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Welcome to Kickin’ Tyres — the fortnightly motoring podcast that blends expert insight with proper, down-to-earth car chat.

Hosted by motoring journalists Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay, this is what happens when two mates who just happen to work in the same world — albeit in slightly different ways — get together to talk cars and have a laugh.

Between us, we’ve spent years attending launches and... more

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Latest Episodes

Are car brands making a mistake by chasing influencer reach over earned media? And what does it take to build lasting relationships in this industry?

In Episode 5 of Kickin' Tyres, Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay get honest about the state of motoring... more

Are EVs really cheaper to run? And what's it actually like living with one day to day?

In this episode of Kickin' Tyres, Adam and Tim swap press launch stories and get refreshingly honest about the realities of motoring — both as journalists and as ... more

Are flying cars and fully self-driving tech closer than we think?

In this episode of Kickin’ Tyres, Adam and Tim compare two very different trips—one to XPENG’s cutting-edge facilities in China, and the other to Marseille for a first drive of the ne... more

Can electric SUVs now rival the very best petrol-powered luxury cars?

In this episode of Kickin’ Tyres, Adam and Tim recap a hectic run of three car launches in three days, including first drives of the MY26 Polestar 3, and a comparison with the Ben... more

Are Chinese electric cars taking over? In the debut episode of Kickin' Tyres, motoring journalists Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay cut through the marketing spin to bring you the truth about the latest automotive launches.

From the tech-heavy MG Tech ... more

"It’s a sore subject—I don’t want to talk about it." Welcome to the official teaser for Kickin’ Tyres, the brand-new motoring podcast hosted by veteran journalists Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay.

In this teaser, we dive into the irony of our name—sta... more

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Recent Guests

John Wakefield
Chief Engineer/UK boss of AION (guest introduced via Milan interview)
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Episode: Flying Cars, XPENG Autonomy, & Peugeot E-408 First Drive
Tommy Adebayo
Content creator; Gadget Boy, Instagram handle @GadgetBoy
Instagram/Content creator
Episode: Bentley Bentayga vs Polestar 3, Honda Prelude Returns, & The Rise of Chinese EVs

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Adam Gray
Co-host of the show; motoring journalist with consumer-first perspective and hands-on car-buying coaching.
Tim Barnes-Clay
Co-host and motoring journalist with extensive launching/drive-test experience, often providing industry context.

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Q: What did MG's solid-state battery tech mean for the market and Europe's supply chain?
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Two veteran motoring journalists host a biweekly show that blends practical car-buying insight with candid, experiential discussions from launches, road tests, and industry news. Episodes regularly center on real-world ownership costs, EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and the evolving media landscape for car journalism, all delivered with a consumer-first lens and plenty of personal anecdotes. The format emphasizes honest opinions, brand-agnostic dialogue, and deep dives into current mobility trends, often featuring live impressions from events, first-hand testing, and occasional expert guests. A standout trait is the casual banter that pairs professional reporting with practical, everyday car advice, making it appealing to listeners w... more

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