Andrew Clews
@crackedwindscreen.bsky.social
Half of the MotoringPodcast, "motoring's Hinge & Bracket". Told "you don't sound thick" by Roy Lanchester. UK Car of the Year judge.
www.motoringpodcast.com
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I've been remiss and not done an introductory post.
I am one half of the Motoring Podcast, a weekly motoring news show. We also have extra episodes where we go into more details.
I will shout about cars, car software/security. Like to point out falsehoods around it all, no matter who says them.
I am one half of the Motoring Podcast, a weekly motoring news show. We also have extra episodes where we go into more details.
I will shout about cars, car software/security. Like to point out falsehoods around it all, no matter who says them.
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The Lunchtime Read is from Driven to Write and is the second part of a series on the DS. To read all about it, click the link in the show notes.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast
We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...
www.motoringpodcast.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Lunchtime Read is from Driven to Write and is the second part of a series on the DS. To read all about it, click the link in the show notes.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
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Advanced Electric Machines, a UK start up that makes EV motors without rare earths, has signed a partnership with a major OEM supplier. Great news!
Hear that and more.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Hear that and more.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast
We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...
www.motoringpodcast.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Advanced Electric Machines, a UK start up that makes EV motors without rare earths, has signed a partnership with a major OEM supplier. Great news!
Hear that and more.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Hear that and more.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
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List of the Week is all about fabulous Mazdas.
Do you agree with the choices made? Which is your favourite? Check the link in the show notes for the options.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Do you agree with the choices made? Which is your favourite? Check the link in the show notes for the options.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast
We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...
www.motoringpodcast.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
List of the Week is all about fabulous Mazdas.
Do you agree with the choices made? Which is your favourite? Check the link in the show notes for the options.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Do you agree with the choices made? Which is your favourite? Check the link in the show notes for the options.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Ah, well, here we'll have to agree to disagree.
November 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Ah, well, here we'll have to agree to disagree.
They also misrepresented the stats around hybrids by adding mild, this month. I class them the same as Transport & Environment - I can't trust them so I don't refer to them.
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
They also misrepresented the stats around hybrids by adding mild, this month. I class them the same as Transport & Environment - I can't trust them so I don't refer to them.
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The And Finally we are recommending is from @t2stu.bsky.social as he helps us all learn about the Citroën Visa's parcel shelf.
Check the link in the show notes.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Check the link in the show notes.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast
We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...
www.motoringpodcast.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The And Finally we are recommending is from @t2stu.bsky.social as he helps us all learn about the Citroën Visa's parcel shelf.
Check the link in the show notes.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Check the link in the show notes.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
It was a few months ago but saw Tristan Young call them out, as you say of course SMMT will for toe treading on.
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
It was a few months ago but saw Tristan Young call them out, as you say of course SMMT will for toe treading on.
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First up is Follow Up as Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. Previously on a 'leave of absence', which we got wrong - sorry! Check the Evo article linked.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast
We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...
www.motoringpodcast.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 AM
First up is Follow Up as Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. Previously on a 'leave of absence', which we got wrong - sorry! Check the Evo article linked.
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen
And now I'm cross with myself for looking at social media and making myself angry. I shall now put down the internet as it is not making me a nice person currently.
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
And now I'm cross with myself for looking at social media and making myself angry. I shall now put down the internet as it is not making me a nice person currently.
Added on top, they are using data from New Automotive who has been regularly bollocked, publicly, by both experts and SMMT for making their stats up.
November 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Added on top, they are using data from New Automotive who has been regularly bollocked, publicly, by both experts and SMMT for making their stats up.
Organisation walks around with large hammer and declares it is good at hitting "nails".
And check out the stats they release. Look at the language. They are using the "tHiNk Of ThE cHiLdReN" messaging playbook.
And check out the stats they release. Look at the language. They are using the "tHiNk Of ThE cHiLdReN" messaging playbook.
Metropolitan Police hails facial recognition tech after record year for arrests
Metropolitan Police hails facial recognition tech after record year for arrests
But question marks remain over the tech’s biases
London's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) says the hundreds of live facial recognition (LFR) deployments across the Capital last year led to 962 arrests, according to a new report on the controversial tech's use.…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Organisation walks around with large hammer and declares it is good at hitting "nails".
And check out the stats they release. Look at the language. They are using the "tHiNk Of ThE cHiLdReN" messaging playbook.
And check out the stats they release. Look at the language. They are using the "tHiNk Of ThE cHiLdReN" messaging playbook.
