In this live-in-car episode (yes, we recorded in the same vehicle), Simon & Ashley navigate real-life motoring madness: • A dodgy Volvo manoeuvre sparks chaos in the car park • Can you actually pay for a latte with your phone in a drive-through? • The 600 kW charging cable existential crisis and hot takes on adaptive cruise control Grab your favourite drink and join us for a laugh-packed ride through motoring tech, culture and real-world driving, including the immortal line: “Don’t crash into Simon’s car.”. Subscribe & leave a review — crash-free is the goal.Simon's Charge-rate Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kXPTm198x9vg1bcX6t44Vw0ZR5gNSg_4WyIX1rgKlmo/edit?usp=sharingSimon's article on EV Economics:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ev-economics-when-longer-battery-life-meets-cleaner-grid-houghton-cyrbeAshley driving with Courtenayhttps://youtu.be/3g6PRDafB2E?si=Kp3Yv7Mh7iMqkJhK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode 6, Simon & Ashley pull up to the roadside with serious and silly topics: • How to spot car-report scams and protect yourself when selling used • A comparison of French smooth roads vs UK squeaky ones — what the driving experience teaches us • Speed-limit debate: should the rules change and what it means for drivers With practical advice, humour and real talk on motoring-culture, this episode is a must-listen. Top Gear meets Watchdog… but with extra spreadsheets.Subscribe and share your own suspect car-report story. References in this Episode:USA 2005 Tour DVDhttps://youtu.be/56NB_cE9zPc?si=K1JPXRPLjsbMxrYX11 Hours in 11 Minutes Driving back from Francehttps://youtu.be/9K7yw1K_ZWg?si=MPcMKlyh3uT3eAf_Battery recyclinghttps://www.rsbruce.com/www.rsbruce.com/battery-recyclingNissan 2nd life batteryhttps://www.nissan-global.com/EN/STORIES/RELEASES/second-life-leaf-batteries/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 5: Simon & Ashley return with a broad lane of motoring topics: • The era of ‘peak buttons’ — why too many car controls drive us nuts • Pedal fail stories, dash-cam tinkering and the quirks of smart motorways • Cyclist vs driver tensions: can we all just share the road? Whether you’re behind the wheel daily or just love driving culture, this episode delivers insight and laughs. Subscribe and drop your own ‘button fail’ moment below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode 4 we go deep into mechanical mayhem and driving evolution: • Decades of dodgy cars and stories of the worst failures (yes, including super-glue incidents) • Can you really learn to drive from YouTube? We debate it • Manual vs automatic: Which is right for you now? If you love car culture, driving tech and the unexpected — join us for 61 minutes of fun and insight. Subscribe and tell us your worst car-fail story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simon & Ashley hit the streets and charging points in Episode 3: • Hot-hatch heritage meets EV future — can both exist? • Insight on what it takes to be ‘EV-ready’ and whether you’re already there • Driving disasters, insurance oddities, quirky Euro driving-test tales and more Whether you’re a petrolhead, EV adopter or somewhere in between — this episode’s for you. Subscribe and drop us your driving-style confessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode 2 we get behind the wheel and rewind through driving chaos with Simon & Ashley: • An EV adventure across the Scottish Highlands — and the worst drivers around Loch Lomond • Handbrake fails, overtaking quirks and what drivers should know • Honest chat on changing driving styles, tech, and staying sharp behind the wheel Laughs, real-world tips, and stories from the tarmac. Hit subscribe and tell us your own driving disaster — we might detour into it next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the launch of The Smart Drive Podcast! Hosts Simon & Ashley dive into: • Taking the new Audi Q6 for a test drive and dissecting its driver-assist tech • Embarking on a budget £1,500 first-car challenge — can you still have fun on a small budget? • Insight into driving examiner recruitment and what it means for learner drivers Join us for unscripted motoring chat, laughs and one or two proper driving tips. Buckle up — it’s going to be a fun ride. Subscribe & review to support our journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.