Car Chat

Will Beaumont joins me for a chat about building a high end magazine and the life of a freelance automotive journalist. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/sFRxyNJF0tohttps://werke.site/https://www.instagram.com/_werke/https://www.instagram.com/will_beaumont88/Enjoy, Sam Show Notes:0:00 - Intro8:29 - Why go freelance?22:51 - Finding content for the magazine34:45 - How long does it take to start a magazine? 45:36 - How do magazines make money?53:37 - Two versions of the same magazine55:57 - BMW opportunities59:57 - Current BMW thoughts1:21:04 - What’s the best era for cars?1:33:24 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More of a news based podcast this week with Sid North. Let me know if you like this format and want some more. Follow Sid: https://www.instagram.com/sid.north/Cheers, Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Cockell, the founder of 911 Rennsport joins me to talk all about his business making amazing 911 restomods. We've just been out for a drive in his demo and sit down for a chat about his journey and the cars along the way. https://www.instagram.com/911rennsport/https://www.911rennsport.co.uk/Enjoy,SamShow Notes:00:00 - Intro11:40 - Customisation16:19 - What’s the process?29:26 - Paul’s collection34:33 - Rennsport upgrades & development38:24 - Sourcing parts42:45 - G-series vs 96446:45 - What makes a good restomod?50:56 - What’s the future for Rennsport?56:53 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam/ Seen Through Glass is back on the podcast for a catchup. We talk all about his journey with his 996, his new GT3. Life, podcasting and more. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LbDeuEUgYVkCheck out Sam:https://www.youtube.com/user/seenthroughglasshttps://instagram.com/seenthroughglassEnjoy, Sam0:00 - Intro1:24 - Are we journalists? 11:09 - Porsche experiences 19:15 - The GT327:22 - The 99630:58 - Sam’s adventures 31:36 - The future of transport 51:55 - Driving the Purosangue 1:01:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I popped in for a catch up with Adam Hawley of Theon Design about what they've been up to since I last saw them in 2020.Check out the longer episode we did: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CM (episode 61)https://theondesign.com/https://www.instagram.com/theonporsche/?hl=enEnjoy,Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this we sit down with Tom Callow, a leading expert in the world of electric vehicles and the Head of Corporate Communications at Myenergi. Join us as we delve into the world of EVs, from discussing the difference between being a petrolhead and a car enthusiast, to exploring what happens when you run out of battery and how to rent out your home charger. We also learn about the lingo used in the industry and discover that bigger EVs are not always less efficient. Tom shares his insights on the decreasing cost of EVs and provides a detailed look into Myenergi's innovative products and services. Finally, we discuss the impact of EV chargers on the grid and end the episode with our 5 Questions segment. https://www.myenergi.com/https://twitter.com/au_tom_otiveEnjoy, Sam Show Notes:0:00 - Intro7:12 - Petrolhead vs Car Enthusiast19:37 - What happens when you run out of battery? 30:21 - Rent out your home charger44:03 - Learning the lingo1:01:18 - Bigger EVs are more efficient?1:24:20 - EVs are getting cheaper1:38:52 - MyEnergy1:49:43 - EV Chargers and the grid2:03:21 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Alain Visser, CEO of Lynk & Co, an innovative automotive brand that aims to revolutionize the traditional car ownership model. In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the concept of sustainability in car manufacturing and ownership, and how Lynk & Co is addressing this crucial issue by making car usage more efficient and practical.Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/YS2huzjhg2oWe also explore the prevailing perception that more options equate to better choices, and how Lynk & Co's simplified approach to car options challenges this notion. Alain shares valuable insights on the benefits of their car lending system, which allows for a more collaborative and cost-effective approach to car ownership.Enjoy, Sam https://www.lynkco.com/enShow Notes: 0:00 - Intro3:57 - Lynk & Co18:55 - Simplifying car options22:11 - Pricing and insurance32:15 - Where do the cars come from? 34:15 - The clubs46:32 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we chat with Matas Buzelis about the automotive industry and how technology is impacting the way we handle and report on vehicle data. Matas shares insights on clocking an odometer, the importance of tracking damage history, and whether service reports should be digitized. We also delve into the challenges of reporting on EV battery information and explore the work of the Association of Automotive Intelligence.https://www.carvertical.com/Show Notes:0:00 - Intro9:22 - Clocking an Odometer15:39 - Damage history33:35 - Should we digitise service reports?46:29 - EV Battery information for reports1:02:36 - Association of Automotive Intelligence1:05:41 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Car Chat, we sit down with Jonny Cocker of JCR Developments to dive deep into the world of Porsche modifications and development. From the Porsche 911 Speedster to the 992 GT2RS, Jonny shares his expertise on the mods that make these cars even more impressive. He also talks about the challenges of sourcing development cars and the benefits of using Manthey kits.https://jcr-developments.com/https://www.instagram.com/jcr_developments/As the conversation progresses, we take a look at the new GT3RS and next-gen hypercars. Jonny also discusses the importance of lowered seat frames and spring kits in enhancing the driving experience in the Yaris GR.But the discussion doesn't stop there. Jonny shares his insights on future Porsche projects, the modifications made to the iconic 918, and the tools used in testing, including the centrelock wheel gun and tyre choice.To wrap things up, we ask Jonny the five questions. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes:0:00 - Intro2:50 - 911 Speedster Mods11:30 - 992 GT2RS Mods21:17 - Sourcing development cars 24:21 - Manthey kits30:33 - The new GT3RS37:41 - Next gen hypercars47:01 - Lowered seat frames 49:52 - Spring kits59:02 - Future Porsche projects 1:03:17 - 918 mods1:05:45 - Centrelock wheel gun 1:11:57 - Tyre choice for testing 1:16:25 - 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sid North is back on the podcast, a presenter, youtuber and car fanatic. We have a good old chat about what he's been up to and some of the interesting cars he's been driving. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNbCtCG7BowpRvDSMI_ZR1whttps://www.instagram.com/sid.north/Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro03:49 - Catch up07:39 - Cars are expensive13:43 - Do manufacturers’ care about warranty? 25:27 - 5th Gear Recharged33:45 - Hybrids vs PHEV35:00 - EV Chat47:12 - Sid pre-judges a Maserati49:27 - The problem with the C63...58:35 - 4 models for every manufacturer challenge 1:09:46 - Suspension change candidates1:21:01 - Where are the fun cars?1:25:25 - Sid driving silly cars1:40:37 - 5 Questions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices