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Chris Harris and Friends are back with a brand new weekly show featuring the usual car banter. Presented by Chris Harris with Chris Cooper, Manish Pandey and Neil Clifford.For sponsorship and advertising enquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What’s happened to Porsche? | The Car Podcast #75

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro(00:06) More is less (15:30) The news (19:36) You bought a private plate, but you didn't ! Private plate purchasing shenanigans(28:24) ⁠Has Porsche gone a little bit boring ? (46:37) The pleasure of using a car as it was designed (59:10) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:10:02) MusicWelcome to Chris Harris on Cars. The platform where Chris Harris (of Top Gear & automotive journalist) explores the obsessive world of cars. From in-depth reviews and hilarious podcasts, to pushing a car to its limits and debates on the future of the automobile - Chris and his friends bring their unfiltered passion, expertise, and humour. Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just curious about our world, this is your go-to destination for everything on four wheels. #ChrisHarris #Car #Podcast #CarPodcast #AutoTalk #MotoringFans #CarReviews #TopGear #ClassicCars #Supercars #DrivingPassion #CarEnthusiasts #AutomotiveNews #EVsAndHybrids #CarCulture #Petrolheads #CarLovers #MotorsportTalk #CarDesign #RoadTrips #CarTrends #PerformanceCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E75 Feb 20, 2026 75 min 44 annotations

What was the best ever year for cars? | The Car Podcast #74

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro(00:06) More is more(16:05) What was the best year for Cars?(24:15) Can a British car be exotic?(41:10) Car news update(55:08) F1(1:02:25) 2CG(1:15:41) MusicWelcome to Chris Harris on Cars. The platform where Chris Harris (of Top Gear & automotive journalist) explores the obsessive world of cars. From in-depth reviews and hilarious podcasts, to pushing a car to its limits and debates on the future of the automobile - Chris and his friends bring their unfiltered passion, expertise, and humour. Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just curious about our world, this is your go-to destination for everything on four wheels. #ChrisHarris #Car #Podcast #CarPodcast #AutoTalk #MotoringFans #CarReviews #TopGear #ClassicCars #Supercars #DrivingPassion #CarEnthusiasts #AutomotiveNews #EVsAndHybrids #CarCulture #Petrolheads #CarLovers #MotorsportTalk #CarDesign #RoadTrips #CarTrends #PerformanceCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E74 Feb 13, 2026 79 min 54 annotations

Is Tesla Finished? | The Car Podcast #73

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro ⁠⁠(00:06) Spring is in the air⁠⁠(15:33) Less is more(28:56) Soft tops that look better with hardtop(40:00) Best/worst horn position⁠⁠(50:00) This week’s car industry news⁠⁠(1:10:00) 2CG⁠(1:20:53) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E73 Feb 06, 2026 84 min 47 annotations

Best European Car Event? | The Car Podcast #72

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro ⁠(0:06) ⁠What happened this week in cars(32:41) It's retromobile week - so the excitement of a euro tunnel trip ! (47:41) “Never put pineapple on a pizza!” - essential consumer and lifestyle advice for cars that will make you happier! (58:37) What is on your current itch list of cars to dream about and buy (1:04:01) F1 pre-season chat and gossip (1:10:37) 2CG with Car and Classic(1:18:36) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E72 Jan 30, 2026 80 min 38 annotations

What cars are better to look at than drive? | The Car Podcast #71

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro ⁠(0:06) Any excuse for drive - discuss (10:07) If all cars were invisible what car would you choose to daily - no budget (21:35) Hot Hatch Quiz (30:17) What cars that are better to look at than drive(38:01) 2CG(46:39). Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E71 Jan 23, 2026 49 min 43 annotations

Coolest V8 Bargains! | The Car Podcast #70

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro(00:06) What have you done in cars this week (23:38) ⁠Driving in ice and snow tips(43:40) Why V8s are just the coolest! Buy one for 10k (57:24) Why 600 diesel miles range reading on a tank is a heavenly feeling (1:09:44) F1 (1:17:45) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:29:43) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E70 Jan 16, 2026 94 min 47 annotations

2026 Car Predictions! | The Car Podcast #69

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, settle into the rhythm of 2026 with episode “soixante neuf”… We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro⁠(00:40) Best car heater⁠⁠(16:00) Car that will go up in value in 2026(31:46) Orange warning light⁠⁠(48:40) Car adverts are all the same(1:05:24) Mad prediction about cars for 2026(1:12:17) 2CG with Car & Classic(1:23:03) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E69 Jan 09, 2026 85 min 50 annotations

2026 F1 Predictions! | The Car Podcast #68

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we have a lovely long episode for you all – with a great mix of topics. We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro⁠(00:06) Highlights of 2025 - Best things you did in a car (25:28) Is the badge always really worth it? i.e. 560 SEC vs 500 SEC(47:30) Rear of the year award - your favourite back of a car (58:00) F1 - 2026 predictions (1:13:11) New year’s car resolutions for 2026 (1:21:18) 2CG with Car & Classic(1:30:07) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E68 Jan 02, 2026 96 min 57 annotations

