The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends

This week, the team share their favourite motorsport clips, but they can’t be of F1. They also nerd out over their favourite Citroen wheel of all time, discuss the idiosyncrasies of driving in the Christmas period – and much more! We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro(00:56) Your week in cars(24:44) Christmas driving habits(38:18) Favourite Citroen wheel design(48:01) Motorsport clip which isn’t F1(1:03:43) 2CG(1:16:52) MusicE30 M3 Manx Rally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwkDODWIb_oMike Hawthorn D-Type Jag Le Mans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpRFagIbcPE1966 Le Mans Rediscovered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdpWTLB0Y4IBSB 2024 Final 2 Laps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lggg_O6iDXY

This week, the team go virtually insane over a special Christmas extended length episode! They go deeper underground on the issues of the best Porsche door handle, blow your minds in the return of the crystal ball challenge and much more. Points for more Jamiroquai puns in the comments.(00:00) Intro(01:05) Merge two cars together to make one perfect car(16:21) You’re allowed to pass legislation that allows one major change to petrol forecourts in the UK. What do you choose?(23:46) 200k crystal ball investment challenge, has to be an Aston!(39:23) Favourite Porsche door handle.(48:50) Camper vans. Why are they so joyful(1:04:50) F1 (will the race be over?)(1:15:49) 2CG(1:30:18) Music

This week, the team discuss whether a train can be better than a car, the novelty of a chain-driven car, and a rebellion against the state of the restomod market. This, and the usual F1 and 2CG related chat. We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(00:57) You’ve woken up wanting a chain-driven car. Why this has happened, you do not know. Which one do you choose?(13:04) Sometimes, the train is better than the car. Discuss (27:33) The resto-mod scene is out of control. You have won the lottery and drunkenly decide to buy one and return it to perfect original pre-donor spec. Which one do you choose?(41:13) You are allowed enter a motor race that no longer runs. Which one? (53:38) Lewis says he isn’t fast any more. Do we believe him?(1:09:55) 2CG(1:20:19) Music Targa Florio Alfa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF_oF-ZMhD0 Peel Kart Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLc-bzcVmik

Join the team for another emergency podcast as they give their reactions to the unveiling of the new Jaguar. Will it be the making, or breaking of the beloved brand? We hope you enjoy.

This week, the team weigh in on which drive-through should exist (which currently doesn’t), what is the best automotive investment for under £30k, and where Max Verstappen belongs in the greatest of all time discussion. This, and much more! We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(01:19) What driving habit do you have that you’re most embarrassed to admit?(19:58) What drive through doesn’t exist, but should?(28:02) Crystal ball - £30k to invest. Must go up in value!(42:16) You have a new flat, with parking space. You’re so, so proud. But the landlord tells you your car cannot exceed 3m in length. Whoops.(49:56) F1(1:03:49) 2CG(1:17:50) Music

Join the team as they go back in time to 1999 and discuss which of the E39 5 Series would be their company car. Tune in also for what they’d change their name to if they were a young racing driver, a Tamiya themed 2CG and much more! We hope you enjoy.(00:00) Intro(00:55) It is 1999. You have a company car allowance that allows you any E39 5 series (the only car you’d choose). Even the mighty M5. But which one do you go for as a 30k p/a daily(11:47) What Is the best piece of OEM car maker merchandise that you’ve seen?(25:24) Jaguar’s new car(36:53) What car’s design is annoyingly close to brilliance but has a terrible flaw you struggle to overcome?(45:21) You’re a young racing driver about to change your name by deed-pole. What do you call yourself?(54:19) 2CG(1:06:07) Music

Welcome to a special “emergency” podcast where the team give their thoughts and feelings on their beloved Jaguar’s rebrand. Is it to be the making, or braking of the brand? It is early days, but the team dive in nonetheless. We hope you enjoy!

This week, the team dive into what many have called the best weekend in recent F1 history in Brazil. They also discuss their favourite motorsport or automotive related books, and which new car they could see themselves buying. This and much more! We hope you enjoy!(00:00) Intro(01:05) A new car you would buy(14:03) Winter car routines(30:20) Car/motorsport book recommendations(39:44) F1(53:39) 2CG(1:07:53) MusicBooks:Principles of High Performance Driving – Jackie StewartA Passion for Porsches – Denis JenkinsonBernie’s Game – Terry LovellAnd the Revs Keep Rising – Mel Nichols