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The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends

Author: Chris Harris

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Chris Harris and Friends are back with a brand new weekly show featuring the usual car banter. Presented by Chris Harris with Chris Cooper, Manish Pandey and Neil Clifford.


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Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we’re very lucky to have a special guest join us – Francis Bourgeois. There was of course train related tangents – spinoff pod coming? We hope you enjoy.(00:06) Drive a slow car fast or a fast car slow?(14:48) Aston Martin news⁠⁠(36:27) Brilliant motorsport events in UK to go to in 2026(49:11) Kit cars - can they be cool?⁠⁠(59:08) Cherry advertising stunt on Stairway to Heaven(1:13:04) 2CG(1:22:23) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Today we have an emergency podcast! You might be asking yourself – are these really emergencies, or do the team just love chatting? Either way, we’ve got a double issue pod today – the potential return of TVR, and the statement that is the Supersports from Bentley. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team dive into why Lexus is by far the most stolen car brand in the UK, cars which all car enthusiasts should (want to) own, and a quick fire supercar or sportscar quiz from Neil. This and much more, we hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) What have we done this week in cars?(22:45) “Cars that you feel guilty about because you've never owned one and you really should as they are super iconic and you can't really be seen as a car lover without owning one of these in your car ownership history” (can you tell Neil wrote this?)(34:09) Car theft – why is Lexus the most stolen brand(42:36) 5 quick fire supercars challenge from Neil (45:52) F1(1:02:14) Continuation cars that haven’t already been done(1:10:34) 2CG(1:20:35) MusicWelcome to Chris Harris on Cars. The platform where Chris Harris (of Top Gear & automotive journalist) explores the obsessive world of cars. From in-depth reviews and hilarious podcasts, to pushing a car to its limits and debates on the future of the automobile - Chris and his friends bring their unfiltered passion, expertise, and humour. Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just curious about our world, this is your go-to destination for everything on four wheels.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we have a bumper issue for you all! Possibly our longest ever. And it’s a cracker – some great stories from what the team did in cars this week, much discourse and digressing around satnavs, and the team’s new favourite topic – a 4 car garage for a London mews house. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:45) What did we do in cars this week?(26:48) 4-car London mews garage(47:55) How did we survive before Satnav?(1:10:15) Best motoring cliches(1:21:28) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:32:15) MusicGoodwood Marshals Day: https://sites.google.com/goodwoodmarshalsclub.org.uk/web/track-days?authuser=0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team have been busy! Whether it was Sir Chris Hoy’s track day, Bicester Scramble or other car events – we’ve got much to catch up on. Chris also tells us more about his ‘new’ creations in his Lancia Integrale and BMW E61 M5 Touring. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) What have we done in cars this week?(19:35) Draw the line where the supercar starts and the sports ends ⁠⁠(39:00) F1(55:36) “Brute in a Suit”!(1:04:45) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:14:15) MusicTour de Four Track Day Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tour-de-4-track-day?attribution_id=sl:a4738b18-4d4b-46c0-bbd0-13ee7a67805b&lang=en_GB&ts=1755158654&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team are fresh from the world premiere of Luca – Seeing Red at Everyman Bayswater – and what an evening it was! This, reaction to Max Verstappen’s (unsurprising) pace at the Nürburgring, and much more! We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro(00:06) Luca – Seeing Red World Premiere(16:12) Garage 56(31:31) Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring(43:53) To badge, or to de-badge?(58:49) Best car for a 1000 miles road trip(1:06:03) 2CG(1:15:01) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we’re back with another eclectic mix – the team give their thoughts on the weekends F1 race and ‘that’ photoshoot of Lando, a short rant about smart motorways (apologies non-UK listeners) and cabriolets that never existed but should have. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) Cars you wish should have had a cabriolet version but didn't (13:40) Smart motorways…(25:30) Will Tesla recover in Europe?⁠⁠(40:57) Lando photoshoot & F1 (57:11) Can supercars have cup holders?(1:03:43) 2CG(1:17:21) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Seeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/This week, we have a new record – 40 minutes spent on just two subjects. We’ve outdone ourselves this time. The new Ferrari ‘Testarossa’ has clearly proved divisive, and the entire team has been very busy in cars this week as well. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) New Testarossa discuss ⁠(20:41) What we’ve done in cars this week⁠(41:12) What country has the coolest looking number plates (47:17) JLR Cyber attack (54:25) Give us your keyless f**k-up story⁠(1:10:08) 2CG(1:19:16) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Seeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/This week, three quarters of the team are in sunny Italy! They chat about the most recent F1 race and it’s controversies, with much of our usual niche car chat. