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EP21: How the Toyota Prius became cool & an AMG with a happy ending

2024-11-0952:39

Once the virtue-signalling A-lister's car of choice before becoming synonymous with Uber taxis, the Toyota Prius has somehow become very cool again, but as Dave explains, it still has some flaws. We also follow up on the wonderful story of a once-abandoned Mercedes-AMG that's about to get a new lease on life. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP20: Neo-retro Renaults, updated Citroen Ami, the Tesla We, Robot event & lots more!

2024-10-2458:35

We cover a lot of ground in this week's episode, including what was new at the recent Paris motor show. That includes the Renault Twingo concept, new Renault 4, updated Citroen Ami, BMW Skytop plus lots of new electric cars from China. Elon Musk's performance at the Tesla We, Robot event that previewed its robotaxi also comes under the spotlight. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP19: The end of Jaguar as we know it, and what happens next

2024-10-1250:00

Jaguar is one of the most storied brands in automotive history. Under its belt are seven victories at Le Mans and some of the world's most beautiful cars. Even Enzo Ferrari described the E-Type as "the most beautiful car ever made". Now the company is undergoing a complete redux, which is the main subject of this week's episode. We also look into the ongoing debate around tariffs on Chinese cars being imported to Europe and how it will play out for some brands, including well-know European names. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP18: The best classic car event you've never heard of and Volvo's latest EV

2024-09-2939:02

We've taken a little bit of time off but that doesn't mean we haven't been doing some great car stuff. In this week's show Cormac tells us about one of the best classic car events you've never heard of, which just happens to be in France. Meanwhile, Dave has been busy driving the Volvo EX90 in LA to see how it stacks up and what it means for the legendary XC90. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP17: Paddy Comyn on cars, influencers and managing 'Dieselgate' as a Volkswagen PR

2024-08-1901:27:56

Paddy Comyn has spent his life around cars, initially as the son of a motoring journalist before then following in his father's footsteps. He then switched to the other side with a role in public relations where he had the unenviable task of managing Volkswagen's Dieselgate crisis. We discuss influencers, the changing media landscape and some of his favourite cars. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP16: Update on our cars, life with a kei truck and the fire brigade

2024-07-2943:21

On this week's episode Cormac enlightens us on his recent experience with the fire brigade, the restoration of his Mini and what life is like with a kei truck. Meanwhile Dave is considering whether it's worth keeping his Audi A2 or replacing it with something else. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP15: The Ford Capri returns, but not how you might think.

2024-07-1558:26

There's already been plenty said about the Ford Capri being resurrected, but hear our two cents as we were at a special preview of the car. We also report on another recent car show and lots more, all from the comfortable interior of a Volkswagen California camper van! Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP14: Supercars of Monaco, the new BMW M5 and lots more

2024-07-0354:59

We're back after a short break with a big catch up on what's been happening and what will be happening. This week we discuss the latest BMW M5 and why it's a retrograde move, how the electric MINI misses the mark and preview an upcoming classic car show. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP13: The future of Mazda with Christian Schultze, Deputy GM at Mazda Motor Europe R&D

2024-06-1652:45

This week Cormac has yet more exciting Renault Twingo news and we do some crystal ball gazing. Is electric the future? Do combustion engines still have a use? Dave sits down to discuss this and much more with Christian Schultze, Deputy GM at Mazda Motor Europe R&D. There's even some discussion about what the next generation of MX-5 could be. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP12: The dying art of car names and the scourge of the modern-day car spotter

2024-05-2945:39

These days car names aren't what they used to be. Cars often sound more like appliances today than a form of continental seduction they once did. Will we ever see a return to days when cars were sounded as sexy as Mangusta, Miura or Lusso? We also discuss the ongoing plague of the modern-day car spotter, who seems to prefer rummaging through your bins than appreciating a car from a respectful distance. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP11: A plea to stupid drivers & why the Twingo is a future classic

