Induction Noise

Summary   Teeks recaps a chaotic 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend, from Sergio Perez’s Cadillac extension and Haas’s abrupt Esteban Ocon replacement to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari pole and Max Verstappen’s race win. The episode’s central moment is Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinching the championship at 20, alongside debate over Ferrari’s intra-team racing and the uncertainty surrounding Ocon’s future. Key  topics Teeks opens with the championship stakes: Kimi Antonelli could clinch the 2026 title in Mexico, with the season’s final rounds described as uncertain. Sergio Perez commits to Cadillac through at least 2029; Teeks weighs his experience and form against speculation about Colton Herta and Valtteri Bottas. Haas replaces Esteban Ocon with reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa for the rest of the weekend, while Ocon denies reports of physical violence and his return remains unclear. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu rejects an unsubstantiated claim that Oliver Bearman’s management demanded a €6 million fee, and Teeks urges listeners to verify F1 rumours. Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson receive one-place penalties after their FP2 clash; Lawson is later disqualified from qualifying over an MGUK rampdown technical breach. Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari pole for the first time since 2023; Oscar Piastri is eliminated in Q2, and Ferrari’s pace carries into the race. A first-corner fight between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc opens the way for Verstappen; Teeks questions Leclerc’s team play and calls for clear Ferrari rules of engagement. Valtteri Bottas’s suspension failure brings out the safety car, while both Aston Martins retire with water-pressure problems. Verstappen wins, Hamilton finishes second, and Antonelli takes third to clinch the 2026 championship as the youngest champion, according to the episode. Teeks names Verstappen his driver of the day and discusses Ocon’s uncertain future, possible Haas replacements, and whether the remaining rounds will go ahead.  Chapters 00:00 Mexico arrives with Antonelli on the brink of the title 05:33 Cadillac, Bottas, and the Colton Herta speculation 11:31 Ocon denies violence reports as his future hangs in doubt 14:49 Bearman contract rumors and the case for fact-checking 20:21 Verstappen and Lawson penalized after FP2 clash 22:35 Mexico’s altitude and the start of qualifying 23:33 Alonso stops in Q1; Hirakawa makes his F1 qualifying debut 26:53 Piastri exits in Q2 as Mercedes struggles 29:40 Hamilton takes Ferrari’s first pole since 2023 33:26 Lawson disqualified over an MGUK technical breach 35:23 Grid changes and a dramatic run to Turn 1 37:16 Leclerc and Hamilton clash over the Ferrari lead 39:34 Penalties, Aston Martin’s double retirement, and the race settles 42:00 Verstappen’s pit stop puts him ahead of Leclerc 42:55 Bottas crashes after a suspension failure 45:16 Hamilton attacks at the restart; Antonelli moves into third 47:44 Antonelli clinches the 2026 championship 50:01 Mexico GP results and post-race penalties 52:32 Driver of the day and Ferrari’s need for team rules 55:36 Will the final rounds happen, and will Ocon return?  Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

Summary Teeks and Riri of Induction Noise catch up on new cars, industry news and policy changes, from Subaru’s anniversary editions to a proposed UK pay-per-mile charge. They weigh what the latest launches deliver and where the car market is heading.In this episode Subaru’s limited-run WRX and BRZ editions add distinctive styling but no performance upgrades. The hosts also discuss Subaru’s plans for an EV-only European lineup and whether hybrids are the future for sports cars. Jaguar’s electric Type 00 gets headline specs, including 1,015 bhp, a claimed 450-mile range and a £130,000 starting price. Teeks and Riri debate its design, practicality and place among luxury rivals. BMW updates the 7 Series and introduces the V8-powered 760, alongside new electric and petrol 3 Series models.  