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Special Announcement! | The Car Podcast #78

Special Announcement! | The Car Podcast #78

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About this episode

The podcast dives into a lively discussion about the future of electric cars, blending optimism with skepticism about government policies and technological challenges. The hosts share personal stories of costly car restorations, highlighting the passion and pitfalls of classic car ownership. They also debate the coolest police cars, from vintage Ferraris to modern supercars, and critique the current state of Formula 1 racing, focusing on its complexity and entertainment value. The episode wraps up with a fun 'four car garage' segment imagining ideal cars for life in Japan, sprinkled with nostalgic music recommendations.

Topics: future of electric cars car restoration experiences classic and vintage cars police cars history and culture formula 1 racing critique motorsport entertainment vs sport car culture in Japan personal car stories automotive industry challenges music and cars
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BMW i3
Frank Schulenburg (CC0)
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BMW i3

"... in petrol engine that's at the back bit like the i3, which by the way I love. I love. So you're neve..."
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Audi A6
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi A6

"...t lives in this thing day and day and he goes, my Audi A6 was great. I had it for three years. It did 180,..."
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BMW M5
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW M5

"...e you've got to eat. On a quad-roy interior in an M5. Yeah, exactly. You know that. You only put a qu..."
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BMW E61
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW E61

"...there's no doubt that on paper, it's a six figure E61 M5. Now, I could have that signed by the entire,..."
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BMW E30M3
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW E30M3

"... was so keen to demonstrate that I knew that the E30M3 in the showroom had the special colored intake pl..."
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Lamborghini Huracan
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Lamborghini Huracan

"...ind of slightly cliched Italian Lamborghini, the Huracan is the closest one, or the Dubai police forces fl..."
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Lamborghini Aventador
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Lamborghini Aventador

"...i police forces fleet of things, including their Aventador. But in having a quick browse, I found something ..."
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Aston Martin DBS
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aston Martin DBS

"...ust for fun, we're going to give you a 750S or a DBS or an Imera. You can actually use for doing polic..."
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Land Rover Range Rover
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Land Rover Range Rover

"...the, oh, previously owned by Prince Charles, the Range Rover 322 that's got the secret buttons that you lift u..."
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Porsche 356
Berthold Werner (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Porsche 356

"...d about it earlier, obviously, with the 968, the 356 cab that they did for the Austrian police force, ..."
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Porsche 911
David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Porsche 911

"...m fascinated by why the Dutch police used to have 911 targets in the 70s. Why a target? And they used ..."
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Bugatti Veyron
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bugatti Veyron

"... out their fleet of stuff, which Crescendoed in a Veyron, they had a police Veyron. And when you ask them..."
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Aston Rapides
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aston Rapides

"...ht jet lag to shit as usual. And I know all about Rapides and all about very many Aston Martins. I mean, o..."
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Aston V12 Vantages
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Aston V12 Vantages

"...ry many Aston Martins. I mean, one of those early V12 vantages they're winking at me, a 2010 car manual gearbox..."
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Volkswagen Golf
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Volkswagen Golf

"...about them. But my hot hatch, I found a Mark two golf GTI black manual right hand drive, but we just 40..."
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BMW Series Bmw
MB-one (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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BMW Series Bmw

"...e sides of their car. So this works. It's a three series BMW 2021 72,000 miles. But again, £20,000. It's dark..."
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MGF
free photos & art (CC BY 2.0)
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MGF

"...e best value car I've seen this year. Little red MGF for three grand. Yes. I think you could you could..."
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Audi Rs6
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi Rs6

"...ate. The estate you'd have, I think, would be an Audi RS6. Also. If you add all that up, I think you get 7..."
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MG MGB
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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MG MGB

"...h this. We're convertible is going to be a little MGB in red, starting around going to the fish market..."
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Ford Fiesta
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Fiesta

"...e're then obviously most ridiculous purchase is a Ford Fiesta XR2i for 22,000 pounds. How cool would you look ..."
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