Christmas Special with Gordon Murray! | The Car Podcast #67

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Manish’s friend: https://www.instagram.com/honeypupcollection?igsh=MXN6eWw4cXF6bnM0Mg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrThis week, we have very special Xmas guest and special Xmas bonuses! We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro(00:06) You’re a very successful Scottish racing driver having family Xmas at your Verbier ski lodge - what is parked in 5 car underground garage(12:37) Name the car equivalent of a Brussels sprout(19:38) Name one aftermarket car accessory that you would like as a Christmas present that is for sale right now(34:22) Special Xmas 2CG with Special Guest! (52:10) You have to drive to Rome non-stop next week for New Year’s Eve party with Luca - choose a new Italian car to take you and your partner in comfort with enough luggage space for a week’s holiday(1:06:29) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:16:08) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E67 Dec 26, 2025 82 min 35 annotations

Coolest Car of All Time? | The Car Podcast #66

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:00) Intro(00:06) ⁠Things we have done in cars this week (36:20) What is the coolest car ever made?(49:26) Choose one car mag subscription for Xmas present to yourself (1:06:57) Quick Xmas supercars from Neil(1:10:15) 2CG(1:18:07) MusicWelcome to Chris Harris on Cars. The platform where Chris Harris (of Top Gear & automotive journalist) explores the obsessive world of cars. From in-depth reviews and hilarious podcasts, to pushing a car to its limits and debates on the future of the automobile - Chris and his friends bring their unfiltered passion, expertise, and humour. Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just curious about our world, this is your go-to destination for everything on four wheels. #ChrisHarris #Car #Podcast #CarPodcast #AutoTalk #MotoringFans #CarReviews #TopGear #ClassicCars #Supercars #DrivingPassion #CarEnthusiasts #AutomotiveNews #EVsAndHybrids #CarCulture #Petrolheads #CarLovers #MotorsportTalk #CarDesign #RoadTrips #CarTrends #PerformanceCars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E66 Dec 19, 2025 81 min 33 annotations

F1 2025 Season Review! New EV/ICE regulations in the EU?| The Car Podcast #65

We have Merch out now! See the link for more: https://www.chrisharrisoncars.comDownload Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we’re still to feel Christmassy – sort of – with a slight Christmas theme to a film section. This, a review of the 2025 F1 season, a love letter to the 4x4, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:06) Europe changing the ICE/EV legislation(12:19) Xmas movies - best car movie intro  (23:23) The lovely warm feeling of a 4x4 when it's windy and wet or in a storm- when only a 4x4 will do…(36:27) Name your favourite private detective car (43:15) F1(58:42) 2CG(1:06:01) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E65 Dec 12, 2025 70 min 42 annotations

Final F1 predictions before Abu Dhabi | The Car Podcast #64

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, it’s the beginning of the Christmas motoring period. A varied chat for you all – estate cars, the good the bad and the ugly of driving etiquette and final F1 thoughts going into this last weekend.(00:06) F1(26:00) Driving etiquette(37:54) Estate car, shooting brakes and station wagon(50:43) Car things to cheer yourself up at Christmas(1:05:00) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:16:38) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E64 Dec 05, 2025 80 min 45 annotations

Gerry McGovern leaves JLR | The Car Podcast – Emergency Podcast

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_ Gerry McGovern has parted ways with JLR. Hear the latest from Chris, Neil, Manish and Spartacus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 03, 2025 21 min 12 annotations

Adrian Newey Aston Martin Team Principal! | The Car Podcast #63

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, its been a tumultuous time behind the scenes but we have an epidode out! Another special guest… We hope you enjoy. (00:06) “Salt spreading” warning... The dreaded end of enjoyment for the year? What can we do to keep up the pleasure (18:35) Should petrol prices be government regulated?(30:55) You can never shake the car addiction - it's there forever - why is this and how did it start for you? (47:53) F1(59:58) 2CG(1:05:22) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E63 Nov 28, 2025 69 min 37 annotations

Will Verstappen win the Championship? | The Car Podcast – Emergency Podcast

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_  Another emergency podcast! You might’ve guessed this one was coming. Has the F1 championship been blown wide open? Who knows, but the team will chat about it anyway. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2025 19 min 9 annotations

Francis Bourgeois on driving a ‘fast car slow’, or ‘slow car fast’? | The Car Podcast #62

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we’re very lucky to have a special guest join us – Francis Bourgeois. There was of course train related tangents – spinoff pod coming? We hope you enjoy.(00:06) Drive a slow car fast or a fast car slow?(14:48) Aston Martin news⁠⁠(36:27) Brilliant motorsport events in UK to go to in 2026(49:11) Kit cars - can they be cool?⁠⁠(59:08) Cherry advertising stunt on Stairway to Heaven(1:13:04) 2CG(1:22:23) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E62 Nov 21, 2025 85 min 48 annotations

Is TVR coming back? Bentley Supersports - The most exciting statement in recent years? | Emergency Podcast

