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The Motoring Podcast

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The Motoring Podcast is a weekly audio podcast by Alan Bradley (@ajpbradley.bsky.social) and Andrew Clews (@crackedwindscreen.bsky.social) that shares car and motoring news and opinion in 40- to 60-minute episodes.

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 1d

There is a quick-fire roundup of some EV related news. Links in show notes give more details, do check them out.

Lots on this week's show!

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Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 1d

You've been told the wrong info about the Cardiff parking plan, most likely. Permits for residents are bound to the weight of their cars NOT the size.

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Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 1d

Toyota GB gets a new president and managing director in Luigi Ksawery Lucá, as Scott Thompson is returning to Australia.

Learn about that and a lot more on the show.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
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Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 2d

New Porsche CEO announced. Michael Leiters returns to lead the company as Blume can concentrate on VW Group matters only, now.

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Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 2d

Good news for JLR, the last of their production lines is back up and running, following the shutdown.

Hear about that and much more, this week.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 2d

UK High Court is hearing the latest #dieselgate case as a number of brands are accussed of using software just to pass the emissions test.

Hear about that and more.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
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Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 2d

This week's News Show is out. Andrew is solo but he tries to keep the rage to a mimum, don't worry. Struggles with how the Cardiff parking plan was reported though.

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Set him off - 21 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as a UK dieselgate trial begins. Additional Follow Up is JLR restarting the last production elements following the cyber attack. Porsche finds a new boss. Toyota GB finds a new...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 8d

Some good news! EV startup Munro has received further investment which will allow it to expand production capacity and jobs creation.

That and more, this week!

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
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Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 8d

Aston Martin issues a profit warning as it won't get out of debt in 2025. Others also reporting how much they lose on each car.

Lots more besides this, on the show.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
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Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 8d

Stellantis make management changes in Europe and new plans for North America. Will these help the company? Only time will tell.

Hear that and more this week.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
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Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

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Carlton Boyce @motoringjourno.bsky.social · 9d

Can I just thank the chaps for the depth of research that goes into every episode?

Especially, this week, Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics. Top-notch motoring journalism like this isn't easy - or easy to find.

Bravo 👊

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 9d

Latest News Show is now out.

Lots to discuss, a few stories that make us angry, some good news from Munro, Points of Interest is fun.

Hope you enjoy the show!

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 9d

Thank you Carlton. That is jolly kind of you to say so.

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 9d

This week we start with the consultation from the FCA about the financial redress for misselling of car finance. Some already looking to Gov to lessen payments.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 9d

Latest News Show is now out.

Lots to discuss, a few stories that make us angry, some good news from Munro, Points of Interest is fun.

Hope you enjoy the show!

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Frothing madman - 14 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the FCA has opened a consultation on financial redress following the ruling that some car finance deals were illegal. Stellantis make personnel changes in Europe and model p...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 11d

Modern day Justy

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 16d

Thanks for listening, Carlton, that is very kind of you and to say so.

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 16d

Better news about the JLR hack. They are stumping up £500M for suppliers. Some production begins. Gov STILL hasn't signed guarantee for part of loan.

Available now!

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Fudge - 7 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is more progress. September 2025 new car registrations are covered. Renault are looking to shed up to 3,000 jobs. Renault and Dacia UK cu...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 16d

Latest News Show is out.

New car registration figures are disected.
Interesting concept from Dacia discussed.
Points of Interest has the Hot Wheels law being broken.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Fudge - 7 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is more progress. September 2025 new car registrations are covered. Renault are looking to shed up to 3,000 jobs. Renault and Dacia UK cu...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 22d

Bentley is following Porsche and keeping ICE in the lineup for longer than expected. No real surprise there.

Hear all about that and a lot more this week.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Full of chickens - 30 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is progress. VW Group is pausing production. Stellantis is pausing production. Bentley is following Porsche’s lead. Bosch is cutting more...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 23d

Stellantis are joining the growing trend of pausing production lines. This time across Europe. Another company trying hard to cut costs.

Hear about that and more.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Full of chickens - 30 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is progress. VW Group is pausing production. Stellantis is pausing production. Bentley is following Porsche’s lead. Bosch is cutting more...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 23d

VW Group is pausing production at several plants as EV sales are not what was hoped for. Not great for a company already desperately trying to save cash.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Full of chickens - 30 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is progress. VW Group is pausing production. Stellantis is pausing production. Bentley is following Porsche’s lead. Bosch is cutting more...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 23d

News Show is out and we have a glimmer of hope for JLR. They are beginning a phased restart to their systems. Also, realise why suppliers weren't paid, obvious really.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Full of chickens - 30 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is progress. VW Group is pausing production. Stellantis is pausing production. Bentley is following Porsche’s lead. Bosch is cutting more...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 23d

Latest News Show is now out. Glimmer of progress for JLR. Lots of factories going idle. Lots of jobs going. Great List of the Week and a fabulous And Finally.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Full of chickens - 30 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue but there is progress. VW Group is pausing production. Stellantis is pausing production. Bentley is following Porsche’s lead. Bosch is cutting more...

www.motoringpodcast.com

The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 29d

Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano passed away last week. We chat about why we should all be sad at that news but also celebrate his life.

Hear about that and much more this week.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Happy chirpy - 22 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue. Citroën issues a new no-drive order. VW Group revises profits as Porsche announce a change in strategy. Nissan shutting some design studios. Ford ...

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 29d

Ford is cutting another 1000 jobs in Germany, citing 'reduced EV demand' in Europe. Figures out today ruin that claim.

Hear about that and much more this week.

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Happy chirpy - 22 September 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as JLR’s woes still continue. Citroën issues a new no-drive order. VW Group revises profits as Porsche announce a change in strategy. Nissan shutting some design studios. Ford ...

www.motoringpodcast.com