UKMotorTalk, sometime erratic scribblers and broadcasters of motoring and motorsport-related stuff. Often found with tongue embedded in cheek (or occasionally foot in mouth..), UKMotorTalk brings you an independent view on motoring and motorsport with impartial road tests, unbiased advice on buying and selling, insurance, taxation and road safety and all the news that affects your car use. We bring you a round up of the world of motoring with road tests, interviews with leading opinion forme ...
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As Lando Norris becomes a Formula One race winner for the first time we talk F1, UK based motorsport, and catch up with Graham's experience taking the Bongo to a campervan weekend. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/05/podcast-congratulations-lando/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Has Summer Arrived? Caterhams and Campervans
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Prompted by an interesting, if worrying, investigation by the BBC's Panorama programme, we talk again about the safety, or lack of, on the UK's "Smart Motorways". We also look at the current state of Tesla, the F1 races in China, and, on a lighter note, wonder if summer has arrived! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/04/podcast-has-summer-arr…
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We make the most of reaching Episode 200, and look back at some of our personal best and most enjoyable UKMotorTalk-related moments. Of everything we have owned, driven, been driven in, more formally reviewed, or people we've spoken to, what are our: Most Fun vehicles Most Surprising vehicles Most Unusual vehicles Worst Reviewed vehicles Favourite …
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Museum Car Shows, Potholes, EV Deals and Ken Tyrrell's Shed!
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After Mike attends the Brooklands Museum Mini Day (with his freshly cleaned Mini!), he and Graham talk about the variety of themed meets at various places. They also delve into the issues around the UK's potholed roads, and possibilities of some great deals on EVs. Oh, and then there's Ken Tyrrell's Shed that has been relocated to the Goodwood Moto…
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Oliver Bearman's F1 Ferrari call up and a sub-£6k 2004 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8
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In this episode of the UKMotorTalk Podcast: Oliver Bearman's last minute Ferrari F1 call up Boy caught driving BMW X5... towing a stolen caravan! Sub-£15k price announced for Dacia Spring electric car The temptation of a 2004 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2 V8 for under £6k. What could go wrong? For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/03/podcast-oliver-…
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Geneva, Renault 5 and Twingo, Dacia Spring and MG3
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With the Geneva Motor Show currently wowing crowds and motoring press alike, we take a glance at some of the lower priced vehicles coming our way soon: Renault 5 E-Tech electric Renault Twingo Dacia Spring MG3 For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/02/podcast-geneva-renault-5-and-twingo-dacia-spring-and-mg3/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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We catch up with our own motoring of the last fortnight, including Graham's Volvo issues and Jim's long drive down to the south coast from Scotland, before taking a close look at the world of Formula One, the new cars and Lewis Hamilton's move in 2025 to Ferrari. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/02/podcast-a-look-at-the-formula-one-world-in…
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A visit to Williams F1 and a Porsche Taycan-opener
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Jim is invited to Williams F1 HQ, Mike looks at a couple of classic estate cars, and Dave wonders what happened to a Porsche Taycan's headlights. For more, including Jim's photos from Williams, visit: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/02/podcast-a-visit-to-williams-f1-and-a-porsche-taycan-opener/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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Join the team for our first podcast of 2024. The Ferrari film Events not happening because of ULEZ expansion A £3M Bugatti as a 70th Birthday present With Top Gear's demise, do we need anything other than YouTube? For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/01/podcast-welcome-to-2024/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The bright lights of Vegas, an expensive Ferrari, and the new Volvo EX30!
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Graham, Mike and Jim look forward to the Las Vegas F1 and back at 40 years of the Orion, passing a REALLY expensive Ferrari and a curious warning light on the way! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/11/podcast-the-bright-lights-of-vegas-an-expensive-ferrari-and-the-new-volvo-ex30/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Is the new fifth-gen Toyota Prius coming to the UK after all?