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Successive UK governments have traded (and continue to trade) on the presumption that crying "child safety" should exempt them from policy scrutiny. There's too much evidence to the contrary. It is absolutely unsafe to take the "child safety" veneer at face value.
Important UK story from @tbij.bsky.social Victims’ commissioner says removal of children from their parents on advice of unregulated experts is a ‘national scandal’ www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025...
Family courts: calls for ‘urgent review’ of all cases involving…
Victims’ commissioner says removal of children from their parents on the advice of unregulated experts is a ‘national scandal’
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Successive UK governments have traded (and continue to trade) on the presumption that crying "child safety" should exempt them from policy scrutiny. There's too much evidence to the contrary. It is absolutely unsafe to take the "child safety" veneer at face value.
Cannot shame the shameless.
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Cannot shame the shameless.
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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Time to hit the road on the Cannoli-ball Run!
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Time to hit the road on the Cannoli-ball Run!
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We're on the road home baby!!!
October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We're on the road home baby!!!
Oh man. So sorry to hear that.
The very best of luck for the future!
The very best of luck for the future!
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Oh man. So sorry to hear that.
The very best of luck for the future!
The very best of luck for the future!
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Ok Cannoli-ball run update time! We met Matteo on the roof of Lingotto, and he handed over our Piedmontese meal challenge!
Then it was time to get shopping for all the fabulous Italian ingredients in a very chic supermarket
Then it was time to get shopping for all the fabulous Italian ingredients in a very chic supermarket
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Ok Cannoli-ball run update time! We met Matteo on the roof of Lingotto, and he handed over our Piedmontese meal challenge!
Then it was time to get shopping for all the fabulous Italian ingredients in a very chic supermarket
Then it was time to get shopping for all the fabulous Italian ingredients in a very chic supermarket
I think you’ve oiled the gears for more fun. I’m sure everyone will be happy to hit top gear with the puns.
October 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I think you’ve oiled the gears for more fun. I’m sure everyone will be happy to hit top gear with the puns.
Yep. Thats what I mainly took from it, people with no integrity supported by the channels that publish their drivel.
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Yep. Thats what I mainly took from it, people with no integrity supported by the channels that publish their drivel.
He handles that well, also highlights an increasing element too, people happy to create utter tosh and drivel for no reason other than hopefully make money and “go viral”. It’s not just videos but organisations who publish “reports” full of lies knowing no one reads the details.
Integrity is key.
Integrity is key.
October 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
He handles that well, also highlights an increasing element too, people happy to create utter tosh and drivel for no reason other than hopefully make money and “go viral”. It’s not just videos but organisations who publish “reports” full of lies knowing no one reads the details.
Integrity is key.
Integrity is key.
M’colleague sent me this video as he knew it would make me angry. He was right.
I agree with so much of what Chris says in this. Everyone needs to watch it and consider the broader points he’s making. Especially content creators.
youtu.be/jEWhmQjeh_I?...
I agree with so much of what Chris says in this. Everyone needs to watch it and consider the broader points he’s making. Especially content creators.
youtu.be/jEWhmQjeh_I?...
What is Happening to Japan?
YouTube video by Abroad in Japan
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October 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
M’colleague sent me this video as he knew it would make me angry. He was right.
I agree with so much of what Chris says in this. Everyone needs to watch it and consider the broader points he’s making. Especially content creators.
youtu.be/jEWhmQjeh_I?...
I agree with so much of what Chris says in this. Everyone needs to watch it and consider the broader points he’s making. Especially content creators.
youtu.be/jEWhmQjeh_I?...
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Jonny is away and we forgot to record a Smith and Sniff OTOSOT before he went so I’ve hijacked today’s show and used it to read out extracts from my new book. Contains several euphemisms for testicles. Sorry. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Jonny is away and we forgot to record a Smith and Sniff OTOSOT before he went so I’ve hijacked today’s show and used it to read out extracts from my new book. Contains several euphemisms for testicles. Sorry. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Are they not looking at the real world and what is ACTUALLY going on?
Also, they’ve missed off a big one, WE DON’T HAVE THE DISPOSABLE INCOME!!!!
Also, they’ve missed off a big one, WE DON’T HAVE THE DISPOSABLE INCOME!!!!
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Are they not looking at the real world and what is ACTUALLY going on?
Also, they’ve missed off a big one, WE DON’T HAVE THE DISPOSABLE INCOME!!!!
Also, they’ve missed off a big one, WE DON’T HAVE THE DISPOSABLE INCOME!!!!
Where is that from? The Government?
oh boy.
oh boy.
October 31, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Where is that from? The Government?
oh boy.
oh boy.