Drive Talking

A weekly catch-up with automotive and motor journalists, writers, bloggers, reviewers and enthusiasts. A big welcome to the new team, which now includes Caroline Kidd and Neil Briscoe! Drive talking brings you your weekly dose of automotive news, reviews, banter, and much more. We talk weekly about test drives, motor issues and answer listeners questions.

Vindication, Volvo C40, Car Hacking, Range Rover V8 and the Mercedes EQE

On this week's Drive Talking automotive podcast, Daragh, Caroline and Neil discuss everything from the fact that the Kia EV6 is a Corssover to FOS Goodwood. We also talk about car hacking and the Maxus Mifa 9. Reviews this week include:  Volvo C40 review Range Rover V8 (round the block review) Mercedes EQE Remember to like, share follow - and most importantly, enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay.

07-03
51:49

Mercedes EQB, Land Rover Discovery & Opel Astra

On this week’s show we talk about the Mercedes EQB, the Land Rover Discovery, and the new Opel Astra. We also cover a LOT of EV news… Remember to like, share follow - and most importantly, enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay.

06-26
43:07

Volkswagen ID5, Peugeot 3008 & the Cupra Born.

On this week’s Drive Talking Podcast, we discuss much automotive news including: Dacia’s new badge, The Toyota Compact Cruiser Award, and Stellantis charging roads. On reviews this week, Caroline and Neil tell us about the following: Peugeot 3008 review VW ID5 review Cupra Born review Remember to like, share follow - and most importantly, enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay.

06-19
57:52

The Crew are Back

This week Daragh, Neil and Caroline look at some great automotive stories, including the new concept DeLorean Alpha5 and the Polestar 3. For review this week, we look at:  Suzuki S-Cross Review  VW Transporter Review  BMW i4 M50 Review Neil Briscoe interviews Ian Beatty about the BMW M1 ProCar at Goodwood.  Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay.

06-12
01:09:40

The 222 edition - what cars for 222?

So, the second half of 2022 is nearly upon us, but what cars should you be looking out for? On this week's episode, Daragh, Caroline and Neil talk about what's a good buy for 222.  Reviews this week include:  Peugeot 308 Review Peugeot e-208 Review Audi Q3 TFSI Plug-in Hybrid Review Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay.

05-30
59:55

Kia Sportage, Dacia Jogger, Peugeot 508 SW & much more

On this week's edition of Drive talking, the gang talks about Ford and Volvos calls for a petrol and diesel can and Volkswagen's plans for Scout in the USA.  We also review the following:  Dacia Jogger Review Kia Sportage Review Peugeot 508 PSE SW Review The team also gives their first impressions on the Mercedes EQS and Mercedes EQE.  Caroline Kidd interviews Gillian Fanning from SIMI regarding women in the motor industry, new car sales, and EV infrastructure.  Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

05-23
01:14:31

Nissan Ariya, i-Pace and the Rav4

In this week’s Drive Talking automotive podcast, Caroline, Neil and Daragh talk about 50 years of M, the Range Rover Sport, and go through readers questions. This week’s reviews include:  Jaguar i-Pace Review  Toyota RAV4 Review Nissan Ariya Review - first impressions. Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

05-16
01:00:21

Gas prices, car sales, and much more

This week, Neil Briscoe swans off to the Porsche museum, Daragh and Caroline discuss automotive and motor issues such as gas prices, alternative power delivery units, and more. Neil feeds back his thoughts from the Porsche museum, and Paddy Comyn from AA Ireland joins us for an interview to discuss year to date car sales in Ireland, and he talks to us about his recent interview with James Brooks from Opel Ireland. Remember to like, share, follow, subscribe - you know, the usual stuff. Enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

05-09
51:49

The Model Y, Jogger, Camry & Audi RS e-tron GT - and much more

On this week’s Drive Talking, Caroline, Neil and Daragh talk about the brand new Dacia Jogger, the Tesla Model Y, the Toyota Camry, and the Audi RS E-trim GT. We have our beep tests, and the Model Y breaks wind (you’ll understand that when you hear it). We also answer some of your automotive and motor-related questions - like, which colour do we not see enough of on the roads? Are reversing cameras that important? Neil Briscoe interviews Paddy McGee and Jeremy Warnock from Renault and Dacia Ireland, where they talk about car supply issues, TVs and more. And, who wins between Neil and Caroline in our quick car quiz? Tune in and enjoy, and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

