The Gassing Station
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Every week, Cam and John dig through the forums for the stuff that’s got the PistonHeads community talking, starting with a big news story, moving on to some car buying advice before ending on anything that’s caught their eye - even if it's not car related. So sit back, grab your drink of choice and listen in to an hour's worth of nonsense dressed up as a car pod.
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Welcome back to The Gassing Station. This week's episode opens with John being surprisingly upbeat about the Volvo XC90 and Cam thinks the new BMW iX3 Neue Klasse isn't quite as hideous as the car it replaces. On the subject of funny looking cars, the Yangwang U9X and its shiny new production speed record, which it's nabbed from the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. But what's really caught Cam and John's eye is the massive moment test driver Marc Basseng had at 293mph while setting the proction EV record.For topic two, Cam and John help a PistonHeads user find a new toy for £22k, one that not only has to be practical but must also feel more special than their 400hp Mk3 Ford Focus RS. Tricky, that.To finish things off, the two disclose their guilty pleasure cars, partly inspired by John's love of the XC90, and partly so they can talk about their first cars. All that and more on this week's episode of The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! In this week's episode, John compares the Porsche Panamera to a Pendolino train and Cam finds yet more excuses as to why he's yet to buy that 335i he keeps banging on about. As for the actual topics, it all kicks off with (supposedly) the one and only UK-registered Polestar 1, which is for sale on PistonHeads.com at the time of recording. Cam remembers the 1 quite fondly, which John immediately takes issue with. Then it's on to some buying advice, this week taking the form of a £15k dog carrier challenge.And finally, it's on to our favourite engines (we've all got them, admit it) and some of the engineering behind what makes them good. All that and more on this week's episode of The Gassing Station!
Hooray! The EU has backtracked on banning combustion cars outright from 2035 onwards. To celebrate, today's episode of The Gassing Station begins with Sam's review of a new 640hp V8-engined Ferrari - the Amalfi. Cam and Sam then tackle a festive buying challenge: the best £10k performance estate, featuring a lovely E500 Estate and a tempting Audi S4 Avant. Finally, the two dive into the cars owners simply can’t sell, before signing off for the year. See you all in the New Year!
Good news – or rather, hark! This episode kicks off with more EVs potentially converting to combustion power. Sam’s learned Abarth has explored fitting engines to its EV platforms following the hybrid Fiat 500. An ICE Abarth 500, perhaps?We then cover the incredible tale of a DB5 Vantage bought for £900 in 1972 and lovingly restored by Aston Martin Works five decades later.There’s also a £10k buying challenge for the best manual gearchange, featuring a BMW Z4, Golf GTI Edition 30 and Honda S2000, before we finish with the most embarrassing cars we’ve ever owned.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! The year may be winding down, but we’ve still got plenty of reviews and news to cover. Today's episode kick's off with Sam’s take on the Alpine A390 electric crossover and his chat with company CEO Philippe Krief, who hinted the next A110 could run a hybrid combustion engine despite its EV platform. Then there’s Toyota’s new GR GT: a Gazoo-built, twin-turbo V8 monster that has us wondering if Toyota is now the most exciting enthusiast brand, especially with the electric Lexus LFA Concept alongside it. We also help PHer Kingdom35 find a “classy” £20k upgrade, and dig into the cars people love to hate but are secretly great.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! Sam's been driving the Vauxhall Mokka GSE this week, which, admittedly, probably won't get you all hot and bothered, but it might just prove to be an alluring alternative to the car in our first topic...... and that is the Ford Focus. Well, the death of it, because the company has officially swung the axe on one of its most popular models. Cam and Sam talk about why it was such a hit and how even the bog standard ones were great to drive (but the Focus ST and RS variants were the ones you really wanted). It also means that a massive void has been left where the Focus once sat, which could drive you towards a Mk8 Golf GTI or, perhaps, a Mokka GSE?On a lighter note, this week's buying challenge comes from a PHer who has seemingly found £50k down the back of the sofa and is looking to tick off their dream car. An enviable position to be in, and one which Cam and Sam try to solve with a selection of cars plucked from the PH classifieds and auctions. To round things off, the two go through the many cars that people of PH have struck up rivalries with. All that and more on this week's episode of The Gassing Station by PistonHeads.