New concepts and releases include Renault’s seven-seat Espace concept, the DS Fever, Fiat’s Multipla-inspired ideas, BYD’s Atto 8 and Vauxhall’s STX concept. UK registrations rise 12% year on year to 350,000 in September, with EVs making up 28.3% of new registrations. The hosts unpack the planned 2028 mileage charge for electric and hybrid cars, including questions about exemptions, mileage reporting and refunds. Global EV sales, US vehicle prices and falling American EV sales lead into a wider discussion about incentives, affordability and how quickly different markets are adopting electric cars. Industry and safety updates include Hyundai’s US investment, Volvo’s Nvidia partnership, Geely’s megawatt charging plans, vehicle recalls and Euro NCAP’s approach to touchscreen controls. The hosts round up the hybrid Audi RS 5, upcoming Volkswagen ID. Up and Nissan Pixo, then debate what struggling automakers such as Maserati should do next. Timestamps 00:00 - The second half of the car news roundup  00:58 - Subaru’s anniversary editions: fresh badges, familiar performance  03:19 - Subaru’s European future and the case for hybrids  06:25 - The MX-5, the Fiat 124 Spider and iconic sports cars  08:28 - Tata’s CNG SUV and other Indian-market changes  11:04 - Jaguar Type 00: power, range and a £130,000 price tag  14:25 - Can Jaguar’s new luxury EV stand out from its rivals?  18:21 - The Type 00’s missing rear window, frunk and cabin space  22:45 - BMW 7 Series update and the V8-powered 760  27:19 - New 3 Series: drift mode, power and electric range  30:46 - Renault’s Espace concept and seven-seat layout  33:40 - BYD, DS, Fiat, Geely and Vauxhall concepts  39:58 - UK registrations rise as EV sales gain ground  42:29 - The UK’s planned pay-per-mile charge explained  46:19 - Mileage estimates, refunds and possible loopholes  53:02 - Who could pay more under the mileage scheme?  57:02 - Global EV sales and China’s growing share  58:58 - US vehicle prices and the drop in EV sales  62:25 - Hyundai’s investment after worker detentions in Georgia  66:34 - Volvo and Nvidia team up on vehicle safety systems  67:45 - China’s export rebate changes and Geely’s fast chargers  71:56 - Genesis and Tesla recalls, plus EV safety questions  75:51 - Euro NCAP, touchscreens and the case for physical controls  79:55 - The heavy, high-powered hybrid Audi RS 5  81:50 - Volkswagen ID. Up and electric Nissan Pixo plans  84:24 - Nissan’s profit sparks a discussion about automaker finances  86:00 - Maserati’s future and Stellantis’ luxury brands  90:53 - The roundup wraps, with motorsport news to come Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

Summary Teeks and Riri recap the 2026 USA Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli’s win left him needing just one point in Mexico to clinch the championship. They also discuss Rafael Câmara’s move to Haas, plans for a Rwandan Grand Prix, Austin’s special liveries, and the race’s key battles. Riri covers Haas signing Brazilian prospect Rafael Câmara to replace Esteban Ocon. Câmara has won Formula Regional European and Formula 3 titles and was reportedly fastest in Haas's previous-car test. Teeks and Riri discuss Formula One’s planned return to Africa, with a 10-year agreement for a Rwandan Grand Prix expected to begin in 2030. The proposed 6 km, 17-corner circuit is planned near Kigali; both hosts hope the ambitious project delivers. Riri questions Ferrari’s late-season floor upgrade while the team is already looking toward 2027. The hosts also talk about General Motors planned engine facility and the uncertainty around future power-unit rules. They review Austin’s special liveries: Haas's Godzilla design gets strong praise, while Williams’ Doom-inspired livery appeared only on a show car. Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Cadillac also get graded. Antonelli took pole ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Ferrari’s strong practice pace faded in qualifying, leaving Charles Leclerc fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth. The race’s liveliest early action included Leclerc and Verstappen battling for position, plus first-lap collisions that ended the races of Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto. Antonelli won ahead of Leclerc and Verstappen. Hamilton finished fourth, Lando Norris fifth, and Hadjar sixth. Teeks picks Leclerc as Driver of the Day; Riri agrees, while also praising Verstappen’s overtakes. With a 102-point lead entering the weekend, Antonelli needs just one point in Mexico to secure the title, according to the hosts. Teeks and Riri also question whether the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds will go ahead amid regional tensions. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome and championship picture after Singapore  01:06 - Rafael Câmara set to replace Ocon at Haas  04:02 - Câmara’s test pace and the debate over raw talent  06:40 - What Câmara’s signing could mean for Ferrari  09:40 - Formula One plans a return to Africa in Rwanda  11:38 - Circuit design, overtaking, and hopes for the Kigali project  19:46 - Ferrari’s late-season floor upgrade  22:22 - Cadillac’s engine plans and changing regulations  27:06 - Uncertainty around Qatar and Abu Dhabi  32:27 - Austin’s special liveries: Williams and Ferrari  37:21 - Haas’s Godzilla design and the other team liveries  45:46 - Free practice and qualifying rundown  49:16 - Antonelli takes pole as Ferrari fades  53:35 - Race expectations and Jeremy Clarkson’s media critique  59:22 - The start: Antonelli leads, Leclerc challenges Verstappen  61:25 - First-lap incidents and Bearman’s retirement  63:18 - Pit stops, penalties, and Verstappen’s charge  65:19 - Verstappen’s engine issue and the strategy debate  67:14 - Norris’ one-stop gamble and the late battles  69:13 - Antonelli wins and moves within one point of the title  70:24 - Results, Driver of the Day, and the race verdict  72:53 - Will Qatar and Abu Dhabi go ahead?  74:22 - Looking ahead to Mexico and the season finale  Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

Summary Co-hosts Teeks and Riri catch up on a packed run of car news, from high-powered EVs and French concept cars to the long-promised Tesla Roadster. Riri brings the specs and industry context; Teeks adds design reactions and challenges the claims, especially around Tesla’s flying-car theatrics. Key topics Mercedes’ all-electric AMG GT SUV promises up to 1,153 hp, a 129-kWh battery and 710-kW charging. Riri weighs its numbers against Porsche’s electric SUV, while both hosts question its styling and whether public charging infrastructure can make use of its headline feature. The Porsche Mission S concept previews a permanent halo model above the 911. Teeks and Riri praise its retro-inspired design, physical controls and manual gearbox. The hosts discuss a wave of French concepts: Alfa Romeo’s hybrid Correrosso, Peugeot’s RCZ Vision and Alpine’s A310 Vision. They admire the designs but question which concepts and technologies will make it into production. Citroën’s 2CV concept is pitched as a simple, affordable electric runabout, with a target price of around £12,000, 170 miles of range and a 990-kg target weight. The hosts also make the case for producing its companion van concept. Smart’s tiny #2 concept promises a 7-metre turning circle and around 180 miles of range, though its styling and eventual price remain open questions. Saleen’s S1 is finally available to order: a 450-hp, four-cylinder sports car priced at $160,000. Teeks and Riri debate its performance credentials and the price jump from the originally announced $100,000. BYD’s second-generation Dolphin Surf pairs up to 300 miles of range with optional LiDAR and a claimed 10-to-70% charge in five minutes. The hosts highlight the offer of 12 months of free charging in China. Peugeot’s E-T16 concept serves up 816 hp, a claimed 0-to-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds and a 15-minute 10-to-80% charge. The hosts praise its design and rally-inspired details. Tesla’s Roadster reveal dominates the final discussion. Teeks and Riri question its performance claims, rocket-assisted stunts, huge deposits and lack of confirmed specifications, and urge listeners not to confuse a demonstration with a production-ready flying car. Timestamps  0:04:00 - AMG GT SUV power, torque and three model variants  0:08:00 - Why looks may matter more than EV specs  0:12:00 - Porsche Mission S: a new halo model above the 911  0:16:00 - Porsche’s manual gearbox, physical key and driver-first cabin  0:20:00 - Alfa Romeo’s Cuorerosso concept and its V6 hybrid claims  0:24:00 - Alfa’s future models and the promise of steer-by-wire  0:28:00 - Peugeot RCZ Vision: solid-state battery claims and Hypersquare  0:32:00 - Alpine A310 Vision wins the hosts over  0:36:00 - Renault’s retro concepts and Citroën’s 2CV revival  0:40:00 - A £12,000 electric runabout and a van the hosts want built  0:44:00 - Smart #2: range, turning circle and unanswered pricing  0:48:00 - Saleen S1: 450 hp, a manual option and a $160,000 price  0:52:00 - Is the S1 worth the premium over rivals?  0:56:00 - Carbon-fibre construction versus the price increase  1:00:00 - BYD Dolphin Surf: LiDAR, range and charging speed  1:04:00 - Peugeot E-T16: 816 hp and rapid charging  1:08:00 - The E-T16’s rally roots and Lancia’s new Gamma  1:12:00 - Tesla unveils the Roadster with rocket-powered stunts  1:16:00 - Roadster styling, T-tops and the flying-car question  Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

