Bentley profits plunge but Lamborghini do well. At least there is a small bright spot for the VW Group. Lots more covered, on the show this week. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

New car registration figures for October 2025 are discussed. Also, unlike so many, we do not fudge numbers and categories. Hear 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

China is now allowing some Nexperia chips to be exported out of the country, which brings a huge sigh of relief from the car industry. Lots more besides to hear too! To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

UK car industry warns of the dangers with closing the employee car ownership scheme, which the Government wants to do. Hear about that and more this week! To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

News Show is out. Starts with Follow Up as the FCA has extended the consultation for redress in the car finance scandal. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

We run through the EV Driver Tracker Yr 1 data, from the UK Gov. It should be read by all and understood for what it says and what it means. There are issues. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

The Lunchtime Read is from Driven to Write and is the second part of a series on the DS. To read all about it, click the link in the show notes. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Advanced Electric Machines, a UK start up that makes EV motors without rare earths, has signed a partnership with a major OEM supplier. Great news! Hear that and more. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

There are two sorts of people in the world: those you'd have a beer with, and those you wouldn't. @t2stu.bsky.social is definitely one of the former - world-class geekery right there, top job 👍

List of the Week is all about fabulous Mazdas. Do you agree with the choices made? Which is your favourite? Check the link in the show notes for the options. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Grim financial news for VW Group, Mercedes and Polestar (stock market related). You can hear all about that and then better news follows, this week on the show. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

The And Finally we are recommending is from @t2stu.bsky.social as he helps us all learn about the Citroën Visa's parcel shelf. Check the link in the show notes. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

First up is Follow Up as Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. Previously on a 'leave of absence', which we got wrong - sorry! Check the Evo article linked. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Latest News Show is out. Lots of grim financial news. The French Gov show how an EV car scheme should look. Points of Interest is chock full of great links to check. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

There's a new chip crisis looming and there isn't a quick fix due to the complex nature of cars, software and type approvals - let alone testing! You can hear more, now To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Show starts with Follow Up and the impact from the JLR shutdown, thanks to Professor @dgbailey.bsky.social's article linked in the show notes. Will lessons be learnt? 🤷‍♂️ To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Latest News Show is out. Packed show and you'll be glad to know Alan is back. Struggling to be excited with New New Car News. But check out the And Finally! To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

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

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

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... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

New Porsche CEO announced. Michael Leiters returns to lead the company as Blume can concentrate on VW Group matters only, now. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

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

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... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

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

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... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

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... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

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... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

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 👊

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continuing the great news from the industry, Nissan are shutting some and shrinking remaining design studios. Bold, as they need good design right now. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Porsche to delay EV models and do more ICE. Throws a HUGE spanner in VW Group's finances. Profit hit estimated at $6BN! Add last week's money issues story and its grim. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Citroën has issued ANOTHER no-drive order. This time for the C3, eC3, C3 Aircross and eC3 Aircross. Hear about that and spread the word. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

News Show starts with continued fallout from the JLR hack. Comms still very poor. Suggestions of restart dates are "optimistic". Suppliers need support. We explain why. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

Latest News Show is now out. No, we don't know how we're at 650 episodes either! First part struggles for anything positive. More fun in the second part. Do enjoy! To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

VW are in trouble. They've delayed the ID.Golf (again) and now the ID.Roc. Also searching for a rich partner to help with their PowerCo. Hear all about that, now. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

EU met with the automotive industry. They're sticking to 2035 ICE ban but open to a kei car-style segment and will look further into this. This and more on the show. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

The MG3 had a couple of failures in the latest EuroNCAP tests, they say they've fixed one but won't fix customer cars already sold. Not a good look. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

This week we start with the continued fallout from the JLR hack. We pop the delusion that they will be starting up again soon. 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

Latest News Show is finally out. JLR woes continue. Munich left us feeling flat. Car journos should trying buying a car. Packed show this week, hope you enjoy. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

This week's News Show is now out. A day early and no dollars in sight. JLR get hacked. Porsche kills the 718. Man gets fed up of tumbleweed. A typically varied show. To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202... To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen