habit of writing far too many books. Enjoy!    Ghost Camera is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Camera-Robert-Llewellyn/dp/1789651816    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/edkwTFblDMA   00:00 – Introduction: A different kind of podcast  01:40 – Robert's 70th Birthday & The "Umarell" nickname  07:05 – The Geodesic Dome & School Expulsion  10:32 – Life as a Bespoke Shoemaker  13:00 – "The Joeys" and discovering the joy of comedy  18:50 – Becoming Kryten: The Red Dwarf years  24:10 – Red Dwarf vs. Blackadder & The BBC  28:30 – Scrapheap Challenge: 5mm aggregate and flying junk  37:20 – The birth of Carpool and "Suicide Cameras"  42:20 – Pitching Fully Charged to a confused BBC  46:10 – Ghost Camera: Writing, Optimism, and AI 54:00 – Conclusion: Humour as the "spoonful of sugar"   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

We have a BUNCH of May sales going on for car parts! Shop here https://martiniworks.com/Could it be? Our beloved Top Gear has made a list of Top 50 Japanese cars and its... questionable at best. Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to discuss this and more on the MartiniWorks Podcast! #cars #podcast #automotive Take a look at the article and be the judge.. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/list/50-best-japanese-cars-all-timePick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Shop Continental tires here https://martiniworks.com/products/wheels-tires/tires?brands=continentalShop Motegi wheels here https://martiniworks.com/aftermarket-car-parts-brands/wheels/motegiShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=fortune-autoCheck out the main channel! @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels

Welcome to Episode 290Only 6 minutes late this week, practically a record for us!We get into gaming first by discussing RV there yet, a physic based puzzle game where you have to get your RV back from your camping trip by navigating across a large physics-based map full of rock slides and chaos, its like a crossover of Mudrunner and a Top Gear road trip. We talk about the clever damage system, the fun winching and physic mechanics, but agree it best played with friends Onto a more disappointing game, Ram has been playing Layers of Fear. It was mean to be a psychological horror but delivers nothing but relentless cheap jump scares and a paper-thin gameplay loop, with you walking from room to room and puzzle so simple they don't deserve to be call thatSkazz has been getting back into VR and the new Meta Quest 3. He talk about the new features like the colour pass through with mild mixed reality, the excellent pancake lenses and how the wireless PC streaming works brilliantlyWe also discuss defeating werewolves with chocolate, stolen game collections, the slimmer Gabe Newell and Gaussian splatting NotesGabe Newell is looking better then ever beforeGather your mate and road trip in an easily destroyed motorhome in RV There yet?Disappointing psychological horror game Layers of FearGet back into VR with meta's new headsetCorridors take on the new tech of Gaussian SplatsWe look forward to seeing you all on the next podcast on 7th May 2026, at 18:30 GMT+1 either on YouTube or Twitch

This week's episode sees Vinesh Sinha, CEO, FatHopes Energy, joins Oscar Henderson for a conversation on the SAF Podcast. Vinesh Sinha dropped out of university in 2007, inspired by a Top Gear episode, and built FatHopes Energy into one of Southeast Asia's most sophisticated sustainable fuel feedstock operations — with a digital traceability platform years ahead of the competition.In this episode, Vinesh talks feedstock aggregation, the realities of scaling a waste-oil supply chain across Southeast Asia, and why FatHopes Energy is now moving into SAF refining with a 300,000-tonne greenfield plant targeting operations by 2030. Plus: the truth about POME and palm oil, why AI is the only way to solve traceability at scale, and why Vinesh thinks the SAF industry is dangerously underestimating three things — feedstock, infrastructure, and integrity.This is a wide ranging conversation and one that digs into the critical components that is helping build Malaysia as a SAF global hub.Check out the full episode on your favourite platforms or use the link in the comments.

Ut fra en Top Gear artikkel om 30 av tidenes mest smakløse biler, feller vi vår dom om hvorvidt disse bilene er smakløse eller ikke, med terningkast 6 til maksimalt smakløs. Her blir det Tesla Cybertruck, Cadillac Escalade, BMW X6, Hummer H3 , McLaren X1 og 25 andre vulgære godbiter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOLLOW UP: FCA WARNS PAYOUT SCHEME MAY FOLDThe Financial Conduct Authority has warned that there will be a delay of unknown time frame and even the potential for the finance mis-selling scheme to be cancelled, thanks to the appeals lodged. For more information on this, click this Autocar article link here.APRIL 2026 NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURESApril 2026 had the most registrations, since 2019. All except diesel market share went up, with BEV being the most impressive and ending up with an April market share of 26.2% meaning it is at 23.1% for the year so far. Once again Fleet is doing a lot of heavy lifting, although Private rose taking the year to date up to 40.1%. You can find out more, by clicking this SMMT article link here.HONDA AUTOMOTIVE UK GETS A NEW BOSSMichael Doyle replaces Rebecca Adamson, who moves to head up Customer Engagement for Honda Motor Europe. Doyle is coming from Honda Motor Southern Africa, where he was Vice President. Click this MotorTrader article link here, for more.NISSAN TO MERGE SUNDERLAND PRODUCTION LINESNissan is consolidating production lines into one over the next year, at their Sunderland facility. This will apparently not lead to any job losses at the site. Production numbers in 2025 was nearly half that of 2019. For more on this story, click this link to read an electrive article.PORSCHE COST CUTTING BEGINSPorsche has announced it will close three subsidiary companies with 500 jobs going as a consequence. Cellforce Group, battery tech; Porsche eBike, electric drives for bicycles; and Cetitec GmbH, software for data communications are to be shut down. The company will now “refocus on its core business”. If you want to read more, click this Yahoo!Finance article link here.FORD SELLING PART OF SPANISH PLANT TO GEELYFord is looking to sell part of their Valencia plant to Geely, which currently only makes the Kuga. This would be Geely's first European production based. To find out more, click this Autocar article link here.VW IS RIVIAN'S LARGEST SHAREHOLDERThe Volkswagen Group has upped its stake in Rivian from 8.6% to 15.9%, making it the largest single investor in the company. This moves Amazon to second. Rivian has been hitting the milestones the original deal required, which has meant they have received $3 billion from the German company since the announcement of the investment. You can read more, by clicking this TechCrunch article link here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Nissan X-TrailNissan revealed their new X-Trail, a few weeks back. The company is aiming at the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Kia Sorento and Peugeot 5008 with this vehicle. No technical specifications have been revealed. Click this Autocar article link to see more.Lexus TZLexus has released images of the TZ, an electric six seat SUV aimed at the Volvo EX90. The vehicle is based on the RZ platform and will have an 96kWh battery enabling a range of up to 330 miles in perfect conditions. The TZ is coming to the UK in 2027 but there are no details as to the price or final specifications. Click this Autocar article link, for more.Morgan Supersport 400Morgan has revealed the Supersport 400 which takes the Supersport and makes its more. The retuned B58 twin-turbo straight-six engine will produce 402bhp, bringing down the 0-62 to 3.6 seconds which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the normal version. On the road price starts at £138,883.00. Click this EVO article link here to read more.LUNCHTIME WATCH: HOW CAR DEALERSHIPS SCAM AMERICALongtime listeners will have heard Alan bemoan how awful American car dealerships and the business model are. He has explained how the price is never the price you first see. But to show how really bad it is we are recommending a Wendover Productions video explaining just how dreadful they are, click this YouTube link to see more.LIST OF THE WEEK: GREAT PEOPLE'S CARSAutocar have a large slideshow dedicated the cars that helped bring mobility to the world. Do you agree with the choices made? What would you pick? Click this link here to see what options you have to select from.AND FINALLY: TIME TO ASK THE DANES TO GO FRENCHA British Engineer, Dave Collins, has created a Lego copy of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E and submitted it to Lego to be considered for making into a model the company sells. Submitted on the 15 April this has already received 8,199 votes (at the time of recording). Click this Top Gear article to read more.To go see the page on Lego Ideas and vote, click this link here.

