In this Special Edition Andrew is joined by Mr Bangernoics, James Rüppert. During the conversation, they explore the origins of the term, what it means, how to go about it and buying advice. Added to that we get to hear about Jame’s latest book, which is a wonderful guide to the world of Bangernomics.

In this week's show, the chaps discuss the shocking state of Uber's autonomous technology testing software and culture, Alfa's move to more SUVs and fewer coupes, how JLR is looking for a partner, Nissan's profit nose-dive, the tech the EU has mandated for vehicles from 2022, the clever way BP Chargemaster has found a way around the motorway charging monopoly, congestion in the Lake District, Bloodhound is getting quicker and quicker, WRC Australia has rightly been cancelled, a Lunchtime Read about brand reputation, a List of the Week about steering wheels and a lovely And Finally.

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In this week's show, the chaps discuss Bristol's approval of banning privately owned diesels, VW fight accusations that Winterkorn instructed a supression of the extent of dieselgate, New Car Registration figures are down for October 2019, PSA and FCA agree to a 50/50 merger, a map and chart of public charging points has been released by the Government with the help of the excellent ZapMap, mobile phone loophole to be closed for drivers, Mercedes-Benz recall the new EQC SUV due to a dodgy bolt, private parking companies will have to abide by new rules soon, Tänak is joining Hyundai in 2020, a connected car Lunchtime Read, a reverberating List of the Week and a moment for self-reflection by all of us with the And Finally.

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In this week's show, the chaps tell us how Ghosn's defence team has gone really aggressive, smart motorways will now be reevaluated, Sadiq Khan announces a new scrappage scheme aimed atlow-income and disabled people, the Department for Transport has "committed" to asking for long-term funding to be made available to local councils to fix and maintain our roads, Bristol will vote on banning diesel cars, the EU has won a pollution case against France, Lidl will be installing 300 rapid chargers with PodPoint, Bloodhound LSR project is testing in South Africa, WRC Spain result sows up the Driver's Championship, a Lunchtime Read about a quick turn around on cost savings project, Alan and Andrew put forward their own List of the Week from the Toky Motor Show, and you will be swept away by the And Finally.

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In this week's show, the chaps tell us how VW are getting more time to sort themselves out in the US, how the class-action lawyers claiming VW are still bad appear to be desperate, Germany turns down the idea of speed limits on the Autobahn, Citroën may or may not be getting a new CEO, the idea of green license plates for zero-emission cars is put forward, motorway lights will be switched back on overnight in the UK, a proposed environmental bill would make environmental issues a forced recall similar to safety, Formula E now has a track advisory committee, there is backing for cancelling the Hong Kong e-prix and Santiago is being closely watched, there is an important survey Alan and Andrew are recommending everyone participates in, a List fo the Week looking at side vents and the And Finally is crazy and brilliant from Hyundai.

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Andrew had a Honda Civic Type-R on loan for a week, Alan thinks it’s because he was having a mid-life crisis. Listen in as the chaps discuss the ven diagram of typical owners, Andrew’s obsession with dashboard materials and the required weather conditions for a drive into North Wales.

In this week's show, the chaps discuss possible cultural differences in business practices with Nissan, Renault seem busy eating themselves, Dyson's EV project is dead, Toyota now has a multi-brand leasing arm in the UK, car finance is under the spotlight, Morris Commercial Vehicles is apparently back, pay-per-mile charging looks more likely in the UK, Parkers has an interesting new way to gauge costs when comparing cars, NIO 333 has confirmed their drivers for 2019/20, Carsten Monnerjan will head up ItalDesign, a wonderful Lunchtime Read about the Africar, a List of the Week that looks at optional extras, and the And Finally warns against drunk e-scootering in Germany.

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In this week's show, the chaps discuss VW actually winning a court case, Nissan appoints a new CEO and COO, Ghosn is trying to get fit again, cynicism is deployed when chatting about September's New Car Registration figures, Volvo and Geely combine their engine development division, Formula E announce the 2019/20 calendar, Jaguar announces a new driver, Mahindra announces the same drivers but a new sponsor, WRC GB results and Petter Solberg wins in his last rally, we have a Lunchtime Click, Kaban leaves a job he didn't ask for and the And Finally discusses the last Saab 9-3 EV.

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Alan went to Hyundai UK HQ and had a chat about the whys, hows and wherefores of hydrogen fuel cells with Sylvie Childs, Hyundai UK Senior Product Manager for Nexo, as well as a short drive of the hydrogen-only Nexo.