The Smart Drive Podcast – where driving expertise meets real talk!
Join Ashley Neil, top-tier Driving Instructor, and Simon Houghton, EV enthusiast and Advanced Driver, as they dive into everything from road skills to the future of motoring. With the unmistakable sounds of Liverpool and Bolton, they keep it insightful, engaging, and packed with tips to make you a smarter driver. Buckle up—this is one ride you don’t want to miss!
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The Smart Drive Podcast – where driving expertise meets real talk!
Join Ashley Neil, top-tier Driving Instructor, and Simon Houghton, EV enthusiast and Advanced Driver, as they dive into everything from road skills to the future of motoring. With the unmistakable sounds of Liverpool and Bolton, they keep it insightful, engaging, and packed with tips to make you a smarter driver. Buckle up—this is one ride you don’t want to miss!
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Simon and Ashley kick things off with a PSA on dodgy car report scams, before swerving into French roads that purr, UK roads that screech, and a debate on whether speed limits should really budge. Throw in marathon training, kit car nostalgia, and even a fire engine stuck in traffic, and you’ve got Top Gear meets Watchdog… but with extra spreadsheets.
References in this Episode:
USA 2005 Tour DVD
https://youtu.be/56NB_cE9zPc?si=K1JPXRPLjsbMxrYX
11 Hours in 11 Minutes Driving back from France
https://youtu.be/9K7yw1K_ZWg?si=MPcMKlyh3uT3eAf_
Battery recycling
https://www.rsbruce.com/www.rsbruce.com/battery-recycling
Nissan 2nd life battery
https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/STORIES/RELEASES/second-life-leaf-batteries/
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