UKMotorTalk (First Take Media)

In our special Christmas themed edition, we talk about:

• Christmas Presents, Good, Bad and unlikely to receive
• GR Yaris (Again! Yes, we do like it!!)
• How Brexit will effect our access to mainland Europe's roads
• Our "Cars of 2020"
• What we're looking forward to in 2021

For pictures and links, go to :  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/12/podcast-ho-ho-ho-merry-christmas-2020/

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In this mildly biased podcast, Mike, Jim and Phil discuss the merits of 100 years of Citroen. Ok, they aren't entirely positive, but it all comes from a good place.... Littlehampton!

The upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ford Europe's "changes", and things that you didn't know before you had to transport children in your car are also talked about, as is a charity event that Phil is involved with to raise money for Cancer Research UK. L'Xagone Challenge 2019 will see a group of 20+ year old Citroens each drive over 3000 miles around France. "Challenge" is the word! To find out more, and to donate, visit  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/citroenchallenge  

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/07/podcast-french-cars/

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Our usual eclectic mix of motoring stories and opinions... including:

• The Maserati MC20
• Aston Martin Victor
• Morris Minors
• Bizarre Cars
• The Least Exotic Parts Bins

Find more at  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/10/podcast-maserati-mc20-smart-roads-bizarre-cars-the-least-exotic-parts-bins/

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Day One of the 2017 Goodwood Revival... and not even the torrential rain dampens the mood of the thousands of visitors to the event. It is THE place to be to talk about the entire history of motor sport!

UKMT's Graham Benge has spent the day doing just that......

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/09/goodwood-revival-sights-and-sounds-from-day-one/

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The clock change prompts a discussion about people not using headlights, driving lessons and 80s VW Golf interiors... No, you couldn't plan it if you wanted to!

Also getting the team's attention is the danger of "Smart" All Lane Running Motorways, London's newly expanded ULEZ zone, and the new Range Rover and Ora Cat.....

For more:  https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/11/podcast-new-range-rover-the-ora-cat-and-how-smart-are-smart-motorways/

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In this episode of UKMotorTalk:

• London's T-Charge
• A new child seat with air bags
• 2018's Grand Prix of South America long distance rally
• A review of the US Grand Prix
• A look forward to the 2017 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/10/ukmotortalk-news-highlights-podcast/

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Aston Martin Racing, Prodrive and Chairman elect of the Motor Sports Association, David Richards is THE person to talk to about fast cars!

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/07/aston-martin-racing-and-prodrives-david-richards/

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In this edition, Mike and Jim have started missing the F1 season, and look forward to the growing list of events on the UKMT radar for 2019... BTCC, Goodwood, Silverstone Classic, Brooklands Mini Day, and more!

They also take the opportunity to consult on motoring related Valentine's Day gifts.....

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/02/podcast-im-sorry-graham-couldnt-come/

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In this episode we discuss:

• F1 driver changes
• Enjoying a trip to Brooklands Museum
• Kia's EV6 and Hyundai's Ioniq 5 and Vision FK

We also repeatedly watch Mike falling over at his own front door... and you can too! Go to https://youtu.be/W-a4abYeqWk

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/09/podcast-f1-musical-chairs-the-joy-of-brooklands-kias-ev6-and-hyundais-ioniq-5-and-vision-fk/

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Mike and Jim talk perfect cars and what is REALLY necessary. Also discussed are older drivers (you know what kicked that topic off!), The Grand Tour, the new BMW 7 Series, and the joys of winter driving....

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/01/podcast-does-your-perfect-car-need-a-roof/

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From The Archive: Festival of Speed 2006

Renault's F1 team show off their engine's party trick...

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/06/from-the-archive-renault-f1-car-sings-la-marseillaise-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2006/

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What cars can't you find in America..? The list is quite long, with some of the world's greatest cars on it! Based on this, Tiff Needell is currently making a TV series with motor sport online streaming channel, Motor Trend On Demand...

