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This episode is a special dedicated to the Paris Motor Show after Owen visited and looked at both the latest models and the concepts that will become the style for many cars of the future.

Today we look at SUVs, pickup trucks and 4x4 to see which would be best for the UK military as the look to replace the aging fleet of Land Rover Defenders.

This week the news is filled with new EV and hybrid's along with some exciting enthusiast cars. The team then go into detail on the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT along with some further conversation on how the cars have developed over time and what the future is likely to hold for them.

In this weeks podcast we discuss every generation of the Bentley Continental GT from the original W12 all the way to 2026 Continental Supersports which has ditched the hybrid drivetrain to become the lightest production Bentley model of all time. Also this week we talk car news including talk of the Audi RS 5-Cylinder engine getting a new lease of life as Audi looks to keep the engine into the future.

This week we discuss every generation of BMW Z4 including the BMW Z3 and honorary mention for the BMW Z1 that came before them. As the last of the 2026 BMW Z4 cars leave showrooms we're reminded how successful the car has been for the brand at a time when the future of sports cars look bleak. Hopefully more is on the horizon so sit back and enjoy the journey of the BMW Z car with us.

This week Miles and Owen discuss every era of the Audi TT from its very inception in 1995 to the swan song in 2023 and every bit in-between. The future of the Audi TT is currently unknown however test mules of an all-electric version may mean that the future TT is EV only. We discuss this an possible options in todays podcast along with a quick roundup of the news.

This week we discuss every generation of Audi RS and the latest news. We highlight every RS model including the inception of the RS with the RS2 but give a nod to the S2 for its beginning of the performance Audi becoming a household name for car enthusiasts across the globe.

This week we look at the latest car news and some price increases from luxury brands. Added to this there is talk of an EU proposal to mandate cars to be built in the EU or face a tariff, but what will this mean for the UK.

This week we cover the Type R versions of every Honda starting with the NSX and working our way to the best known in the Honda Civic Type R.

In this episode Owen and Miles cover every single generation of Golf GTI from inception to the latest mk8.5 50th anniversary record breaker. We also discuss this weeks car news.

This weeks podcast is focused around a viewer question on whether the car dealer or the car manufacturer is the one that dictates what discount someone can have when buying a used and new car.

This week we run through the latest car news from BMW, BYD, Audi and VW. Plus a mention of the most and least reliable cars. Then its this week drive in the Volvo XC90, a full review will be on the channel next week too.

In episode six we have guest and friend of the show Owen come in to talk about all things cars, including the advantages and disadvantages of selling the police their cars and what is the future of modified cars. We also talk peak car and cover this weeks automotive news.

Think you could start a car company, in the second part of our assessment of the business of building cars we talk about how companies export cars to other countries and open dealerships plus getting reviews from journalists and advertising the brand.

Building cars is one of the most fascinating and challenging industries to compete in. More car companies are struggling to exist at a time when more EVs and more new entrants along with stricter and stricter regulations are making the business near impossible. But could you do it. Let's talk about the business of making cars in podcast 104.

AI is being used for car adverts and saying all types of nonsense of not explaining how the car works properly, how do you combat this? Jaguar are going ahead with the type 00 release as a full EV model that will come out in 2027 and there is car news across the industry. The big news though is that this podcast is moving to its own channel. The new channel will be named The Miles Driven Podcasts so you can get all your podcasts for the show on there from now on.

Hot hatchbacks used to be everywhere but today less car manufacturers are offering affordable fast hatchbacks for the masses. Is this a temporary problem for 2026 or do new regulations and emissions equipment mean that few car brands can afford a halo hatchback as more and more people buy SUVs.

The podcast returns after a long hiatus and with it a discussion on whether JLR are making the right decision in bringing a Chinese made Land Rover Freelander to market

The team celebrate episode 100 with a car quiz but before that, they ponder the future of Jaguar Land Rover. Sam talks about a steam train.

The team discuss great engines from the humble small economy cars that move the world, to exotic small cars. Sam talks car shows.

Miles has serviced the Range Rover and it didn't go to plan meanwhile Sam looks at some recent tool purchases by Miles.