Med utgangspunkt i en artikkel fra Top Gear kalt "Here are 53 cars that you shouldn't like (but secretly do)", går trekløveret i studio gjennom bilene for å se om hvorvidt de synes dette er Guilty Pleasures eller ikke. Spennvidden går fra Toyota Yaris Verso til Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relebogile Mabotja sits down with Tumelo Rantsane, Head of Brand at Opel, to unpack the brand’s legacy of reliability, engineering excellence, and performance. As Opel continues to regain momentum in the market, their latest model, the Grandland, is making headlines named a finalist for the 2026 South African Car of the Year and awarded “Most Improved Car of the Year” by TopGear South Africa. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El Jefe is back! Chris, Brody, Tom, and Levi discuss the results of the survey for Issue 4 of 2026 - The Gear Issue. We asked what kinds of things our readers are thinking about, what works and what doesn't, and the types of tools they want us to cover both in this issue and future issues. The answers were once again very thoughtful and interesting! If you enjoy the cast, please subscribe/save/review it on whatever platform you're listening on! To see the results of this discussion, subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine. https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/subscribe

Med utgangspunkt i en artikkel fra Top Gear kalt "Here are 53 cars that you shouldn't like (but secretly do)", går trekløveret i studio gjennom bilene for å se om hvorvidt de synes dette er Guilty Pleasures eller ikke. Spennvidden går fra Toyota Yaris Verso til Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoje Nino fala da trilogia inicial dos jogos de corrida Top Gear Pra Super Nintendo.  Jogos que todo gamer brasileiro aprendeu a amar, seja pelos gráficos incríveis,  Jogabilidade única, aquela trilha sonora marota ou tudo isso junto! Então junte seus amigos na frente da tv de tubo 14 polegadas da sua tia e vamos acelerar estrada fora com os games Top Gear!!!

Leon e Samuca chamam Caio do podcast Dinotronic, do Supersoda, pra definir os doze melhores jogos de Super Nintendo! Uma das missões mais complicadas que já tivemos no Galinha Viajante.APOIE O GALINHA VIAJANTEAcesse catarse.me/galinhaviajanteLINKS DA GALINHACatarse | Youtube | Instagram | BlueskyContato: cast@galinhaviajante.com.brAcesse nosso SITE: galinhaviajante.com.brTRILHA SONORABoss Battle (Chrono Trigger), Decisive Battle (Final Fantasy VI), Big Blue (F-Zero), Let's Start (Goof Troop), Short League Tournament (International Superstar Soccer Deluxe), Main Theme (Killer Instinct), Dark World (Zelda A Link To The Past), Flower Garden (Yoshi's Island)Chrono Trigger Main Theme Jazz Fusion (8-Bit Big Band)Battle On The Jazzy Bridge (Quasar)CITADOS NO EPISÓDIOVideogames: Goof Troop, Yoshi's Island, International Superstar Soccer, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Super Mario RPG, Super Bomberman 5, Killer Instinct, Mario Paint, Super Metroid, Kirby, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 6, Zelda: A Link to the Past, Mega Man X, Mario Kart, F-Zero, Super Mario World, Demon's Crest, Top Gear, Earthbound, Terranigma, Lufia, Illusion of Gaia, Secret of Mana, Rock 'n' Roll Racer, Donkey Kong, Pilot Wings, Star Fox, Super Castlevania 4, SimCity, Actraiser, Mega Bomberman, Final Fight 1, 2 e 3.Outras Mídias: F-Zero GP Legends (anime), Disney Cruj, Uma Cilada Para Roger RabbitCAPÍTULOS00:00:00 - Abertura do Episódio00:04:29 - Apresentações e Menções Honrosas00:22:30 - Round 100:30:15 - Round 200:38:43 - Round 300:51:38 - Round 401:03:17 - Round 501:16:53 - Round 601:21:55 - Battle Royale01:30:24 - Encerramento do EpisódioO Galinha vai ao ar toda semana graças aos Escudeiros da Galinha Viajante! Apoie você também o nosso projeto no Catarse e junte-se à Escudaria!Apresentado e produzido por Leon Cleveland e Samuel R. Auras.Contato: cast@galinhaviajante.com.brSupport the show

Nearly 30 years ago, James Hilton answered an ad in Creative Review, met a stranger named Ajaz Ahmed, and they signed Virgin as their first client. That was the beginning of AKQA.AKQA went on to win Grand Prix Cannes Lions, James was named the UK's number one digital creative director three times, and they were acquired by WPP for around $550 million. He also made the Creativity 50 alongside Jonathan Ive and Lady Gaga.What followed was a design studio, a custom motorcycle brand featured by Netflix and Top Gear, a Chief Creative Officer role at Native, and now a position inside Abbott, helping a 100,000-person healthcare company grow.James invited Future London Academy to his home outside London to chat about his journey. And if you are curious about our Executive Programme for Design Leader that James teaches on, you can find more information here: https://fla.wiki/42jCun400:00:00 — Meet James Hilton — The Design Leader Who Built AKQA Into a 6,000-Person Agency00:01:00 — Selling AKQA for £340M00:04:00 — What made AKQA succeed: obsession, craft & hiring people smarter than you00:09:00 — The founder's paradox: staying in the work vs. scaling a creative business00:11:00 — Building a Culture of Honest Feedback as a Creative Leadership Strategy00:16:00 — Over-delivering as a growth strategy: how AKQA became a trusted advisor00:28:00 — Life after AKQA: leaving, fear, and starting over from scratch00:37:00 — Imposter syndrome, catastrophic thinking & using data to fight anxiety00:44:00 — Stoicism as a leadership practice: the philosophy that changed everything00:49:00 — Design with a capital D: transforming organisations at scale (Abbott case study)00:53:00 — Why design leaders are a business value lever, not a visual service01:00:00 — AI as a design tool, post-scarcity futures & final advice for design leaders#designleadership #agencyfounder #

