Gareth Jones On Speed

#386 Lockdown. The team meet, virtually, to discuss how the coronavirus has paused real motorsport but encouraged virtual racing and how the motor industry is helping with the relief effort. Plus new music: Racing During Lockdown from The Walking Deads.

#385 Alex Goy. Gareth chats to the well–known car journalist about his love of hand-built British sports cars and the trips he’s made in them. Plus: car spotting on the streets of south London, as we celebrate the joys of the cars in Alex’s neighbourhood.

#384 DAS, LMDh and Holden. We explore Mercedes’ dual axis steering system. Is the hypercar endurance class dead before it starts? We bid farewell to Australia’s native car brand. Sniff Petrol on Williams’ sponsor and music from Oldie Rottin’ Timing Chain.

#383 F1, Decarbonisation and The Coronavirus. We discuss Racing Point’s plan to re-brand as Aston Martin in 2021, the effect of Covid-19 on cars and motorsport and F1’s green plan. We invite you to join us at Le Mans. Plus new On Speed music from iDolls.

#382 Lotus at Hethel. Gareth visits the HQ of the renowned British sports car maker to explore the history of the marque with the son of its founder, drive the test track and meet the people responsible for the future cars produced by the company.

#381 The Lotus Evora GT410 Sport. Gareth takes Hethel’s finest car yet to north Wales. During the drive he explores Lotus’s heritage, trademark lightness, current state and future. Could this actually be the greatest GT ever driven on this podcast?

#380 Games And Virtual Gifts. We celebrate the holiday season by playing “Who Wants To Win A Car Worth A Million Quid?” and giving each other gifts. Seasonal fun from Sniff Petrol. Plus new On Speed Music with “It’s Christmas For Mercedes Once Again”.

#379 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Gareth drives the Nero Edizione version of the Italian SUV. It’s tall, practical and good looking, but is it really a true Italian sports car? A week driving it on Welsh roads should provide the answer.

#378 Lewis' 6th, Le Mans '66, Bloodhound 600mph, We celebrate Lewis achievement. review the Ford vs Ferrari mp4ie and talk with Andy Green driver of Bloodhound LSR. Sniff Petrol on the mp4ies and Toto's weekend off. Plus Hamilton’s' anthem.

#377 The Kia Stinger. Gareth enjoys a romantic weekend in Worcestershire in the Kia Stinger 3.3 T-GDi GTS, the most prestigious car from the Korean manufacturer yet. Can the twin-turbo V6 GT match the competition from Audi, Jaguar and BMW?

#376 The New Defender And Our 3 Favourite Race Cars. The Land Rover icon returns but is it the right car? Gareth Richard, Sarah and Zog each choose the three racing cars that they love most. Plus Sniff Petrol on the Tokyo Motor Show and Welsh myths.

#375 F1 News and America. Gareth’s back from America and is keen to talk about what’s being going on in Formula One and to share his experiences of driving in the USA. Plus Sniff Petrol on rescuing F1 drivers and the Prime Minister’s Grand Prix scandal.

#374 The 2019 On Speed Summer Music Compilation. Retro FM: the station that just loves the 80s. Hosted by stars of both F1 and TV of the 1980s. We pick the best 80s car. Plus Cosworth DVF a new tune from Private Service Podcasting.

#373 The British GP and New F1 2021. Richard goes to Silverstone. We discuss the proposed F1 regulations. Sniff Petrol on British GP parking and Rich Energy. Plus “Take This” sing I’m In Love With A Car.

#372 W Series, N24 And The Midlands. We consider the new women-only race series. We ask Zog to choose between Le Mans and the Nurburgring 24 Hours. We discuss 2 big car events happening in the heart of England. Sniff Petrol on Goodwood and Patrick Head.

#371 The Lexus LC 500h and F1 Sponsors. Formula One cars are covered in sponsor names, but who are they? we take a few uneducated guesses. Plus Gareth spends a week driving an eye-catching Lexus coupé, does the tech-filled GT meet his expectations?

#370 The Energy In F1. We discuss the controversial penalty that Vettel was given at the Canadian Grand Prix. We taste F1 energy drinks and look forward to the Le Mans 24 Hours. Plus Sniff Petrol on speedy drivers and Ferraris at petrol stations.

#369 LEJOGEV Gareth and Zog take the challenge of driving from Land’s End to John O’Groats in an electric vehicle. Will the public recharging network, our carefully calculated strategy and the Hyundai Kona we are doing it in allow is to set a new record?

#368 Alpine in the Welsh Alps. An old name returns and so Gareth returns to his homeland to test the A110 on fine Cambrian roads as he recounts the whole Alpine story. Does the return of this brand name live up to its fine heritage as a true sports car?

#367 New Car Brands. We explore the myriad new car marques emerging which may or may not be coming to the UK and ask will they succeed? Richard takes us for a ride in his new Jaguar iPace. Plus Sniff Petrol on a Renault F1 modification and Rover’s future.