Join Autocar's Steve Cropley and Matt Prior as they delve into their motoring weeks, with subjects ranging from what they have been driving and where they have been, to what has caught their eye or been on their mind.
Aston Valour, Toyota Corolla, Chinese brands, Geneva preview
Episode 76 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior spotting an Aston Valour in the wild, recommending Toyota Corollas (and Renault Zoes), talking Chinese brands and the upcoming Geneva motor show, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week the lads talk about aerodynamic tunnels, three-year MOTs, the trouble with parking apps, and more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/14/2024 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
Pre-flight checks, ducking Jeeps, niche industry diversity, Euro 7
Episode 74 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about pre-flight checks in an electric Audi, a new classic car event running this summer at Castle Combe, Jeep drivers ducking each others cars, the continuing diversity of the niche British car industry, Euro 7 emissions regulations and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/7/2024 • 38 minutes, 4 seconds
A good fast Ford, the Detroit show, classic Rolls-Royce, a race academy
Episode 73 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about a good experience with a new fast Ford, the Puma ST, as well as riffing on a classic Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, commending Jonathan Palmer and Ginetta's new race academy, hoping the Detroit motor show will be back as it should be, and talking much more beside, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/31/2024 • 46 minutes, 10 seconds
Classic Range Rovers, bullied small cars, stress-free charging
This week the lads talk about a classic Range Rover, the trouble with small cars, and stress-free EV charging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/24/2024 • 41 minutes, 5 seconds
Dazzling lights, Bentleys, SMMT, GR Yaris, 'moron tourism'
This week the lads talk about headlight dazzling, a luxury Bentley versus a cheap car, and 'morons' who go hooning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/17/2024 • 37 minutes, 57 seconds
Bicester Scramble, Ford Kuga, EV 4x4 capability, the Raptor
This week the lads talk Bicester's Scramble, the Ford Kuga and Ranger Raptor, and wonder how capable an EV 4x4 could be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/10/2024 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
2024's key cars and events, Suzuki Swift, Audi SQ8, a fallen Discovery
This week's My Week In Cars comes at you from Caffeine and and Machine where we talk 2024's key cars and events and more besides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/3/2024 • 31 minutes, 51 seconds
Christmas special with Richard Hammond
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior visit Richard Hammond to talk all things Top Gear, The Grand Tour and his latest venture, Richard Hammond's Workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/27/2023 • 59 minutes, 58 seconds
Tesla Cybertruck, Japan's Alpine A110s, Vauxhall Astra EV, straight-sixes
This week Steve Cropley says what he thinks about the Tesla Cybertruck, and Matt Prior talks straight-six engines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/20/2023 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Underrated cars, designing a gearbox in Lego, the Citroen Ami
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about underrated cars, the Citroen Ami and Renault’s SUVs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/13/2023 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
New Year events, sustainable racing, iconic adverts
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior consider plans for the New Year at Brooklands, talk sustainable race fuels, and ponder the value of long-known advert slogans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/6/2023 • 39 minutes, 38 seconds
Tesla v Dacia, Caterham's electric coupe
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior chat the battle for Europe's most popular car, an electric Caterham coupe, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/29/2023 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds
Looking for an ego
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the search for the fastest person in the world, and the BYD Seal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Weighty noses, the Jaguar F-Type and becoming a car designer
Episode 62 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about a new car drawing course offered by designer Frank Stephenson.Plus, Cropley admires the poise, handling and stability of a Jaguar F-Type, tells us about the need for good industry communicators, ponders the future of his Mini and the pair talk much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/15/2023 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
Jaguar's future and driver assistance
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Volvo interfaces, future Jaguars and active safety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/8/2023 • 46 minutes, 36 seconds
Recorded LIVE with Andy Palmer and the Autocar team
This week the Autocar is joined by industry bigwig Andy Palmer and a live audience at the Royal Automobile Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/1/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 8 seconds
You might want to consult your insurers
This week Steve Cropley receives an alarming phone call about his Alpine A110, while he and Matt Prior also talk historic vehicles and the Ariel Atom V8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/24/2023 • 38 minutes, 33 seconds
Can't get Up
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the VW Up, Citroen AMI and Scrambles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/17/2023 • 39 minutes, 34 seconds
Solid state in 2028, a solid BMW, solid engagements
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk solid state batteries, hard BMWs, the trouble with lap times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/10/2023 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
Too old to retrain? Jaguar F-Type, HS2
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Jaguar coupes old and new, retraining and high-speed rail links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/3/2023 • 37 minutes, 51 seconds
Climbing electric mountains; avoiding old rocks
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the 2030/2035 zero emission switch, go hillclimbing in an electric BMW and ponder the Stonehenge conundrum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/27/2023 • 35 minutes, 35 seconds
ULEZ dodgers, retro concepts, momentum
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior preserve momentum, talk retro concepts and discuss the perfect old daily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/19/2023 • 34 minutes, 15 seconds