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) The trouble with Lotus - we can save it!(14:22) Keep Driving Happy(23:31) Colour - what’s got cooler/gone off(39:18) SWB or LWB?⁠⁠(51:38) F1(58:05) 2CG by Car and Classic(1:05:41) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Seeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/This week, we have another great episode lined up! Some varied topics – like what would you do with your final tank of petrol, and also the best leadership in Formula 1 history. That, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro⁠(00:06) Final tank of petrol: the last day in a car (what, where…?)⁠⁠(17:38) Pick an undervalued car⁠⁠(31:30) What has happened to Ford and what do we want them to do?⁠(51:05) Best Leadership in cars / motorsport(1:08:44) 2CG(1:19:55) Music Chris Hoy’s Charity: https://www.tourde4.com/Ford Advert: https://youtu.be/LqTS5lYFL3s?si=lSSEKLhMZNtiTX3f Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Seeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/This week, the team discuss what James Bond’s next car should be – with not much agreement as might be expected. WE also have an interactive quiz – “Cheese or Car?”, more on this later. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro⁠(00:06) James Bond’s next car(14:15) What car is trying a bit too hard? (28:05) Car finance situation (43:03) Cheese or Car(54:51) 2CG (1:07:38) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Seeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/ This week, we’re back again with some varied and considered takes on where the car industry – in particular Europe’s – is going. We also have our ‘half term’ report for F1 where the team weigh in on the good, the bad and the ugly. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) Ola Kallenius, European Motor industry - end of the world or a bright new future?⁠⁠(24:24) Car that became part of the family⁠⁠(46:17) F1 - half term report⁠(58:49) Neil reports from car week(1:13:36) 2CG(1:24:25) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team are all over the world again – and one of them might be at car week in California…this and our usual eclectic mix of topics. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) What did we do in cars, this week?(19:54) Would you fit a driverless feature?(37:42) Why driving at night, under lights will always make you feel like you’re in a Hollywood film(50:53) Great engines in shit cars(1:04:51) Lewis 8.8.25…(1:13:28) 2CG(1:22:46) MusicSeeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/BYD Gone Rogue: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMiLxbsMph_/&ved=2ahUKEwjepIfO5YqPAxXbVEEAHSGaFTkQtwJ6BAgcEAI&usg=AOvVaw1nqmy76kDM3GX5fFGzHb5G Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we’re back! And we’re very excited to be so. We’ve got a great episode lined up – why the Audi R8 is underrated, reaction to the new JLR boss & and the inside line on the recent Max and Chris video! This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:05) Audi R8(22:21) CH and Max(31:58) Car suspension over time(45:30) F1(59:19) JLR(1:09:20) 2CG(1:14:48) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, our hosts have had to take the week off. But fear not, we have a recent interview podcast filmed between Chris and his friend Richard Tuthill. For those who don’t know, Richard has been behind some of the most exciting restomods – and cars generally – in the last few years. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This episode, we’ve all had a bit of a week. Chris had his M5 stolen from the street, but fortunately thanks to hero Lee, he managed to recover it. We also discuss Goodwood Festival of Speed, cars that fit their nationality ,and much more! We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro(00:06) Goodwood FoS(17:16) Chris E28 M5…⁠(24:53) A car brand that fits its nationality (40:26) The F1 movie(50:20) Pre or post facelift! Ferrari 308 or 328, and why!(1:09:25) 2CG with Car & Classic(1:20:38) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_John McGuinness will be joining us at our live show – tickets available below!https://link.dice.fm/the_car_podcast_london_2025This week, the team play consultant and marry two car manufacturers together in order to create a greater one. They also discuss their favourite motorsport liveries of all time – and no, Manish’s is not a Marlboro McLaren! This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:05) What car things do you dream about?(20:31) Merge two car companies to create a more successful one(41:35) Fernando Alonso - unlucky or deserving?(1:01:15) Best motorsport liveries(1:13:20) 2CG by Car and Classic(1:23:16) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_John McGuinness will be joining us at our live show – tickets available below!https://link.dice.fm/the_car_podcast_london_2025This week, we are truly lucky to be joined by Sir Chris Hoy! An absolute gent, with some great stories, and – most importantly – he is just as big a car nerd as the rest of us! It’s a cracking episode, we hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) Car ferries – an appreciation(16:06) Modifying cars – discuss(37:48) Favourite Zagato(49:46) The 911 – is it still the answer to everything?(1:02:54) British GP(1:14:42) 2CG by Car and Classic(1:23:12) MusicChris’ music video: Jamie XX – Gosh https://youtu.be/hTGJfRPLe08?si=_fhFVDxoDICoKaiP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Damien Thompson

ahh it's the return of the Space Cowboy...

Dec 13th
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Neil Hallworth

for Chris: the definitive version of Don't Go Breaking My Heart is on Kiki Dee's album Almost Naked.

Nov 30th
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Nov 2nd
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