Jonny and Richard answer listeners' questions about accidentally folding a head gasket, cars you dislike for irrational reasons, buying an American classic, and who got to wear the white lab coat on Top Gear. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES FOR MARCH 2026SMMT has revealed the new car registration figures for March 2026. Unsurprisingly, EVs have had their best month yet, in the UK. Unfortunately, the market share is far from the 33% required by the Government. Lots of people and organisations were erroneously using the term “sales” when we only have figures for registrations. The SMMT once again called on the Government to review the ZEV mandate targets, adding the Iran war and it's knock on effects to the usual, valid, points. Click this link here, from the SMMT, to read more.TATA RECEIVES MORE GOVERNMENT MONEYThe UK Government is investing £380 million in Tata's battery factory, being built near Bridgewater in Somerset. The company states that once opened it will employ 4,000 staff on site. The money is coming from the Automotive Transformation Fund. Additionally a Devon based battery recycling facility and low-emission brake manufacturer have also been awarded money from the fund. Click this Autocar link to find out more.STELLANTIS EUROPE TO STOP FIGHTING ITSELFGiles Vidal, who is the head of design for Stellantis, gave a frank interview with Autocar after he has spent a few months reacquainting himself with the brand following his time at Renault. His main point was that the group's brands will be making cars that are distinct from each other, despite the shared underpinnings and restrictions that brings. Music to the ears of us, here at the Motoring Podcast! To read more, click the link here.BYD TO INSTALL CHARGING NETWORKBYD will be installing 300 chargers with a maximum capacity of 1500kW, making them the fastest in the UK. BYD claims that this can enable five minute charging of of 10% to 70% for their new 123kWh battery. These sites will be open to all car brands and will be run under the name ‘Flash'. As ever though, what a charger is capable of and what the grid can provide are often two different things, in the UK. For more on this story, click this Autocar article link here.UK'S LARGEST EHGV CHARGING HUBFleete (no, that's not a spelling mistake), has opened the largest UK eHGV charging hub. Located at the Port of Tilbury , it has 16 ultra-rapid chargers enabling up to 16 eHGVs to charge at the same time. The company plans to open a 26 bay facility near Birmingham too. Click this EV Powered article link here to read more.On Thursday 23 April at 20:00 BST, we will be going live with a Q&A on our YouTube channel. We need your help though, send us your automotive and motoring related question you would like to hear us answer. To send one in use our Contact Page, linked to here, and put “Q&A” in the Subject Line so it does not get lost in all the spam.NEW NEW CAR NEWS -Honda Super-NHonda has revealed a small EV, with up to 199 miles range and a price starting under £20,000 which will be coming to the UK this summer. Their previous foray into the small EV market was the Honda-E that was expensive for what it offered, although did look great. The Super-N seems to have addressed that, nearly 200 miles range for under £20,000 sounds great, hopefully real world use backs that up. Click this Motoring Research article link here, for more.Cupra RavalCupra has unveiled their Renault 5 rival, the Raval. Starting price for the Core trim, will be just under £23,000, whilst offering around 185 maximum range. Moving up through the specs increases the prices and capabilities as the V1 and V2 levels can be fitted with a 52kWh battery enabling up to 280 miles maximum range. Top of the range aims to take on the Alpine A290, with an approximately £37,000 price tag and a drop in range to around 250 miles. Click this Autocar article link, for more.Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVAs we stated a few weeks ago, Mitsubishi is bringing back the Outlander PHEV when they return to the UK market. The price will start at £46,995, but full technical specs are yet to be released. Information that EV Powered has managed to gleam includes an expected EV-only range around 53 miles, with an overall of about 500 miles. Does it bring anything new enough to the market to attract buyer? Time will tell. Click this EV Powered link, for more.LUNCHTIME READ: ESTATE OF THE MARKETS.V. Robinson, on Driven to Write, discusses affordable estate cars or the lack of them, more to the point. As he owns one himself he explains how he keeps an eye out, essentially for what he might replace his Octavia with. Pickings are thing. Click this link to read through his thoughts on what is out there now and also to become a little sad at the state of the market.LIST OF THE WEEK: PERFORMANCE VS PRACTICALITYTom Ford has compiled another special list for Top Gear, that we are recommending to you. Often we are shown concepts that are either all about the performance or practicality. Very rarely does these cross over. Click the link here to see what your options are.AND FINALLY: THE FUTURE FROM BACK IN 1982Antony Ingram, writing for Hagerty, explains all about the fascinating British Leyland ECV 3, which was an experimental design that incorporates a lot of what we expect in cars today, but were very futuristic in 1982. Click this link to find out more and learn a little about British Leyland and innovation.

246 Roberto is on his final morning in Madrid - soaking in the city's effortless elegance one last time - while Jon is freshly back from an Easter break in the New Forest. In this episode of our Candid Conversations series, we picked up the phone and just… talked. No agenda, no script, no edits. Exactly as it happened.This week's unscripted conversation covers:•Madrid vs. London living - what Roberto keeps coming back to the Spanish capital for, the food culture, the street energy, and why the fashion just hits differently•Easter in the New Forest - Jon's family catch-up, a delightful 22-month-old second cousin, and the very real pain of UK bank holiday traffic•Electric vehicles deep-dive - the state of public EV charging in Britain, Jon's VW ID4 and its genuinely bizarre “unlock seven times” cable trick, Roberto's new Mini Electric, route planning for a potential Cheshire road trip, and why Top Gear's 50 Best Family EVs list is pure clickbait•Tech on the road - Roberto's real-world verdict on the M5 MacBook Air after editing video on it in Madrid (spoiler: it might be the MacBook for most people), plus speculation about the upcoming Apple Mac Studio M5•Reading & culture - Jon is deep into Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs biography; Roberto has cracked open Ian Fleming's Casino Royale and is discovering Bond on the page is considerably more swarthy - and considerably more chain-smoking - than on screen•A style epiphany - sitting alone in an elegant Madrid hotel bar, Roberto quietly resolves to start dressing with genuine sophistication: suits, winter blazers, and leaving the “late forties dressing like mid-twenties” era firmly behind•Coming up - a potential Fleming novel vs. film review mini-series, the new Bond video game dropping 27th May, and plans to get Alex involved in a future three-way episodeWhether you're a long-time listener or discovering Tailoring Talk Magazine for the first time, this is the kind of honest, rambling, genuinely fun conversation that reminds you why podcasts exist.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 Roberto's Last Morning in Madrid & the iPhone Volume Button Fix02:36 New Forest Easter Break, Bank Holiday Traffic & UK EV Charging Infrastructure05:32 Top Gear's 50 Best Family EVs, VW ID4 Tips & Mini Electric Road Trip Plans08:08 M5 MacBook Air Real-World Review & Apple Mac Studio M5 Rumours10:49 Ian Fleming's Casino Royale Novel vs Film, James Bond's Lifestyle & a Wardrobe Epiphany13:29 Bond Video Game May 2026, Future Episodes & Listener Shoutout

That’s the title of a new book by respected writer Stewart Bell and he’s in the Garage studio to talk about it in a special bonus shortcast in our feed this week.Bell has been a regular in the Formula One paddock since the late 90’s covering it for print media, digital, social and television for Associated Press, Sky Sports UK, publications in Hong Kong, India, Top Gear, GQ & more. Gunter Steiner wrote the foreword for the book and he reminds us that the ‘brutality’ can mean many things. It’s a game with huge public interest now so there is no hiding when it comes to failure or things going wrong….it means immense pressure in all facets of the business. Sure for the drivers there’s huge physical forces that come from racing the fastest cars, there’s danger including reflections on the death of the great Ayrton Senna….not to mention the cutthroat politics, the grueling schedule as well as the demands on the team 24/7. While we can’t talk about every chapter in the book (that’s for you to enjoy) it does include quotes from everyone from Oscar Piastri to Alain Prost, and it leans heavily on Stewart’s impressive 20 year interview archive. The now-retired Daniel Ricciardo is a prominent feature. Bell was there during the anguish at McLaren and how he shaped Lando Norris' future (in a positive way).You can find more on Stewart here:https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/stewart-bellThe book is published by Penguin & you can find it in all the usual places:https://www.penguin.com.au/books/formula-one-the-worlds-most-brutal-sport-9781761357916Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afsnit 225 bliver sendt fra Classic Car House i Lyngby. Dine værter i denne uge er Anders Richter,  Christian Grau og Nils Petter Bro. Richter er hjemvendt fra Gran Canaria og har lidt både af dårligt vejr og FOMO. NP starter projekt sit 2CV projekt op igen og har købt flere reservedele ind.Den nye (og danskdesignede) BMW i3 er blevet præsenteret. Jaecoo J5 er ugens bil, som vi giver point.Brevkassen er som altid fyldt med spørgsmål fra alle jer lyttere.Denne uges udgave af verdens sværeste bilquiz har temaet "Top Gear".Afsnit 225 er publiceret d. 6. april, 2026. 

