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UKMotorTalk First Take Media
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UKMotorTalk, an independent view on motoring and motor sport with impartial road tests, unbiased advice on buying and selling, insurance, taxation and road safety and all the news that affects your car use. Welcome to UKMotorTalk, each month we'll bring you a round up of the world of motoring with road tests, interviews with leading opinion formers, driving hints and tips and a digest of motoring and motor sport news. In fact, everything needed to keep you on the road as an informed driver. For more, visit www.UKMotorTalk.co.uk
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Are we entering the era of the electric hot hatch?
In this episode:
With teases of the Alpine A290ß and MG's Cyberster we look at the possibilities of the all electric hot hatch and sports car sectors.
We also consider the options when considering a cheap summer convertible drive.
For more:
https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/05/podcast-are-we-entering-the-era-of-the-electric-hot-hatch/
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Are Chinese Cars The Next Big Thing?
We discuss what could be on offer from Chinese manufacturers here in the UK.
BYD, Chery, Great Wall, Haval, NIO.... All brands (and several more) that might not mean much to you now, but may well be at a dealership near you soon!
For more:
https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/05/podcast-are-chinese-cars-the-next-big-thing/
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Ford's (semi-)autonomous BlueCruise, Auction Bargains and The End of Smart Motorways?
In this episode:
We explore how we feel about trusting your car to drive itself when it isn't 100% in control, and wonder if we'd pay a subscription for Ford's Level Two Autonomous BlueCruise system which only works on motorwaysWe look back at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Bonhams Auction, and see what bargains we missedAnd say goodbye to any further "Smart Motorways" and wonder when they'll reinstate a hard-shoulder on those that are already operating
For more:
https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/04/podcast-fords-semi-autonomous-bluecruise-auction-bargains-and-the-end-of-smart-motorways/
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Gordon Murray's T.33 Spider, Richard Burns' WRC Subaru, and Mike and Jim's Fiesta ST!
Mike regales us with stories about the FiST (Fiesta ST) on a track day at Snetterton, Dave resolutely refuses to buy another Alfa, and Graham gets quite excited about autonomous buses that are due to start running from Edinburgh to Fife.... and back!
For more:
https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/04/podcast-gordon-murrays-t-33-spider-richard-burns-wrc-subaru-and-mike-and-jims-fiesta-st/
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Lady Susie Moss, F1 in Saudi Arabia, and the new old art of car parts recycling
In this episode we look back at Formula One's 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, discuss the art of the scrap yard and its modern day equivalent, and fondly remember Lady Susie Moss who died this week.
For more:
https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/03/podcast-lady-susie-moss-f1-in-saudi-arabia-and-the-new-old-art-of-car-parts-recycling/
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Bahrain Grand Prix kicks off F1 in 2023
Following the opening weekend of the 2023 season, Dave and Jim gather round their microphones to discuss the world of Formula One.
To bring us back into the real world, they then turn their attention to the weird and wonderful way that cars' names have been spelled.
For more:
https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2023/03/podcast-bahrain-grand-prix-kicks-off-f1-in-2023/
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Wide ranging & entertaining.
Entertaining, informative and whilst not taking themselves too seriously these guys evidently know their stuff and share a love for all things automotive. Enjoyable, well-produced & worthy of your time.