Dave and Graham take a look at some of the stories that have caught our eye over the last few weeks:Lewis Hamilton says he's sold his car collectionThere's a new World's Fastest Production CarWood and Picket Minis return with Ian CallumChristian Horner's next stepJaguar Land Rover's hacking issueThe death of MX5 designer Tom MatanoBMW will have iX5 with hydrogen powerFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/09/podcast-new-worlds-fastest-production-car-wood-and-picket-is-back-ix5-hydrogen/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike and Jim have a good look round the 2025 British Motor Show at Farnborough.Many thanks to everyone who spoke to us, including:Harding Auto ServicesHaynes Motor MuseumTotalled Car ClubTVR Car ClubYou can also watch this podcast and see all of the great cars on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXscfDPuRV4 , including:VW Golf (various!)Ford Sierra CosworthLamborghini CountachPeugeot 205 GTiRenault 5 GT TurboLotus EliseTVR SagarisRover Metro (with Lotus engine!)Microlinoand KITT!#lotus #tvr #golf #classiccars #britishmotorshow #bms2025 #bms25 #countach #supercars #drifting #cosworth #modified #modifiedcars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Graham has made the trip to his local cinema to see F1 The Movie. So, does it live up to his expectations?We also discuss the sudden departure of Christian Horner from Red Bull Racing, and what this might mean.If that isn't enough theatrical glamour, we also look at the sale of Mansour Ojjeh's rather spectacular collection of McLaren road cars.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/08/podcast-some-real-and-not-so-real-f1/NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 05, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Graham spends a sunny day browsing the wide and various lots at the RM Sotheby's Cliveden House Auction 2025.With "something for everyone". Not just Ferrari, Lotus, Austin, Maserati and Aston Martin.... but also pre-War Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Daimler, Clement-Talbot, and Lagonda.... The list goes on!Also available is a 2007 Creation CA07 LMP1 Le Mans car.... Not something you see every day!!NB. This episode is also available on the UKMotorTalk YouTube Channel, with video of the fantastic cars on offer. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcjQ5q9OO9MFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/07/podcast-rm-sothebys-cliveden-house-auction-over-100-years-of-motoring-history/For RM Sotheby's:https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/ch25/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A great day out at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, with like-minded Ford enthusiasts for a Simply Ford event, is spoiled when Mike's pride and joy, The Onion, doesn't start when it is time to come home. Unfortunately, a series of failings from the RAC means that the problem is not solved once they've been called....For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/07/podcast-a-breakdown-in-communication/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave, Jim and Mike take a nostalgic walk through 1990s Car Magazines... and, by pure coincidence, Mike's 1990 Ford Orion Equipe ST170 conversion project, which might have been mentioned here before, is currently featuring in the latest edition of Classic Ford Magazine!For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/06/podcast-a-fond-look-back-at-90s-car-magazines/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The team attend the SMMT Test Day and get behind the wheel of many of the newest cars on the road, including:Renault R5BYD SealPolestar 2Volvo V60Audi RS3For more, and videos of the roadtests:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/05/podcast-driving-some-of-the-latest-cars/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To celebrate Formula One's 75th Birthday, Graham and Jim don their anoraks, boil the kettle and sit down for a chat about the sport and the many stories behind it. With access to the many hours of our archive interviews with F1 related characters, this proves to be a longer episode than usual....For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/05/podcast-75-years-of-formula-one-world-drivers-championships/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode:Learning to Drive in the current climateGeneral Driving StandardsSleeping (or not) for Charity - https://www.v2radio.co.uk/local/beds-for-kids/Jackie Stewart's work for Race Against Dementia - https://www.raceagainstdementia.com/For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/04/podcast-learning-to-drive-in-2025/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we pay tribute to the life of Formula One stalwart Eddie Jordan, look at the new road tax rules for EVs, have an chat about the current F1 situation, and enjoy a few moments with this year's crop of April Fools from the motoring world.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/04/podcast-eddie-jordan-formula-one-update-and-april-fools/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this special Podcasthon episode of the UKMotorTalk Podcast, we talk about the work of BEN, the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the motor industry navigate through life's challenges, whether they be financial, mental or physical health, or care and support for those in later life. https://ben.org.uk/Podcasthon https://podcasthon.org/ is an international non-profit initiative which coordinates as many podcasters as possible to dedicate an episode of their podcast between March 15 and 21st 2025 to a charity of their choice.BEN seemed like the obvious choice for UKMotorTalk as both the charity and the motor industry are close to our hearts. As BEN says:Our Mission:To make a positive difference to people's livesWhether we are supporting someone in crisis, providing high quality care or working with our automotive industry partners to improve the health and wellbeing of the workforce, our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives.We’re here to help people create a better tomorrow.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/03/podcast-podcasthon-special-ben-the-charity-supporting-the-people-of-the-automotive-industry/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Graham, Mike and Dave have a wander around the UK car market, discuss using your practical everyday classic, and look forward to the Donington Historic Festival in MayFor more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/02/podcast-xpeng-g6-vs-tesla-which-way-is-the-uk-market-heading/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave, Mike and Jim catch up with latest suggestions for the MOT Test, including failing due to unresolved recalls, the last Alpina models coming from the company's Buchloe facility, and briefly looking forward to the Formula One 2025 Launch Event....For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/02/podcast-mots-recalls-the-last-real-alpina-and-f1s-2025-launch-event/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We open 2025 with a look at Lewis Hamilton's first day in Maranello with Scuderia Ferrari, how a Ferrari F40 probably isn't a "Winter Car", and whether councils are trying to squeeze a few extra pounds from people with cars that aren't cutting-edge EVs.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/01/podcast-lewis-first-day-at-scuderia-ferrari/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's that time of year again, with motoring-related Christmas present thoughts, but we're still also talking Formula One, F1 Academy, Jaguar and speed camera issues!For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/12/podcast-a-sort-of-christmassy-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we scratch our heads at the thinking behind Jaguar's shutdown of car production and planned reinvention as an all electric luxury brand.We also take another opportunity to watch "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story" now that it has appeared on BBC2 and, of course, the iPlayer!For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/11/podcast-the-reinvention-of-jaguar-and-brawn-the-impossible-formula-1-story-on-the-telly/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we recognise the amazing drive Max Verstappen produced in the wet of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and Mike asks for suggestions regarding a new car his parents are looking for that needs to be both practical and a little more interesting than the run-of-the-mill.... For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/11/podcast-f1-in-the-wet-of-brazil-and-seeking-advice-about-which-new-car-to-buy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The team talk "Everything Electric" after Dave does to the show, track days and driving them for charity, and, following the US Grand Prix, Formula One penalties and the seemingly random nature of them.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/10/podcast-track-days-f1-usa-and-everything-electric-show/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It is that time of year again when the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) invites us to another day of road testing the latest cars on the UK roads.This event centres around Thruxton, and the local roads prove worthy of the new cars on offer. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't quite so friendly, but what are British road tests without a little rain?!?Vehicles driven include:Lotus EmiraMG HSKia EV9BMW Z4Hyundai Ioniq 5 NMG CybersterWatch this podcast with pictures!! Find it on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zMZqMHa4AE8For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/10/podcast-a-wet-day-of-road-tests-lotus-mg-kia-bmw-and-hyundai/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With an unusual set of priorities, Formula One's stewards step in to deal with the big issue... Too much swearing!?!We also look at the problems with the amount of flooded roads at the moment, and the reckless nature of some (but not all!) who get stuck in them.For more:https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/09/podcast-f1-swearing-flooded-roads-and-goodbye-daniel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.