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/06/tiff-needells-forbidden-drives/

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A bright crisp day finds UKMT's Graham Benge and Phil Boxall strolling around the pit lane at Silverstone, enjoying the many fantastic sights, sounds and smells of some classic racing cars.

They also speak to Paul Stewart about the work of Alzheimer's Research UK, and Mini racing legends Steve Neal and John Rhodes.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/04/podcast-silverstone-classic-2019-launch/

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A second look into our archive, this time from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2005, finds F1's Fernando Alonso, Indy car's Danny Sullivan, BTCC's Tim Harvey, Le Man's Darren Turner, RS200 owner Tony Maynard, and F1's John Watson.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/07/podcast-another-look-back-the-festival-of-speed-2005/

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In this episode, we talk about a £46k 1987 Toyota Corolla GT and how classic cars prices appear so unpredicatable, the new electric AC Cobra, and the dangers of working on cars.

Mike and Jim are also looking forward to a track day at Donington in the FiST...

For more:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/07/podcast-ac-cobra-goes-electric-and-an-expensive-1987-toyota-corolla-gt/

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Though we were perhaps not entirely surprised to hear that Sir Frank and Claire Williams are stepping back from Williams F1, it is still marking the end of an era... and, we hope, the beginning of a new one!

We also look at the Italian Grand Prix and (spoiler alert!) congratulate Pierre Gasly on an unusual win.

Also on the podcast today, F1 associated road cars, what is the future of motor sport (including Lewis Hamilton's new 'Extreme E' team, X44), and we look forward to hearing more about the Maserati MC20 which has just been revealed.

For more:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/09/podcast-a-fond-farewell-to-frank-and-claire-congrats-to-pierre-and-racing-of-the-future/

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It's not every day that you see a six wheeled F1 car... but the Williams FW08B from 1982 is a great example.

Graham Benge talks to Williams Heritage's Dickie Stanford about the work they are doing to preserve these classics.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/07/williams-f1-heritage-dickie-stanford/

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At the unveiling of the new Audi R8 Spyder V10 Plus, Graham Benge talks to Audi Sport CEO Stephan Winkelmann about its place in the Audi stable.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/06/audi-r8-spyder-v10-plus-stephan-winkelmann-audi-sport-ceo/

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Mike, Jim and Graham spend the day in a wet Farnham town... Luckily, there is an event paying tribute to the 60th Anniversary of Mike Hawthorn winning the Formula One World Championship to keep them occupied!

In amongst the vehicles they admire are Ferraris, Jaguars, Bentleys, a Fiat Abarth 750, an Austin Atlantic, and the Thinwall Special Ferrari driven by Hawthorn himself.

Check out the highlights video on the UKMotorTalk website

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/10/podcast-mike-hawthorn-grand-prix-of-farnham/

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UKMotorTalk's Michael Gates and James Baxter show us their track car, a Fiesta ST that they've acquired for some budget motor sport.

They also discuss the brand new Ford Focus, and its competition in the market sector it joins.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/08/podcast-race-prep-101-the-new-focus-and-motoring-of-the-future/

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In the run up to this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, we look back through the archive to find some classic interviews.... Following on from the interview with Nico Rosberg, here is the quoted interview with his then boss, Sir Frank Williams.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/06/from-the-archive-sir-frank-williams-at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed/

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Catching up with everything that Mike and Jim have been up to over the last few weeks including electric go karting, the Fiesta ST in track action at Brands Hatch, blagging their way around the Goodwood Festival of Speed manufacturer stands, and considering the everyday issues of which luxury watch and/or Aston Martin to buy...

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/08/podcast-on-track-electric-possibilities-and-a-look-back-at-goodwood/

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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, SMMT, once again pull out all the stops to educate and entertain the motoring press, this time based in Hampshire, and offering a selection of public road routes to try the latest cars on offer.

In the course of the day, cars tested include:

• Ford Fiesta Trend
• Vauxhall Astra 1.5 (122PS)
• SsangYong Korando
• Maserati Levante
• Kia Sportage
• Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

... but which did we like most?

