UKMotorTalk

Following two gruelling weekends in the heat of Silverstone (and that was just at home watching it!), we talk F1, BTCC, and Formula E.

We also catch up with Mike's ongoing car buying issues, and discuss some of the tech we can't live without, and some we can (quite easily)!

More at:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/08/podcast-the-two-weekends-of-silverstone/

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Choosing a new SUV when there are so many manufacturers and models to choose from, where to buy it, and how to pay for it... We answer none of these issues, but talk it through for a while!

MG, VW, Skoda, BMW, Volvo..? Do you want "a deal"? What size/kind of car do you actually need? Would an estate car be a better idea? What if you want to "Buy British"..??

More:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/07/podcast-a-serious,-grown-up-conversation-about-buying-an-suv/

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As we all struggle to get the Zoom connections working, ironically the topic of conversation turns to technology and cars. Are the advances in "driver aids" and vehicle safety measures adding to, or detracting from, the driving experience?

Meanwhile, the fictional UKMotorTalk spending power is directed at the £3.3million Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation.....

See more, including the YouTube videos mentioned at:

http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/07/podcast-can-you-hear-us-graham/

“Delirium” – Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Welcoming David back on the podcast, we discuss the thrills and spills of driving lessons, the end of the MOT extensions, and good, bad, ugly and unusual "affordable" dream cars, from Ferrari to Ford!

For more visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/07/podcast-good-bad-ugly-and-unusual-affordable-dream-cars/

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In this edition:

• Did the Virtual Le Mans 24 race grab our attention?
• How do we feel about a possible electric car scrappage scheme?
• Dusting down the Fiesta ST (FiST) track car and giving it a new look
• Whatever happened to 4x4/AWD special editions? With Cavalier Turbo 4x4 and various Sierra and Escort Cosworths examples that immediately spring to mind...

Visit http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/06/podcast-a-new-look-for-the-track-car-and-the-pros-and-cons-of-scrappage-schemes/ for more.

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With some good news to talk about, we discuss the restarting of the world's motorsport with F1's first 8 race dates topping the list.

Also in the news, another Classics for Carers ( https://www.classicsforcarers.com/ ) event, the results of the Bonhams Blue Auction, the opportunity to get some refunds from your car insurance, and Robert Kubica's odd comments about Lewis Hamilton.

We also mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of Bruce McLaren, and look forward to the possibilities of road trips, rallies, and overland journeys when international restrictions are lifted. With a whole world to choose from, where would you like to go? We look to Bespoke Rallies ( https://www.bespokerallies.com/ ) and Overland Site ( https://overlandsite.com/ ) for ideas and tips.

More at http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/06/podcast-the-return-of-real-motorsport-and-the-joy-of-rallies/

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Another socially distanced recording of random conversation... including:

• Rebadging and Platform Sharing - Daewoo, Dacia and Chevrolet to the fore
• "Crap Cars" we really liked... Bring on the Delorean.... or maybe not!
• The "car dealer to the stars" life of Terry Doran

For more visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/05/podcast---dacia,-daewoo-and-delorean/

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No, not shopping for a new windscreen, but browsing the various and numerous websites with a "virtual" wallet bulging with (even more!) "virtual" cash!

What would be on the shopping list if you could spend £5k, £15k, or even £30k on an "interesting" car...?

Also discussed this week:

• 100 years since the birth of 1953 Le Mans winner Duncan Hamilton
• ClassicsForCarers' "at home motor show" on 3rd May - https://www.classicsforcarers.com/
• The cost of wing mirrors!
• and "What car does Michael Ball drive?"

For more visit  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/04/podcast-lockdown-car-window-shopping/

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With everyone strictly keeping to their own homes, we take the opportunity to catch up with Graham, Mike and Jim on a quiet Sunday afternoon....

Under discussion are:

• The Bonhams "Blue" auction in aid of NHS Charities -  http://bonhams.com/theblueauction
• The car sales figures across Europe
• The pleasures of polishing your car to pass the time
• Does "Virtual Racing" fill the void??
• The potholes we'll still be seeing in the coming months

... and much much more!!

Visit:  http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/04/podcast-put-it-on-the-credit-card-and-worry-about-it-later/

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Following today's sad news regarding the death of Sir Stirling Moss, Graham Benge reflects on the time he spent with Sir Stirling over the past few decades.

A popular face at many Classic Motor Sport events, Sir Stirling will be missed by everyone who met him.

For more:   http://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2020/04/podcast-stirling-moss-a-tribute/ 

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