I have a couple of stories on the BBC News front page today. This is one of them…https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ye8zj5l4jo

Thoroughly enjoyed having a chat with @felicityhannah.bsky.social about Jaguar Land Rover on #wakeuptomoney this morning. Though 05.15 is way too early and should not be allowed to exist.

Took the old girl out for a late spin…

This story has everything. The head of the Agnelli dynasty, Chair of Ferrari and Stellantis, has to do community service because of a feud with his Mum: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Spent today driving this little beauty. See my report on 60 years of the #FordTransit on BBC Breakfast tomorrow!

Curious about #EVs? Intrigued by Chinese cars? I made a little podcast for you… www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Interesting that France has ordered a recall of *all* remaining pre-2011 cars with Takata airbags. DVSA says it has no plans to do the same here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #citroen

Electric cars from China and Chinese brands - good for consumers or a security concern? A long read for you, and I’ll be answering questions from readers later: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Trump factor, central banks avoiding dollar weaponisation and FOMO…what’s behind the recent gold rush, and can it last? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC: "Make it make sense." Me: "I can't." [awkward pause] [pause lengthens] Me: "That's the answer."

What seems a bit sad about the papal conclave is that the cardinals are not allowed any contact with the outside world. So they can’t even phone for a pizza if all that voting makes them peckish.

Heading out to the @bowelcanceruk.bsky.social cheer point at the London Marathon. Here’s to all those amazing people who’ve put in months of training for today’s run. Enjoy it, guys! #Londonmarathon

A fake video is being shared by pro-Kremlin users which falsely claims a @thestudyofwar.bsky.social analysis has proved that Ukraine's Kursk attack was the most botched and ineffective military operation in 200 years. This clip is the work of a known Russian disinformation operation and fake.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop financing U.S.-funded media including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is stirring anger and indignation.

What an absolutely fantastic and innovative use of FOI. Brilliant journalism, well done

#FormulaOne wants to mandate 2 pit stops at Monaco to spice up racing there. Why don’t they just watch last year’s #F2 race? Loads of *on track* overtakes! The reason - no tyre warmers! If Monaco is to have its own rules, why not ban tyre warmers?

The #F1 livery reveal event is like a ‘Worst Corporate Video’ contest in real time.

My latest: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Delighted to have received an honorary Doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church University @canterburyccuni.bsky.social. Addressing some of this year’s graduates in Canterbury Cathedral was a wonderful experience.

This is abysmal. Many don’t realise it (even inside the Corporation itself), but the World Service is the jewel in the crown of the BBC. pressgazette.co.uk/news/bbc-wor...

In case you’re wondering, Leo Theggett is my alter ego, created by confused presenters over many years.

ICYMI over Christmas: my latest on Boeing’s ongoing crisis, and what happens next: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Remembering Donald Campbell, son of Malcolm Campbell, killed on Coniston Water #OnThisDay in ’67 while attempting a water speed record in Bluebird K7. He remains the only person to set both land & water speed records in the same year (’64).

Yes this. When the press falls over itself to call any reform eg ‘dementia tax’, we will carry on as we are, which almost no one is happy with

It’s a special @moneybox.bsky.social at midday on Radio 4, presented by me. I look at the cost of having a pet, from vet bills to adoption fees. Plus I report from the frontline that is a Dachshund Christmas party…

✈ For my avgeek and av-adjacent followers, here's a Twixtmas weekend long read from @theothebald.bsky.social explaining Boeing's annus horribilis... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... (and if you're a pod-person, you can even listen to Theo read it here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...)

My latest on Boeing - from safety to strikes, where does it go from here? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I want to post some thoughts for anyone Christmassing with older relatives who notices things being a bit odd this year. It’s a common time to recognise some dementia symptoms in someone you love, because we all get together for several days instead of just a few hours

#OnThisDay in ’92, at Firebird Raceway near Phoenix, Senna tested a Penske #IndyCar in secret, encouraged by then current Penske ace Fittipaldi. Ayrton was very quick - 0.5sec faster than Emmo - but he decided to continue in #F1 & he never drove an IndyCar again.

Water bills to go up sharply. Ofwat says av. bill will increase by £157 (36%) over next 5yrs, b4 inflation. Front loaded, so £86/20% increase in 25/26 alone.

Just been catching up on the Senna miniseries, and so far it’s garbage. 1) mountains in Norfolk - whut? 2) British F3 fans as shirtless neanderthals - wrong sport. 3) rubbish script 4) ‘gear change to overtake’ cliché - check. Hoping it’ll improve, but…

ICMI - my take on #Jaguar, #woke and why a once-great but decaying brand might welcome a bit of controversy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A few weekend thoughts on Jaguar, ‘wokeness’ and *that* rebrand… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My take on the #Jaguar EV concept. First, it’s a concept. For non-car people, that means it’s a styling showcase, not a production model. Second, Jaaaag has done a good job with its relaunch. Grabbed a LOT of attention at a time when it’s not even selling new cars in the UK (contd)

I wrote a sort of listicle on electric cars… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This account was pretty dormant until last week. Now I suddenly have followers. Hello everyone, nice to see you!

It’s been a bad week for car industry workers -at Ford and Vauxhall. Whatever the root causes - market conditions, regulations, bad decisions - they’re the ones losing out.

Sean is a colleague and a thorougly nice bloke. This is the cr*p he has to deal with on a daily basis. It’s so wrong: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

One minute you’re young and wild, the next you’re waking up extra early to check if your wheelie bin has blown over in the night.