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2019/10/podcast-a-day-of-testing-cars-yes-please/

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So, the Geneva Motor Show 2020 is cancelled... What do you do? Aston Martin made a video.... Koenigsegg carried on!

Mike and Jim take a look at the 2020 F1 Grid and spend a lot of time talking about colours.

They also look forward to the BTCC races coming up....

More: http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/03/podcast-a-walk-through-the-2020-f1-grid-and-a-look-at-the-koenigsegg-gemera/

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In the noisy surroundings of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Graham Benge talks to F1 design legend Gordon Murray about F1, Le Mans, and auto design.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/07/gordon-murray-f1-design-genius/

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In a last look back before the first day of the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed tomorrow, we stop at 2012 and find Karun Chandhok, Nick Heidfeld, land speed record holder Andy Green, Daniel Ricciardo, and nine time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/07/podcast-a-look-back-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2012/

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It's the time of year when F1 drivers get restless and start swapping seats... and it is hard to keep track!

The Fiesta ST has been on track, and bringing smiles to a few faces.

And we preview the Total Elf HTX Grand Prix of Farnham on 14th October... More from https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/10/total-elf-htx-mike-hawthorn-grand-prix-of-farnham/

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/08/podcast-musical-f1-chairs-fist-in-action-and-the-mike-hawthorn-grand-prix-of-farnham/

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As we all struggle to get the Zoom connections working, ironically the topic of conversation turns to technology and cars. Are the advances in "driver aids" and vehicle safety measures adding to, or detracting from, the driving experience?

Meanwhile, the fictional UKMotorTalk spending power is directed at the £3.3million Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation.....

See more, including the YouTube videos mentioned at:

http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/07/podcast-can-you-hear-us-graham/

“Delirium” – Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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We take a look forward to what 2021 might have to offer us.... from a (rather expensive) day of driving in Takuma Sato's 2002 F1 car, to a (much more reasonable!) all-electric "mobility solution" from Citroen... Just €19.99 per month if you're in France!!

For more information and pictures, visit  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/01/podcast-2021-a-jordan-f1-driving-experience-citroens-ami-and-left-hand-drive/

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A look back at the archive finds Damon Hill, Murray Walker, Richard Burns, Johnny Herbert, Sir Jack Brabham and Emerson Fittipaldi enjoying the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2000.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/07/podcast-a-look-back-at-the-festival-of-speed-2000/

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The eclectic mix of motoring and motor sport related conversation this time includes:

• Enjoying track days
• Proposed changes to the Highway Code
• Is Lewis Hamilton The Greatest? Sir Jackie doesn't think so!
• Is Your Car Getting Fat?

More at  www.UKMotorTalk.co.uk and http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/10/podcast-is-lewis-the-greatest-dont-veer-for-deer-is-your-car-getting-fat/

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Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf... You can see the connection! And there's only one "club" that those three are in...

Mike and Jim also talk 2020 events, getting the FiestaST back on the track, the new 'green' car in Mike's life, and a long held love of Radio Controlled Cars!!

For more information visit: http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/02/podcast-porsche-taycan-tesla-model-3-nissan-leaf/

"Honk Honk Sound" recorded by Mike Koenig: http://soundbible.com/1048-Horn-Honk.html

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A thoughtful evening of recording brings you Mike and Jim's musings on:

• F1 Testing
• Visiting The Geneva Motor Show
• The British Motor Museum at Gaydon
• How CO2 figures have been "updated"
• Have all newer cars become too similar?

For more, and Mike's photos from The British Motor Museum, go to:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/03/podcast-go-green-drive-a-mustang/

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DS Automobiles UK's Head of Communications, Kevin Jones, shows us round the DS 7 Crossback La Premiere, due to be available in the UK early 2018.

See the video at:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/10/ds-7-crossback-la-premiere-guided-tour/

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Following the Mexico Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has secured the 2018 F1 Drivers' Championship.... so we just had to pause and record a podcast!