Welcome to a slightly different episode of The Gassing Station! As you'll remember from the last week's news, we've been looking for a new co-host - and we've found one. PH contributor Sam Sheehan will now sit alongside Cam in the cramped, stuffy TGS recording studio going forwards. There's a juicy topic to jump straight into this week, as Porsche's long-awaited electric Cayenne has broken cover. In Turbo form it'll have nearly 1,200hp and can keep pace with a Bugatti Veyron from 0-124mph. But do we really need that in a many-tonne EV SUV? Or will it be better to buy a regular version and put the extra cash towards a fun car with an engine?This week's buying challenge requires Cam and Sam to find something with a V8 for £20k. The only rules are that it must be able to start after short periods of inactivity and be relatively reliable. Challenge accepted...Finally, the two go through the PHers unpopular car opinions with rage-inducing results. All that and more in today's episode of The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! And, for one last time, with John sat in the co-host chair. He's off to pasture's new, so decided to kick off today's episode by revealing how he nearly got TGS cancelled before it even started. Luckily, the pod's still going and there's a fresh batch of topics to discuss. To start with, Cam reveals that a new TVR showroom has opened in the US and explains why it's the perfect British car for Americans to enjoy - albiet 30 years late.Meanwhile, this week's buying challenge comes with a £40k budget to replace a BMW M135i. Fortunately, there's already a practical family car in the equation, leaving the full budget to be spent on something fun. And given it's John's last episode, he's handed the floor to go over some of his best moments while working for PistonHeads. We'll miss you John!
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! This week, John questions whether the new Hyundai Santa Fe could be considered a PH car and Cam's just can't get excited about the MG IM5. Onto the cars that really matter, Cam and John take a look at some 'manual misfits': cars fitted with an H-pattern box where, normally, there'd be a big ol' cobra head. For this week's buying challenge, a PHer is looking for a car that can contribute to a car scene with a budget of £30k. John finally lands on a Maserati Gransport after reeling off countless cars from the classifieds, while Cam's got an eye on the Audi RS6 Avant that's about to go under the hammer. To round things off, one PHer asks whether a four-pot engine can be more satisfying than motors with cylinders. All that and more in this week's episode of The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! On this week's episode, John joins Jeremy Clarkson and Harry Metcalfe by being the latest motoring journalist to own a farm, before mustering some kind words about the new Mercedes CLA. Cam, meanwhile, has been digging through the PistonHeads classifieds and discovered that there's a Toyota GR Corolla for sale in the UK. Not only that, but one's also available on PistonHeads auctions at the time of recording, which is remarkable given they aren't available to buy in Britain. It will, however, be manufactured in the UK from next year, which led to an argument between John and ChapGTP over cars that were produced in the UK but never sold here. For topic two, Cam finds a PHer in need of some help finding a new convertible for £5,000 to replace their two Saabs (good start). John smashes it out of the park with an Audi S4 (B6) Convertible, albeit going over budget by £500, while Cam puts forward a BMW 325i (E93) Convertible with a lovely straight six. Which would you take?Finally, in a world so sensitive to high mileage cars, Cam and John find out just how far some PHers have taken cars in their ownership. No surprise, they're all capable of going well over 100,000 miles... All that and more on this week's episode of The Gassing Station!
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! Two years after parting ways with it, Cam's (sort of) reuniting with the VW Golf GTI from the PH Project Car series while John reveals all on car review star ratings. For the first topic, the two discuss Lancia's return to the World Rally Championship with a WRC2 car and why it could open the door for a full title assault in 2027. Next up, the buying challenge, this week taking the form of a £35k conundrum: split the money between two all-rounders, or buy as many cars as you can in budget? To round things off, Cam and John read through how some community members came across PistonHeads and how they landed their jobs. All that and more on today's episode of The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! This week, Cam opens up about stalling a Porsche 911 GT 'evocation' auction car in front of an audience not once, but twice, and John's upset because he's now finally found a car for last week's challenge. Better late than never, eh?For this week's topic 1, the two have a look at a TVR Tuscan S that's for sale on PistonHeads. It once featured on Series 1 of Top Gear, where it was driven past a speed camera at such pace it failed to set it off.Then it's on to the second topic, with one PHer looking to spend £80k on a special 'mid-life crisis' car. A McLaren 650S, Audi R8 and even a TVR Sagaris all feature on the list, but Cam and John bring their own picks for your consideration.Finally, a topic you'll surely resinate with: cars you had on your bedroom wall as a kid. All that and more on this week's episode of The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! This week, John's been driving a new pick-up with a silly name and there's a fresh batch of auction cars to pore over.Then, it's onto the first topic: Porsche's exit of the World Endurance Championship. It does mean it can technically still race at Le Mans, but Porsche's WEC exit does indicate far bigger problems than some sub-par results.After that, Cam and John take on a buying challenge, with one PHer looking to find a new weekend toy between £70k to £90k. They're looking for either a Porsche 911 or Aston Martin DB11, but Cam decides to offer up some alternatives - even if they don't quite meet the criteria.Finally, the two end on trying their very best to offer some advice on going 200mph on the German autobahn - despite being too scared to try it themselves.
Welcome back to The Gassing Station! This week, Cam finally gets round to talking about the new Porsche 911 Turbo S and that incredible Nurburgring lap set by Jörg Bergmeister. John, meanwhile, has been driving the new Ford Ranger MS-RT and, impressively, can't remember a single thing about it. Then, it's on to a buying challenge, this week focusing on an affordable, £5k car that's modern, safe and (presumably) isn't woefully dull. Finally, Cam's found an excuse to talk about an unusual pair of funeral cars he spotted on holiday. All that and more on this week's episode of The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to another episode of The Gassing Station! This week, Cam's back fresh from seeing the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa and, no, the name isn't the most controversial thing about it. Then it's on to a buying challenge, this week provided by user deeen who's looking for something special for £25k. Question is: do you use the full budget up on one car, or go low and spend the rest on parts?Finally, Cam and John talk about all the cars they dream of owning, but would never actually want to own. All that and more on The Gassing Station.
