UKMotorTalk

In this special Podcasthon episode of the UKMotorTalk Podcast, we talk about the work of BEN, the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the motor industry navigate through life's challenges, whether they be financial, mental or physical health, or care and support for those in later life. https://ben.org.uk/

Podcasthon https://podcasthon.org/ is an international non-profit initiative which coordinates as many podcasters as possible to dedicate an episode of their podcast between March 15 and 21st 2025 to a charity of their choice.

BEN seemed like the obvious choice for UKMotorTalk as both the charity and the motor industry are close to our hearts. As BEN says:

Our Mission:

To make a positive difference to people's lives

Whether we are supporting someone in crisis, providing high quality care or working with our automotive industry partners to improve the health and wellbeing of the workforce, our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

We’re here to help people create a better tomorrow.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/03/podcast-podcasthon-special-ben-the-charity-supporting-the-people-of-the-automotive-industry/

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Graham, Mike and Dave have a wander around the UK car market, discuss using your practical everyday classic, and look forward to the Donington Historic Festival in May

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/02/podcast-xpeng-g6-vs-tesla-which-way-is-the-uk-market-heading/

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Dave, Mike and Jim catch up with latest suggestions for the MOT Test, including failing due to unresolved recalls, the last Alpina models coming from the company's Buchloe facility, and briefly looking forward to the Formula One 2025 Launch Event....

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/02/podcast-mots-recalls-the-last-real-alpina-and-f1s-2025-launch-event/

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We open 2025 with a look at Lewis Hamilton's first day in Maranello with Scuderia Ferrari, how a Ferrari F40 probably isn't a "Winter Car", and whether councils are trying to squeeze a few extra pounds from people with cars that aren't cutting-edge EVs.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/01/podcast-lewis-first-day-at-scuderia-ferrari/

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It's that time of year again, with motoring-related Christmas present thoughts, but we're still also talking Formula One, F1 Academy, Jaguar and speed camera issues!

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/12/podcast-a-sort-of-christmassy-episode/

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In this episode we scratch our heads at the thinking behind Jaguar's shutdown of car production and planned reinvention as an all electric luxury brand.

We also take another opportunity to watch "Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story" now that it has appeared on BBC2 and, of course, the iPlayer!

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/11/podcast-the-reinvention-of-jaguar-and-brawn-the-impossible-formula-1-story-on-the-telly/

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In this episode we recognise the amazing drive Max Verstappen produced in the wet of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and Mike asks for suggestions regarding a new car his parents are looking for that needs to be both practical and a little more interesting than the run-of-the-mill....

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/11/podcast-f1-in-the-wet-of-brazil-and-seeking-advice-about-which-new-car-to-buy/

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The team talk "Everything Electric" after Dave does to the show, track days and driving them for charity, and, following the US Grand Prix, Formula One penalties and the seemingly random nature of them.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/10/podcast-track-days-f1-usa-and-everything-electric-show/

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It is that time of year again when the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) invites us to another day of road testing the latest cars on the UK roads.

This event centres around Thruxton, and the local roads prove worthy of the new cars on offer. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't quite so friendly, but what are British road tests without a little rain?!?

Vehicles driven include:

• Lotus Emira
• MG HS
• Kia EV9
• BMW Z4
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
• MG Cyberster

Watch this podcast with pictures!! Find it on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zMZqMHa4AE8

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/10/podcast-a-wet-day-of-road-tests-lotus-mg-kia-bmw-and-hyundai/

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With an unusual set of priorities, Formula One's stewards step in to deal with the big issue... Too much swearing!?!

We also look at the problems with the amount of flooded roads at the moment, and the reckless nature of some (but not all!) who get stuck in them.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2024/09/podcast-f1-swearing-flooded-roads-and-goodbye-daniel/

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