Amazon launches used car platform, Chery launches third UK brand in 12 months, and Ford Puma is first to get full EV grant amount – with Ben Collins, episode 221
About this episode
The episode features an engaging discussion with Ben Collins, former Stig from Top Gear, who shares insights on the automotive industry, including the launch of Amazon's used car platform and the recent success of Chery's UK brands. Collins discusses the challenges and opportunities in importing cars from Japan, the intricacies of the electric vehicle market, and the impact of government policies on EV sales. The hosts also share personal anecdotes about their experiences in the car market, making for a lively and informative episode.
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Suzuki Jimny
"...stake. Right, some updates for you, John. Suzuki, Jimny, Saga, the white one that I imported. I've finall..."
Toyota Supra
"...were Japanese imports, famously my beloved Toyota Supra, which I wrote off stupidly on a country lane was..."
Lancia Delta
".... But again, another car from Japan and my Lancia Delta intergrally, which is my favorite and again, anot..."
Nissan Silvia
"...se? So yeah, I mentioned My Fault with the Nissan Silvia, which was epic."
C-X75 Jaguar Cx75
"I think DB10, I think they did a special, didn't they? And the Jaguar CX-75 chasing it around I can't remember what city was."
Aston Martin DB5
"...t to film the last, literally the last bit in the DB5 when Bond took down Blofeld"
Nissan X Trail
"Five seat kind of, let's say, Nissan X trail sized car, maybe a little bit smaller than that."
Ford Fiesta
"Isn't it like the kind of bull-nosed fiesta van thing you can buy? I have literally no idea."
Peugeot RIFTER
"...rprised it was this and not, let's say, a Peugeot rifter van made in wherever they're made."
Nissan Leaf
"...en, of course, the Nissan are hoping that the new leaf will fit into this, aren't they, as well? Yes."
Kia Picanto
"...their tickets with 10% off if you put in the word Picanto. You haven't bought a Picanto in a while, have yo..."
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