With TK away on business, host Renael takes the mic solo for a jam-packed roundup of the latest endurance racing action. First up, we dissect Round 6 of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at a rain-soaked Fuji. From Alpine's standout qualifying position to Toyota's clutch strategy and Brendon Hartley’s heroic double stint, we break down how the Hypercar class was won. Over in GT3, we look at the wheel-to-wheel battles between Ferrari and Corvette during the most overtake-heavy GT3 race in WEC history.Plus, we cover the latest paddock news and future grid developments

Summary Teeks and Riri review a chaotic Singapore sprint weekend and a much calmer Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen won both races and Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead. They also question the FIA’s explanation for the wet-weather software failure, weigh Mercedes’ upgrade strategy, and discuss the reliability problems shaping the season.In this episode: TopicsMercedes split its garage between two aero specifications, giving George Russell the older package and Antonelli the new one for a direct comparison. Russell faced a back-of-the-grid start after taking a power-unit penalty. The hosts debate Mercedes’ upgrade choices and the team’s reliability woes. The FIA blamed a software bug for cars losing power in Malaysia’s wet conditions. Teeks and Riri challenge the emergency fix and debate how much control software should have over the cars. Audi’s Singapore livery, inspired by the city’s shift from daylight to twilight, earns praise. The hosts also spot Charles Leclerc’s black race suit. Sprint qualifying saw Arvid Lindblad miss SQ2 after a timing glitch, while Verstappen took pole. The sprint itself was crash-filled, with only 13 cars finishing. Verstappen secured pole again for the Grand Prix, ahead of Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Liam Lawson qualified ninth and continued his recent strong form. The dry Grand Prix was largely uneventful until Hamilton’s decision to stay out during a virtual safety car left him vulnerable on worn tires. He finished sixth as Verstappen won, with Leclerc second and Antonelli third. The hosts name Verstappen driver of the day and discuss Antonelli’s growing title lead, the season’s retirements, and whether teams are sacrificing reliability for speed.Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome and Singapore Grand Prix preview 02:10 - Mercedes compares two aero packages 05:24 - Toto Wolff on investigating the performance drop 06:19 - Russell’s power-unit penalty and grid start 09:12 - The cost of more engine components 10:14 - The FIA explains the wet-weather software failure 12:01 - Why the emergency power fix worries the hosts 15:10 - Hybrid complexity and the spirit of racing 18:44 - Audi’s Singapore special livery 21:08 - Leclerc’s black race suit 22:09 - Sprint format, heat rules, and cooling vests 24:22 - Sprint qualifying: Perez’s incident and Lindblad’s exit 27:21 - Sprint top ten and Verstappen’s pole 31:38 - Rain delays the sprint; Russell briefly leads 34:14 - Stroll and Perez crash, followed by a safety-car pile-up 37:55 - McLaren teammates collide; Verstappen wins the sprint 40:32 - Grand Prix qualifying and Hadjar’s car trouble 42:48 - Colapinto hits the wall in Q2 44:10 - Verstappen takes pole ahead of the Ferraris 47:13 - Grid penalties and a dry race start 49:37 - Verstappen holds off Leclerc as the race settles 51:18 - Bortoleto retires with a transmission problem 52:12 - A long stretch without major race action 53:04 - Hamilton stays out during the virtual safety car 56:07 - Hamilton loses places on worn tires 57:10 - Verstappen wins Singapore for the first time 58:02 - Antonelli finishes third and extends his lead 60:00 - Race review: retirements and reliability concerns 64:15 - Driver of the day and the championship outlook Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

Summary Teeks breaks down the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, from George Russell’s dominant pole and narrow victory to Isack Hadjar’s standout podium after missing three races. The episode also covers major F1 news, including Jamie Chadwick’s Williams test, Red Bull’s 2027 driver plans, Cadillac’s engineering hires, upcoming power-unit regulations, and the expanded 2027 calendar. In this episode: George Russell takes pole by 0.83 seconds and converts it into his eighth career Grand Prix victory. Isack Hadjar outqualifies Max Verstappen and finishes third after returning from a three-race absence. A late-race safety-car sequence transforms a mostly quiet race, with Franco Colapinto, Pierre