Anniversary edition: Shell suits, hire cars, and un-kerbed alloys
In our first anniversary edition, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior get unexpectedly good customer service, talk EV advancements and a clash of the concours events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/12/2023 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds
Good ads, brand equity, and charging away
Episode 52 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking great adverts, Ford’s position as American, brand equity, Ford Fiesta values, EV chargers off the beaten track and much more besides, including your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/5/2023 • 36 minutes, 53 seconds
Steaming on, and electric passports
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior indulge in steam-powered vehicles, and find out what passport an EV needs for a hillclimb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/29/2023 • 27 minutes, 56 seconds
A 100mph Bentley, an 800bhp Ariel
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior fool a speed limit indicator, talk Morgan's Super 3, the Ariel Hipercar and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/22/2023 • 41 minutes, 11 seconds
Hand-warming stories, V8 MGs
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk subscription services, original MGBs and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the festival of the unexceptional and JLR’s belief that Jaguar has no equity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/8/2023 • 33 minutes, 40 seconds
Speed record breakers, squeaks, the Ineos Grenadier
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior fix rattles, find a record holder, and drive an Ineos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/1/2023 • 39 minutes, 34 seconds
Autocar archive, Sebastian Vettel, Gordon Murray
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior are blown away by the relaunched Autocar archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/25/2023 • 40 minutes, 16 seconds
Abarth 500e, Dacia Spring, Morgan Super 3
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior find out what the Abarth 500e is like and see how companies retain character as they move to EVs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/18/2023 • 32 minutes, 14 seconds
Rolls-Royce Spectre, Lotus Eletre, Prodrive P25
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior review some cars and talk about hydrogen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/11/2023 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
No shades of grey
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk Fiat's decision to drop grey cars, and deal with RML rumours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7/4/2023 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
Festivals and new the best EV to drive
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about the world's best EV driver's car and head to a great car festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/27/2023 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
Le Mans love and special Bentleys
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior enjoy night time racing at Le Mans, and wonder what the next special Bentley might be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/20/2023 • 33 minutes, 55 seconds
Bum steers and making it round
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk lane departure and the wonders of wheel fixing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/13/2023 • 35 minutes, 28 seconds
Classic Vettes and rude words
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior rediscover a classic Corvette and learn a new word for SUVs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6/6/2023 • 40 minutes, 28 seconds
Cars in barns and the Alfa SZ
This week, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk summer evenings looking at cars and why the Alfa Romeo SZ is the one that got away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/30/2023 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
MG Sports cars, the Allegro at 50, cheerio W12
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about reaction to new MG Cyberster, and wave cheerio to Bentley's W12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/23/2023 • 41 minutes, 28 seconds
Hallmark succinctness, and reading too much into it
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about preserving green lanes, the sharpness of Bentley’s Adrian Hallmark and the appeal of crafts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/16/2023 • 37 minutes, 5 seconds
4x4, three-wheel and two-wheel satisfaction
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk to early Ineos Grenadier adopters and learn more about three and two wheelers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/9/2023 • 35 minutes, 8 seconds
Twin-engined specials and listening habits
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about Bicester's Scramble, what they listen to, and the Autocar Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5/2/2023 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
JLR and Jeep on the power of names
Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk JLR rebrands, silent off-roading and Renault design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/25/2023 • 46 minutes, 21 seconds
What's in a name? And please, let us stop
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about naming heritage, the A-Team van, lay-bys, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/18/2023 • 43 minutes, 9 seconds
Garage snoozes and moral obligations
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk motoring confessions, the year's first road trip, and wonder how much we should care about who makes things Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/11/2023 • 40 minutes, 28 seconds
A long way for a prawn, and making a potato look handsome
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk buying locally, the latest government zero emission proposals, and how bad cars aren't nearly so bad as they used to be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4/4/2023 • 34 minutes, 1 second
From Bicester Heritage at 10, the Grenadier, and listening to the birds
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior join you from Bicester Heritage as it turns 10, interview the chief exec Dan Geoghegan, and talk the Ineos Grenadier, Lotus Emira, and Scalextric Minis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/29/2023 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
Old guys, off-roaders, and the Berlingo returns
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk EV ride quality, old guys doing well, the allure of a Jeep or Ranger Raptor, and that the Berlingo is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/22/2023 • 35 minutes, 56 seconds
Fuelling arguments, road pricing alternatives, which 4x4?
