Explore every episode of the podcast Grenadier Works: The INEOS Grenadier Podcast

With the main show done, it's time to get a little loose, so pour another dram and enjoy After Hours. My wife puts barbecue sauce on the Grenadier's steering wheel, again. Krabby vents about plastic composition, and I, equally disillusioned, off-gas about oyster headliners. Safari parks, my dad's Triumph 2.5 PI and some very curious monkeys collecting car memorabilia, epitomised by Krabby's old teacher Mr. Hall and his ex-wife's car taking a beating. After that it's Lucas electrics, the fastest wing mirror in the world, the Aston Martin with Mazda tail lights, Porsche model numbers, the Grenadier's odd-sized headlights and a software update that's made my HVAC noticeably sharper, I think, before Krabby tells the tale of the Land Rover factory tour he talked his wife into on their honeymoon.

The main show is Episode 17, The Small Truck Comeback.

Chapters

0:00 Theme music

0:15 Barbecue sauce on the steering wheel

1:58 Cargo plastics, headliners and a staple gun

6:04 Safari park monkeys

8:12 Mr. Hall, Mr. Barker and short trousers

15:07 Lucas, wing mirrors and parts-bin supercars

25:15 911 numbers and Dad's 356

29:00 Grenadier parts, headlights and a software update

37:25 A Land Rover factory honeymoon

Join the discussion: https://www.theineosforum.com

Hosts: Stu Barnes and Krabby

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Krabby and I are back, and while we were off the air three companies decided to reinvent the small pickup. Slate is electric, Bezos-backed and sold with no dealers at all. REO, a Texas startup reviving an old name, wants to build a $21,500 petrol pickup with a manual gearbox and proper gauges. And Ford have named theirs the Fathom.

Krabby's tempted, for sure. But my question is the one that decides it: when it breaks, who fixes it? Ford have a dealer in every town. Slate are relying on RepairPal and a fix-it-yourself ethos, which is fine until the fault is high voltage. REO haven't built a prototype yet. It's the same question we all asked INEOS when the Bosch service plan went quiet.

Along the way there's my lost Canoo deposit, kei trucks, who actually buys an $86,900 Quartermaster, the Troopy that Lynn Calder told us looked wrong, and why INEOS dealers are finally hitting their numbers.

I'd put my $25 deposit on REO, because it's the closest of the three to the Grenadier's soul, but a soul doesn't service a vehicle. Keep it simple, keep it serviceable.

Recorded 10 August 2026. After Hours, the bonus episode, is out alongside.

Chapters

0:00 Welcome back, and three new small trucks

0:38 Theme music

0:52 We're back for season three

4:35 Slate, REO and the Ford Fathom

12:15 When it breaks, who fixes it?

21:42 Back to basics, and the Canoo deposit

28:55 The Quartermaster in North America

36:01 A longer Grenadier and the three-row question

42:31 INEOS dealers, and which startup we'd back

Join the discussion: https://www.theineosforum.com

Hosts: Stu Barnes and Krabby

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Petrol, Porsche and a Stoat

The manual talk was done, and nobody hung up. Tom wonders whether Europe will blink on ending petrol and diesel (from a man who has run a Tesla for six years, so hardly a zealot), I report on Porsche's change of heart back towards the 911 and internal combustion, Tom promises to WhatsApp Lynn about the Fusilier, and Krabby tells the tale of an F1 grid called in for a wet-weather software update. Then Caterhams, Morgans and termites, until Tom's cat delivers a stoat to the lounge floor. That leads, as these things do, to a Jim Henson Christmas special and a Nokia ringtone.

The main show is Episode 16, INEOS Workshop Manuals.

Chapters

0:00 Petrol, EVs and Porsche's change of heart

4:39 Caterhams, Morgans and termites

6:52 A stoat on the lounge floor

Tom's writing: https://theoverlander.substack.com

Tom's films: https://www.youtube.com/@theoverlandersubstack

Guest: Tom Dixon (The Overlander)

Hosts: Stu Barnes and Krabby

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We all bought the Grenadier on the understanding that it was a vehicle you could fix yourself, and that a proper workshop manual, the one the dealer works from, would come with it. It did turn up eventually, and for a while it was free. Now it costs money, and quite a lot of it.