FOLLOW UP: FCA CONFIRM FINANCE MIS-SELLING REDRESSThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed the details for the redress scheme, following finance mis-selling to car buyers. Less people will be eligible to claim, as somehow they have deemed that dealer direct to manufacturer finance was not liable to the same issues as was found to be open to abuse. However, the average payout will be higher than expected, at £829. For more on this, click the Autocar article link here.JLR FIND A NEW STRATEGY CHIEFTata exec, Balaje Rajan, has become the chief strategy officer for JLR. This move indicates a tighter alignment with between the companies. We can expect more platform sharing plus electrification and software development being closer aligned. You can read more about this, by click the Autocar India article link here.JLR HALTS PRODUCTION AT SOLIHULLJLR has halted production at the Solihull plant, due to a problem with their supply chain, specifically one supplier. We do not know who the supplier is, nor what the part is. This pausing of production dovetails into a planned shutdown over the Easter period. Click this Business Maters article link here, to read more.£1B FROM THE GOVERNMENT TO HELP E-LORRIES AND E-VANSThe UK Government rolled out two initiatives to help the transition to zero emission lorries and vans. First is the Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grant, with the second being the Depot Charging Scheme. The aim is to assist with two of the major blocks for companies switching, costs to buy and lack of infrastructure. For more details, click this EV Powered article link here.AFEELA CANCELLED BY HONDA AND SONYThe joint-venture between Honda and Sony, called Afeela, has been cancelled following Honda's decision to can their 0 Series EVs. This is no real surprise as the project was going to use a lot of the 0 Series technology and platform. If you wish to read more, click this Top Gear article link here.VW TO RECALL NEARLY 100,000 EVS WORLD WIDEThe German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has stated that the VW Group must recall 94,031 ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo, plus Cupra Born vehicles, globally, built between 7 February 2022 and 23 August 2024. The vehicle batteries do not meet the agreed specification and might produce reduced driving range as well as there being a risk of fire. Click this electrive article link for more information.BRING A TRAILER COMING TO THE UKThe US auction site, Bring a Trailer, is coming to the UK. Last year the company $1.7 billion in sales and now sees this as the right time to bring their way of doing things to the UK classics market. For more on this story, click this link to a Motoring Research article.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Dacia StrikerDacia has revealed what we are told is an estate, but it is not, its a crossover. Going up against the likes of the Skoda Octavia, it is aligned with the Bigster. Details are very thin on the ground, including what the interior looks like. Click this Autocar article to see more about this handsome looking car.Jeep Easter Safari ConceptsThat time of year has rolled around again where Jeep go off on an Easter Safari, in Moab Desert, with their tricked out cars. Always a treat to see what they have come up with, this year is no different. Click this Carscoops article to see more.Mika MinoThe Miko Mino is designed with the core philosophy of small and light. A collaboration between friend of the show Nir Kahn and Robin Hall, they are pursuing this core axiom with lazer focus. To find out more about this idea, click here for an EV Powered exclusive article.LUNCHTIME READ: THE AUTOMOBILE AS AN APPLIANCEDriven to Write provide the article we are recommending you read whilst enjoying your lunch this week. Often it is said, on this show, how cars are becoming appliances to most, but what if that idea was the basis for a concept that was explored? Find out more, by clicking this link here.LIST OF THE WEEK: THE 20 GREATEST WEDGESWe all like concept cars, but one way to make them much cooler is for one to be wedge shaped. Well, Top Gear are not content with that, how about 20 wedge shaped concept cars? Click this link to check out your options.AND FINALLY: HOW DIRTY IS THE A1?Listener's discretion is needed with this week's recommendation. Auto Shenanigins is asking the question many of us have wondered, why are there so many adult stores on the A1? Click this YouTube link to find out.

