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My week in cars: the Autocar podcast

My week in cars: the Autocar podcast

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Ep 84Interview Special Episode: how to make a Jaguar/Land Rover with JLR engineering director Matt Becker

Episode 84 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley visiting JLR to talk to Vehicle Engineering Director Matt Becker, to find out what makes Defenders, Range Rovers, Discoveries and, crucially, upcoming Jaguars, tick. Hear this wide-ranging interview about Becker and JLR's current and future work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202457 min

Ep 83Live from Cropley Curve, and no kidding

Episode 83 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior in the control tower at Bicester Heritage, where the test track has a corner now named after Cropley. The lads also talk April Fools, Australian butchers and Mustangs everywhere, including Ford’s boss racing at Goodwood. Plus, of course, your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 202440 min

Ep 82Rolls Spectre, the petrol Fiat 500 electric, 'enough' car

Episode 82 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about driving the new Rolls-Royce Spectre, putting a hybrid petrol engine into the electric Fiat 500 platform, Steve Saxty's exhaustive BMW book, round headlights, and how much car is 'enough'. Plus, of course, your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202439 min

Ep 81Aston and Bentley upheaval, Lamborghini design, Toyota iQ

Episode 81 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about Adrian Hallmark's big move from being Bentley's CEO to Aston Martin's, as well as the joys of Bangers and Cash star Derek Mathewson's auction house, tributes to famed car designer Marcelo Gandini, driving the Toyota iQ, and musing on the new Chapman Bespoke programme at Lotus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202436 min

Ep 80Goodwood's MG sculpture, more police pls, design a Polestar

Episode 80 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about MG's upcoming centenary celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Yasa motors relocating to Bicester, continued cutbacks to traffic police services and how outsourcing their work to cameras is ineffective. The lads also riff on how you can design a Polestar and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202449 min

Ep 79In Austin’s office; entry-level motorsport; five star buttons

Episode 79 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior climbing into a new exhibit at the British Motor Museum, Herbert Austin’s office, through the fireplace to talk NCAP’s view on buttons, customer service, entry level motorsport and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202433 min

Ep 78EV megatest, more from Geneva, speed limits

Episode 78 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about spending days in many EVs, commercial vehicle speed limits, more news from the Geneva show and much else besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 202444 min

Ep 77Geneva show special, Kei cars for the UK, driving refreshers, McLaren bandwidth

Episode 77 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about this week's Geneva motor show, visiting the McLaren Technical Centre to discuss car 'bandwidth', driving licence refreshers, wondering whether Kei cars would be right for the UK and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202451 min

Ep 76Aston Valour, Toyota Corolla, Chinese brands, Geneva preview

Episode 76 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior spotting an Aston Valour in the wild, recommending Toyota Corollas (and Renault Zoes), talking Chinese brands and the upcoming Geneva motor show, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202436 min

Ep 75Parking apps, aerodynamic tunnels, MOTs, hovercraft

This week the lads talk about aerodynamic tunnels, three-year MOTs, the trouble with parking apps, and more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202446 min

Ep 74Pre-flight checks, ducking Jeeps, niche industry diversity, Euro 7

Episode 74 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about pre-flight checks in an electric Audi, a new classic car event running this summer at Castle Combe, Jeep drivers ducking each others cars, the continuing diversity of the niche British car industry, Euro 7 emissions regulations and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202438 min

Ep 73A good fast Ford, the Detroit show, classic Rolls-Royce, a race academy

Episode 73 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about a good experience with a new fast Ford, the Puma ST, as well as riffing on a classic Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, commending Jonathan Palmer and Ginetta's new race academy, hoping the Detroit motor show will be back as it should be, and talking much more beside, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202446 min

Ep 72Classic Range Rovers, bullied small cars, stress-free charging

This week the lads talk about a classic Range Rover, the trouble with small cars, and stress-free EV charging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 202441 min

Ep 71Dazzling lights, Bentleys, SMMT, GR Yaris, 'moron tourism'

This week the lads talk about headlight dazzling, a luxury Bentley versus a cheap car, and 'morons' who go hooning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 202437 min

Ep 70Bicester Scramble, Ford Kuga, EV 4x4 capability, the Raptor

This week the lads talk Bicester's Scramble, the Ford Kuga and Ranger Raptor, and wonder how capable an EV 4x4 could be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 202436 min

Ep 692024's key cars and events, Suzuki Swift, Audi SQ8, a fallen Discovery

This week's My Week In Cars comes at you from Caffeine and and Machine where we talk 2024's key cars and events and more besides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 202431 min

Ep 68Christmas special with Richard Hammond

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior visit Richard Hammond to talk all things Top Gear, The Grand Tour and his latest venture, Richard Hammond's Workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 202359 min

Ep 67Tesla Cybertruck, Japan's Alpine A110s, Vauxhall Astra EV, straight-sixes

This week Steve Cropley says what he thinks about the Tesla Cybertruck, and Matt Prior talks straight-six engines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202330 min

Ep 66Underrated cars, designing a gearbox in Lego, the Citroen Ami

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about underrated cars, the Citroen Ami and Renault’s SUVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202343 min

Ep 65New Year events, sustainable racing, iconic adverts

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior consider plans for the New Year at Brooklands, talk sustainable race fuels, and ponder the value of long-known advert slogans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 202339 min

Ep 64Tesla v Dacia, Caterham's electric coupe

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior chat the battle for Europe's most popular car, an electric Caterham coupe, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202344 min

Ep 63Looking for an ego

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the search for the fastest person in the world, and the BYD Seal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 202341 min

Ep 62Weighty noses, the Jaguar F-Type and becoming a car designer

Episode 62 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about a new car drawing course offered by designer Frank Stephenson.Plus, Cropley admires the poise, handling and stability of a Jaguar F-Type, tells us about the need for good industry communicators, ponders the future of his Mini and the pair talk much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202346 min

Ep 61Jaguar's future and driver assistance

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Volvo interfaces, future Jaguars and active safety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 202346 min

Ep 60Recorded LIVE with Andy Palmer and the Autocar team

This week the Autocar is joined by industry bigwig Andy Palmer and a live audience at the Royal Automobile Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 20231h 9m

Ep 59You might want to consult your insurers

This week Steve Cropley receives an alarming phone call about his Alpine A110, while he and Matt Prior also talk historic vehicles and the Ariel Atom V8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202338 min

Ep 58Can't get Up

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the VW Up, Citroen AMI and Scrambles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202339 min

Ep 57Solid state in 2028, a solid BMW, solid engagements

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk solid state batteries, hard BMWs, the trouble with lap times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202336 min

Ep 56Too old to retrain? Jaguar F-Type, HS2

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Jaguar coupes old and new, retraining and high-speed rail links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 202337 min

Ep 55Climbing electric mountains; avoiding old rocks

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the 2030/2035 zero emission switch, go hillclimbing in an electric BMW and ponder the Stonehenge conundrum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202335 min

Ep 54ULEZ dodgers, retro concepts, momentum

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior preserve momentum, talk retro concepts and discuss the perfect old daily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202334 min

Ep 53Anniversary edition: Shell suits, hire cars, and un-kerbed alloys

In our first anniversary edition, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior get unexpectedly good customer service, talk EV advancements and a clash of the concours events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202338 min

Ep 52Good ads, brand equity, and charging away

Episode 52 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking great adverts, Ford’s position as American, brand equity, Ford Fiesta values, EV chargers off the beaten track and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202336 min

Ep 51Steaming on, and electric passports

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior indulge in steam-powered vehicles, and find out what passport an EV needs for a hillclimb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 202327 min

Ep 50A 100mph Bentley, an 800bhp Ariel

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior fool a speed limit indicator, talk Morgan's Super 3, the Ariel Hipercar and more  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 202341 min

Ep 49Hand-warming stories, V8 MGs

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk subscription services, original MGBs and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202329 min

Ep 48Exceptional unexceptional things, Jaguar’s unexceptional equity?

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the festival of the unexceptional and JLR’s belief that Jaguar has no equity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 202333 min

Ep 47Speed record breakers, squeaks, the Ineos Grenadier

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior fix rattles, find a record holder, and drive an Ineos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202339 min

Ep 46Autocar archive, Sebastian Vettel, Gordon Murray

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior are blown away by the relaunched Autocar archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 202340 min

Ep 45Abarth 500e, Dacia Spring, Morgan Super 3

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior find out what the Abarth 500e is like and see how companies retain character as they move to EVs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 202332 min

Ep 44Rolls-Royce Spectre, Lotus Eletre, Prodrive P25

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior review some cars and talk about hydrogen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 202339 min

Ep 43No shades of grey

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Fiat's decision to drop grey cars, and deal with RML rumours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202332 min

Ep 42Festivals and new the best EV to drive

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about the world's best EV driver's car and head to a great car festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202335 min

Ep 41Le Mans love and special Bentleys

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior enjoy night time racing at Le Mans, and wonder what the next special Bentley might be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202333 min

Ep 40Bum steers and making it round

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk lane departure and the wonders of wheel fixing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202335 min

Ep 39Classic Vettes and rude words

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior rediscover a classic Corvette and learn a new word for SUVs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 202340 min

Ep 38Cars in barns and the Alfa SZ

This week, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk summer evenings looking at cars and why the Alfa Romeo SZ is the one that got away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202332 min

Ep 37MG Sports cars, the Allegro at 50, cheerio W12

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about reaction to new MG Cyberster, and wave cheerio to Bentley's W12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 202341 min

Ep 36Hallmark succinctness, and reading too much into it

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about preserving green lanes, the sharpness of Bentley’s Adrian Hallmark and the appeal of crafts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202337 min

Ep 354x4, three-wheel and two-wheel satisfaction

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk to early Ineos Grenadier adopters and learn more about three and two wheelers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 202335 min