Forum member Tom Dixon, from Berwickshire, did what most of us only threatened to do. He wrote the owners' letter to INEOS, got an hour on the phone with CEO Lynn Calder for his trouble, and this month went back to her about the price of the manual portal. He joins Krabby and me to report what she said, what she ruled out, and what's still on the table.

The short version: the pricing stays, and there's no access for less than a month. In the US that's $210 for a month, $600 for three, $1,100 for six or $2,000 for the year. Tom puts the UK figure at around £1,500 and says Australians are paying 3,000 AUD. As Tom relays it, INEOS pay the software provider per licence, opening the dealer system to owners was a quick fix rather than a plan, and Lynn's view is that INEOS are still cheaper than other manufacturers. But a PDF, an unofficial owners' manual built from INEOS data, communal logins and free access for the original deposit holders were all taken away to think about, and that's not nothing.

From there it's GlobeGuard (Tom says the deal with INEOS is signed and the reader will be sold as an accessory), parts that only come as whole units, right to repair, getting yourself home from the back of beyond with a code reader and some common sense, and a Land Rover handbook from the days when the answer to most problems was a high-lift jack.

So have INEOS kept their word? Strictly speaking, yes. They said there'd be a workshop manual and there is one, and as I said on the show, nobody ever promised it would be free. But a manual you rent by the month isn't the book on the garage shelf most of us had in mind, and around £1,500 a year, every year, for as long as you own the thing, is a fair old running cost on a vehicle sold on fixing it yourself. Lynn's line, via Tom, is that INEOS are still cheaper than the rest, and I don't doubt it. Tom would still sooner snap a few plastic clips and keep his money. INEOS took that round on points, but he's not done swinging, so get your ideas on the forum and he'll take them back in with him.

Chapters

0:00 The manual we were promised, and our guest

3:42 Tom's call with Lynn Calder: price, PDFs and day passes

25:20 GlobeGuard and the code reader deal

35:13 Parts, torque settings and the whole-unit problem

50:33 Right to repair, limp mode and getting home

1:08:10 Land Rover's "Working in the Wild"

1:13:42 Where it leaves us

Join the discussion: https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/questions-for-lynn-calder-on-the-topic-of-the-manual-subscription.12423025/

Tom's writing: https://theoverlander.substack.com

Tom's films: https://www.youtube.com/@theoverlandersubstack

Guest: Tom Dixon (The Overlander)

Hosts: Stu Barnes and Krabby

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This is part 2 of a series, we advise to listen to part 1 first.

Join us for the second part of our engaging conversation with Lynn Calder, CEO of INEOS Automotive. We pick up where we left off with Lynn talking about JOB 1 rolling off the production line at Hambach and the team's response to what's next.

In this episode, we discuss dealer networks, servicing partnerships and answer a few of the recent production decisions as well as finally put to bed the question of the Grenadiers RECARO seats and that Jim personally said no vanity mirrors, sorry mum.

#AutomotiveLeadership #Innovation #LynnCalder #INEOSAutomotive

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lynn Calder, CEO of INEOS Automotive.

In this episode, we delve into the challenges and triumphs of leading a new automotive company. Lynn shares insights on the company's strategic direction, the importance of customer focus, and the evolving automotive landscape as well as where they got things wrong with the rollout. Discover how INEOS is navigating the complexities of the industry and what the future holds for their vehicles.

Key Highlights:

Lynn Calder's journey to becoming CEO of INEOS Automotive. The significance of customer feedback in shaping company strategies. Insights into the development and launch of new automotive technologies. The role of INEOS in the global automotive market and future plans.

