Car Chat

Gavan Kershaw is the Director of Attributes and Product Integrity (Basically the man that makes sure a Lotus drives like a Lotus). We have a chat about all of the things that go into this process, the Evija hypercar and some of Gavan’s amusing stories from the test tracks along the way. Check out the video on youtube: https://youtu.be/fskzbSDbjHA Hope you enjoy, Sam, Show Notes: 3:57 = The Evora GT4 7:41 = The benefits of having the test track right at the factory 9:34 = What's the process for developing a Lotus? 15:53 = If someone had a car and wanted to set it up on the track how would you go about it? 20:43 = Has this process been different on the Evija 27:13 = Driving the lotus F1 cars 32:40 = You've been involved in some group C racing? 38:20 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neill Briggs co-founded BAC (Briggs Automotive Company) with his brother Ian Briggs and is the head of engineering at BAC. We have a deep dive into how the BAC Mono came about along with the technology and engineering used to create this awesome single seater. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/M68ThasOoYohttps://www.bac-mono.com/Hope you enjoy, Sam Follow me on instagram: sammooresphotoFollow me on twitter: sammooresphotoShow Notes:02:15 = Why did you make a single seater? 07:40 = Were there a lot of legal constraints on making the car? 10:20 = How has the car evolved over the years? 14:54 = The gearbox22:07 = The advances with graphene26:14 = 3d Printing31:54 = The lightweight wheels40:30 = The Mono R44:34 = How far have people driven Monos?49:11 = What have been some of the biggest struggles along the way?51:26 = How do you see the future of the motor show and how good are they for you? 59:33 = The NEW Mono1:05:08 = Who is your biggest competitor? 1:07:47 = How difficult is it to make tyres for a Mono? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Kersten (@autoalex) is the head of video at Car Throttle and the familiar face on the youtube channel. Alex LOVES cheap cars. This is also a video podcast so check it out below: https://youtu.be/-T_s82NDCJUHope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Car Throttle YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/CarThrottleMy Instagram: https://instagram.com/sammooresphoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James runs DK Engineering; a Ferrari Specialist just outside of London. We have a chat about the details of running a Ferrari Specialist, racing classic cars, the car market and driving F40s. www.dkeng.co.uk37:26 = Using photographers and instagram to create great imagery57:00 = What get's you excited? Cars with stories - Mille Miglia Barchetta 1:07:00 = 5 Questions1:08:25 = Racing a GT401:12:04 = Driving an F40 and an F50 to Le Mans1:17:28 = 5 Car Garage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonny Smith (@carpervert) is a freelance automotive journalist, tv and video presenter/maker for hire. Renowned for his time on Fifth Gear and now creating media for his own channel (Carpervert) along with work for others. Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/CtH_cO2_NxYJonny's Instagram: https://instagram.com/carpervertJonny's Youtube: https://youtube.com/carpervertHope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Show Notes:21:08 = How did you start your journey? 25:31 = What was it like working at a magazine? 27:31 = Moving To Fifth Gear34:15 = Highlights from the fifth gear years. 36:41 = The flux capacitor - E drag racer46:31 = People with obscessions 50:31 = The Austin Allegro 52:11 = Fully Charged53:31 = Exclusive on the Taycan1:15:21 = Best Car Launch Ever1:18:51 = Plug in Hybrid vs Full Electric Cars?1:24:21 = Running Costs 1:32:08 = What happens to electric cars after 10/15 years?1:45:09 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JM (@jml930) is a gentleman racing driver competing in a variety of different cars across various racing series. We have a chat about getting into racing, some of the pitfalls and ways you can get better value out of your budget. We talk a bit about his new company Sport 21 which aims to help drivers get the most out of their budget and time. www.sport21.com Hope you enjoy. Cheers, Sam Website: http://www.sammoores.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sammooresphoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a long time coming but I finally managed to record an episode of Car Chat with Tim (Shmee150). Tim is a youtuber who's managed to build an audience into the millions across every platform out there. Hope you enjoy this insight into his journey to date and a conversation about what goes on behind the scenes and why he hasn't bought a Lamborghini (doubt you'd guess). Check out the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/m7Y5BxcClpcTim's Channel:https://youtube.com/shmee150Hope you enjoy the Podcast. SamShow Notes:4:42 = How did it all start?15:32 = When did you start talking to the camera?17:32 = Is there a team behind Shmee?57:37 = Is Tim the same as Shmee?1:03:57 = Who even watches your videos?1:07:00 = What sort of thought process goes into your car buying? 1:09:51 = Are any of your cars "forever"?1:17:31 = The prevalence of "special edition" cars nowadays1:27:17 = Driving the Senna1:29:02 = The stories behind the cars (including SLS BS)1:33:33 = Why don't we see you in race cars often? 1:36:57 = How do you feel about the dropping values of your collection? 1:44:44 = When will you buy a Lamborghini? 1:46:58 = How did you break your back? 1:53:30 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max (@maxgirardo) of Girardo & Co (@girardoandco) used to head up the European arm of RM Auctions where he was also the head auctioneer. He now runs a classic car brokerage specialising in high end cars of all varieties. A real car enthusiast and lover of the stories behind some of these amazing machines. https://www.instagram.com/maxgirardo/https://www.instagram.com/girardoandco/The Podcast is available under "Car Chat" on all major podcast platforms (iTunes, Spotify etc). Hope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam (Seen Through Glass) is a youtuber and podcaster who has just done a round the world trip to capture content on all continents! We have a chat about how he got into the industry, youtube life, drive the world, Porsches and of course the 5 questions. https://www.instagram.com/seenthroughglass/You can find the video podcast: https://youtu.be/Xv8aFvfx0EgHope you enjoy,SamEpisode Markers: 1h2m - Drive the world1h12m - The 911 T1h15m30s - Snow Tour / The Citroen 1h23m45s - Cars on finance and buying cheap cars1h35m17s - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil McGovern is one of the founders of @caffeineandmachine. I've known Phil for a while and he's a real car nut with a massively eclectic interest in cars. We have a chat about how Caffeine & Machine came about and the journey to becoming one of the most popular car hubs in the UK. Hope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SMPhotoYT Website: http://www.sammoores.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sammooresphotoFacebook: http://www.fb.com/sammooresphotography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices