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Adam Hawley - Theon Design
This week on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar travels to Theon Design in Oxfordshire to meet the company's Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Hawley. Adam comes from a strong design background, with previous experience with brands including BMW, Lotus, and even Airbus.
Theon Design is a design studio and workshop known for building tailor-made backdated Porsche 911s based on 964-era 911's. As part of the visit, John and Adam went for a drive in the latest custom-built car, a stunning 3.8-litre Coupe, and part of the drive has been recorded and included in this week's podcast episode.
Find out more about Theon Design via the website: theondesign.com or via Instagram: @theon.design
As a bonus feature to this week's episode, enjoy an excerpt from John's written review of the 3.8 Coupe, read by John following the interview with Adam.
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The Driven Podcast brings you motoring-focused discussions, observations from the automotive world, and interviews exploring our guests' careers, exploits, and anything else worth discussing.
We will also keep you up to speed with the latest automotive news stories and insights into the cars and motorcycles we're reviewing at Driven. Find more content on our website, YouTube channel, and social feeds, all readily available to explore via the links below.
The Driven Podcast is a Paramex Digital Production hosted by Motoring journalist, producer, and presenter John Marcar, Legendary Photographer and Classic Car restorer Amy Heynes, Professional Racing and Precision Driver Miles Lacey, Journalist and presenter Alex Goy and Journalist and broadcaster Charlotte Vowden, PLUS the occasional special guest host.
Website: driven.site
YouTube: @driven.videos
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Series Executive Producer - John Marcar
Title Music - Tom Kent Music
To find out more about Driven and The Driven Podcast, please visit driven.site and find us on social media by the same name: @driven.site
To contact the show, email us via podcast@driven.site
© 2024-2026. All rights reserved. Driven and the Driven logo are registered trademarks of Paramex Digital Limited. Other brands or product names featured within this podcast or associated media are the trademarks of their owners, respectively.
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17. Planning the Perfect Road Trip with Mivia featuring PetrolPed and Simon Williams, Founder of Mivia App
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16. PetrolPed - Peter Greaves | 10 Years on YouTube
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15. Black Cats & Chequered Flags at Silverstone Museum feat. Rob Jania, Elisabetta Rotolo, Phil Lawrie & David 'CROFTY' Croft
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14. Testing The JCB Hydromax with Tom Beamish and Wing Commander Andy Green OBE
59:32||Season 3, Ep. 1420 years ago, JCB, a company renowned for producing agricultural and construction equipment, shocked the world when it unveiled Dieselmax - a land-speed record car that shot to both fame and speed on the Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA, achieving the diesel land speed record of 350.092mph. Now, in 2026, JCB is back at it, only this time, Lord Bamford and his engineers want to set the record with Hydrogen power.The JCB Hydromax is the latest landspeed record car from JCB. Two 800hp hydrogen combustion engines power it, generating an overall power output of 1,600hp and a targeted top speed of over 350mph.Tom Beimish is the man largely responsible for JCB's hydrogen technology and has been an integral part of the Hydromax program. John Marcar speaks with Tom to find out how and why hydrogen is the future for JCB rather than diesel, hybrid, or electric power.Wing Commander Andy Green OBE is a former RAF fast-jet pilot who has spent the last 20+ years at the controls of fighter jets for the Royal Air Force. Now, he's stepping into the driver's seat of Hydromax to push the latest technology to the max and set a new world record.John sits down with Tom and Andy to discover more about this exciting project at a shakedown test at RAF Wittering.Follow the story by following @JCBMachines on Instagram._______________________________________________The Driven Podcast brings you motoring-focused discussions, observations from the automotive world, and interviews exploring our guests' careers, exploits, and anything else worth discussing.We will also keep you up to speed with the latest automotive news stories and insights into the cars and motorcycles we're reviewing at Driven. Find more content on our website, YouTube channel, and social feeds, all readily available to explore via the links below.The Driven Podcast is a Paramex Digital Production hosted by Motoring journalist, producer, and presenter John Marcar, Legendary Photographer and Classic Car restorer Amy Heynes, Professional Racing and Precision Driver Miles Lacey, Journalist and presenter Alex Goy and Journalist and broadcaster Charlotte Vowden, PLUS the occasional special guest host.Website: driven.siteYouTube: @driven.videosInstagram: @driven.siteSeries Executive Producer - John MarcarTitle Music - Tom Kent MusicTo find out more about Driven and The Driven Podcast, please visit driven.site and find us on social media by the same name: @driven.siteTo contact the show, email us via podcast@driven.site© 2024-2026. All rights reserved. Driven and the Driven logo are registered trademarks of Paramex Digital Limited. Other brands or product names featured within this podcast or associated media are the trademarks of their owners, respectively.
13. Bruce Wood - Managing Director COSWORTH ENGINEERING
01:21:26||Season 3, Ep. 13Cosworth Engineering has been at the forefront of performance engine building since the 1950s, and this week on The Driven Podcast, John Marcar sits down with Cosworth’s Managing Director, Bruce Wood, to learn about the current chapter of the company.Bruce joined Cosworth in 1987 and was interviewed by the company’s founding fathers, Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth. The following 39 years have seen Bruce flourish in his engineering career and take the top seat at the company whilst accumulating some incredible stories along the way, including being the chosen engine builder for modern icons such as Aston Martin, Gordon Murray Automotive, and Bugatti. _______________________________________________The Driven Podcast brings you motoring-focused discussions, observations from the automotive world, and interviews exploring our guests' careers, exploits, and anything else worth discussing.We will also keep you up to speed with the latest automotive news stories and insights into the cars and motorcycles we're reviewing at Driven. Find more content on our website, YouTube channel, and social feeds, all readily available to explore via the links below.The Driven Podcast is a Paramex Digital Production hosted by Motoring journalist, producer, and presenter John Marcar, Legendary Photographer and Classic Car restorer Amy Heynes, Professional Racing and Precision Driver Miles Lacey, Journalist and presenter Alex Goy and Journalist and broadcaster Charlotte Vowden, PLUS the occasional special guest host.Website: driven.siteYouTube: @driven.videosInstagram: @driven.siteSeries Executive Producer - John MarcarTitle Music - Tom Kent MusicTo find out more about Driven and The Driven Podcast, please visit driven.site and find us on social media by the same name: @driven.siteTo contact the show, email us via podcast@driven.site© 2024-2026. All rights reserved. Driven and the Driven logo are registered trademarks of Paramex Digital Limited. Other brands or product names featured within this podcast or associated media are the trademarks of their owners, respectively.
12. Paddy McGuinness, Jack Whitehall, Olly Murs (and More!) at Soccer Aid 2026
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