#AutomotiveLeadership #Innovation #LynnCalder #INEOSAutomotive

For the almost the first time and now featuring "Grenavision" we focus on advertising and how INEOS are starting to step on Land Rovers home turf a little we discuss the potential for the tie up with Cherry, some oddball versions and a few classic but lesser known 4x4's from everyones favorite automotive crucible, Italy. 

In this episode we delve a little deeper into American gas station culture, decide that lots of people give advice when you're digging holes and comment about the Grenadier Chassis cab spec. Not to mention glancing on the Grenadiers Sports car DNA once again with some tuning houses aiming for 1000HP. We also drift in to the whimsical with our new favorite segment, what option will be canned next with the demise of the secondary battery for this model year, with the factory and production processes shoring up the back end of the episode. Let the rambling commence.

Our friends over at project wild earth experienced an almost show stopping event recently. Here we talk a little about it, and how the Global Grenadier community can come together to support the Priors and help get them back up and running. 

https://youtu.be/68Z36A9lDTs?si=vmppkf-8s049_8BA

Here is their go fund me page for you to be able to help out......

Stu. 

The chaps pick up from where they left off with this second half of the first show of the officially unofficial INEOS Grenadier podcast. It gets a bit indulgent in parts but they pull it together at the the end after waxing lyrical about rally, F1 and throughly agree that a Subaru can go like the clappers and are still dining out on their rally success but nothing is better than a Lancia Stratos.  Noisy motorbikes also get a nod as well as Porsches contribution to the motorbike world. They thoroughly establish that medieval hedges definitely can’t stop a rally car and that hipsters maybe should go cafe racing and it never looks good when you stall a Harley, but regardless, Stu loves lawnmower racing.

Also there were 7 colours for a Delta Integrale, 3 standard and 4 limited edition.

“1 Life on the Limit” 2013 Documentary about making F1 safer and is well worth a watch.

Matt Prior and family AKA Project Wild Earth and their world trip, to help support them please consider making a donation. 

Click here to help them out

Kicking off the start to this seasons show Stu and Krabby get into it over the fuel bong, the move to New Jersey for INEOS Americas and a quick rundown of the Grenadier Gathering in MOAB as well as throughly establishing that you should not put BBQ sauce anywhere near saddle leather.

Some corrections for this conversation

The Pagani Stu was referencing was in fact the Utopia not the unpronounceable one. 

And Jenson in fact did use Chrysler engines

https://www.pagani.com/pagani-utopia/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jensen_Interceptor

https://ineoseventsusa.com/

The guys are back and hopefully better than ever, we join Anand as he returns home after collecting his brand new Grenadier, that's right we recorded a podcast in a moving Grenadier.

We discuss the Fusilier, the state of play with the Quartermaster and we throw some wild numbers around with regards to build numbers.

But the big question on everyones mind is how is Anand's HVAC and what's it like to be chauffeured around in your very own Grenadier.

Happy Thanksgiving and welcome back to another episode of the officially unofficial podcast of all things Grenadier - Grenadier Works with Krabby and Stu.

In our last episode we sat down with forum member Anand - the Global Grenadier’s tame racing driver.  We got a little peak into the US PTO2 tour, discussed just “who” the Ineos customer is, and rambled on about a handful of other things with our fantastic new friend.  Unfortunately for today’s listeners, there’s no guest in episode seven - just two clowns.

Episode 007 - Grumpy Old Men - reveals our true colors - two grumpy 40-somethings complaining about first-world problems.  Stu sounds off about the Las Vegas Grand Prix and Krabby goes along for the ride.  While this is not an F1 podcast by any means, both of us are big fans of the sport and connecting it all to Ineos is really simple since they own 1/3 of the Mercedes factory-backed team.  Along the way though, we take a few swipes at Donny Osmond and some random guy interviewed by Martin Brundle.

After taking our shots at all things Las Vegas Grand Prix, Stu gets a call from the dealer!  His truck is inbound and Stu will be at the wheel before too long, so dig in and listen as Stu breaks down his spec.  We also have some interesting banter over the winch, roof rack, and one extra special Ineos accessory that Stu couldn’t live without.