2024-05-1846:40

We start of this week's show with a plea to end to sheer stupidity that we see on our roads every single day. But we don't want to be moany Michaels here, so we also discuss the recent Herbert Park car show and delve into what made the humble first generation Renault Twingo so damn adorable. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP10: The Bicester Scramble and an epic Moroccan drive

2024-05-0452:32

We're back with another stonker of a show that includes everything you need to know about the Bicester Scramble and why you need to get to the next one. Dave has also been discovering some of the most epic roads Morocco has to offer and there's news about an upcoming Dublin show. Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP9: Simon Deane on building a business & watching it burn

2024-04-2001:06:35

This week on the show Simon Deane sits down with Dave Humphreys and Cormac Singleton to give his first interview about the fire that destroyed The Engine Block. He discusses how he began in the business, built Ireland's first automotive hub, the fire that destroyed it and what happens next. If you'd like to support the businesses affected by the fire, have a look at these links: Deane Motors Merchandise - Here Drift Games Merchandise - Here Driver Focussed Apparel - Here Also Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

EP8: An apology, the loss of a Honda and we drive the 1,034hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

2024-04-1956:49

Proving that we're all human, we start this week's show with an apology and correction about a Honda we discussed in last week's show. Dave drives the ballistically fast Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and describes what it feels like to go from 0-100km/h in 2.2 seconds. That and lots more! Follow 50to70 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50to70/ Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordhumphreys/ Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workscoopers/ Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3fecoffee Get your 3FE Coffee here: https://3fe.com/

EP7: The tribalism of EVs and unusual manufacturer collaborations

2024-04-0501:01:11

In this week's episode, we discuss the tribalism surrounding electric and combustion-engined cars and whether it's possible to like both. Dave explains why the Jeep Avenger isn't a superhero and why Mazda's latest car isn't really a Mazda, which leads to a discussion of the weird and wonderful collaborations between different car manufacturers. Follow 50to70 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50to70/ Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordhumphreys/ Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workscoopers/ Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3fecoffee Get your 3FE Coffee here: https://3fe.com/

EP6: Literal cars and coffee with 3FE's Colin Harmon

2024-03-2301:17:23

This week we sit down with Colin Harmon, founder of 3FE Coffee. We get the interesting back story into how it all happened and discuss the ultimate obscure car shopping list! Follow 50to70 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50to70/ Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordhumphreys/ Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workscoopers/ Follow Colin Harmon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinharmon Get your 3FE coffee here: https://3fe.com/

EP1: The current state of the car world

2024-01-3101:13:26

This week we sit down with Neil Briscoe to discuss the current state of play in the car world. From autonomous cars to electric vehicles and charging them, we've got it covered. Visit the 50to70 website here

EP5: Renault 5 and the Geneva motor show

2024-03-1001:07:26

The Geneva motor show was once the high point on the automotive calendar, though it's not a shadow of its former self. Dave paid a visit to see the all-new Renault 5 and sat down with Renault's Design Director, Gilles Vidal, and Laurens van den Acker, EVP of Design at Renault Group, to get some fascinating insights and a preview of what else is still to come. Follow 50to70 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50to70/ Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordhumphreys/ Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workscoopers/ Get your 3FE coffee here: https://3fe.com/

EP4: Skoda to the Sahara, Microlino and the ICE at St. Moritz

2024-03-0252:03

We're back with another globe-trotting episode. Dave has drives an electric Skoda Enyaq to the Sahara Desert before high-tailing it to Switzerland to drive the quirky Microlino with Cormac. We also visited the ICE at St. Moritz concours, which despite a last-minute cancellation still proved to be a wonderful event. Follow 50to70 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50to70/ Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordhumphreys/ Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workscoopers/ Get your 3FE coffee here: https://3fe.com/

EP3: The Ineos Grenadier, BYD Dolphin and MG4 XPower

2024-02-1854:26

Strap in as Dave Humphreys and Cormac Singleton dive deep into the rugged looks of the Ineos Grenadier, the eco-friendly prowess of the BYD Dolphin, and the electrifying performance of the MG4 XPower. 🚗💨 Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordhumphreys/ Follow Cormac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workscoopers/ The 50to70 podcast is brought to you in association with 3FE Coffee

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