05-02
01:22:10

Spin Off Episode: Dave Humphreys Full Interview

Our special guest this week is Dave Humphreys from CompleteCar.ie, and we talk about LucidAir, Polestar, and the future for SEAT and Cupra. We also talk about much more. Sit back and enjoy this spin-off episode of Drive Talking. We hope you enjoy the new direction of this jampacked show. Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

04-27
48:10

New Team talks about Polestar, Mazda, classics, petrol-head cars & more.

Welcome to season two of Drive Talking, and this week, we meet our brand new team. Caroline Kidd of ChangingLanes.ie and Neil Briscoe of CompleteCar.ie and The Irish Times, join Daragh Ó Tuama to increase the volume of car content that the show covers. On this episode, we talk about the BMW i7, the Skoda Karoq, petrol-head cars for under €25k, the new Polestar 2, the XC60, the facelift Mazda CX-5, the Toyota Highlander, and much more.  Our special guest this week is Dave Humphreys from CompleteCar.ie, and we talk about LucidAir, Polestar, and the future for SEAT and Cupra.  We hope you enjoy the new direction of this jampacked show.  Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay

04-25
01:29:32

The Legendary Conor Faughnan

In this week's episode, we speak to the legend that is Conor Faughnan. We talk bird boxes, petrol prices, EV infrastructure, podcasts, rugby, and much more. Don't forget to share and follow!

03-20
47:01

Sinéad McCann talks fuel prices, Jimny, and more

Sinéad McCann from CarsIreland.ie joins Daragh this week to talk about fuel prices in Ireland (just before the official announcement of a price cut from the government), the Suzuki Jimny, EVs, and more. You can catch Sinéad's brilliant video reviews on the CarsIreland YouTube channel. 

03-13
44:07

Tony Toner on Bikes, Motorways, & the Mustang Mach-E

On this week's Drive Talking, Daragh speaks with the legend that is Tony Toner. Tony tells us about some of his amazing journeys across the USA on Harleys, Indian Motorcycles and Mustangs. He also answers that age-old question of how exactly you're supposed to drive on a three-lane motorway. Then we get around to finding out that he's currently driving the Ford Mustang Mach-E and he offers his thoughts so far. 

03-06
01:04:54

The Joe Show - with Rev.ie's Joe Rayfus

On this week's episode, Daragh talks to Joe Rayfus of Rev.ie and the Celtic Media Group. Joe talks to us about the DS7, the Ioniq5, and much, much more. 

02-24
55:30

Paddy doesn’t talk about the Buzz

In today’s episode, Daragh talks with Paddy Comyn from AA Ireland about all things motoring. What they definitely don’t talk about is the VW ID Buzz. Nope - Paddy can’t because of the embargo. In other news, we discuss driving in the Arctic Circle, fuel prices, the other side, and motors in general.

02-20
01:06:27

Michael's journey across Route 66

In the second episode of Drive Talking, we talk to one of the best-known motor journalists in Ireland, Mr Michael Sheridan. Daragh and Michael talk about being connected to the road, the EV6, the Nissan Prairie, pronouncing "Peugeot", cars in general and other shenanigans.

02-17
01:01:52

The one with Neil Briscoe

Daragh chews the cud with Neil Briscoe from CompleteCar.ie, The Irish Times, and numerous other outlets. The conversation goes from Neil's first encounter with car culture, to his thoughts on various EVs. Neil gives us some insight into car launches, the Ford Mustang Mach E, and much more. We also find out about what might be his most disappointing test drive.

02-13
01:03:17

Season Finale - The big EV question. Ferrari, BMWs, Polestar.

This is the season two finale, and we wrap things up by asking whether or not we're ready for electric vehicles. We also have the following reviews:  Polestar 2 BMW i4 BMW 2 Series Coupe Ferrari Roma. Remember to like, share, follow - and most importantly, enjoy! Background music by AlexGrohl, Coma-Media, and SergeQuadrado from Pixabay. The Drive Talk automotive podcast will return in September - watch this space!

07-29
52:09

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