Welcome back to another episode of The Gassing Station! This week, Cam and John use Koenigsegg reclaiming the 0-249mph-0 record from Rimac as an excuse to find out which motoring feats get your adrenaline pumping and the ones that leave you underwhelmed. Then it's onto some car buying advice, which this week comes courtesy of PH user bennno, who's on the hunt for a classic car for £50,000. The catch? It can't be too expensive to run. Yeesh. Finally, after a spikey encounter on social media, Cam and John decide it's time to sort out how we pronounce car names (hint: we've been saying Mazda wrong this whole time). All that and more on The Gassing Station!Join the conversation:Koenigsegg record: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-eurocars/koenigsegg-reclaims-0-400kph-0-record/50184£50k classic: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2121621🏎️ Sell your car with PistonHeads Auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctionsFollow us on social media: 🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pistonheads🔴 YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aKvdVO
Welcome back to The Gassing Station powered by Michelin. On this week's episode, John somehow manages to find the only Citroen in existence developed for the Nurburging, but it's not the only hybrid he's driven recently...To kick things off, John takes us through what it's like to drive the Aston Martin Valhalla prototype around Silverstone ('s Stowe circuit), which reminds Cam of the time he tiptoed around a sodden Millbrook (not Mira, you idiot) in a £2.5m Lamborghini Sian mid-storm.Then, it's on to some buying advice, with one PHer looking for a performance car for £14k with some rather strict criteria. And finally, Cam finds a threat about unusual things that have happened in/around cars.Join the conversation:Aston Martin Valhalla prototype review: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=2122585Best car for under £14k: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2122362Slightly strange stories or experiences (in a car): https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=&t=1273912🏎️ Sell your car with PistonHeads Auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctionsFollow us on social media:🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pistonheads🔴 YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aKvdVO
Welcome back to The Gassing Station and to part 2 of our live stage special from the 2025 PistonHeads Annual Service.In this episode, we dive into the world of car builders: from people who’ve honed the design of existing cars to those who’ve created something new altogether. We begin with Douglas Larkin, a former Aston Martin and Jaguar engineer who’s been documenting the build of his very own, V8 Vantage-based Feroxa speedster on the PistonHeads forums. We’re then joined by Fergus Walkinshaw and Khyzyl Saleem from TWR to go over the bonkers, 5.6-litre V12-powered Supercat. Then it’s over to Steffen Dobke, founder of Analogue Automotive and the man whose goal in life is to create the perfect Series 1 Lotus Elise. Download the PistonHeads app today! https://pistonheads.onelink.me/z0iF/44qacp45Sell your car with PistonHeads Auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctionsFollow us on social media: 🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pistonheads🔴 YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aKvdVO
We're doing things a little different for this week's episode of The Gassing Station, as we've cobbled together three talks from the 2025 PistonHeads Annual Service for you to sink your teeth into. This first of two specials brings together all the motorsport chats from the live stage at Bicester Motion. Cam's first joined by 1992 BTCC champion, Tim Harvey, and 2025 rookie, Charles Rainford, to talk all things touring cars and what's in store for the 2027 regs change. Then, it's on to the record-devouring McMurtry Speirling, wowing crowds with a rev up of its humungously powerful fans, before rounding off with Formula 1 commentator Harry Benjamin as the sport celebrates its 75th anniversary.Download the PistonHeads app today! https://pistonheads.onelink.me/z0iF/44qacp45Sell your car with PistonHeads Auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctionsFollow us on social media: 🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pistonheads🔴 YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aKvdVO
On this week's episode, Cam drives Thruxton race circuit backwards while trying out the new BMW M3 CS Touring, while John tries desperately to hide his jealousy. Then, the two sink their teeth into a trio of subjects, kicking off with John's recent drive of the Lamborghini Temerario and (surprise surprise) a small rant about why we should give Lambo more credit for creating a 10k rpm V8. After that, it's time for a car buying challenge, which comes in the form of a recently-converted car enthusiast looking for a £100k weekend toy. Finally, the two share their thoughts on Honda's rocket launch with such professionalism you'd think they were on BBC Radio 4. Or not. Join the conversation:Lamborghini Temerario review: https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/2025-lamborghini-temerario--ph-review/50101£100k weekend toy: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=255&t=2120202&i=0Honda rocket launch: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=219&t=2118055🏎️ Sell your car with PistonHeads Auctions: https://www.pistonheads.com/sell/auctionsFollow us on social media: 🗣 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pistonheads 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pistonheads 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pistonheads🔴 YouTube: http://bit.ly/2aKvdVO
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