Daniel Drives Podcast

Daniel Drives Podcast

By Daniel AchterhuisLeisureAutomotive
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Daniel Drives Podcast episodes

  • Bicester Scramble highlights, Piastri's championship charge, and farewell VW e-Up!

    In episode 35 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis discusses his day at the Bicester Scramble and a busy Easter weekend.


    Also in this episode, Piastri's chance of winning the Formula 1 championship has increased, the DVSA has promised more driving test slots, and the BMW i3 is back!


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?


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    Thank you for listening!

    34 min
  • The rise of Chinese EVs, new 6-pot C63 AMG, and a brilliant race in Bahrain...

    In episode 34 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis discusses the rise of Chinese electric cars, including BYD's plan to conquer the UK.


    Also in this episode, McLaren is returning to endurance racing, Mercedes has announced a vital update to the C63 AMG, and Piastri's impressive performance in Bahrain.


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?


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    Thank you for listening!

    37 min
  • Verstappen's victory, ZEV mandate changes, and big McLaren news...

    In episode 33 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis discusses the somewhat boring Japanese GP and Verstappen's impressive win.


    Also in this episode, major news regarding the ZEV mandate in the UK, McLaren's shock merger, and a crazy new version of the Hyundai Inster.


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?


    Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.

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    Thank you for listening!


    36 min
  • Why I'm missing half a BMW Z4, tales of a K11 Nissan Micra, and Trump's tariffs...

    In episode 32 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis explains why his BMW Z4 is missing its front end and tells a story about a green K11 Nissan Micra.


    Also in this episode, Trump's 25% tariffs, Dacia's next chapter, and Peugeot are returning the GTi badge!


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Thank you for listening!

    35 min
  • Remembering Eddie Jordan, BYD's new EV platform, and the 2CV is BACK!

    In episode 31 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis remembers F1 legend Eddie Jordan after his death at the age of 76.


    Also in this episode, why BYD could kill Tesla and the news that Citroen could tap into their heritage by bringing back the 2CV.


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Thank you for listening!

    36 min
  • Collecting our Megane E-Tech, Lando's AUS GP win, and Mercedes' 492 mile EV...

    In episode 30 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis discusses the new family steed - a Renault Megane E-Tech, including the long drive to collect it.


    Also in this episode, Lando Norris' win at the Australian GP, the new Mercedes CLA with a 492-mile range, and are Clarkson, Hammond and May back on our screens?!


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Thank you for listening!

    37 min
  • The replacement for our VW e-Up, AUS GP predictions, and a message to car makers...

    In episode 29 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis explains his busy week in cars, filming YouTube content and finding a replacement for the family Volkswagen e-Up!


    Also in this episode, Formula 1 is back this weekend, so Daniel predicts the action and who will finish on top. There's also the latest car news, including the new Audi R8 and Mercedes returning to V8s.


    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Thank you for listening!

    35 min
  • Back again for 2025 LIVE from Oulton Park!

    In episode 28 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis is back for 2025 after a couple of months. He discusses what he's been up to, including welcoming a new member to the fleet and nerding out with F1 pre-season testing.


    Also in this episode, Daniel reports live from an Oulton Park track day!

    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.Thank you for listening!

    36 min
  • Driving Home for Christmas

    In episode 27 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis is all Christmassy as he hosts a car-themed Christmas quiz and discusses his 2024 highlights.


    Also in this episode, the news of Honda and Nissan merging, the government's new ZEV mandate promise, and the all-new Firefly EV that looks very familiar...


    A massive thank you for all the support this year, it's been truly amazing. Here's to an even better 2025.

    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?
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    Thank you for listening!

    32 min
  • The Sultan of Brunei's car collection, Renault 5 Turbo, and Saab news!

    In episode 26 of the Daniel Drives Podcast, presenter Daniel Achterhuis discusses the Sultan of Brunei's vast collection of cars and the crazy Renault 5 Turbo 3!


    Also in this episode, Lotus Evija deliveries have finally commenced and there's interesting news for Saab fans.

    If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a 5-star review down below, and why not tell your like-minded friends to have a listen?
    Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel Drives YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.
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    Thank you for listening!

    32 min

About Daniel Drives Podcast

From the publisher's feed

The Daniel Drives Podcast is a form of automotive escapism for like-minded enthusiasts to get nerdy. Hosted by Daniel Achterhuis - an automotive YouTuber and journalist - expect fascinating interviews, roaming reports from car events, and general car chat.