Yes, it is time for another episode, but we are at the British Motor Show in Farnborough this week with lots to see and do, cars old and new, and many many (did we say many?) people to talk to about all things motoring. So, we'll bring you some of the many highlights once were back!

Keep an eye on this feed, and the usual socials @UKMotorTalk, as well as the UKMotorTalk YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/ukmotortalk , for much more coming (very) soon...

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Whilst Graham and Mike are left back in the studio, Dave gets out and about for some sunshine and fresh air at this year's Festival of the Unexceptional, a celebration of long-forgotten everyday family cars from 1969-1999, now fondly known as the ‘Unexceptional Era'.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/08/podcast-festival-of-the-unexceptional-2024/

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Mike and Jim attend the launch of 355 by Evoluto, a reimagining of the iconic 90s Italian supercar, on a pleasant summer's evening close to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Whilst marvelling over the car's 420hp, 23% improved stiffness, and plush new interior, they also reflect on the day's other big launch.... That of the new "All-Electric Ford Capri".

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/07/podcast-355-by-evoluto-and-ford-capri-a-tale-of-two-launches/

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In an eclectic chat, Graham, Jim and Mike explore their automotive "pet hates"... before looking at Max and Lando's F1 exploits in Austria.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/07/podcast-max-vs-lando-and-debadging-good-or-bad/

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The usual faces are joined by Kyle Collins of Motion Werks, an independent workshop in Aldershot in Hampshire, to talk about the shared love of cars, the challenges of working on modern and future cars, and which manufacturers cars are simplest to work on and most reliable.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/06/podcast-the-world-of-the-independent-workshop-volvos-minis-and-working-on-evs/

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The team catch up with the various vehicles, new and old, in the UKMotorTalk fleet... including news about Mike's Orion (Onion) Project car....

We also talk Formula One following the "race" in Monaco, and news of drivers' contracts coming in....

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/06/podcast-monaco-and-mots/

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Join Mike and Jim as they enjoy a day of testing a range of current new cars, alongside a little bit of "classic" car nostalgia!

Amongst the cars tested are:

• Citroën Ami Buggy
• MG3
• Volvo EX30
• Suzuki Swift
• Renault Clio
• Kia Picanto (First Generation!)

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/05/podcast-smmt-test-day-2024-at-millbrook-proving-ground/

and check out our videos from the day at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwWMUg82ro1ZDU-IRUWqOz2kpF2x6BHu

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Sorry, but the podcasters you downloaded are not here right now!

They're actually out and about driving a great selection of new cars at this year's SMMT Test Day.

So, stay tuned for a special episode coming soon!

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As Lando Norris becomes a Formula One race winner for the first time we talk F1, UK based motorsport, and catch up with Graham's experience taking the Bongo to a campervan weekend.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/05/podcast-congratulations-lando/

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Prompted by an interesting, if worrying, investigation by the BBC's Panorama programme, we talk again about the safety, or lack of, on the UK's "Smart Motorways".

We also look at the current state of Tesla, the F1 races in China, and, on a lighter note, wonder if summer has arrived!

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/04/podcast-has-summer-arrived-caterhams-and-campervans/

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