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Mike, Jim and Dave gather to talk all things motoring and motorsport, including: The fifth-gen Toyota Prius Ford's postponement of a $12bn investment in EV, and possible reasons why Spotting the Unicorns - Rare Q cars to keep an eye open for For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/11/podcast-is-the-new-fifth-gen-toyota-prius-coming-to-the-uk-after…
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Classic Car Enthusiasts - The Next Generation
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In this episode we are joined by Ben Hooper from Classic.Retro.Modern. , at twenty years of age one of the "next-generation of classic car enthusiasts", driver of a Volvo 480 and an Audi 80 Sport, and previous owner of a Rover 220GSi. It is safe to say, very much a UKMotorTalk kind of guest! For more, including photos of the cars: https://ukmotorta…
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BMW i4 - MG4 XPOWER - Alfa Romeo Tonale - Road tests in the Hampshire countryside
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A day of road tests from Oakley Hall near Basingstoke in Hampshire, including: Aygo X Undercover Jun Takahashi F56 Mini JCW BMW i4 M50 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce MG4 XPOWER For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/10/podcast-road-tests-bmw-i4-mg4-tonale/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Mike and Jim hear all about Graham's weekend at the Goodwood Revival 2023 which included: Peter Klute's GT40 prototype 100% sustainable synthetic fuel powered Bentleys from William Medcalf Beaulieu's Sunbeam 1000hp Lancia D50 Bizzarrini driven by Andrew Jordan Catching up with Johnny Herbert For more, including some of the photographs of the Reviva…
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In this episode: We discover that Graham has been involved with the purchase of a new vehicle, and it isn't what we thought An evening of track action in the FiST (Fiesta ST) brings a new car maker onto our radar And Jim poses a question of single manufacturer loyalty if it was 2001 For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/09/podcast-grahams-surpri…
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Mike and Jim take a wander around the Farnborough site of the 2023 British Motor Show. Highlights include: The Morris Commercial JE Van The Haynes Museum The World's Fastest Shed and other unusual vehicles with their creator Kevin Nicks A Driving Force for SSAFA 2024 and many of the most beautiful cars in the world! For more, including pictures and…
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As a well deserved trip down memory lane, Dave gets out of the studio to visit the 2023 Festival of the Unexceptional, self-described as "A celebration of long-forgotten everyday family cars from 1968-1998, now fondly known as the ‘Unexceptional Era’." For more, including a selection of photographs from the event, visit: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2…
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Red Bull Records Record Run Of Race Wins in a Row
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In this episode: Congratulations go to Red Bull for overtaking McLaren's 1988 11 race winning streak. How will AI change F1, cars and motoring in general? For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/07/podcast-red-bull-records-record-run-of-race-wins-in-a-row/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Graham's Foreshortened Trip To Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2023
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Graham visits the 30th Goodwood Festival of Speed, and with a full schedule of cars, drivers, and much much more, what could possibly go wrong! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/07/podcast-grahams-foreshortened-trip-to-goodwood-festival-of-speed-2023/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A trip to Silverstone for the Formula One and a look at the fun Fiat Topolino
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As a special treat, Jim has been to Silverstone to soak up the atmosphere that is unique to a British Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Mike has been admiring the fun Fiat version of the Citroen Ami, the Topolino. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/07/podcast-a-trip-to-silverstone-for-the-formula-one-and-a-look-at-the-fun-fiat-topolino/ Hosted on Acast.…
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Looking forward to a summer of looking back! Rose-tinted glasses at the ready for some automotive nostalgia
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With so many events and gatherings planned for the coming months, we make ourselves comfortable talking nostalgia, and in particular the Festival of the Unexceptional.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/06/podcast-looking-forward-to-a-summer-of-looking-back-rose-tinted-glasses-at-the-ready-for-some-automotive-nostalgia/ Hosted on Acast. Se…
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SMMT Test Day 2023 - Part 2 - Fiat, Toyota, VW, BYD (again), Volvo, Renault, Dacia, DS, & Cupra
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In this, the second half of our day with the SMMT at Millbrook, we drive: Fiat 500e and Abarth 695 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Toyota Supra BYD ATTO 3 (Mike and Jim's turn!) Volvo V60 Renault Megane E-Tech Dacia Jogger DS 7 Cupra Born Cupra Ateca For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/06/podcast-smmt-test-day-2023-part-2-fiat-toyota-vw-byd-again-volvo-re…
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Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club South Of England Rally 2023
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It is a fabulously sunny Sunday in the Bank Holiday weekend at the end of May, and we've been invited to a gathering of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.... Certainly not your standard run of the mill car meet... and organized by the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club https://www.rrec.org.uk/. It also is providing a chance for Graham to catch up with …
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SMMT Test Day 2023 - Part 1 - Porsche, BYD, MG and a catch up with SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes
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In this, Part One of our day of test drives and industry updates at the SMMT Test Day 2023: Mike drives a 1990s Porsche 928 Jim drives a current Porsche Taycan GTS to compare Graham talks to UK Marketing Manager BYD Automotive, Mark Blundell about bringing the brand to the UK ... before taking the BYD ATTO 3 out on the road Mike and Jim talk to MG …
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Are we entering the era of the electric hot hatch?