Stu spins back around to insult Las Vegas and its F1 debut and we fire some cheap shots at Kylie Minogue and lament that neither Liberace nor the dynamic duo that was Siegfried and Roy made an appearance.  We then speak a bit about some classic Jags, a Strange Rover, Max’s Elvis-inspired race suit, and sleepless Christmas Eves.  Lastly, the Ineos Thanksgiving target is brought up and, ever off course, Krabby closes the episode out reminiscing about his college newspaper and a Welsh pilgrim.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this Thanksgiving Day episode of Grenadier Works with KRABBY and STU.  And take comfort in knowing that if there wasn’t enough Tryptophan in the turkey, this episode will help put you to sleep.

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https://morrishandco.com

Grit, Rigor and Humour

The INEOS Forum

#Grenadier 

#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

#INEOSGrenadier

#GrenadierPodcast

#GrenadierWorks 

“The Grenadier” headline track by Gabriel Borza

“Grenadier Works” logo by Antonio García

Welcome back to another episode of the officially unofficial podcast of all things Grenadier - Grenadier Works with Krabby and Stu.

The past two episodes - Episode 004 "Exclusive Greg Clark interview and first North American On Road Drive" and Episode 005 ”The Test Drive Washup” - featured Ineos Americas superman Greg Clark and the first on-road drive of a North American spec Ineos Grenadier.

Today, we return to the dirt and interview a key player in the IA North American PTO Tour.  In fact, our guest has arguably logged more Grenadier seat time than any North American … well, except for his girlfriend!  And, without even knowing it, you may have taken a ride with him!

Forum member Anand worked as a driving instructor for Overland Experts - the driving company responsible for the North American PTO tours.  He, along side his girlfriend and the other OEX instructors, worked the events in New York, Los Angelos, and nearly every stop along the way.

Sit back and relax as we hear from the club’s own tame racing driver on this episode of Grenadier Works with KRABBY, STU and Anand too.

Grit, Rigor and Humour

The INEOS Forum

https://overlandexperts.com/

#Grenadier

#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

#INEOSGrenadier

#GrenadierPodcast

#GrenadierWorks

Welcome back for the officially unofficial Grenadier podcast hosted by KRABBY and STU.

We talk about the Greg Clark interview from last episode, our favorite tv/ movie cars and wax lyrical about the dealer demo vehicles.

For once the chicken tax doesn't come up, however KRABBY rattles off some European supercar manufacturers and I discuss how Citroën contributed to the indomitable McLaren F1 and friends.

Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of Grenadier Works with KRABBY & Stu.

Grit, Rigor and Humour

The INEOS Forum

INEOS Automotive

#Grenadier

#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

#INEOSGrenadier

#GrenadierPodcast

#GrenadierWorks

”The Grenadier” headline track by Gabriel Borza

”Grenadier Works” logo by Antonio García

Welcome back for this special officially unofficial Grenadier podcast hosted by KRABBY and STU with Greg Clarke guest starring.

We ditch the webinar for a full interview, conversation and dalliance into the car world and really try to nail down how the sausage is made.

We discuss the Grenadiers market position, the challenges bringing it to market and the strategic partnerships with the North American dealers. We also occasionally get misty eyed about vintage Land Rovers, so apologies for that.

The chicken tax comes up yet again as we discuss the Quartermaster and the enthusiasm from the North American market and finally we find out about Gregs love of Chips. 

No after hours session on this show sadly, just a Stu that was very nervous about damaging a very special vehicle and a Krabby who still isn't sure on the gear lever...

Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of Grenadier Works with KRABBY, Stu and GREG too.....

Grit, Rigor and Humour

The INEOS Forum

INEOS Automotive

The Latest Q&A From Ineos Americas (grenadiers have landed)

Monster Jam

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#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

#INEOSGrenadier

#GrenadierPodcast

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#thehardwayhome

#monsterjam

”The Grenadier” headline track by Gabriel Borza

”Grenadier Works” logo by Antonio García

Welcome back to the hardly new and officially unofficial Grenadier podcast hosted by KRABBY and STU

For this hodge podge episode we discuss the latest news in the North American market. Mainly the latest webinar from Greg Clark and what it means for customer deliveries.