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/10/congratulations-lewis-five-time-f1-world-champion/

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From the Archive at Goodwood Revival 2006:

UKMT's Graham Benge talks to Sir Jack Brabham, Tony Brooks and Roy Salvadori about the long friendship they've had, surviving driving through the 50s, and enjoying the social side of the Goodwood event.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/09/from-the-archive-brabham-brooks-and-salvadori/

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On a sad day for all motor sport fans, we get together to remember Murray Walker who has died today aged 97.

http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/03/podcast-murray-walker-remembered/

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With everyone strictly keeping to their own homes, we take the opportunity to catch up with Graham, Mike and Jim on a quiet Sunday afternoon....

Under discussion are:

• The Bonhams "Blue" auction in aid of NHS Charities -  http://bonhams.com/theblueauction
• The car sales figures across Europe
• The pleasures of polishing your car to pass the time
• Does "Virtual Racing" fill the void??
• The potholes we'll still be seeing in the coming months

... and much much more!!

Visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/04/podcast-put-it-on-the-credit-card-and-worry-about-it-later/

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At the Cuff Miller 70th Anniversary event, UKMotorTalk's Graham Benge talks to owner James Howell about his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1... and the 18 mpg it achieves!

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/08/ford-mustang-mach-1-1969-cuff-miller-70/

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Following on from the fantasy world of Goodwood Revival, Graham brings us back down to earth exploring the £10-20,000 new car market.

At the SMMT's test day, he drives the "all new" Dacia Duster, MG3, Citroen C4 Cactus Hatch, and Kia Ceed.

To help with the decision making, Helena considers the car that she would buy in the real world.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/10/podcast-the-2018-sensible-car-shootout/

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In this episode:

• McLaren joining Extreme E.
• Electric conversion for your classic?
• Bugatti EB 110

For more:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/06/podcast-an-all-electric-world/

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In this episode, Mike and Jim discuss:

• McLaren's spectacular Gulf livery for the Monaco Grand Prix
• How Mike is progressing with his Ford Orion Equipe, "The Onion"
• A grown up, sensible topic.. Used car prices surging
• The Mustang Mach-E - Jim seems impressed!

For more, visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/05/podcast-mclarens-monaco-gulf-livery-used-car-price-surge-and-onion-update/

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In this episode, the team look back at motoring April Fools from years past, and discuss the first Extreme E race weekend and the evocative power of the sound of an engine.

They also wonder if the last 12 months of lockdown have had a serious effect on people's driving!

For more information, videos and links, visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/04/podcast-april-fools-and-extreme-e/

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UKMotorTalk's Michael Gates presents highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show. These include the VW "I.D. Buzz" all-electric microbus due out in 2022, the stunning David Brown Automotive Speedback and Mini Remastered, and the curious Aston Martin's Lagonda Vision concept of the future. Also catching the eye is Honda's Urban EV Concept with its unashamedly retro styling. This vehicle is reported to be being put into production for release early in 2019, so it'll be interesting to see how much of the concept reaches the roads.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2018/03/ukmt-podcast-geneva-motor-show-special/

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An old hand at the Goodwood Hill, and current record holder, Nick Heidfeld talks to Graham Benge about the excitement in Formula E, and how it differs from Formula One.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/07/nick-heidfeld-talks-formula-e/

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From the Archive - Goodwood Revival 2006:

UKMT's Will Chambers talks to IndyCar, Le Mans, and Indianapolis 500 driver Lyn St. James about how she got into racing, and the spectacle of the Goodwood Revival.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/09/from-the-archive-indycars-lyn-st-james-goodwood-revival/

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In this episode:

• We pay tribute to Sir Frank Williams who has died aged 79
• Browse the web for Christmas gift ideas, good and bad!
• Admire Guy Martin's many and varied projects seen on TV
• and look forward to the "pop up" British Motor Show in Portsmouth for most of December

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/12/podcast-sir-frank-williams-christmas-gift-ideas-and-guy-martin-on-tv/

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In this episode we discuss:

