• Episdoe 13: Is Max Verstappen the greatest of all time? Best car investment for £30k?
    Nov 29 2024

    This week, the team weigh in on which drive-through should exist (which currently doesn’t), what is the best automotive investment for under £30k, and where Max Verstappen belongs in the greatest of all time discussion. This, and much more! We hope you enjoy!


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:19) What driving habit do you have that you’re most embarrassed to admit?

    (19:58) What drive through doesn’t exist, but should?

    (28:02) Crystal ball - £30k to invest. Must go up in value!

    (42:16) You have a new flat, with parking space. You’re so, so proud. But the landlord tells you your car cannot exceed 3m in length. Whoops.

    (49:56) F1

    (1:03:49) 2CG

    (1:17:50) Music


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 12: Nearly Perfect Cars, BMW E39 5 Series and Best Racing Driver Names
    Nov 22 2024

    Join the team as they go back in time to 1999 and discuss which of the E39 5 Series would be their company car. Tune in also for what they’d change their name to if they were a young racing driver, a Tamiya themed 2CG and much more! We hope you enjoy.


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:55) It is 1999. You have a company car allowance that allows you any E39 5 series (the only car you’d choose). Even the mighty M5. But which one do you go for as a 30k p/a daily

    (11:47) What Is the best piece of OEM car maker merchandise that you’ve seen?

    (25:24) Jaguar’s new car

    (36:53) What car’s design is annoyingly close to brilliance but has a terrible flaw you struggle to overcome?

    (45:21) You’re a young racing driver about to change your name by deed-pole. What do you call yourself?

    (54:19) 2CG

    (1:06:07) Music


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Emergency Pod: Jaguar’s Rebrand - Fearless or Foolish?
    Nov 20 2024
    Welcome to a special “emergency” podcast where the team give their thoughts and feelings on their beloved Jaguar’s rebrand. Is it to be the making, or braking of the brand? It is early days, but the team dive in nonetheless. We hope you enjoy!

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    25 mins
  • Episode 11: Why Max dominated in Brazil!
    Nov 15 2024

    This week, the team dive into what many have called the best weekend in recent F1 history in Brazil. They also discuss their favourite motorsport or automotive related books, and which new car they could see themselves buying. This and much more! We hope you enjoy!


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:05) A new car you would buy

    (14:03) Winter car routines

    (30:20) Car/motorsport book recommendations

    (39:44) F1

    (53:39) 2CG

    (1:07:53) Music


    Books:

    Principles of High Performance Driving – Jackie Stewart

    A Passion for Porsches – Denis Jenkinson

    Bernie’s Game – Terry Lovell

    And the Revs Keep Rising – Mel Nichols


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 10: Tax Discs, City Cars and Worst Facelifts
    Nov 8 2024

    This week, (some) of the team dive into their love for tax discs, their favourite city cars and a return of our “This Week in Cars” segment. Tune in for our usual 2CG, and what each of the team think is the worst facelift. Cars only, that is. We hope you enjoy listening!


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:52) Why we love tax discs

    (16:08) Worst facelift

    (30:35) What did you do this week in cars

    (43:17) Choose a city car

    (50:45) 2CG

    (1:05:20) Music


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 9: Max vs Lando Round 2 & Mechanical Sympathy
    Nov 1 2024

    This week, join the team breaking down Round 2 of Max and Lando’s chicanery, how they’d do a “Job in Italy”, and the worst brakes they’ve ever had the displeasure of being subjected to. We have a high-flying 2CG, and much more! We hope you enjoy.


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:48) Prove that you have mechanical sympathy without saying it and using your driving to demonstrate

    (16:22) Your have to rob a bank in Turin, in 1967. You need an escape vehicle that is low-key(ish) and isn’t a Mini. Choose one

    (29:02) What’s best, big accelerator pedals, or little ones?

    (39:28) What are the worst brakes you’ve experienced on a car, relative to its overall performance.

    (58:11) Max vs Lando round 2

    (1:15:18) 2CG

    (1:25:25) Music from a musical


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 8: Convertible vs Coupe, Ferrari F80 & US GP
    Oct 25 2024

    This week, the team answer the age-old question of how and with whom you would drive to Cannes if a volcano erupted in Dorset. They also give their thoughts on the new Ferrari F80, debate whether a convertible can look better than the coupe it is based on and much more! We hope you enjoy.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:00) Which convertible looks better than the coupe?

    (10:30) Driving to Cannes – who is your travel partner and car of choice?

    (26:16) Ferrari F80

    (45:06) F1

    (1:00:04) 2CG

    (1:13:54) Music album


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 7: Car “Never Agains”
    Oct 18 2024

    The team reflect on Tata’s stewardship at JLR after his recent passing, and give their case for which British car brand they would bring back from the beyond. They also put themselves in the shoes of an influencer in the 2CG – and much more! We hope you enjoy!


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:52) Automotive “Never agains” that you are sure you will break

    (15:50) Best front splitter

    (23:53) Will Tata be seen as the saviour of Land Rover or the killer of Jaguar?

    (39:12) What British car brand would you resurrect

    (58:15) 2CG

    (1:13:22) Music


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    1 hr and 20 mins