We discuss the upcoming dealer day announcement and what it could mean for North American customers and how we as a community fit into the mix long term.

The chicken tax comes up again as we lament some of the vehicles that we can’t get in North America and we throw out a couple of questions to monster Jam, because why not, as we try and work out if a Grenadier has the chops to tow a monster truck.

A new addition to the show is an after hours session and this time round we discuss the lunacy of relying on a mobile phone to open and start your car. 

Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of Grenadier Works with KRABBY and an under the weather STU 

Grit, Rigor and Humour

The INEOS Forum

INEOS Automotive

The Latest Q&A From Ineos Americas (grenadiers have landed)

Monster Jam

#Grenadier

#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

#INEOSGrenadier

#GrenadierPodcast

#GrenadierWorks

#thehardwayhome

#monsterjam

”The Grenadier” headline track by Gabriel Borza

”Grenadier Works” logo by Antonio García

Welcome back to the nearly new and officially unofficial Grenadier podcast hosted by KRABBY and STU

Last time we centered on the Grenadiers backstory and Sir Jim Radcliffe, this time though we speak to one of the first people in the world to take delivery of their new Grenadier. This wasn’t any delivery however, this was the hard way home.

After emerging triumphant from a tough selection process involving thousands of INEOS Grenadier customers, three winners headed to a remote valley in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains for the most extreme new vehicle handover. Including one of the world’s most dangerous roads, the Tizi n’ Test Pass, the adventurers were battered by fierce storms, unexpected snowfall and washed out trails that added to the expedition’s challenge.

The ‘Hard Way Home' competition was open to customers that had followed the Grenadier from the earliest stages of its development and had been among the first to place reservations. Entrants were invited to participate in an off-road selection event in the UK with videos of the candidates posted on INEOS Automotive’s social media channels. Fans and followers then voted for the finalists they believed deserved to take the ‘Hard Way Home’ from their vehicle handover in Morocco. 

Three finalists were chosen, those being Gemma, Ingemar and Zahid, today we have one of them here to discuss his incredible adventure and his day to day life with the Grenadier after 15,000km. 

We discuss the challenges that the expedition had and how they overcame them. We find out which vehicles broke down and more importantly which ones didn’t. Ingemar also explains the modifications that he has made to his Grenadier ‘Loki’ and what’s on the horizon for future trips. Lastly but not neatly we get to meet Thor, Ingemar's faithful husky sidekick.

Sit back and relax as we enjoy the Hard Way Home on this episode of Grenadier Works with KRABBY, STU and INGEMAR too.

Expedition Highlights

Tizi n’ Test Pass

Grit, Rigor and Humour

The INEOS Forum

Ingemars Social media channels 

Instagram

Youtube

#Grenadier

#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

#INEOSGrenadier

#GrenadierPodcast

#GrenadierWorks

#thehardwayhome

”The Grenadier” headline track by Gabriel Borza

”Grenadier Works” logo by Antonio García

Welcome to the brand new and officially unofficial Grenadier podcast hosted by KRABBY and STU, but the real star of this special first epidote is Sir Jim Radcliffe, self made man and the driving force behind the New INEOS Grenadier.

We get to grips with the how, when and why of the Grenadier backstory, we take you from the initial ideas through its development and to final delivery.

So put the kettle on, kick back and get comfy as we delve into the backstory of what some are calling the world’s #lastSUV This is GRENADIER WORKS.

Times article 

Grit, Rigor & Humour 

The INEOS Forum

The GRENADIER Pub Belgravia London

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#4x4

#BuiltOnPurpose

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#GrenadierPodcast

#GrenadierWorks

”The Grenadier” headline track by Gabriel Borza

”Grenadier Works” logo by Antonio García