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In this episode: With teases of the Alpine A290ß and MG's Cyberster we look at the possibilities of the all electric hot hatch and sports car sectors. We also consider the options when considering a cheap summer convertible drive. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/05/podcast-are-we-entering-the-era-of-the-electric-hot-hatch/ Hosted on Acast.…
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We discuss what could be on offer from Chinese manufacturers here in the UK. BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Haval, NIO.... All brands (and several more) that might not mean much to you now, but may well be at a dealership near you soon! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/05/podcast-are-chinese-cars-the-next-big-thing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…
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Ford's (semi-)autonomous BlueCruise, Auction Bargains and The End of Smart Motorways?
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In this episode: We explore how we feel about trusting your car to drive itself when it isn't 100% in control, and wonder if we'd pay a subscription for Ford's Level Two Autonomous BlueCruise system which only works on motorways We look back at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Bonhams Auction, and see what bargains we missed And say goodbye to any fur…
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Gordon Murray's T.33 Spider, Richard Burns' WRC Subaru, and Mike and Jim's Fiesta ST!
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Mike regales us with stories about the FiST (Fiesta ST) on a track day at Snetterton, Dave resolutely refuses to buy another Alfa, and Graham gets quite excited about autonomous buses that are due to start running from Edinburgh to Fife.... and back! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/04/podcast-gordon-murrays-t-33-spider-richard-burns-wrc-su…
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Lady Susie Moss, F1 in Saudi Arabia, and the new old art of car parts recycling
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In this episode we look back at Formula One's 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, discuss the art of the scrap yard and its modern day equivalent, and fondly remember Lady Susie Moss who died this week. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/03/podcast-lady-susie-moss-f1-in-saudi-arabia-and-the-new-old-art-of-car-parts-recycling/ Hosted on Acast. See …
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Following the opening weekend of the 2023 season, Dave and Jim gather round their microphones to discuss the world of Formula One. To bring us back into the real world, they then turn their attention to the weird and wonderful way that cars' names have been spelled. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/03/podcast-bahrain-grand-prix-kicks-off-f1…
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Would You Buy A £3k Land Rover Discovery III...?
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In this episode we look forward to the 2023 Formula One season with a glance at the teams' car launches, discuss the pros and cons of Volvo and Land Rover ownership, and wonder what Ford has been thinking, making thousands of people redundant and joining with Red Bull for F1.... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/02/podcast-would-you-buy-a-3k…
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Everything From Vauxhall Victors to Tesla Roadsters
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In this episode we catch up with Dave's thoughts on the £800 Alfa Romeo GTV carefully selected for him last time, discuss how the interiors of cars look and smell, and wonder (out loud!) how certain reasonably mundane cars have resisted the rigours of time when others haven't. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/02/podcast-everything-from-vaux…
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Subscription Heated Seats, Celebrity Lotus, Escort Mexico and Steer-By-Wire
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In this episode we explore: Some auction highlights including some celebrity driven Lotus(-es/i, take your pick) and the four-door Ford Escort Mexico What we think about steer-by-wire which is being used more in today's cars Whether having to subscribe to various features on cars is for the manufacturers' benefit or ours A couple of potential "mone…
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In this, the first podcast episode of 2023: How ULEZ Zones might be driving classic cars out into more rural areas at favourable prices The universally felt loss of Ken Block and the influence he has had worldwide For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/01/podcast-ken-block-and-classic-car-bargains/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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Jim has much to say about the goings on in Brazil. For (even!) more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/11/podcast-f1-update-sao-paulo-grand-prix-brazil/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jim runs us through a busy weekend in Mexico. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/11/podcast-f1-update-mexico-city-grand-prix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jim guides us through the ups and downs of the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-f1-update-us-grand-prix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka - Congratulations Max Verstappen F1 World Champion 2022
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Jim is joined by Dave and Graham to talk us through the weekend's events in a wet Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-japanese-grand-prix-suzuka-congratulations-max-verstappen-f1-world-champion-2022/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Graham, Andrew and Helena have a day of testing an array of the current vehicles on offer in the UK today. Vehicles on test include: Ford E Transit Jeep Compass Lexus NX 450h+ MG4 Suzuki Vitara For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-smmt-regional-test-day-south-2022/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jim guides us through this week's F1 race and news from Singapore... including 'that' rumour... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2022/10/podcast-f1-update-singapore/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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With such a wide range of vehicles on display at any number of car shows across the country, we talk about some of the many special features cars' owners are showing-off. The team also admit some of their own personal (possibly quite embarrassing?) modifications and additions they've made to their own vehicles over the years. For more: https://ukmo…
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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://ukm…
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Goodwood Revival 2022 - Sunday 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…
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Goodwood Revival 2022 - Saturday 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Goodwood Revival 2022 - Friday Highlights
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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Motion Autos Art Architecture at Guggenheim Bilbao
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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Princess Diana's Ford Escort RS and Possible "Sleeper" Purchases
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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" …
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