• The finale of the 2021 Formula One season... and congratulate whoever won!
• Toyota's all electric dreams... when we thought they favoured hydrogen
• Hopes of Christmas toys for children over 30!
• The glorious Farewell to a legend: “The Last Blast” short film about the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR "722"
• The achievements of "The UK in a Peel P50" reaching Lands End.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2021/12/podcast-ho-ho-ho-2021/

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In this first episode of 2022:

• Good news on the "Smart Motorway" front
• Changes to the Highway Code - The "Hierarchy of Road Users"
• Upgrades to the FiST track car
• News of Mike's Orion "Onion" project
• Warm memories of 80s and 90s cars now considered "retro"

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/01/podcast-highway-code-changes-track-car-upgrades-and-80s-and-90s-retro/

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In this episode:

• What cars are we looking forward to in 2022? From Citroen's AMI through to Ferrari's Purosangue... Now there's choice!
• Now we're into 2022, have all of the issues regarding the global chip shortage gone away? Er, no. Unfortunately not.
• The WRC goes hybrid. UKMT's Graham Benge talks to Ford and M-Sport about the changes.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/01/podcast-new-cars-of-2022/

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The role of an F1 reserve driver often goes un-noticed... Red Bull's Pierre Gasly tells Graham Benge about his place in the team.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2017/07/red-bull-f1s-reserve-driver-pierre-gasly/

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With all of the changes to the Formula One rules and regulations, Graham, Jim and Mike pick their way through the current situation, and then spread their motor sport wings to cover Formula E and WRC too!

As some light relief, they also talk about a "giant" VW Beetle seen on facebook....

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/01/podcast-a-focus-on-motor-sport-and-a-giant-beetle/

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A surprise delivery of the new Ford Fiesta prompts Mike, Jim and Graham to compare it with the previous model... and the colours that suit different cars.

They also put many hundreds of hours of watching car-related television programmes and YouTube videos to good use with a discussion about the variety of "content" that is out there, including those concentrating on restorations, and some of the shows that have, over the years, swerved more towards entertainment rather than information.... You know the one(s) we mean!

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/02/podcast-car-shows-on-tv-and-the-new-ford-fiesta/

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Just before the start of the Formula One teams' car launches we have a quick look at the current state of play before taking a look at the finalists of the World Car of the Year.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/02/podcast-for-the-love-of-alfa-f1-launches-and-the-world-car-of-the-year-finalists/

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In this week's episode:

• Now that the Highway Code's new "hierarchy of road users" has come into force, have we noticed any real changes? Have we changed our views??
• US Electric Vehicle manufacturer Rivian is being offered "incentives" to manufacture in Somerset!
• Is Gordon Murray's new T.33 such a bargain?

Find out more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/02/podcast-rivian-in-somerset-gordon-murrays-t33-and-revisiting-the-highway-code-changes/

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As Formula One testing starts in Barcelona, Jim gets very excited about the way the new cars look on track and the possibilities for the season to come.

We also discuss:

• Mansory and Singer
• The joy of carbon fibre
• Badges on the back of cars and model names and models through the ages

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/02/podcast-f1-cars-back-on-track/

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With the Formula One season opener getting ever closer, we take a gentle stroll down the pitlane to see how each team's Barcelona "shake down" went, and see what the 2022 spec cars look on track.

Also on the motor sport radar is the first round of this season of Extreme E in the desert, and the thought of a bargain trip to Monaco for the Formula E E-Prix.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/03/podcast-a-motor-sport-round-up-formula-one-extreme-e-formula-e-and-more/

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With the troubles in the world, we discuss the situation with regard to cars, driving and the motor industry.

On a lighter note, Graham, Jim, Dave and Mike also see what oddities are currently available car-wise, and look back at why the Ford Puma tends to corrode....

For more, and links to the items discussed:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/03/podcast-tanks-and-tractors-towing-fuel-and-fake-ferraris-production-and-perforated-pumas/

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With the 2022 F1 season starting any second, we hear what some of the key players have to say...

