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
Car Quiz - would you rather? #60
The last Saturday podcast for the summer as the team slow down the schedule but don't worry, the Tuesday Podcast will be release as normal. Sam arrives prepared with a car quiz that he thinks will on…
A-Z Car Quiz #59
Miles has the idea of a car quiz naming manufacturers from A-Z, then forgets hall the names of car brands. Sam has a bit more luck.
Car Finance deals and the new Honda Civic Type R is nearly here #58
Miles talks about finance to give a better view of what is and how to understand it. Sam announces that the arrival of the new Civic Type R is almost upon us.
The 20mph speed limit, digestive biscuits, and glitter lorries #57
Sam talks about digestive biscuits on these weeks automotive podcast, and the oddity of glitter lorries operating in the hot weather. Miles tries to understand why Wales wants a 20mph speed limit.
Sam's car quiz and is the Diesel engine dead and gone#56
Sam starts the podcast with a quiz of would you rather leaving Miles with a few tough car choices and Miles talks about the Mazda CX-60 and whether Diesel engines are gone forever.
Bezos' boat and the story of the Astra brakes #55
The team return after a series of audio troubles that still don't seem to have been completely remedied. Sam talks about Bezos' boat that is going to be cut in half to move it promising it is automot…
Car news of the week and our audio failure #54
It's just Miles this week after an audio failure knocked out both the Tuesday and Saturday podcast. Miles rounds up the car news including a new Lada, A Toyota recall and a new MG.
What don't we overhaul older car instead of buying new. Plus F1 Quiz #53
The team starts with an F1 quiz about the lap records of the V10 and the hybrid era. Miles questions whether instead of buying new cars we should overhaul old cars with manufacturer support to extend…
EV Quiz and Vigilante Cyclists #52
Miles has an EV quiz for Sam and the team discusses whether there is a more harmonious way for all road users to go about their business without recording every mistake we make and attempting to get …
No episode today but a Soybean Car #51
The team have the weekend off but Miles gives you a car fact as thank you for listening to The Miles Driven
The 50th Episode Q&A. #50
Miles and Sam answer your questions for the 50th episode.
Tire pollution. The Polestar 3 and Cupra Urban Rebel #49
Miles talks about tire pollution as worrying new figures show that tires are thousands of times worse for particulate pollution than exhausts. Sam discusses the Polestar 3 and the team talk about the…
Sam flies Easyjet with a story to tell and the Mini Cooper S debacle #48
The team discuss their trip to look at a supercharged R53 Mini and Sam tells the story of his trip to Amsterdam. There is also the Lync&co o1 and lots of cars charging.
Ineos Grenadier and how we review cars with value #47
The team talk about how to review a car while considering its value and why some cars are fast or luxurious despite having much better cars for more money. Sam talks about the Ineos Grenadier.
Three restoration cars and the new Land Rover Defender 130 #46
Sam talks about the new Land Rover Defender 130 before the team discusses which three cars they would choose to restore themselves Miles makes his apology for disregarding the Alfa Romeo Sam suggeste…
The Nissan GTR review and the difference of F1 and F3 #45
A recent query from a friend has Miles wanting to explain to casual fans the difference between Formula 1 and Formula 3. Also with the Nissan GTR now gone from UK showrooms, Miles discusses his drive…
Cheap Hot Hatch bargains and does diesel have a future #44
The team discuss three hot hatches that are not a Golf GTI for less than £5000. Miles is thinking of buying a diesel as the team question if there is still a future for the compression engine.
The red Astra wheel and flying taxis in Coventry #43
Miles recalls his first car and the adventure of getting it through its first MOT and Sam is Mr Skeptical about a flying taxi port in Coventry. The team also talk about distracted drivers and new spe…
Sam in supercars. Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Porsche driven #42
Sam has been out on track in supercars and a passenger hot lap in the Vauxhall (Holden) Monaro on track. The team discuss whether a driving experience on track is worth the money and ponders recessio…
James Bond and Porsche/Audi in F1 #41
Sam takes charge of the podcast briefly before admitting he hasn't seen many James Bond films but still has a favourite car. The team discuss the recent announcement of Porsche and Audi joining F1 an…