The Miles Driven
Miles and Sam at The Miles Driven talk cars and automotive news mixed in with the occasional anecdotes from Miles' past in the motor trade. The pair also keep you updated with news and take deep dives into the automotive world whether that be the history, the future, or the present day of cars and the people that make the industry tick. Expect lots of challenges as they muse what can be bought for certain budgets and encourage listeners to join in contemplating what they would buy if given a certain budget or requirement. Electric cars will feature on the podcast as the pair review some of the latest arrivals, however, gearheads and petrol heads will be more than at home here as the pair are ardent manual gearbox fans that still hold out hope there will be decades ahead for those that prefer their propulsion with a touch of sucking, squeezing, banging, and blowing. Listen Today!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
The Golf GTI disaster #80
Miles tells the story of his Golf GTI. A story Sam knows all too well having spent a considerable amount of time underneath the car trying to repair it.
New Abarth electric hatchback and Sam talks about Mexico #79
The team discuss the car that Abarth plans to return to America with, a hot version of the 500e. Sam talks about his trip to Mexico.
Car quiz. The driving license theory test #78
Sam has seismic news with the announcement of Miles' latest car purchase and then we have the UK theory test. Can you get enough right answers to pass the test?
Noise limiters, Mitsubishi leave the UK, and an interesting study about dog pollution #77
The team have a busy episode catching up on news stories they should have seen sooner from the car world including Mitsubishi exiting the UK. We also hear about dogs being as polluting as cars and no…
The Moose test car quiz and NCAP safety scores #76
Sam has another car quiz and Miles discusses the ever-stricter testing of NCAP safety scores and whether cars will soon find it impossible to pass the safety test without being laden with cameras and…
The new BMW M2 and are eFuels the future? #75
The team discuss the new BMW M2 as the last ever BMW M car without a hybrid or electric powertrain. The team then discuss whether eFuels are the future.
The Land Rover Discovery and a happy birthday to Sam #74
The team discuss the Land Rover Discovery. Including a correction to a recent car buyer's guide. Sam celebrates yet another birthday.
Is the 996 generation Porsche 911 the one to buy, and lorry drivers need better rest conditions #73
The team discuss which generation of the Porsche 911 is the best to buy to today, and they talk about the shortage of truck drivers across the world, Miles thinks poor rest conditions are one of the …
Can video games make you a better driver #72
In this weeks car podcast the team discuss whether video games can teach you anything about cars and how to become a better driver. The team also discuss car warranties.
The new Astra GSe and the Toyota Supra and Miles complains about a terrible journey home #71
The team talk about the new Astra GSe and the Toyota Supra. Miles then hijacks the podcast to tell his story of woe when his flight home was cancelled and he and his wife were left a long way home
Sam does another car quiz #70
Sam hosts his own gameshow with a car quiz after dubbing himself the quizmaster (at least for cars). Miles hesitates on the answers (as you'd expect).
Is car design doomed and what is a great car to buy right now #69
Miles has been reading a book on car history and wonders if car design is doomed to mould into one and then thinks he has an excellent suggestion for a car everyone should buy now - Sam disagrees.
(Bonus episode) The Cars and Travel of the late Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II #68
In this bonus episode in remembrance of Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign, Miles and Sam discuss the long and distinguished list of cars that the late Queen owned and drove. From Bentle…
Would you buy a Jaguar and what is happening with used car values #67
Miles asks Sam if he would buy a Jaguar after the recent Jaguar XJ buyer's guide opened up a question about whether we are losing great cars. Miles then questions used car values.
Superchargers, Superchargers, Superchargers #66
Today the team talk exclusively about superchargers from how they work to why they aren't commonly used in Europe but still have a strong presence in the American domestic performance market
Can we get excited about electric hot hatchbacks? #65
Miles is struggling to be enthusiastic about electric hot hatchbacks, the guys then talk about the Toyota Yaris hybrid after a drive, and once again question is hybrid the answer?
Miles has a new game, an F1 update and listener questions #64
Miles is convinced he finally has a good game for Sam and listener questions return. Before that the team do an F1 update.
The new MG roadster and a quick F1 recap #63
Miles talks about the latest MG roadster which is creeping closer to reality and Sam does a short F1 update
Motor Trader stories and Sam talks machinery #62
In a slight detour from regular service, Sam explains the machinery he works with and how it is powered. Miles follows up with a motor trader story from his time in the trade.
Are subscriptions the future? and VW gets a new boss #61
Miles and Sam question whether car subscriptions for features like Navigation or heated seats are the future or a flash-in-the-pan idea. VW gets a new boss which could mean more concentration on e-fu…