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Today we have an emergency podcast! You might be asking yourself – are these really emergencies, or do the team just love chatting? Either way, we’ve got a double issue pod today – the potential return of TVR, and the statement that is the Supersports from Bentley. We hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2025 28 min 39 annotations

Is the 2026 F1 Championship already decided? | The Car Podcast #61

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team dive into why Lexus is by far the most stolen car brand in the UK, cars which all car enthusiasts should (want to) own, and a quick fire supercar or sportscar quiz from Neil. This and much more, we hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) What have we done this week in cars?(22:45) “Cars that you feel guilty about because you've never owned one and you really should as they are super iconic and you can't really be seen as a car lover without owning one of these in your car ownership history” (can you tell Neil wrote this?)(34:09) Car theft – why is Lexus the most stolen brand(42:36) 5 quick fire supercars challenge from Neil (45:52) F1(1:02:14) Continuation cars that haven’t already been done(1:10:34) 2CG(1:20:35) MusicWelcome to Chris Harris on Cars. The platform where Chris Harris (of Top Gear & automotive journalist) explores the obsessive world of cars. From in-depth reviews and hilarious podcasts, to pushing a car to its limits and debates on the future of the automobile - Chris and his friends bring their unfiltered passion, expertise, and humour. Whether you're a die-hard petrolhead or just curious about our world, this is your go-to destination for everything on four wheels.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E61 Nov 14, 2025 84 min 54 annotations

What’s the Perfect 4 Car London Garage? | The Car Podcast #60

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we have a bumper issue for you all! Possibly our longest ever. And it’s a cracker – some great stories from what the team did in cars this week, much discourse and digressing around satnavs, and the team’s new favourite topic – a 4 car garage for a London mews house. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:45) What did we do in cars this week?(26:48) 4-car London mews garage(47:55) How did we survive before Satnav?(1:10:15) Best motoring cliches(1:21:28) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:32:15) MusicGoodwood Marshals Day: https://sites.google.com/goodwoodmarshalsclub.org.uk/web/track-days?authuser=0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E60 Nov 07, 2025 97 min 51 annotations

The joy of driving slowly | The Car Podcast #59

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E59 Oct 31, 2025 76 min 45 annotations

What car punches above its weight | The Car Podcast #58

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Oct 24, 2025 87 min 54 annotations

Where does a Sportscar end and a Supercar start? | The Car Podcast #57

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team have been busy! Whether it was Sir Chris Hoy’s track day, Bicester Scramble or other car events – we’ve got much to catch up on. Chris also tells us more about his ‘new’ creations in his Lancia Integrale and BMW E61 M5 Touring. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) What have we done in cars this week?(19:35) Draw the line where the supercar starts and the sports ends ⁠⁠(39:00) F1(55:36) “Brute in a Suit”!(1:04:45) 2CG by Car & Classic(1:14:15) MusicTour de Four Track Day Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tour-de-4-track-day?attribution_id=sl:a4738b18-4d4b-46c0-bbd0-13ee7a67805b&lang=en_GB&ts=1755158654&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E57 Oct 10, 2025 78 min 49 annotations

Max Verstappen’s dominance at the Nürburgring! | The Car Podcast #56

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, the team are fresh from the world premiere of Luca – Seeing Red at Everyman Bayswater – and what an evening it was! This, reaction to Max Verstappen’s (unsurprising) pace at the Nürburgring, and much more! We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro(00:06) Luca – Seeing Red World Premiere(16:12) Garage 56(31:31) Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring(43:53) To badge, or to de-badge?(58:49) Best car for a 1000 miles road trip(1:06:03) 2CG(1:15:01) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E56 Oct 03, 2025 78 min 44 annotations

F1 at Baku & ‘that’ Lando photoshoot… | The Car Podcast #55

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_This week, we’re back with another eclectic mix – the team give their thoughts on the weekends F1 race and ‘that’ photoshoot of Lando, a short rant about smart motorways (apologies non-UK listeners) and cabriolets that never existed but should have. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) Cars you wish should have had a cabriolet version but didn't (13:40) Smart motorways…(25:30) Will Tesla recover in Europe?⁠⁠(40:57) Lando photoshoot & F1 (57:11) Can supercars have cup holders?(1:03:43) 2CG(1:17:21) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E55 Sep 26, 2025 80 min 15 annotations

Is the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa worthy of the name? | The Car Podcast #54

Download Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_Seeing Red" Everyman Tickets & Info: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/1000029251-luca-seeing-red-qanda/This week, we have a new record – 40 minutes spent on just two subjects. We’ve outdone ourselves this time. The new Ferrari ‘Testarossa’ has clearly proved divisive, and the entire team has been very busy in cars this week as well. This, and much more. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:06) New Testarossa discuss ⁠(20:41) What we’ve done in cars this week⁠(41:12) What country has the coolest looking number plates (47:17) JLR Cyber attack (54:25) Give us your keyless f**k-up story⁠(1:10:08) 2CG(1:19:16) Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E54 Sep 19, 2025 81 min 16 annotations
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