  Matt Farah tells the tale of driving and drifting the incredible thing that is the Aston Martin Valhalla. 1,064HP of active aero-wearing carbon fiber; a big new step for the British company known for Grand Touring sports cars. Plus, why watching can be better than owning, and Patreon questions include: Am I garbage for this Amazon delivery situation? Was DUB magazine important? What's Top Gear for the younger generation? Best concept car at a recent show Valhalla vs Koenigsegg vs Pagani Is Safari-ing dead? Matt's plan for an air-cooled Porsche Zack's next car How to get rid of gas fumes in a garage Normal cars that get attention An overlanding van for $15k Manual swap a C63 AMG? Are used Lucid's a smart buy at $30k? Old stuff that we do Things we miss about YouTube's past And more!   Recorded March 30, 2026   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout.   Hello Fresh Go to https://HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.   Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Avants: Enter code “TST” to get 10% off your Avants membership https://www.avants.com/tst   Join Sam Smith and Travis Okulski at the greatest motorsports event on Earth! https://www.revivalspark.com/   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Use Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE   Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.   New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST  Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) DEAR WLS Question from Desert D. Deagleton from Indiana Dear WLS, If any of you ever watched Top Gear they had a segment called “Star In A Reasonably Priced Car”. The car was a cheap compact typically bought by non car enthusiast normies. What would be the handgun equivalent? What do the normies typically buy? – Desert D. Deagleton Question from LagDemon from Minnesota I have a rak308 and was getting buldged and popped primers when I was shooting 7.62×51 but when I switched to. 308 they were fine. I'm just wondering what is the difference between the two? “From LagDemon Shawn I also have a c308, have you put a slincer on it and if so did you have to change anything to get it to run? ex. locking piece or buffer. “ Question from OopsieDaisy from California For double tap Would any of you recommend a nightstand/lockbox for quick access to a firearm? I have small children so I can't just leave it out without worry but I'd like to have it at arms distance just in case someone tries to break into my little boy bootyhole. – OopsieDaisy Question from Ted H. from Virginia Ted H. Is the surefire warden good for flash suppression on a 11.5″ sbr? If not what do you recommend Question from Bradley from Oregon Are any of you to the level of disdain over “lawful observers” and “Press” not being observers? Somehow, they claim that status, all the while, interjecting themselves into the fray. Like, be the “lawful observer” at the level of the photographer who took that picture during the Ethiopian famine. The one where the vulture stood ready to eat that starving kid. Bradley from Oregon. Question from CombatSoup On a 9mm roller delayed pdw would you notice much difference between a 9mm pistol can or a 45 pistol can? How do you pick one without being able to rent the cans? Question from CrabSpectacular Filet is beef for pussies. GUN INDUSTRY NEWS PWS BDE762K-TI 3D-Printed Titanium Suppressor Primary Weapons Systems has launched the BDE762K-TI, a 3D-printed Grade 5 6AL-4V titanium suppressor rated for .308/7.62 NATO up to .300 Winchester Magnum. It features taper-threaded baffles to prevent carbon locking, a separate serialized entrance chamber from the baffle monocore, and a design that minimizes backpressure. The suppressor weighs 13.6 oz and measures 6.625 inches with the included PUB mount. Lena Miculek Joins Smith & Wesson as Brand Ambassador Smith & Wesson announced on March 20, 2026, a partnership with competitive shooter Lena Miculek as a brand ambassador. Miculek, with ten world titles since her first win in 2012 at age 17, will contribute to training initiatives, media content, and future product collaboration. The collaboration emphasizes education, responsible firearm ownership, and growing the shooting community. Taurus TX9 The Taurus TX9 is a new striker-fired, polymer-frame 9mm pistol released in full-size, compact, and subcompact variants, reviewed as Taurus's flagship handgun. It features ambidextrous slide lock, reversible magazine release, Glock-compatible sights and optics-ready slide, with the full-size model weighing 25 ounces, measuring 7.7 inches long, and delivering sub-3.5-inch groups at 25 yards in testing. Reliability was 100% across tested ammunition, with positive ergonomics and a 5.8-pound trigger pull. Pistollo 77 U.S. Version and Limited Edition Introduced at IWA 2026 Pistollo introduced a U.S.-adapted version of the Pistollo 77 pistol caliber carbine at IWA OutdoorClassics, featuring a rear Weaver/Picatinny rail for accessory mounting, a Picatinny rail for optics, and a ½×28 threaded compensator for suppressors. The limited edition of 150 units features Greenback Cerakote finish with gold controls, engraved patriotic artwork, Holosun AEMS Core X2 optic, and custom stabilizing brace. Pre-orders are available through U.S. distributor Deluxe Arms.0 Henry Repeating Arms Launches National Forest Foundation Edition Rifle Series Henry Repeating Arms has released a series of four commemorative rifles—the H11 New Original Henry NFF Edition .44-40 WCF, H14 Long Ranger NFF Edition .308 Win., H4 Golden Boy NFF Edition .22 S/L/LR, and H1 Classic National Forests Tribute Edition .22 S/L/LR—to support the National Forest Foundation. Each model features unique engravings and premium finishes honoring U.S. National Forests, with specified donations per rifle sold funding conservation efforts like reforestation and trail maintenance. The initiative includes a $25,000 direct donation from CEO Anthony Imperato. GRITR Semi-Universal Hybrid IWB Holster GRITR has introduced a semi-universal hybrid inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster compatible with over 200 handgun models from manufacturers including Glock, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, H&K, Ruger, CZ, Springfield, and Walther. The holster features a rigid Kydex shell paired with a soft, breathable nylon mesh backer for secure retention and all-day comfort. 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It's the first episode of series 5 and our guest is comedian Ross Noble! Ross first burst onto the scene in the 1990s, quickly becoming a cult favourite thanks to his wildly unpredictable stand-up style, before going on to become a familiar face on TV through shows like Have I Got News For You, QI, Top Gear and his own series such as Ross Noble Goes Global and Freewheeling. Aside from his comedy career, Ross has also branched out into acting, having earned himself an Olivier Award nomination for his role as Igor in the Mel Brook's musical Young Frankenstein. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For enquiries, questions or anything else, email - dane@lockitin.studio Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ Production Company - ⁠Lock It In Studio⁠ Andy Bush - ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The UK has agreed to allow the United States to use British bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer previously allowed US forces to use the bases only for defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles that put British interests or lives at risk.Also on the programme: Dame Jenni Murray, who hosted BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour for more than three decades, has died at the age of 75. Broadcaster Ritula Shah reflects on her former colleague.And after 70 years of service, the British Army announces plans to retire its fleet of Land Rovers. We get the reaction of motoring journalist, Top Gear veteran and Land Rover owner, James May.

SMMT URGES GOVERNMENT TO REVIEW ZEV MANDATEDuring the SMMT Electrified event, held last week, the call went out for an urgent review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, as the reality is far below the assumptions that went into the amount of registrations demanded each year. Government representative immediately poured cold water on that hope, though. A review will not begin until 2027. For more on this story, click this EV Powered article link here.NEW RENAULT STRATEGY ANNOUNCEDRenault Group's new strategy will be called Futuready. Using the previous as the basis they will now launch 36 new models by 2030. These will be split across European and global markets. The three brands will continue to exploit what they do well and what customers expect from them. Additionally, a lot of talk is about technology and their partnership with Google. Click this Autocar article here, for more.SEAT AND CUPRA 2025 SALES ARE IMPRESSIVESeat and Cupra had very impressive sales figures for 2025, but that did not translate to much of a profit thanks to tariffs and capex investment costs. Tariffs were imposed by the EU on Chinese made EVs, this hit the Tavascan as the company chose to not pass the costs onto customers. They are also investing in a new battery factory, developing new models and updating existing. To read more, click this Autocar article link here.VW GROUP ANNOUNCE MORE HUGE COST CUTSAfter a very rough 2025, the Volkswagen Group has posted an operating profit of 2.8%, which equates to €8.9 billion in revenue. The company announced there would be a new (or is it?) cost cutting drive, which will include up to 50,000 job loses. The aim is for cost savings around €6 billion per year by 2030. If you wish to find out more, click this Autocar article link here.HONDA SCRAPS NEW EV MODELSHonda has cancelled the launch of the 0 Series Saloon and SUV. They make it explicitly clear they are blaming the United States change in policy when it comes to EVs. They expect the write-down will cost them between £1.6 and £2.7 billion, this year, with more to come in 2026-27. Additionally, their products in other markets are not meeting customer requirements. You can find out further information by clicking this Autocar article link here.STELLANTIS TO ADD MORE ELECTRIC VANS TO ELLESMERE PORTStellantis are to add more electric van production to their Ellesmere Port. The company is investing £50 million to add a new assembly line to the factory. The electric variant of the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro will take up the newly created capacity. For more, click this electrive article link here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Jaecoo 8In May Jaecoo will be selling the 8, their range topping SUV, in the UK. Prices will start at £45,500 for the PHEV. That is a £10,000 jump over the 7 PHEV, but it does not offer a third row of seats. Click this Autocar article to find out all the details.Caterham Seven HWM EditionHWM is the dealership that Caterham is tied closely to but also was a racing team with their own car that Sir Sterling Moss won his first F1 race in. The latest Seven plays homage to them for this, with cars painted in the HWM Green, also the grille in the nose cone harks back to team. Click this EVO article link to learn all the details.Mercedes-Benz VLEMercedes has revealed the VLE, an electric V-Class sized vehicle that is hoped will bring it new customers. Externally it has the very prominent grille and the rear looks like its been taken from a Hyundai Inonq 9. Inside the press pics show an interior that is festooned with more light strips than a Twitch streamers setup. Click this Autocar article link to find out all the details, including an impressive claimed range.LUNCHTIME READ: TOWER OF POWERTop Gear are where we are pointing your attention this week. Ollie Marriage brings to life his adventure with Mark Riccioni as they drove in Georgia. The writing is wonderful and the pictures are stunning, hopefully this encourages you to plan a trip, but maybe one less “tricky”. Click the link here to read more.LIST OF THE WEEK: SEVEN BRILLIANT AND PERFECTLY FORMED TINY CONCEPT CARSWe stick with Top Gear as the outlet to visit, this time for seven tiny but wonderful concept cars. Do you agree with Andrew's choice? Click this link here to see what your options are.AND FINALLY: CARS AND FILMSJesús Predencio is a graphic designer who has created some wonderful, striking art involving cars, with his most famous project probably being Cars and Films. Click this Classic & Sports Car article to find out more. Additionally, at the bottom of the piece are several links to Jesús's work which you must check out.

