The British Motor Show Podcast

Every car at The British Motor show looked its best, sparkling exteriors and spotless interiors it was a feast for the eyes to walk around the show this year. Someone who knows a thing or two about making cars look there best is our final guest of the series, Barry Francis.

Host Adam Chambers spoke to Barry about smart cleanse who deliver professional vehicle preparation and staffing solutions for the motor trade. Barry has been in the industry for almost 20 years and his experience shines through (excuse the pun) into his work with Smart Cleanse.

B Radio broadcasts on digital radio and on 95.6fm across Barkshire and 106.5fm across Hampshire and Surrey. Roger Noble was recording live from the show just like us so he joined Dan Cottrell in the Podcab to record the world's first live radio podcast cross over in the back of a London Cab (we'll have to get Pravin to confirm that one).

One of the main focuses of the show this year was sustainability, one of the most exciting technologies that will power the next generation of eco friendly cars is suitable fuels. Dan Cottrell as joined in the Podcab by David Richardson from Coryton a manufacturer of blended, sustainable fuels. In this episode David explains the technology and how sustainable fuels will play a vital role in getting to net zero.

Dan Cottrell was joined by Tiff Needell in the back of the Podcab. Formally serving as presenter of Top Gear and Fifth Gear Tiff has enjoyed a stellar carer as a racing driver and presenter. Dan sat down with him to talk cars and his favourite memories from his distinguished presenting career.

Dan Cottrell is joined by Edmund King, President of the Automotive Association. Edmend heads up public affairs and communications for the AA and is often found on radio and television as a commentator on industry events. Dan is joined by Edmund in the Podcab to talk about his work, his favourite sites of the show and how he sees the future of the motor industry.

The Caterham and District Independent is a local newspaper with a difference. With print, online and radio editions and even a podcast it combines community news and support for local businesses of which our very own Podcast Guys are one. Dan Cottrell sat down with Louise in the Podcab to discuss how she runs a local newspaper and her favourite sites at the show.

Kevin Nicks is the builder and owner of the world's fastest shed! In 2020 Kevin piloted his creation to an astonishing 106mph at an event at the Elvington Airfield. Dan Cottrell met Kevin at his shed to talk about his world record as well as his other creations and all time favourite cars.

Roxy is talking to Charisse Smith from CMe Media, CMe work across Media Planning, Digital and Creative Marketing and Content. It was great to hear Charisse's tales of her work within the Motor Industry and have her in the Podcab to talk about the show.

Dan Cottrell chats to Steve Nash, Chief Executive of the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry). Steve has been in the motor industry since he graduated in 1977 and brings decades of experience to the role. He campaigns for a number of initiatives for the creation of a license to practise for those working on electric vehicles in support of grater adoption of the technology, wider take-up of apprenticeships in the automotive retail sector and the application of qualifications to ensure the highest standards of customer service throughout the motor retail experience.

Not one, but two world records were broken at The British Motor Show 2022 and we had the honour of being joined by Pravin Patel, adjudicator at Guinness World Records. He tells us how he judges records all over the world and shares with our host Roxy, some of his favourite records from his years as an adjudicator.