This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk alternative combustion fuels, alternatives to road pricing and discuss whether a Jeep or Ford Raptor is better Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/15/2023 • 38 minutes
Saving GTI festivals, talking Lotus, six months in cars
This week Cropley and Prior love how VW has saved a GTI festival, talk the live Lotus event, and celebrate six months of the pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/8/2023 • 29 minutes, 45 seconds
The future of motor shows and weird engines
This week Cropley and Prior talk Bentley's W12 engine, the future - or otherwise - of the Geneva motor show, motorsport Balance of Performance and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3/1/2023 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds
Micro emissions, mysterious gunge, and a night with Lotus chiefs
This week Cropley and Prior talk emissions exemptions for small scale carmakers, arrive very early for an appointment, and invite you to a night with Lotus chiefs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/22/2023 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
Dexterity, industrialisation, and 5000 miles on a bottle?
This week Cropley and Prior compare car factory visit notes, talk Bloodhound land speed records, trademarks, and getting 5000 miles from a water bottle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/15/2023 • 37 minutes, 50 seconds
50 years of Cropley, and will AI end us all?
This week the boys talk motorsport awards, AI in car design, and mark Cropley's 50 years as a motoring hack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/8/2023 • 39 minutes, 51 seconds
Carbon copying a landmark car, the importance of simulations, and does Lego boost sales?
This week the boys talk about how to enjoy your car's service, how it's claimed Ford scanned the Jaguar I-Pace, and wonder whether Lego models boost new car sales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2/1/2023 • 42 minutes, 1 second
Fewer new cars: who wins and loses? And who's 'unleashing the ferocity'?
This week the boys talk about the prospect of four-year MOTs, absurd marketing phrases, our ageing cars, and ferrets. Yes, really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/25/2023 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
Building a better Mustang, ending the classic off-season, and hating the game, not the player
This week the boys talk about how to improve the Ford Mustang Mach E, why Prior doesn't dislike the new Hummer as much as he thought, and riff on the fact there's no classic car off-season any more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/18/2023 • 39 minutes, 34 seconds
Funky Cats, uprated EVs and Japanese Caterhams
This week the boys talk about weird Funky Cat car names, how you might upgrade the handling of an EV, BMW's desirable new concept and share some configurator addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/11/2023 • 41 minutes, 15 seconds
How fast is too fast? In defence of the Qashqai, and justice for Harry
This week the lads wonder whether a car can be too fast, defend the Qashqai, and talk Harry Dunn's family's fight for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1/4/2023 • 35 minutes, 43 seconds
Christmas special with The Grand Tour’s James May
This week the boys are joined by James May, co-host of Amazon's The Grand Tour and formerly of Top Gear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/28/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Christmas special with Top Gear’s Chris Harris
This week the boys are joined by motoring journalist and presenter Chris Harris, now of Top Gear but formerly of Autocar, to talk all things cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/21/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Being secret Santa, hovercraft life, and hanging with Mate Rimac
This week the lads talk Autocar's festive features, including a hovercraft Christmas road test and picking the perfect gift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/14/2022 • 46 minutes, 5 seconds
British sports cars, bus replacements and the year's best car
This week the lads want to talk V12 British sports cars, consider the year's best car and receive worrying correspondence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/7/2022 • 37 minutes, 9 seconds
Bringing back colour, aspiring writers and Jaguar leadership
This week the lads received ideas on Jaguar’s leadership, talk electrifying colours, and decide it’s easier to design for the digital world than the real world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/30/2022 • 32 minutes, 44 seconds