Thanks to: Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, Adrian Newey, Pat Fry, Jess Hawkins, Zhou Guanyu, Lance Stroll, Christian Horner, Checo Perez, Esteban Ocon, and Fred Vasseur.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/03/podcast-pre-season-f1-voices-2022/

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The anticipation is over... The 2022 Formula One season has arrived...

Jim talks us through the first weekend.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/03/podcast-f1-update-bahrain/

Music: "Welcome to the Show" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Catching our collective eye this week...:

• VW ID. Buzz revealed... Is it well received?
• The RAC have surveyed 2,700 people about how bright car headlights are!
• Are SUVs the Devil's Vehicle as various protesters claim?

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/03/podcast-vw-id-buzz-and-are-headlights-now-too-bright/

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Jim talks us through an eventful weekend at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/03/podcast-f1-update-saudi-arabia/

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Mike and Jim return from a track day at Goodwood that raised the bar for motor circuit catering! But it wasn't just the sausage rolls that caught their attention...

We also look at the Lotus Eletre described (by Lotus) as The World's First Electric Hyper-SUV.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/04/podcast-goodwood-track-day-lotus-eletre-and-the-dangers-of-motor-sport/

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Jim walks us along the F1 pitlane in Melbourne.

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/04/podcast-f1-update-australia/

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Graham, Mike and Jim gather behind their microphones to chat about:

• What Fiat are planning for the future of the marque
• This week's fuel supply issues... again... but this time caused by climate protesters, we wonder what the answer is
• The selling off of Renault UK's "Collection"

Three people started the podcast, but how many will make it to the end?

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/04/podcast-the-selling-of-the-renault-collection-fuel-protests-and-what-are-fiat-up-to/

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In this edition:

• Bank Holiday roads and the fast electric cars spotted on them
• BTCC's move to hybrid systems and the new (complicated!) rules associated with them
• Mercedes show off their Vision EQXX and its amazing battery-powered range
• The Mini John Cooper Works destined for the Nürburgring 24 hour race

For more, including the Mini photos:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/04/podcast-mercs-vision-eqxx-btcc-new-hybrid-rules-and-a-mini-john-cooper-works-for-nurburgring-24-hours/

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We make the most of a kind invitation from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to come to the Millbrook Proving Ground (near Bedford!) and test some of the wide selection of vehicle models currently available in the UK today....

In this, Part One, these include:

Alpine A110

Genesis GV70

Mini Electric Shadow Edition

Jeep Compass

Mustang Mach-E GT Performance

Iveco Daily van

Honda Civic Type R Special Edition

Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered (PSE) SW Hybrid

and the immaculate RBW Roadster, an brand new MGB shaped electric car.

We also talk SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/04/podcast-smmt-test-day-2022-part-1/

Part Two coming soon!

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Jim talks us through an eventful Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/04/podcast-f1-update-imola/

Music: “Welcome to the Show” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Dave visits Fully Charged Live at Farnborough, and gets to see the VW ID.Buzz in the flesh! He also talks electrifying classics with Electric Classic Cars, flexible EV charging with L Charge [visit https://bit.ly/LChargeTesterForm? for details of their tester programme], the Ami with Citroen, and the Cat with Ora!

We also speak to Jeffrey of the Morgan Sports Car Club about, well, Morgan Sports Cars, and Beatrice at Brooklands Museum about the Centenary of Speed event that we are looking forward to attending in a couple of weeks time.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/05/podcast-fully-charged-live-morgan-sports-car-club-and-looking-forward-to-the-brooklands-centenary-of-speed-event/

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Jim takes us through the first Grand Prix of Miami from a fake marina constructed in his office for one weekend only.

For More:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/05/podcast-f1-update-miami/

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We continue to make the most of a kind invitation from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to come to the Millbrook Proving Ground (near Bedford!) and test some of the wide selection of vehicle models currently available in the UK today....

In this, Part Two, these include:

MG ZS EV

DAF Trucks - LF Electric 19t

Vauxhall Grandland

Volvo XC90

Audi S8

Volvo Trucks - eFL 4x2 16t Rigid

Fiat 500

Audi e-tron GT quattro Vorsprung

Hyundai Ionic 5

For More:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/05/podcast-smmt-test-day-2022-part-2/

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In an extra special event at Brooklands Museum, we celebrate 100 years to the day since Kenelm Lee Guinness set a Land Speed Record of 133.75mph on the famous Brooklands banked track in a 350hp Sunbeam.

The celebrations include the recreation of a painting by F Gordon Crosby of the record breaking car speeding past a thundering steam train, with Kenelm Lee Guinness, Grandson of his record breaking namesake, taking the wheel of the restored 350hp Sunbeam, and a real steam train on the main line passing by at just the right moment!

Also on show are several other land speed record vehicles showing that the years haven't slowed them much, and Andy Green, the current Land Speed Record holder, enjoying the vintage technology and looking to the future.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/05/podcast-brooklands-museum-centenary-of-speed/

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Jim meets up virtually with Mike and Graham to go through the ups and downs of Formula One races in Spain and Monaco

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/05/podcast-f1-update-the-last-monaco/

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In this episode:

• The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé sold for a massive €135,000,000
• The SSC Tuatara clocked at a staggering 295MPH
• Pricing announced for the Citroen Ami and Ora Cat for some fun?
• and bringing us all back down to earth with the price of fuel

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/06/podcast-the-fastest-the-most-expensive-and-the-most-fun/

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We gather to discuss:

• Cardle which, at last, finds a use for all that obscure car knowledge
• Mini Mokes old and new, including an electric model
• The "joys" of family car journeys
• The London to Brighton (Modern) Classics

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/06/podcast-anoraks-at-the-ready-for-cardle-mini-mokes-and-long-car-journeys/

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Jim walks us through the paddock in Baku.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/06/podcast-f1-update-azerbaijan/

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Jim looks back at an eventful Canadian Grand Prix.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/06/podcast-f1-update-canada/

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An amazing weekend of motoring and motor sport in the Sussex countryside, including:

• Jenson Button
• Karun Chandhok
• Electra Meccanica 'Solo'
• Ford SuperVan - Mike Norton
• Hispano-Suiza - Vanessa Petit
• Tom Kristensen
• Lotus Eletre
• Louwman Museum - Evert Louwman and Spyker
• Lucid Motors
• McLaren Automotive - Jamie Corstorphine
• MG5
• Pagani - Christopher Pagani
• Polestar 2
• Renault 5
• RS Williams - Brett talks us through a Zagato restoration project
• Sam Schmidt in McLaren 720

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/06/podcast-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2022-part-one/

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Part Two of the fantastic weekend of motoring and motor sport on the Goodwood estate in Sussex, including:

• René Arnoux
• Stig Blomqvist
• Lee Bower
• Jamie Chadwick in Extreme E car
• Max Chilton in McMurtry Speirling
• Paul Clark
• Terry Grant
• Jordan Rand on the eSkootr - eSCRacing - https://hub.esc.live/
• Ric Wood

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/06/podcast-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2022-part-two/

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Jim and Graham chat their way through the highs and lows (but mostly highs!) of the weekend of the 2022 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/07/podcast-f1-update-british-gp-at-silverstone/

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In this episode:

• A look back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022
• The possibilities of Citroen Ami ownership
• Following the spectacular crash at Silverstone, the improvements in car safety, on road and on track

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/07/podcast-a-look-back-at-goodwood-improvements-in-car-safety-and-the-possibilities-of-the-citroen-ami/

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Jim talks us through the spirited sprint weekend of the Austrian Grand Prix.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/07/podcast-f1-update-austria/

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Mike makes the most of the hot, dry weather to visit the Sussex Steam Rally to speak to the Mini Moke Club about using their cars in cold, wet weather!

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/07/podcast-ukmokertalk/

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Jim takes us through a hot hot hot weekend at Circuit Paul Ricard.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/07/podcast-f1-update-france/

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It's the beginning of the Summer Holidays, so we talk touring and driving in Europe.... Where would we go given half a chance? And what vehicles would we drive??

