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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 formers, driving hints and tips and a digest of motoring and motorsport news, along with a passion for all things 'car'. In fact, everything needed to keep you on the road as an informed driver. For more, visit www.UKMotorTalk.co.uk Occasionally also known as: "uk motor talk" or "uk motortalk" !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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F1, a new Jensen and it's amazing what you find on eBay

2026/01/29

In this episode we have a quick glance at the opening F1 testing in Barcelona, are amazed by some of the car parts you can find on eBay, and explore Hagerty's 10 cars to watch in 2026 with their UK Bull Market List. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/01/podcast-f1-a-new-jensen-and-its-amazing-what-you-find-on-ebay/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucid, Electric and maybe a Polestar

2026/01/16

We dive into 2026 with a look at Lucid, European public transport and the possibility of a Polestar... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/01/podcast-lucid-electric-and-maybe-a-polestar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Triumph Toledo to RAF Tornado

2025/11/21

In this special episode, the team are joined by Chris Stradling aka Stradders. Stradders has flown as a Navigator with the RAF for 41 years, primarily on Panavia Tornado fast jets, but more recently on the Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Having recently retired, we thought that now would be a good time to enjoy just some of his amazing stories, and, naturally, ask him what car he drives! For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/11/podcast-from-triumph-toledo-to-raf-tornado/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Motor Week - Auction and St James's Motoring Spectacle

2025/11/07

It's Graham's turn to get out and about, this week having a glance around the incredible cars on offer at RM Sotheby's London Auction, before moving on to Pall Mall for the St James's Motoring Spectacle, the warm up event before the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Cars on view include: The oldest in the auction, a 1900 (the year not the engine size!) Mignonette-Luap 2.2 HP Voiturette 1904 Cadillac Model B Touring 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV 2015 McLaren P1 GTR 2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé ... but also many many more!! To watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsn1ml-NvtA For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/11/london-motor-week-st-jamess-motoring-spectacle-and-sothebys-london-auction/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Electrifying the Classics

2025/10/24

What cars would you like to swap to electric power? Dave has been to the Everything Electric live show and has spoken to experts Silent Classics https://silentclassics.co.uk Meanwhile, Graham has been thinking about which of his vehicles best meets the advantages of running on electricity..... For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-electrifying-the-classics/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where did all the Hot Hatches Go?

2025/10/10

As McLaren clinch another F1 World Constructors' Championship, we look forward to the rest of the season, and where Christian Horner might pop up next. We also welcome Jason Plato back to the BTCC world, and discuss how affordable "hot hatches" may or may not have disappeared from the UK car market. For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-where-did-all-the-hot-hatches-go/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New World's Fastest Production Car, Wood and Picket is back & iX5 Hydrogen

2025/09/26

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 power For 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.

British Motor Show 2025 - Drifting, Classics, Modified - An Amazing Event

2025/08/22

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 Club You 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.

Some Real and Not-So-Real F1 Action

2025/08/01

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.

RM Sotheby's Cliveden House Auction - Over 100 years of motoring history

2025/07/18

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=jcjQ5q9OO9M For 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 breakdown in communication - This week, Mike’s mostly been stranded with a broken Orion

2025/07/04

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.

A Fond Look Back at 90s Car Magazines

2025/06/13

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.

Driving Some of the Latest Cars

2025/05/30

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 RS3 For 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.

75 Years of Formula One World Drivers' Championships

2025/05/13

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.

Learning to Drive in 2025!?!

2025/04/18

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.