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My week in cars: the Autocar podcast

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Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Renault 5
British Motor Museum
Bentley
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Classic Cars
Polestar
Evs
Aston Martin
Audi A2
Dacia Duster
Goodwood
Autocar Awards

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.

You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts. And if you'd be wiling to rate and review the Pod, we'd appreciate it more than you... more

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In this week's My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior realise this is Episode 208, which means they've been at this weekly podcasting malarkey for four years. But the pod is as per usual: two motoring writers talking about their respective Aut... more

In this bonus episode of the Autocar podcast, Autocar Meets... Alexandre Malval, VP of design at Renault.

Talking to our senior editor James Attwood, Malval discusses blending Renault's iconic designs (4, 5, Twingo) with its more conventional, forwa... more

In this week's My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the Crayford Mojito - a classic Mini with no sides. Then there's the Mercedes CLA, Leapmotor C10, and Alpine A390. How much should an MOT cost? And there's much more besides, including... more

In this bonus episode of the pod, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior have some of your letters, plus industry news around the zero-emissions vehicle mandate, famous namesakes, and more besides.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Monachan
Head of Bespoke Engineering at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
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Episode: Bonus: Rolls-Royce bespoke engineering's Andrew Monachan
Gerry McGovern
Professor Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Advisor at Norton
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Episode: Exclusive: Gerry McGovern speaks
Martin Limpert
Global Managing Director for Range Rover at Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover (Range Rover)
Episode: Bonus: Range Rover MD Martin Limpert: "The sky's the limit" on prices
Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos
Vice President of Design for Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Episode: Bonus - The worst thing is 'meh' - Alfa Romeo designer Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos
Laurens van den Acker
Renault Group Chief Design Officer
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Episode: BONUS: Renault's top designer Laurens van den Acker
Pierre Gasly
Alpine Formula One driver
Alpine F1 Team
Episode: Bonus interview: Pierre Gasly, Alpine F1 driver, live at Goodwood
Mike Sayer
Bentley staff member, head of Heritage Collection
Bentley
Episode: Live at the Festival of Speed, Bentleys, Australia
Chris McDonald
Industry Minister
UK Government
Episode: McLaren W1 driven. Industry minister speaks.
Peter Armstrong
CEO of British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum
Episode: BONUS: Autocar meets British Motor Museum CEO Paul Armstrong

Hosts

Steve Cropley
Host of Autocar podcast and related Autocar media properties; long‑time automotive journalist.
Matt Prior
Co-host with deep industry knowledge and a long tenure at Autocar media.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 465 ratings
  • Matt and Steve talk cars, The Autocar MWIC Pod

    My Week in Cars is my absolute favorite podcast, never missed an episode.

    Matt and Steve having a chat about all things automotive is such a simple concept but it works so well. It almost feels as if I am part of the conversation and I do sometimes join in to agree with a particularly well made comment.

    This pod is fresh every week but does have a number of storyline threads running through to add to the intrigue, like what Steve and Steering Committee will replace their aging Mini Cooper with,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D4vyH
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Nice chemistry between Matt & Steve, always an interesting listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SomeGuy178
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I've listened for a long time and loved how open and fair Steve and Prior are about the whole world of motoring.

    To hear them this week humming and hawwing along as Jezza shits on anything electrified and tells how there's nothing good to look forward to except making octogenarians smile at fake e-types just seemed so gutless.

    I didn't expect them to argue with him but to platform this bloke who by his own admission refuses to help anyone else seems really off, poor show!

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Castrophony
    6 months ago
  • Bless

    Cuddly car talk. Cardigan optional.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands6 months ago
  • Best Car Pod by miles!

    Between them, Cropley & Prior wear their depth of knowledge & experience lightly and thankfully, keep the waffle to a minimum. I might even subscribe to the mag as my local newsagent has stopped stocking it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theseadweller
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Bonus: Range Rover MD Martin Limpert: "The sky's the limit" on prices
Q: Do you think the market is ready for an electric Range Rover?
Market readiness varies by region, with Northern Europe showing high take-up and others following as infrastructure and awareness improve; the overall trajectory points to electric becoming dominant in the long term.
BONUS: Renault's top designer Laurens van den Acker
Q: What are the challenges of maintaining viability for small, affordable EVs like the Twingo, and how does Renault address them?
The challenge is battery cost and market demand for very small cars. Renault addressed this by leveraging shared platforms, seeking cost efficiencies, and ensuring the car remains visually appealing and functional to sustain interest and sales over time, while balancing energy mix with hybrids and ICE options where appropriate.
BONUS: Renault's top designer Laurens van den Acker
Q: How does design differentiate Renault in a market where many competitors are delivering similar value at lower prices?
Design differentiates Renault by building a strong brand signature and emotional appeal that goes beyond price. The R5 leverages iconic styling, heritage storytelling, and proportional packaging to create loveable cars that stand out even as electrification becomes more common, rather than relying solely on tech specs.
BONUS: Renault's top designer Laurens van den Acker
Q: Why did Renault choose to revive the Renault 5, and how did the design process evolve to make it feasible?
Renault identified a strong emotional and historical resonance with the Renault 5. The design team developed a separate advanced studio to generate ideas, then gradually aligned with management expectations, securing funding and engineering input to produce a working prototype within a short time frame, ultimately unveiling it to demonstrate a clear strategic direction.
Live at the Festival of Speed, Bentleys, Australia
Q: What can you tell us about the format of the upcoming Bentley Torcal?
Mike Sayer explains that details will unfold over weeks, but the car is five meters long, slightly smaller than a Bentayga, designed to be recognizably Bentley with evolved design DNA, and that it will debut with a London party and a series of previews.

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Two automotive journalists discuss their weekly driving experiences, industry observations, and reader/fan interactions, blending personal car stories with market context, policy debates, and occasional in-depth guest conversations. Episodes frequently cover EV adoption, design philosophy, brand strategy, and festival/event highlights, offering practical insights for enthusiasts, industry professionals, and brands seeking candid automotive culture coverage. A standout aspect is the informal, knowledge-rich banter between long‑time hosts, plus high‑profile designer, executive, and racing guest appearances that illuminate trends across the car world without feeling industry PR-driven.

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2. Gerry McGovern
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