This episode of the UKMotorTalk podcast is part of the international Podcasthon 2026.

Podcasthon is the world's largest podcast-based charity initiative which brings together podcasters from across the world to raise awareness of charitable causes.

As our charity, this year we have once again chosen Ben, the charity which is dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, providing support for life, for them, and their family dependents.

We are joined by Ellen Plumer to tell us not just about everything that Ben can do for you and the people you know in automotive, but the fun you can have raising awareness of the charity.... Did someone say a car rally in the Pyrenees?!? And don't forget to ask Ellen about the elephants!

For Ben go to: https://ben.org.uk/

For more from UKMotorTalk go to: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/03/podcast-ben-the-charity-supporting-the-people-of-the-automotive-industry-podcasthon-2026/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike, Jim and Stradders take a virtual stroll along the 2026 Formula One pitlane to look at each of the teams' chances this season.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/02/podcast-2026-formula-one-preview/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by 2026 Britcar Endurance Championship driver, Julian McBride.

Julian has taken a life-changing medical complication that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and turned it into a racing and coaching career, highlighting a determination and sense of purpose to help others, through motor sport, make the most of life, despite the difficulties they may face.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/02/podcast-julian-mcbride-racer-coach-and-disability-in-motorsport-mentor/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we have a quick glance at the opening F1 testing in Barcelona, are amazed by some of the car parts you can find on eBay, and explore Hagerty's 10 cars to watch in 2026 with their UK Bull Market List.

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/01/podcast-f1-a-new-jensen-and-its-amazing-what-you-find-on-ebay/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into 2026 with a look at Lucid, European public transport and the possibility of a Polestar...

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2026/01/podcast-lucid-electric-and-maybe-a-polestar/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, the team are joined by Chris Stradling aka Stradders.

Stradders has flown as a Navigator with the RAF for 41 years, primarily on Panavia Tornado fast jets, but more recently on the Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Having recently retired, we thought that now would be a good time to enjoy just some of his amazing stories, and, naturally, ask him what car he drives!

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/11/podcast-from-triumph-toledo-to-raf-tornado/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Graham's turn to get out and about, this week having a glance around the incredible cars on offer at RM Sotheby's London Auction, before moving on to Pall Mall for the St James's Motoring Spectacle, the warm up event before the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.

Cars on view include:

The oldest in the auction, a 1900 (the year not the engine size!) Mignonette-Luap 2.2 HP Voiturette

1904 Cadillac Model B Touring

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti

1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV

2015 McLaren P1 GTR

2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé

... but also many many more!!

To watch on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsn1ml-NvtA

For more:

https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/11/london-motor-week-st-jamess-motoring-spectacle-and-sothebys-london-auction/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What cars would you like to swap to electric power? Dave has been to the Everything Electric live show and has spoken to experts Silent Classics https://silentclassics.co.uk

Meanwhile, Graham has been thinking about which of his vehicles best meets the advantages of running on electricity.....

For more: https://ukmotortalk.co.uk/2025/10/podcast-electrifying-the-classics/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.