Vivimos en una era automovilística marcada por la eficiencia extrema, la reducción de costes y la complejidad electrónica. Nos hemos acostumbrado a los motores tricilíndricos de un litro, bloques de aluminio con paredes finas como papel de fumar y turbos que exprimen hasta el último caballo de potencia a costa de la longevidad. En este episodio contamos con el apoyo de O2. Tienes más información sobre todo lo que ofrecen en: https://o2online.es/ Sin embargo, hubo un tiempo en que la palabra "obsolescencia" no figuraba en los diccionarios de ingeniería. Hubo una época en la que los motores se diseñaban para sobrevivir a sus dueños. 1. Chrysler "Slant Six" 225 (1959 - 2000) En 1959, mientras Detroit se obsesionaba con los V8, Chrysler perfeccionaba su seis cilindros en línea. Su nombre proviene de su inclinación de 30 grados, una decisión que permitió capós más bajos y colectores de admisión mucho más eficientes. 2. Peugeot-Indenor XD (1959 - 1992) Este diésel es la leyenda que motorizó África. Es común ver unidades en el Sáhara que, pese al estado estético del vehículo, mantienen un ciclo de combustión perfecto. 3. Volvo B18-B20 (1961 - 1975) Este motor ostenta el récord Guinness de kilometraje (más de 5 millones de km en un P1800). Volvo priorizó la solidez estructural sobre la potencia bruta. 4. Ford 300 Inline Six (1965 - 1996) Considerado por muchos como el mejor motor de Detroit, este 4.9 litros es un tractor civilizado para camionetas. 5. BMW M30 (1968 - 1994) El "Gran Seis" demostró que la fiabilidad no está reñida con el lujo. Fue la base que cimentó la reputación de la marca bávara. 6. Mercedes-Benz OM617 (1974 - 1991) El patriarca del club. Este cinco cilindros diésel es el responsable de la fama de los Mercedes W123, los taxis que parecen no morir jamás. 7. Toyota Serie 22R/RE (1981 - 1997) El corazón de la Hilux. Este motor sobrevivió a las pruebas de Top Gear (incluyendo el desplome de un edificio) por una razón técnica clara: simplicidad masiva. 8. Cummins 6BT 5.9 (1984 - 2007) Más que un motor de camioneta, es una pieza de maquinaria pesada. Montado en las Dodge RAM, es el favorito de los que remolcan cargas extremas. 9. Nissan TD42 (1987 - 2007) El "Diésel Negro" australiano. Es el motor de elección para quienes cruzan desiertos donde una avería es una sentencia de muerte. 10. Volkswagen 1.9 TDI (1991 - 2010) El último de los mohicanos antes de las restrictivas normas Euro. Es el equilibrio perfecto entre eficiencia moderna y robustez antigua. Conclusión ¿Qué lección nos dejan estas diez leyendas? Que la verdadera fiabilidad nace de la sencillez y del respeto por las leyes de la física. Cuando no se exige al metal trabajar cerca de su punto de fatiga o de su límite térmico, la mecánica se vuelve inmortal.

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FOLLOW UP: FIRST FLEXIS MODELS CONFIRMATIONThanks to Phil Huff, from Professional Van, who heard our plea for facts about the Flexis electric van models we can bring you a link from one of his sites that confirms which vans Renault will be bringing. The first three will be the Trafic, Estafette and Geolette E-Tech. Click this link to read more from Professional Van.HUGE LOSS FOR STELLANTIS IN 2025Stellantis making a loss should not surprise anyone but maybe the scale of it might. The company posted their first loss since forming in 2021, of $26.3 billion. Much of this is due to the write-down they undertook in changing product plans. The new leadership team say that steps they have taken are positive showing signs, with cash being freed up. If you want to find our more, click this Yahoo!Finance article link here.ASTON MARTIN TO REDUCE WORKFORCE2025 was another tough year for Aston Martin, with profits falling by 36%. Tariffs are taking much of the blame for the drop. To counter this, the company has said it is looking to reduce the workforce by 20%, similar to the cut of 170 jobs this time last year. For more on this story, click this Autocar article link here.TESLA SUES CALIFORNIA OVER RULINGTesla has removed all mention of “Autopilot” from advertising material, following a ruling by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that it was deceptive marketing. This prevented them being banned from selling cars for 30 days, however, they have now sued the DMV to get this overturned. To read more, click this Yahoo!Finance article link here.UK GOV TRACKED PHONE USERS TO SEE IF THEY HAD AN EVThe Department for Transport (DfT) asked O2 to monitor their network users to try and establish if they were EV users and if so what were their habits and routines. O2 also supplies the network for Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile. After two years the study was ended with the conclusion being this type of data was not sufficient to conclude if someone was an EV owner or not. For more on this, click this Yahoo!News article link here.HOME EV CHARGER GRANT EXTENDEDThe UK Government has extended the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant another year and increased the amount to £500. Those without driveways, including renters and businesses can apply for the grant to help with the installation of charge points. This amount apparently covers nearly half the average cost of installation. Click this Autocar article to read more.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -UK Car of the Year 2026 WinnerCongratulations to Renault as the 5 E-Tech wins the overall prize of UK Car of the Year 2026. 20 of the 33 judges chose the car as their pick. You can read all about it by clicking this UK Driver link and going to pages 22-23. Once you've finished do check out the rest of the digital magazine, which is the official UK Car of the Year publication!Lepas L8New to the UK, Lepas has confirmed their first model here will be the L8. Expected to rival the likes of the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 with the expectation being they will beat them on price. Details are thin on the ground as the company will announce them “in the coming weeks”. Click this Autocar article to learn more.Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio QuadrifoglioIn a new segment titled Old Cars Undead News, we have to talk about the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio that the brand are bringing back to the UK. The successors were supposed to be full EVs but Stellantis, like many, is finding that customer uptake is not at the pace anticipated, or in the case of the US the Government has flipped it's requirements. Whilst re-engineering takes place to allow for hybrid powertrains to be fitted to the upcoming models the pure combustion engined versions will go back on sale into 2027. Click this Autocar article for more.Honda Civic recallHonda Civics built between 2017 an 2022 are being recalled in the UK due to an issue that could lead to a wheel falling off the vehicle whilst being driven. 46, 152 cars are covered in the UK, with more being affected abroad. Click this Autocar article for more.LUNCHTIME READ: JELLY MOULD THEORYOur recommendation is from Hagerty and Alex Wakefield, discussing the idea that all cars look the same. Whilst its easy to say that they do, is that true? Click this link to read more.LIST OF THE WEEK: THESE ARE THE 50 GREATEST CARS OF THE 1980SGet yourself a huge hit of nostalgia, if you are of a certain age, as Top Gear bring what they think are the greatest 50 cars from the 80s. Do you agree with Andrew and Alan's choices? Click this link to see what you could select.AND FINALLY: TOUR OF JLR CLASSICSThe Goodwood & Racing YouTube channel visit the JLR Classic division to find out their ethos, what they do and have a peak at some of the vehicles they have. Click this link to enjoy.

