My week in cars: the Autocar podcast

My week in cars: the Autocar podcast

Autocar

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Join Autocar's Steve Cropley and Matt Prior as they delve into their motoring weeks, with subjects ranging from what they have been driving and where they have been, to what has caught their eye or been on their mind.You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. And if you'd be wiling to rate and review the Pod, we'd appreciate it more than you know, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (239)

Classic 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.

E39 Jun 06, 2023 40 min

Cars 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.

E38 May 30, 2023 32 min

MG 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.

E37 May 23, 2023 41 min

Hallmark 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.

E36 May 16, 2023 37 min

4x4, 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.

E35 May 09, 2023 35 min

Twin-engined specials and listening habits

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about Bicester's Scramble, what they listen to, and the Autocar Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E34 May 02, 2023 36 min

JLR and Jeep on the power of names

Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk JLR rebrands, silent off-roading and Renault design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E33 Apr 25, 2023 46 min

What's in a name? And please, let us stop

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about naming heritage, the A-Team van, lay-bys, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E32 Apr 18, 2023 43 min

Garage snoozes and moral obligations

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk motoring confessions, the year's first road trip, and wonder how much we should care about who makes things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E31 Apr 11, 2023 40 min

A long way for a prawn, and making a potato look handsome

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk buying locally, the latest government zero emission proposals, and how bad cars aren't nearly so bad as they used to be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E30 Apr 04, 2023 34 min

From Bicester Heritage at 10, the Grenadier, and listening to the birds

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior join you from Bicester Heritage as it turns 10, interview the chief exec Dan Geoghegan, and talk the Ineos Grenadier, Lotus Emira, and Scalextric Minis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E29 Mar 29, 2023 42 min

Old guys, off-roaders, and the Berlingo returns

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk EV ride quality, old guys doing well, the allure of a Jeep or Ranger Raptor, and that the Berlingo is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E28 Mar 22, 2023 35 min

Fuelling arguments, road pricing alternatives, which 4x4?

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk alternative combustion fuels, alternatives to road pricing and discuss whether a Jeep or Ford Raptor is better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E27 Mar 15, 2023 38 min

Saving GTI festivals, talking Lotus, six months in cars

This week Cropley and Prior love how VW has saved a GTI festival, talk the live Lotus event, and celebrate six months of the pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E26 Mar 08, 2023 29 min

The future of motor shows and weird engines

This week Cropley and Prior talk Bentley's W12 engine, the future - or otherwise - of the Geneva motor show, motorsport Balance of Performance and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E25 Mar 01, 2023 39 min

Micro emissions, mysterious gunge, and a night with Lotus chiefs

This week Cropley and Prior talk emissions exemptions for small scale carmakers, arrive very early for an appointment, and invite you to a night with Lotus chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E24 Feb 22, 2023 30 min

Dexterity, industrialisation, and 5000 miles on a bottle?

This week Cropley and Prior compare car factory visit notes, talk Bloodhound land speed records, trademarks, and getting 5000 miles from a water bottle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E23 Feb 15, 2023 37 min

50 years of Cropley, and will AI end us all?

This week the boys talk motorsport awards, AI in car design, and mark Cropley's 50 years as a motoring hack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E22 Feb 08, 2023 39 min

Carbon copying a landmark car, the importance of simulations, and does Lego boost sales?

This week the boys talk about how to enjoy your car's service, how it's claimed Ford scanned the Jaguar I-Pace, and wonder whether Lego models boost new car sales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E21 Feb 01, 2023 42 min

Fewer new cars: who wins and loses? And who's 'unleashing the ferocity'?

This week the boys talk about the prospect of four-year MOTs, absurd marketing phrases, our ageing cars, and ferrets. Yes, really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E20 Jan 25, 2023 38 min

Building a better Mustang, ending the classic off-season, and hating the game, not the player

This week the boys talk about how to improve the Ford Mustang Mach E, why Prior doesn't dislike the new Hummer as much as he thought, and riff on the fact there's no classic car off-season any more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E19 Jan 18, 2023 39 min

Funky Cats, uprated EVs and Japanese Caterhams

This week the boys talk about weird Funky Cat car names, how you might upgrade the handling of an EV, BMW's desirable new concept and share some configurator addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E18 Jan 11, 2023 41 min

How fast is too fast? In defence of the Qashqai, and justice for Harry

This week the lads wonder whether a car can be too fast, defend the Qashqai, and talk Harry Dunn's family's fight for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E17 Jan 04, 2023 35 min

Christmas special with The Grand Tour’s James May

This week the boys are joined by James May, co-host of Amazon's The Grand Tour and formerly of Top Gear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E16 Dec 28, 2022 73 min

Christmas special with Top Gear’s Chris Harris

This week the boys are joined by motoring journalist and presenter Chris Harris, now of Top Gear but formerly of Autocar, to talk all things cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E15 Dec 21, 2022 64 min