Motoring Podcast - News Show

Mar 04 2025 300 ep. 43 mins 187
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Motoring enthusiasts Alan and Andrew discuss their takes on the week's motoring news in this 45 to 60 minute audio podcast.

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Please sir - 4 March 2025

Mar 04 2025 43 mins  
FOLLOW UP: A CORRECTIONLast week, during the discussion on the Kia PV5 Andrew moved onto a matter that was tangentially related as it concerned the coverage of the Government announcing the extension of the plug-in grant for electric vans. However, in how he moved to that and the editing after, Andrew inadvertently gave the impression he was attacking the Professional Van outlet an

And the handcuffs - 25 February 2025

Feb 24 2025 39 mins  
FOLLOW UP: DAZZLING HEADLIGHT RESEARCH RESULTSThe College of Optometrists, working with the RAC, has conducted research into if headlight dazzle is a problem. The results from the first research suggest there is, particularly for under 35s and those not in SUVs. If you wish to find out more, click this article link from the College here. FOLLOW UP: AUTOPIAN THINKS APPLE SHOULD BUY

Easy to say - 18 February 2025

Feb 18 2025 25 mins  
FOLLOW UP: COURTS REFUSE GOVERNMENT REQUESTThe UK’s Supreme Court has blocked the Government’s attempt to reduce the compensation due to those sold finance for their car purchase. The fear was it would stop or reduce car loan availability. We now wait until April to find out the final ruling. Click this BBC News article to read more. ASTON MARTIN GIVEN DEADLINE TO BE FIXEDAdria

Written in crayon - 12 February 2025

Feb 11 2025 41 mins  
FOLLOW UP: NISSAN HONDA DEAL OVER ALREADYBefore it even really got going, it appears Nissan are to walk away from the deal as Honda are accused of changing the agreement, with a proposal that made Nissan a subsidiary and not equal partner. When you look at the market evaluations of them, you can see why Honda may suggest they are the bigger company. Click this Autocar article link

One of our strengths - 4 February 2025

Feb 03 2025 48 mins  
FOLLOW UP: MERCEDES JOINS EU TARIFF LAWSUITBefore we had even managed to publish last week’s show, Mercedes-Benz had joined the lawsuit against the EU over Chinese made EV tariffs. Click this Bloomberg article link to learn more. US PAUSES TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO AND CHINA GOODSThe US has paused imposing 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% tariff on Ch

My cheerfulness tonight - 28 January 2025

Jan 27 2025 46 mins  
FOLLOW UP: GOVERNMENT INTERVENES OVER FINANCE SCANDALThe Chancellor of the Exchequer has written to the Supreme Court to ask them to not penalise car dealers and finance companies too much, for breaking common law. To read more, click this AMOnline article link here. For more context on how we are at this point, click this link here, from The Conversation. FOLLOW UP: WESTERN AND CH

Make your own up - 21 January 2025

Jan 20 2025 42 mins  
FOLLOW UP: BT ENDS EV CHARGER PILOTAfter converting just a single junction box to enable EV charging, BT has pulled the plug on their project. Originally touted as having a potential to convert up to 90,000 cabinets, the company is focusing on improving wifi provision for EV chargers. To learn more, click this Autocar article link here. FOLLOW UP: FTC SUES JOHN DEERE OVER REPAIR MO

I feel a one what - 14 January 2025

Jan 13 2025 45 mins  
DFT CLAIMS NO FINES FOR ZEV MANDATE IN 2024The Department for Transport has stated it is confident no car maker will be hit with fines, for failing to meet the requirements of the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate of 2024, due to the many different ways a brand can be compliant. If you want to read more, click this AMOnline link here. JLR STATE GEAR SELECTOR SETUP STAYS FOLLOWING TRAGE

Incompetence rather than evil - 7 January 2025

Jan 07 2025 43 mins  
FOLLOW UP: VW AND UNIONS AGREE ON CUTSAs a result of the intense negotiations between Volkswagen and the unions, agreement has been reached on cuts that are hoped will create $4 billion in savings. Voluntary redundancies, selling one plant, reducing production lines and repurposing other plants are all measures being taken. Click this Autocar article link, to find out more. You can

I have this aubergine - 17 December 2024

Dec 17 2024 48 mins  
FOLLOW UP: ANOTHER ROUGH WEEK FOR VWVolkswagen are continuing to endure more challenges. Workers were on strike last week, with the threat of more in the new year as unions and management continue to talk but appear no closer to agreement. You can click this HTAutos article link to learn more. Meanwhile, VW’s CFO Arno Antilitz, stated that factories must get more efficient. Which