On the latest episode of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk to Jeremy Clarkson, the world's most famous motoring journalist. He was the star of Top Gear, The Grand Tour and countless other motoring programmes and books, and is still a motoring correspondent for the Sunday Times.And the three of them talk cars. Lots of cars, from the Ford Cortina and Toyota Hilux to the Lexus LFA and Ferrari F355, and everything in between. They talk the cars Clarkson has owned, driven, and would still like to own. Have we had 'peak car'? Would he buy an EV? Does he like classics or restomods? For answers to all this and more, discussed with traditional Clarkson style and humour, do tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though he was never seen, Andy Wilman was an inextricable part of the success of Top Gear. He's the co-creator and executive producer of the show, which has been seen by over 350 million people around the world. And when Top Gear came to a close, he was in charge of The Grand Tour, the show that picked up right where its predecessor left off, and now Wilman is running Amazon's record-breaking show Clarkson's Farm. More than two decades later, he's written a book about how it all came to be, looking behind the scenes in ‘Mr Wilman's Motoring Adventure'. While it may have started out as an ordinary TV show, Top Gear quickly became a phenomenon, and Wilman told Mike Hosking there were dozens of tiny moments that made them realise it. “Richard [Hammond's] crash, obviously, we were, I think we were already big by then, but Richard's crash stunned us at how we were part of the nation's TV watching fabric.” “I think the, the things, the elements that were inevitable were because we were making things up as we went along, because we had no plan,” he explained. “So you surprise yourself ... those moments in turn generate new material, which keeps you fresh.” But as the viewership grew, so did the pressure, and the combination of a smaller crew size, ideological differences within the BBC, and the team getting “too big for their boots” started to cause problems. “Those three elements were the perfect storm that led to our demise.” A little further down the line is Clarkson's Farm, which despite being a smaller production, Wilman says is more rewarding. “[It's] a far more challenging and rewarding show to make, simply because they shoot all the time.” Since Clarkson is at work from the moment he steps out his front door, the filming has to cover everything. “We just shoot and shoot and shoot and then we'll see what sticks to the wall.” And a large part of the show's appeal is its supporting cast, which Wilman says was like catching lightning in a bottle for the second time. “A bit like Jeremy, Richard, and James – you couldn't plan that.” “Magic happened.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 24th of February, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why the Government has bought $200 million in Genesis shares. The EU Ambassador to NZ Lawrence Meredith speaks on the 4th anniversary of the Ukraine war and what it will take for it to end. Andy Wilman, the creator of Top Gear, Grand Tour, and Clarkson's Farm, joined to discuss the decades he's spent behind the scenes and what it's like to be the right hand man of his best friend, Jeremy Clarkson. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 40 days of relentless rain, you need our little ray of sunshine. And here we all are! Sitting in the rock'n'roll rainbow this week you'll find … ... the Wuthering Heights instagram gold-rush … licensing Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd: when is a band not a band? .. what Michael Jackson asked the Superbowl promoter … one long video for Charli XCX: “if that film was playing in my back garden I'd draw the curtains” … Bob Dylan & Kurtis Blow, Kate Winslet & ‘Weird Al' Yankovic: a brief history of weird duets … a walk-on forest, 300 extras, 29 hidden messages: how can you top Bad Bunny? (“Disgusting!” – D Trump) … what a 1969 Rock Encylopedia said about “the poets and minstrels of our time” … “biopics are designed for people who don't know the subject” ... Paul Anka did Smells Like Teen Spirit? The Flaming Lips did Kylie Minogue? … whippets, flat caps, bottles of stout: begone hoary old Yorkshire clichés! … “that's the biggest power station in Western Europe – and I know the manager!”: our love for Alan Bennett … plus Top Gear, M*A*S*H, Twins Peaks, Arena (by Brian Eno) and birthday guest Paul Monaghan on great TV theme tunes.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este episodio analizamos con preocupación el informe que apunta a un nuevo retraso importante en el lanzamiento de la próxima generación de Siri. Debatimos sobre cómo estas funciones clave, que incluirían mayor contexto personal, podrían no llegar hasta bien entrado 2026 o incluso integrarse ya en iOS 27, lo que deja a Apple en una posición difícil frente a los avances de la competencia.Reflexionamos sobre los problemas internos de arquitectura que parecen estar frenando el desarrollo y el impacto negativo que esta noticia ha tenido en la valoración bursátil de la compañía.Repasamos también las cifras de adopción de iOS 26, que muestran una buena salud del ecosistema, y comentamos el sorprendente repunte de ventas del iPhone en un mercado chino en decrecimiento. Además, explicamos el reciente parcheo de una vulnerabilidad crítica de seguridad que llevaba años presente en el sistema operativo y dedicamos un espacio a opinar sobre el diseño del nuevo Ferrari eléctrico, obra del estudio de Jony Ive, contrastando su enfoque estético con los productos de Apple.Por último, celebramos la llegada oficial de la aplicación de YouTube a las Vision Pro y nos adentramos en las novedades de Apple TV+, destacando la confirmación de una secuela para la película de Fórmula 1 y la adquisición total de los derechos de producción de la serie Severance.Cerramos la conversación especulando sobre los inminentes lanzamientos de hardware desde el posible iPhone 17e hasta los curiosos rumores sobre unos AirPods equipados con cámaras infrarrojas. Apple says it is still on track to launch new Siri this year, as promised - 9to5Mac YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro - MacRumors About the security content of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 - Apple Support Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day exploited in the wild • The Register Apple's iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - Bloomberg Apple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start & Season 4 (Exclusive) Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 sequel in the works, producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells the BBC : r/movies Active Installed Base: 8 Smartphone OEMs Top 200 mn; Nearly 1 in 4 is an iPhone What They Copied - PRNDL by Jordan Golson AirPods Pro 4 Could Feature Cameras to 'See Around You' - MacRumors Official: Ferrari's first EV is called 'Luce', with an interior by Apple's old design boss | Top Gear

After 40 days of relentless rain, you need our little ray of sunshine. And here we all are! Sitting in the rock'n'roll rainbow this week you'll find … ... the Wuthering Heights instagram gold-rush … licensing Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd: when is a band not a band? .. what Michael Jackson asked the Superbowl promoter … one long video for Charli XCX: “if that film was playing in my back garden I'd draw the curtains” … Bob Dylan & Kurtis Blow, Kate Winslet & ‘Weird Al' Yankovic: a brief history of weird duets … a walk-on forest, 300 extras, 29 hidden messages: how can you top Bad Bunny? (“Disgusting!” – D Trump) … what a 1969 Rock Encylopedia said about “the poets and minstrels of our time” … “biopics are designed for people who don't know the subject” ... Paul Anka did Smells Like Teen Spirit? The Flaming Lips did Kylie Minogue? … whippets, flat caps, bottles of stout: begone hoary old Yorkshire clichés! … “that's the biggest power station in Western Europe – and I know the manager!”: our love for Alan Bennett … plus Top Gear, M*A*S*H, Twins Peaks, Arena (by Brian Eno) and birthday guest Paul Monaghan on great TV theme tunes.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 40 days of relentless rain, you need our little ray of sunshine. And here we all are! Sitting in the rock'n'roll rainbow this week you'll find … ... the Wuthering Heights instagram gold-rush … licensing Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd: when is a band not a band? .. what Michael Jackson asked the Superbowl promoter … one long video for Charli XCX: “if that film was playing in my back garden I'd draw the curtains” … Bob Dylan & Kurtis Blow, Kate Winslet & ‘Weird Al' Yankovic: a brief history of weird duets … a walk-on forest, 300 extras, 29 hidden messages: how can you top Bad Bunny? (“Disgusting!” – D Trump) … what a 1969 Rock Encylopedia said about “the poets and minstrels of our time” … “biopics are designed for people who don't know the subject” ... Paul Anka did Smells Like Teen Spirit? The Flaming Lips did Kylie Minogue? … whippets, flat caps, bottles of stout: begone hoary old Yorkshire clichés! … “that's the biggest power station in Western Europe – and I know the manager!”: our love for Alan Bennett … plus Top Gear, M*A*S*H, Twins Peaks, Arena (by Brian Eno) and birthday guest Paul Monaghan on great TV theme tunes.Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what it's like working as a mechanic? This video shares insights into a mechanic's career, highlighting the physical demands and the challenges of auto repair. We also critique some common automotive issues, such as a faulty body control module, and discuss why proper car maintenance is crucial. Plus, we examine vehicle diagnostics and data on car recall by manufacturers, with Ford Motor Company leading the pack.Grab a copy of my book: https://partsmanagerpro.gumroad.com/l/qtqax"The Parts Manager Guide" - https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Manager-Guide-Strategies-Maximize-ebook/dp/B09S23HQ1P/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3UZYOGZJUNJ9K&keywords=parts+manager+guide&qid=1644443157&sprefix=parts+manager+guid%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4Full video on Youtube:https://youtu.be/-3hzaiJgh64Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-motor-files-podcast--4960744/support.