Gasly, and Lando Norris all eliminated in one incident. Kimi Antonelli recovers from a qualifying crash and a P16 start to finish fifth. Williams’ approximately 30-kilogram weight reduction helps Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon fight near the points. Jamie Chadwick completes 32 laps in a Williams FW47 at Portimão, becoming the first woman to drive for Williams since Susie Wolff in 2015. Red Bull confirms a long-term deal for Hadjar, including an option securing him for 2027 alongside Verstappen. Cadillac recruits Craig Skinner, Erica Blandin, and Tim Lean to accelerate its technical development. Proposed future engine rules include a turbocharged 3.0-liter V8, a simplified 100-kilowatt electric motor, and a target of reducing power-unit weight by 50 kilograms. The 2027 calendar expands to 24 races and 10 sprint weekends, including Monaco’s first sprint event. Timestamps: 01:53 - Teeks hosts solo as Riri is away 02:20 - Jamie Chadwick completes 32 laps in a Williams F1 car 05:43 - Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar’s long-term future 09:10 - Red Bull’s final major upgrade package of the season 12:32 - Cadillac signs three experienced F1 engineers 14:53 - The proposed 3.0-liter V8 engine regulations 18:18 - Why F1 engines are so different from road-car engines 20:44 - The ambitious 50-kilogram power-unit weight reduction 22:08 - Push-to-pass considered for future overtaking 23:44 - F1 races could be shortened by 15 kilometers 28:24 - Esteban Ocon declares himself a free agent 34:44 - The 2027 calendar adds four sprint weekends 36:31 - Why a Monaco sprint race may not work 40:18 - Potential uncertainty surrounding Middle Eastern races 41:43 - Qualifying begins in Baku 42:11 - Antonelli hits the wall in Q1 44:34 - Williams’ weight reduction improves its qualifying potential 46:29 - Russell dominates qualifying by 0.83 seconds 48:21 - Hadjar outqualifies Verstappen after his return 50:14 - Race penalties before the start 51:22 - Piastri jumps Leclerc at the first corner 52:20 - Hadjar and Verstappen move through the field 54:34 - Hamilton passes Norris as the midfield battle develops 55:53 - Norris locks up and loses more positions 56:22 - Albon crashes and brings out the safety car 57:21 - Colapinto, Gasly, and Norris are eliminated in one collision 58:47 - Antonelli recovers to pass Hamilton 59:33 - Russell beats Verstappen by one tenth of a second 60:32 - Hadjar completes a Red Bull double podium 61:26 - Lindblad beats Ocon by less than one-thousandth of a second 62:21 - Colapinto receives a post-race grid penalty 64:36 - Teeks names Isack Hadjar driver of the day 65:34 - Can Russell close the championship gap to Antonelli? 66:02 - Final thoughts on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix  Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

SummaryTeeks and Riri catch up on a packed motorsport calendar, covering championship winners, manufacturer battles, technical regulations and some of the biggest controversies across global racing. The discussion spans rallying, endurance racing, NASCAR, Formula E, BTCC, DTM and TCR. In this episode: World Rally Championship: Toyota secured its tenth manufacturers’ title, matching Lancia’s record, while Toyota also dominated the podium and Rally2 category. Rallycross: Johan Kristoffersson won the Euro Rallycross Championship, while the series moved fully back to petrol-powered cars. The FIA Rallycross World Cup finale is set for Indonesia. WEC’s future: Geely may take over Alpine’s existing endurance racing infrastructure, while uncertainty remains over the post-2027 relationship between the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. NASCAR: The hosts review recent Cup Series winners, upcoming higher-power cars and the widely discussed pit-lane confrontation involving Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar. Formula E: Porsche won the manufacturers’ championship, while DS driver Taylor Barnard took his maiden victory in the season finale. Formula E Gen4: Faster cars, new circuits and a revised qualifying and race configuration could make the next season significantly more chaotic. Touring cars: Ford leads the BTCC manufacturers’ standings, Mercedes tops DTM, and Geely leads the TCR World Tour with 16 eligible manufacturers. Timestamps 00:00 - Why the show is returning to wider motorsport coverage 01:35 - Toyota matches Lancia with its tenth WRC manufacturers’ title 03:27 - The first private Rally1 project and the case for independent teams 05:09 - Toyota also wins the Rally2 manufacturers’ championship 06:36 - Rallycross returns to petrol-only competition 08:44 - How Rallycross E and the championship structure worked 09:06 - Kristoffersson wins Euro Rallycross and family titles 10:33 - Rallycross World Cup heads to Indonesia 11:20 - Ferrari, BMW and Cadillac in the WEC Brazil review 13:47 - Aston Martin and non-hybrid cars challenge Toyota 14:08 - Team Turkey wins the WEC GT3 class 15:07 - Ferrari and Aston Martin succeed at Circuit of the Americas 18:28 - Toyota’s shrinking WEC championship lead 21:51 - Geely, Renault and the possible Alpine takeover 24:24 - The Le Mans calendar controversy and what was actually confirmed 26:39 - Why Fuji is crucial for Toyota’s title hopes 28:48 - NASCAR’s recent winners and the next-generation cars 30:46 - NASCAR power drops and the return toward 800 horsepower 33:18 - The Blaney-Hocevar pit-lane fight 35:57 - Whether NASCAR’s off-track drama overshadows the racing 38:20 - Porsche wins the Formula E manufacturers’ championship 40:16 - Formula E Gen4 cars could reach 200 mph 42:09 - Formula E final standings and Lola’s future 45:17 - The 21-race Formula E calendar and new race formats 47:12 - BTCC standings and Tom Chilton’s nineteenth victory 50:11 - Why modern DTM is effectively a GT3 championship 53:19 - What makes the TCR World Tour different 55:14 - The 16 manufacturers eligible for TCR competition 58:13 - Geely leads the TCR World Tour standings 60:11 - Lincoln Co.’s plans for Le Mans prototypes and rallying 61:06 - Final thoughts on a busy motorsport season 62:21 - The Honda S2000 debate and Teeks’ weekend-car plan  Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

Summary Teeks and Riri return for the second round of their £10,000 used-car challenge, comparing the best-value and fastest petrol and hybrid cars across multiple body styles. They also investigate alternative fuels, surprisingly high-mileage listings, and whether buying used makes more sense as new-car prices continue to rise. In this episode: Teeks wins the challenge 53-42 after comparing hatchbacks, saloons, estates, coupés, SUVs, convertibles, and MPVs. Petrol hatchback highlights include Teeks' 2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI, while Riri considers a Mercedes A-Class, SEAT Leon, Volvo V40, and Citroën C3. Performance picks include a Volkswagen Scirocco R, Audi S6 Avant with a 5.2-litre V10, Audi S5 V8, and several high-mileage performance cars that would be risky to own. The pair debate what counts as a sensible estate, comparing a 2014 Skoda Superb with newer Ford Focus and Fiat Tipo estates. A Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid becomes the surprise performance winner in the hybrid SUV category. Hybrid highlights include the Suzuki Swift, Toyota Prius, BMW i3 Range Extender, BMW 535i Active Hybrid, and Toyota Prius V. Riri explains why hybrid convertibles are almost impossible to find under £10,000 in the UK. Alternative-fuel cars, biofuels, ethanol, LPG, and chip-fat conversions are discussed, with both hosts noting how difficult these cars are to find and insure. The highest-mileage listings include a 2018 Dacia Duster with 801,000 miles, a 2016 Audi A3 with 770,000 miles, and a 1965 Morris Minor showing 640,000 miles. The challenge reinforces the value of the used market, especially as the average new-car price reached roughly £34,000 compared with £18,000 a decade earlier. Timestamps  01:07 - Petrol hatchbacks: best value under budget 05:33 - Volkswagen Polo GTI wins the first round 07:01 - Fast petrol hatchbacks and the Scirocco R 12:31 - Petrol saloons: Lexus versus Toyota Avensis 16:56 - The dangers of buying a damaged Mercedes C63 AMG 19:20 - Maserati Quattroporte and high-mileage performance bargains 22:31 - Finding a sensible petrol estate 25:10 - Skoda Superb versus newer Ford Focus estate 30:54 - The Audi S6 V10 estate surprise 35:14 - What actually qualifies as a sensible coupé? 39:23 - Audi TT wins the petrol coupé value round 42:06 - Audi S5 V8 versus BMW 645 performance battle 45:54 - Sensible SUVs and the Suzuki Grand Vitara 50:23 - The Infiniti FX as a potential SUV sleeper 54:47 - Petrol convertibles: why the Mazda MX-5 makes sense 60:12 - Jaguar XKR versus Mercedes SLK performance 61:39 - MPVs and the problem of finding a fast one 66:16 - BMW 2 Series Active Tourer wins despite being unpopular 67:16 - The hybrid categories begin 69:43 - Suzuki Swift beats Toyota Yaris for hybrid value 73:44 - BMW i3 Range Extender wins the hybrid hatchback performance round 75:32 - Toyota Prius versus Ford Mondeo hybrid 78:11 - BMW 535i Active Hybrid beats the Mercedes E300 80:09 - Hybrid estates are becoming harder to find 88:11 - Hyundai Bayon versus Suzuki Vitara 90:09 - The £10,000 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid discovery 92:13 - Hybrid convertibles are almost nonexistent 94:00 - Hybrid MPVs and the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 96:40 - Why alternative-fuel cars are rare in the UK 98:24 - Searching for the highest-mileage used car 100:17 - Cars with 800,000-mile odometers 102:36 - Rising new-car prices and the case for buying used 106:00 - Why hybrid ownership can offer the best of both worlds  Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊 