We also say a fond farewell to rally legend Paddy Hopkirk who will be much missed from the world of motor sport.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/07/podcast-farewell-paddy-hopkirk-and-holiday-touring/

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Having mentioned it a few weeks ago, we (delicately) ask Graham for an update on his efforts to change the timing chain in a Peugeot 308. Not a short story, but it hopefully ends well.

We also look back at cars we've owned, Fiat's Bravo/Brava, and look forward to visits to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and its "Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture" exhibition, and the British Motor Show, coming to Farnborough later this month.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/08/podcast-would-you-tackle-changing-a-timing-chain-in-a-peugeot-308/

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Jim keeps us up to date with the Hungarian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel's impending retirement, and the actual and potential seat moves this has produced.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/08/podcast-f1-update-hungary/

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Mike, Jim and Andrew spend some time in Farnborough at the British Motor Show 2022.

With so much to see, and many people to talk to, highlights of a busy few days include:

• The launch of a British designed and built electric van from INDe EV
• Enjoying a ride in a Caterham Drift Taxi
• Looking round the new car stands in the main show hall

and talking to:

• Steve Nash of the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) about training and apprenticeships
• David Richardson of Coryton about biofuels
• Tim Key of 'Highway Code' publisher TSO
• Andy Entwistle, CEO and organiser of the British Motor Show

For more, photos, videos and useful links:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/08/podcast-british-motor-show-2022-part-one/

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Mike, Jim and Andrew spend some more time in Farnborough at the British Motor Show 2022.

With so much to see, and many people to talk to, highlights of a busy few days include:

• A stroll around the Supercar Paddock
• Drooling over the Drift Limits Jordan F1 car
• Admiring the AA's new hydrogen fuelled patrol car

and talking to:

• Jon Murden and Ian Stanfield of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu
• Luke Gavin of 'elmo' about deposit free car subscription
• The owners displaying in the Modified Car Zone
• Keith Baines of the GT40 Enthusiasts Club

For more, photos, videos and useful links:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/08/podcast-british-motor-show-2022-part-two/

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Jim keeps us up to date with the world of Formula One and the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/08/podcast-f1-update-belgium/

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A catch up after a busy few weeks for all...:

• How is Graham getting on with the Peugeot and its new timing chain?
• How do we fancy the challenge of getting home in a cheap old car rather than using public transport?
• Did a 'C' reg Ford Escort RS really just sell for £730,000?
• What is the best choice when looking for a powerful yet discrete "sleeper" car in 2022?

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-princess-dianas-ford-escort-rs-and-possible-sleeper-purchases

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Graham guides us round the staggering collection of cars on display at Guggenheim Bilbao in a Norman Foster curated exhibition Motion Autos Art Architecture.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-motion-autos-art-architecture-at-guggenheim-bilbao/

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Jim brings us all up to date with the week's F1 news, including the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-f1-update-dutch-gp/

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Jim updates us on the third weekend of action in a row as Formula One reaches Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-f1-update-italy/

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We catch up with Graham who has been onsite since early this morning, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the Goodwood Revival 2022.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-good-morning-from-the-goodwood-revival-2022/

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We join Graham as he enjoys Day One of the Goodwood Revival 2022.

For more, including photographs:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-goodwood-revival-2022-friday-highlights/

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Graham enjoys another day of historic motor sport action, alongside Goodwood's unique trip back in time to the 1940s, 50s and 60s....

For more, including photographs:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-goodwood-revival-2022-saturday-highlights/

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Mike and Jim join Graham to enjoy day three of the 2022 Goodwood Revival, the atmosphere of this fantastic event, and, naturally, talk to some of the many people who have similar enthusiasms about some amazing vehicles.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-goodwood-revival-2022-sunday-highlights/

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As the team recover from the weekend of the Goodwood Revival, Jim's chat with Simon from Caterham's Northwich dealership can now be released following the announcement this week that Caterham are reintroducing their "heritage" range in the form of two new models, the Super Seven 600 and Super Seven 2000.

For more, including photographs:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/09/podcast-caterham-reintroduce-heritage-range/

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