Problem solving at Jaguar Land Rover, taxation and the Toyota Prius
This week the lads wonder how you solve a problem like Jaguar, what upcoming electric vehicle taxes mean for the market and lament the fact that the new Toyota Prius won’t be coming to the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/23/2022 • 33 minutes, 30 seconds
Veteran cars, and those that just look like them
Episode 10 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve's weekly Autocar columns. Join our pair of gearheads as they explore the Veteran Car Run, enthuse about the Morgan Super 3 and consider the merits of Volkswagen's reimagined icon, the ID Buzz. Plus more on restomod Porsches, fording puddles and, of course, your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/16/2022 • 34 minutes, 40 seconds
Ariel views, going spare, and saving you money in the 2030s
Join our pair of petrolheads as they chat about London Motor Week, the importance of spare wheels, data helping you save money into the next decade and, of course, your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/9/2022 • 37 minutes, 27 seconds
Ford Fiestas, lost engineers and Ukranian ambulances
Episode 8 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve's weekly columns in Autocar magazine. Join our pair of petrolheads as they chat about the imminent demise of the Ford Fiesta, the 70mph speed limit, discovering a fantastic book about a long-lost engineer, the story of British ambulances making their way to Ukraine and, of course, your correspondence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/2/2022 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Trials cars, the electric Rolls Royce and worried petrolheads
Episode 7 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve’s weekly column in Autocar magazine. Join our pair of petrolheads as they have a chat about the fearsome off-roading capabilities of trials cars, an electric Rolls Royce, petrolheads worried about certain issues, and, of course, your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/25/2022 • 38 minutes, 12 seconds
Car gatherings, £20,000 batteries and Polestar’s premium
This week, coming to you from the back of a Nissan Qashqai. Join Matt Prior and Steve Cropley for another half-hour of car chat, as they discuss the Festival of the Unexceptional, car gatherings, racing drivers as novelists and much more. Plus, your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/18/2022 • 32 minutes, 6 seconds
Being speed aware, best handling EVs and Britain's worst driven car
In our latest episode of My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley goes on a speed awareness course and the boys discuss Britain's worst driven car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/11/2022 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
Porsche’s Macan successes and Caterham’s warm welcome
This week, Steve and Matt talk about the huge appeal of Porsche’s Macan SUV, why customer service is key, what’s wrong with the BMW XM and why batteries are lasting longer than expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/4/2022 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
The Detroit motor show and the Ariel ‘Batman’
This week, Steve and Matt talk about the Detroit motor show and why the lack of a freezing backdrop wasn’t the only worrying aspect to it, while Matt has got a new theory on four cylinder Porsches, courtesy of his friends at Caffeine and Machine. Plus, why you shouldn’t drive a Reliant Robin in windy conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/27/2022 • 42 minutes, 52 seconds
Zero-emission supersonics, upturned V8s, and vandalised Land Rovers
This week, Steve and Matt talk about upended V8s, oversteering EVs, going supersonic with no emissions and the pain of a vandalised Land Rover. Plus your correspondence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9/20/2022 • 40 minutes, 4 seconds
Cars on grass, selling the Lotus 4x4, and visiting the British Motor Museum
Whether it's cleaning cars with cotton buds or being impressed by a 25 year old Lexus SUV, in this first episode of this new My Week In Cars podcast, available now, Autocar's Steve Cropley and Matt Prior discuss their disparate motoring week.If you want to know about buying a Noble V8 off ebay, why we're in the emissions era, and about a million other things about cars, listen onwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.