What happens when a late-night browse on Collecting Cars goes “wrong”? In this episode, the 9WERKS team – Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes – sit down with former co-host Max Newman to hear the unbelievable story of how he accidentally became the next custodian of James May's 2010 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S.From the “fussy” cleaning brush included in the sale to the nerve-wracking moment the hammer fell, Max reveals the reality of buying a celebrity-owned 911, the “purist” spec that tempted him, and why this particular Carrera White 997.2 might just be the perfect daily-driver 911.Key Discussion PointsThe “Accidental” Bid: Max walks us through the auction process and the moment he realized he was the high bidder on a piece of Top Gear and The Grand Tour history.The James May Spec: Why “Captain Slow” chose a manual gearbox, Carrara White paint, and a rare limited-slip differential (LSD).Provenance & Detail: A look at the car's impeccable service history at Porsche Centre West London and why James May included his famous cleaning brush in the sale.997.2 vs. The World: Why the Gen 2 997 remains a “sweet spot” for enthusiasts, blending analog feel with modern DFI engine reliability.Living with a Legend: Max's plans for the car—will it be a “garage queen” or stay true to the 9WERKS “Driven Not Hidden” mantra?The Car: 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) Carrera SEngine: 3.8L Naturally Aspirated Flat-Six (DFI)Power: 380 hp / 310 lb-ftTransmission: 6-Speed Manual (with optional LSD)Exterior: Carrara WhiteInterior: Ocean Blue Extended LeatherKey Options: 19-inch Carrera Classic wheels, PASM, BOSE Sound System, and PCM 3.0 with Extended Navigation.Links & ResourcesFind your next Porsche: 9WERKS MarketplaceFollow Max Newman: @maxripcorFollow 9WERKS: @9.werksSponsor: Special thanks to Heritage Parts Centre. Use code 9WERKS10 for 10% off your order.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show

In another instalment of their On The Other Side Of Things spin-off show, Jonny and Richard answer listeners' questions about a nice-sounding car for an 18-year-old, sorting the wheels on an old Fiesta, rare but nobody cares car search spikes, and the royal family and Top Gear. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW US SOME LOVE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON! patreon.com/KeepingUpWithTheNerds   We partnered with Dubby to bring you your new favorite energy drink!  Check out dubby.gg and use code "KEEPUPNERD" for 10% off your next order.   We didn't mean to get this far off topic, but somehow we did.  The Nerds are back and somehow... they became gearheads.  The three Nerds Plus One somehow find a way to make a good portion of this issue about Top Gear and how much fun the show can be (even if you aren't a gearhead yourself).  Alongside some Oscar talk and analysis of some trailers released this week, you've got yourself a pretty hefty issue.  Grab a seat, buckle in, and let The Nerds take you for a ride.   This Issue is Brought to You by: Bryan Quevedo, Rene Bravo, Sean Rodriguez & Nick Valero   Podcasts can also be found here! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y6luw7uq Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y4q64run Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y4ztkn2o   Follow us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepingwiththenerds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeepitNerds Ask us questions and leave us a like and comment! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a follow!

The 2025 Tokyo Mobility Show took place between 30 October and 9 November 2025. We sat down to run through some of the exhibits that caught our eye. Some of what is discussed is out of this world, whilst others are very much for only one person at a time.To see more about the Honda Super-one Prototype, click this Carscoops link here.For more on the BYD Racco, click this Top Gear link here.To join the chaps in their adoration of the Daihatsu Kayoibako K, click this Carscoops link here.You can see more about the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, by clicking this Carscoop link here.Click this Top Gear link here, to read more about the Subaru STi Concept.To see more of the very attractive Mazda Vision X Coupe, click this Top Gear link here.The Lexus LS Concept take luxury MPV to the next stage, you can see more by clicking this Carscoops link here.Toyota revealed concepts that considered mobility needs of a variety of people, click this Carscoops link to see their vision for handling children. Then for those with restricted mobility, click this link to a Parametric Architecture article.Toyota had a busy show, they also presented a vehicle platform that would allow the owner to add just the elements required for their needs. Click this Autocar article link here to see more about this clever and fascinating idea.Honda explored their full catalogue of companies to show off what they are or potentially are capable of. Click this link here for the HondaJet Elite II. To see more about Honda's reusable rocket, click this link here.

The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell joins Dan Bardell to get "INSIDE" Aston Villa's 2-1 win against Manchester United. Jacob also touches on Villa's January plans.

Jonny and Richard answer listener questions about reading the manual, the Top Gear lady wrangler, van advice, and the coolest car for transporting a Christmas tree. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Wilman is the legendary executive producer behind Top Gear and The Grand Tour, the creative force who helped turn a small, ageing motoring show into one of the most-watched programmes on the planet.In this revealing conversation, Andy sits down with Jake to open up about the chaotic, brilliant, and often bruising journey behind the scenes. From the early days when Top Gear was “held together by accidents,” to the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry that formed between Clarkson, Hammond and May, Andy explains how a mix of creative instinct, insecurity, and outright stubbornness shaped the show's rise.He also discusses the strange alchemy behind iconic ideas like The Stig, the happy mistakes that became formats, and the moments where the team's success began to run away from them. Andy reflects on the personal cost of building a global juggernaut: the burnout, the pressure of chasing ever-bigger audience numbers, the fear of being “found out,” and the toll it took on his home life and mental health.. This episode goes far beyond cars. It's a conversation about leadership, the dangers of unchecked momentum, the creative magic that comes from imperfection, and the deeper human truth Andy only recognised with hindsight: that success means nothing if you never stop long enough to enjoy it.Want the exclusive story on the high-stakes Amazon deal that launched The Grand Tour? Watch Andy on 'The Room Where It Happened' with Jake.Surfshark

This week we discuss:0:00 – Intro0:30 – Top Gear Awards5:00 – Meeting VIPs7:30 – New GT Porsche Launching In Spring12:00 – I Met Yang Wang14:45 – Trying To Impress Ferrari22:00 – The Actual Awards33:00 – BMW iX336:00 – Electric Porsche Cayenne41:00 – Tyres For EVs49:00 – Our Cars Of The Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stafford & Junior have a catch up and a moan, driving Gemma up the wall with car corner.  Stafford FINALLY makes a "redacted reveal" you don't want to miss that reveal.  Talking Codswallop can be found on ALL social media: @CodswallopPod and we are on YOUTUBE too!!! :)   Talking Codswallop is NOW part of the UNFILTERED Studios. Find out more about them here: unfpod.com & help support INDIE podcasts.