The team talk about the latest car news after Sam tells his story of woe after a garage refuge to start an MOT test on his car.

The team discuss the limited run of BMW X5 hydrogen models powering an electric motor and Sam talks about pickup trucks as he considers what he will buy in the future.

The guys talk about car oils and how and why the next generation of electric cars. Porsche is raising prices to help fund its electric future and other manufacturers are set to do the same.

Miles returns from Australia and wonders if some of the Australian speed limits are a little too low considering the size of the country, especially with the added enforcement and wider use of patrol cars. The team have a short chat about the differences in flying window seat in a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner and a Boeing 777-3ER before questioning whether any hot hatch is better than a Hyundai I30N given its price.

Jaguar Land Rover intends to split their brands in the showroom from the end of 2024 and Volvo has said the new XC30 is designed for the subscription model. Is this a step forward for the brands, or a lost attempt at moving forward?

The team make their picks for the best car in each category from small to large. Options aren't limited to new cars and so there is lots of choice for all.

In this episode, Sam and Miles find that their interest in a particular car is closer than they thought.

This week the team talk about why fun cars are usually found in cheap vehicles that aren't particularly fast, practical or reliable.

Sam forgets this is an automotive podcast and spends the episode discussing planes while Miles talks about car modifications.

Sam and Miles get nostalgic about old cars and a short return of listener questions.

The team discuss some bizarre plans by Oxford council that sound more like the film 'The Hunger Games' than a way of reducing pollution. Britain's hopes to lead the way on battery electric cars take a knock as Britvolt looks certain to go out of business.

Miles talks about a recent trip to the British Motor Museum while sam celebrates his latest bit of carpentry.

The team briefly discuss the recent news of a Swiss EV ban before debating whether restoring classics is always worth it and whether all classics should be saved. Sam then runs off on a tangent and talks about his cylinder mower and how it will last 400 years.

In the first podcast of the new year, the team talk about manufacturer subscription services for heated seats and other features. After that, it's Rimac and Binotto leaving Ferrari F1.

No podcast this week but a short Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our listeners.

When the team did this a few podcasts ago Sam was the one asking the questions, but how will he do as the contestant as Miles becomes quiz master for an episode

The team discuss what car Sam would buy if he was out looking to buy something right now and whether recycling cars to keep using them is better than building new cars.

Miles tells the story of his Golf GTI. A story Sam knows all too well having spent a considerable amount of time underneath the car trying to repair it.

The team discuss the car that Abarth plans to return to America with, a hot version of the 500e. Sam talks about his trip to Mexico.

Sam has seismic news with the announcement of Miles' latest car purchase and then we have the UK theory test. Can you get enough right answers to pass the test?

The team have a busy episode catching up on news stories they should have seen sooner from the car world including Mitsubishi exiting the UK. We also hear about dogs being as polluting as cars and noise limiters to fine people with noisy exhausts. Miles questions whether London should be EV and hybrid-friendly instead of just EV friendly as a way to help people of all incomes reduce pollution when crawling in traffic.

Sam has another car quiz and Miles discusses the ever-stricter testing of NCAP safety scores and whether cars will soon find it impossible to pass the safety test without being laden with cameras and sensors

The team discuss the new BMW M2 as the last ever BMW M car without a hybrid or electric powertrain. The team then discuss whether eFuels are the future.

The team discuss the Land Rover Discovery. Including a correction to a recent car buyer's guide. Sam celebrates yet another birthday.

The team discuss which generation of the Porsche 911 is the best to buy to today, and they talk about the shortage of truck drivers across the world, Miles thinks poor rest conditions are one of the reasons.

In this weeks car podcast the team discuss whether video games can teach you anything about cars and how to become a better driver. The team also discuss car warranties.

The team talk about the new Astra GSe and the Toyota Supra. Miles then hijacks the podcast to tell his story of woe when his flight home was cancelled and he and his wife were left a long way home

Sam hosts his own gameshow with a car quiz after dubbing himself the quizmaster (at least for cars). Miles hesitates on the answers (as you'd expect).

Miles has been reading a book on car history and wonders if car design is doomed to mould into one and then thinks he has an excellent suggestion for a car everyone should buy now - Sam disagrees.