Summary Teeks and Riri return to cover a packed month of car news, from the £154,000 Range Rover Electric and Genesis GV90 to Tesla’s controversial Cybercab. They also examine shifting sales figures, Chinese automakers expanding overseas, job cuts at major manufacturers, Ford’s partnership with Geely, and a series of alarming recalls. Topics Range Rover Electric: The £154,000 luxury EV delivers 372 miles of range, 542 horsepower, 627 lb-ft of torque, and a 120 kWh battery, but weighs nearly three tons. Dacia Spring update: The affordable electric city car gains more power, improved safety, and 140 miles of range, with prices starting around £11,000. Aeon UT’s “Great Eight Promise”: The electric hatchback includes eight years of warranty, servicing, roadside assistance, and MOTs, alongside a £28,950 price and a potentially cheaper monthly finance deal. Tesla Cybercab concerns: The driverless vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals, cannot be manually controlled, and reportedly kept one passenger in the car after identifying an old parking-related warrant. Mercedes Mythos CLE: The limited-run V8 coupe produces 646 horsepower, but Teeks and Riri question why it is not a Black Series model and argue that its performance does not justify its exclusivity. Jensen Interceptor revival: The new GTX uses a supercharged 6.8-litre V8 producing roughly 900 horsepower, while GT, GTR, and GTX versions are planned. Market trends: UK car registrations rose 14% in August, battery-electric sales increased 30%, while China’s domestic sales fell 23.7% even as exports rose by almost 80%. Industry pressure: Volkswagen is targeting up to 50,000 management redundancies, Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut 4,000 jobs, and Honda is seeking nearly $10 billion in savings. Recalls: Ford recalls almost 400,000 vehicles over fuel tanks and power-loss problems, Lucid recalls 27,000 Air sedans for lighting issues, and Kia EV9 airbags may disable themselves. Timestamps 00:00 - Introducing the new car-news format 01:33 - Range Rover Electric: price, power, range, and weight 04:23 - How Range Rover engineered an EV for off-road use 08:25 - Range Rover’s towing limits and real-world suitability 10:08 - Comparing the electric Range Rover with petrol and diesel models 13:35 - Porsche’s Indian debut and the impact of import tariffs 16:43 - Dacia Spring update: more power and range for less money 21:15 - Dacia Spring rivals, including the Renault 5 and Toyota Aygo X 22:35 - Kia expands its GT electric-car lineup 25:39 - Aeon UT: the Funky Cat successor arrives in Britain 28:39 - The eight-year warranty, servicing, and MOT package 30:28 - Why Aeon’s monthly finance deal appears unusually competitive 33:38 - Genesis GV90: a luxury SUV that challenges Range Rover 35:00 - GV90 power, range, rotating seats, and luxury equipment 41:40 - Tesla Cybercab: the driverless car finally arrives 42:35 - Cybercab pricing and Tesla’s manufacturing costs 43:20 - Where the Cybercab is operating and how the service works 44:41 - Why the Cybercab’s passenger monitoring raises concerns 48:01 - The safety problem of stopping a Cybercab by standing in front of it 52:01 - NHTSA investigates Cybercab incidents 55:22 - Jaguar Type 00 interior revealed as the F-Pace is discontinued 57:34 - MG Hector Tomahawk and its new platform 60:10 - Mahindra’s Lifestyler pickup and colourful interior controversy 65:35 - Mercedes Mythos CLE: a V8 special limited to 30 cars   Important information If you enjoy our podcast and what we do here, please consider giving us a like and follow on your podcast platform of choice. After all, we are an ominous force, and we are EVERYWHERE!!! We are also on Instagram @inductionnoise, Tik Tok and YouTube. Look out for the orange logo with the TURBO and IN on it. If you’d like to get in touch with us for feedback, suggestions or inquiries, you can do so via our email which is [email protected]  Thanks for listening 😊