Gareth Jones On Speed

#520 The Race: Day & Night. We are trackside for the atmosphere at the 93rd running of the 24 Hours Of Le Mans. We pick our runners for the On Speed sweepstake. The sound of the race start at the Esses, and Tetre Rouge at night and a chat with Alex Goy…..at a bar.

#519 The Car The Campsite & the Pit Lane. Part 1 of our coverage of the 2025 24 Hours Of Le Mans. We make the journey to La Sarthe in the fascinating INEOS Grenadier and settle in at Team Langoustine’s camp site at Tetre Rouge to watch Hyperpole, and enjoy a pit walk.

#518 Trucks at Llandudno Transport Festival. Gareth & Phil Williams explore and enjoy a broad display of trucks and buses from almost the entire history of commercial vehicles. Which lorry impresses the guys the most?

#517 Monaco, Indy & The Studio. Zog and Gareth catch up on "the jewel in F1's crown" and "the greatest spectacle in racing", which one was more entertaining? Phase-change materials and car spotting on Apple TV. Plus: Peugeot bring back the GTi.

516 Car Design Event. In the 2nd of our 2 programmes from Munich, Gareth meets car designers from Genesis, Pagani, VW & Kia. Gareth sits in the exquisite Utopia. Plus, Slate; the startup with a mission to build an affordable EV pickup.

#515 Motorworld. In the first of 2 special programmes from Munich, Bavaria; Gareth explores Motorworld and marvels at the exotica on display. Plus we talk to the Hyundai-backed student designer who created the Obsidian and the top people shaping GM cars.

#514 A Rock Star & His Cars. As a tribute to Mike Peters who died this week, we revisit a moment in 2018 when two best friends chatted about cars in the beautiful countryside of Eryri, north Wales. Plus: news about 20 Years On Speed.

#513 BYD, Katy Perry and Teammates. Gareth explores cars new and old in Ireland. We discuss space tourism. INEOS struggle to find a name for their next car. Plus, who’s beating who in the head-to-head battles in F1?

#512 F1 & WRC. Who’s looking forward most to Suzuka, Zog, Gareth or Yuki Tsunoda? Has Aston Martin just sold Aston Martin F1? Graham King joins us to discuss the current state of play in the WRC. Plus: We Want The Rally Back; a 20 Years On Speed update.

#511 F1's Back 2025. The season starts in Melbourne. How did Lewis get on in his debut race for Ferrari. 6 rookies on the grid, who didn’t disappoint? Plus, has Elon broken Tesla? Renault’s cunning international plan & a tribute to Eddie Jordan.

#510 Maserati GranTurismo Folgore & It’s Only Testing. An electric Maserati, sacrilege or superb? F1 testing in Bahrain which teams are progressing up the grid, Zog coughs up the answer. Plus: An On Speed Public Service Announcement.

#509 Alex @ Dakar & American Cars. Zog and Gareth get jealous of Alex’s tales of rally-raiding in Saudi Arabia. Lewis crashes a Ferrari, are we worried? As Trump considers tariffs, we consider our 3 favourite US autos.

#507 How’s 2025 Going So Far? Not so good for Carlos Sainz Snr and Nissan? We discuss Dakar, cars in films and on TV, and the winners and losers in the 2024 new car market. Plus “The On Speed News Gape” on Sony building cars.

#508 Lewis at Ferrari & Space 2025. We react to the first sighting of Lewis at Maranello, all style and no substance? Plus, what will they name him? The new space race, we look ahead to the year in space technology.

#506 Quiz Special. In this bonus episode Gareth Alex and Zog invite you to join in our holiday season quiz “Fact Or Fake?”. Astounding car facts, or are they lies, can you tell the difference?

#505 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Gareth, Zog & Alex celebrate 2024 on track and on the road, and give each other the worst gifts imaginable. Plus: On Speed motorsport messages, Stanley Unwind’s Knotivity and “Loose Springsteen” sings eXmas.

#504 Jaguar, Wait, What? Gareth, Zog & Alex meet up to chat about why one of the world's most renowned car brands has gone for a full re-boot. Are they right to do so, and why is everyone so upset? Plus: Max Verstappen, now 4X World Champion & Lego cars.

#503 F1 Team Ownership & Battery Chemistry. Zog and Gareth round up the latest paddock chat and which nation owns which team. Zog explains innovations in battery technology for EVs. Plus: drivers swearing and Lotus adapting.

#502 F1 Love Triangles, Driving Standards & The MG Cyberster. We explore some of the shifting relationships in F1and ask about Max Verstappen’s track behaviour. Alex Goy shares his joy and critique of Britain’s only electric roadster.

#501 Off Road Buses & Chinese EVs. Alex drives the go-anywhere Torsus Terrastorm & Praetorian, and Mr Bean’s MINI. How good are the latest car brands from the people’s Republic? Plus Elon’s new robots and Renault’s “affordable” EV.