Richard Porter
@sniffpetrol.com
Astronaut, stunt man, liar. Also one half of Smith and Sniff.
It'll be made from a yeasty by-product of beer brewing? Eww.
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It'll be made from a yeasty by-product of beer brewing? Eww.
During a bored moment on set, we modified the trim level slightly.
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
During a bored moment on set, we modified the trim level slightly.
Obviously I'm Metro people now and have no need for an Montego, but if I were in the market for such a thing, 2-litre O-series with manual 'box would be the spec. Fond memories of this old snotbox, used as a site hack on a TG shoot years ago.
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Obviously I'm Metro people now and have no need for an Montego, but if I were in the market for such a thing, 2-litre O-series with manual 'box would be the spec. Fond memories of this old snotbox, used as a site hack on a TG shoot years ago.
The next Range Rover Velar is going to be very fastbacked.
November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The next Range Rover Velar is going to be very fastbacked.
In today's Smith and Sniff, aside from reviewing the new Honda Prelude, Jonny and I talk about the time we were left alone in a room at Google's London HQ and got so bored we covered a whiteboard in made-up business toss. Just found my photo of that...
October 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In today's Smith and Sniff, aside from reviewing the new Honda Prelude, Jonny and I talk about the time we were left alone in a room at Google's London HQ and got so bored we covered a whiteboard in made-up business toss. Just found my photo of that...
In today's Smith and Sniff, Jonny and I review the new Honda Prelude. And talk about Stroker Ace and coffee pods. But mainly review the new Prelude. Sadly, it's not a 2.2, yeah? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
October 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In today's Smith and Sniff, Jonny and I review the new Honda Prelude. And talk about Stroker Ace and coffee pods. But mainly review the new Prelude. Sadly, it's not a 2.2, yeah? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
In the next episode of Smith and Sniff...
October 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
In the next episode of Smith and Sniff...
Not my words, Carol, the words of some people reviewing my new book on Amazon. Get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Not my words, Carol, the words of some people reviewing my new book on Amazon. Get your copy here: amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O
Also, still can't understand the design of the rear doors. Looks like anyone getting in the back will have to post their head through a tiny upper slot.
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Also, still can't understand the design of the rear doors. Looks like anyone getting in the back will have to post their head through a tiny upper slot.
Has this JLR engineer just banged his head on a new Jag prototype? That open bootlid does look rather low.
October 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Has this JLR engineer just banged his head on a new Jag prototype? That open bootlid does look rather low.
Once you have bought and read my new book, why not buy and read the new issue of Copacetic in which I've written a thing about an Lamborghini restomod. Thankingsyou.
Book: amzn.eu/d/cpT92nw
Mag: copaceticmagazine.co.uk (or in all good newsagents)
Book: amzn.eu/d/cpT92nw
Mag: copaceticmagazine.co.uk (or in all good newsagents)
October 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Once you have bought and read my new book, why not buy and read the new issue of Copacetic in which I've written a thing about an Lamborghini restomod. Thankingsyou.
Book: amzn.eu/d/cpT92nw
Mag: copaceticmagazine.co.uk (or in all good newsagents)
Book: amzn.eu/d/cpT92nw
Mag: copaceticmagazine.co.uk (or in all good newsagents)
The great mystery of the VW Scirocco, solved with help from TV's James May. Just one of the things you'll find in Petrolhead, a new compilation of my evo columns from the last 22 years. Get it here; amzn.eu/d/9nQJvey
October 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The great mystery of the VW Scirocco, solved with help from TV's James May. Just one of the things you'll find in Petrolhead, a new compilation of my evo columns from the last 22 years. Get it here; amzn.eu/d/9nQJvey
Whoop, and also whoop.
October 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Whoop, and also whoop.
Strangely untroubled by any awards, this one.
October 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Strangely untroubled by any awards, this one.
This any many other pieces of insightful car journalism can be found in my new book. It's a compilation of some of my evo columns from the last 22 years, it's called Petrolhead, and it's out now.
amzn.eu/d/eqwAVQj
amzn.eu/d/eqwAVQj
October 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This any many other pieces of insightful car journalism can be found in my new book. It's a compilation of some of my evo columns from the last 22 years, it's called Petrolhead, and it's out now.
amzn.eu/d/eqwAVQj
amzn.eu/d/eqwAVQj
Just in time for the end of summer, our Smith and Sniff IT'LL DO THIS ALL DAY mug and sticker design is finally available on a T-shirt. Get yours here, you steam-powered wrong un. smithandsniff.com/products/itl...
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Just in time for the end of summer, our Smith and Sniff IT'LL DO THIS ALL DAY mug and sticker design is finally available on a T-shirt. Get yours here, you steam-powered wrong un. smithandsniff.com/products/itl...
Due a terrible admin error, I have had a monthly column in evo for 22 years and no one has remembered to stop me. So, to celebrate this mistake, I've compiled a load of them into a new book. It's called Petrolhead and it's out on Thursday 9 October.
October 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Due a terrible admin error, I have had a monthly column in evo for 22 years and no one has remembered to stop me. So, to celebrate this mistake, I've compiled a load of them into a new book. It's called Petrolhead and it's out on Thursday 9 October.
To record today's Smith and Sniff, Jonny and I sat in a very, very small car in a shopping centre car park. And if you're a member of our Patreon you'll soon be able to watch a video version of this podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
September 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
To record today's Smith and Sniff, Jonny and I sat in a very, very small car in a shopping centre car park. And if you're a member of our Patreon you'll soon be able to watch a video version of this podcast. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Textbook rare-but-nobody-cares car spotted in London yesterday.
September 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Textbook rare-but-nobody-cares car spotted in London yesterday.
The other weird thing about the Ferrari EV is that both early mule and late prototype have the front wheel arch right back against the leading edge of the front door, like a cheap FWD hatchback. Strange.
September 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The other weird thing about the Ferrari EV is that both early mule and late prototype have the front wheel arch right back against the leading edge of the front door, like a cheap FWD hatchback. Strange.
There have been two phases of prototype for Ferrari's upcoming EV. First, mules that looked like hacked-up Maserati Levantes. Now, production spec cars in boxy camo. Both are an absolute shit show in the wipers department. What on earth is going on there?
September 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There have been two phases of prototype for Ferrari's upcoming EV. First, mules that looked like hacked-up Maserati Levantes. Now, production spec cars in boxy camo. Both are an absolute shit show in the wipers department. What on earth is going on there?
Ooh, and furthermore, la la.
September 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Ooh, and furthermore, la la.
Saw one of these Range Rover Velar EV prototypes earlier this week. But it didn't have the fake back on it and you could see the real thing will be VERY fastback. No, I didn't take a photo. As previously established, I'm a useless spy photographer.
September 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Saw one of these Range Rover Velar EV prototypes earlier this week. But it didn't have the fake back on it and you could see the real thing will be VERY fastback. No, I didn't take a photo. As previously established, I'm a useless spy photographer.