Jonny provides yet more concise and informative reviews via the 30 second review format, before announcing a Champions League-style tournament to discover the best crisps. Ben asks Jonny to review some art produced by a rather unexpected source, with inevitable results, while Rob and Jonny have an insightful discussion about cyclists and bad drivers. There’s…
Category: Road Test
Episode 53 – 30 Second Car Reviews, Bacon as a Plant, Expensive Whiskey, Fake Ferraris & F1 Memorabilia
Despite Jonny’s best efforts to technologically sabotage himself, this episode almost goes off without a hitch. The chaps receive a fax from no less than a deity, which raises the question: what plant should bacon be? Jonny has driven a lot of cars recently, and provides his own unique insight on these via our classic…
Episode 52 – Ice Hockey, SMMT South, FIFA vs PES, Bitter Cars, and a load of drinking
For the first time in a while, the Smooth Traffic guys have all ended up in the same room together. The chaps discuss the Bracknell Bees ice hockey team, following a trip to watch them play the Invicta Dynamos, as well as providing 30-second reviews of all the cars that they drove at the recent…
Episode 49 – Jaguar F-Type & Ford Focus Reviews, Faraday Future, Jonny on Art, Deadliest Boot Spaces, Dictionary Corner & a Car Park Crash
Jonny gives his verdict on the 2-litre Jaguar F-Type that he recently drove for a week, as well as the brand new Ford Focus that he travelled to France to drive. Ben tells the exciting tale of witnessing a crash in a car park while shopping at his local Pets at Home, before going on…
Episode 48 – Jonny’s New Job, Tim Sherwood, Jaguar & Audi Test Previews, Jonny on Art, Deadliest Boot Spaces & F1 2017
The biggest news in Smooth Traffic history is announced, as Jonny reveals details about his new job. While reviewing the World Cup to date, Rob receives a birthday surprise in the form of an ‘interview’ that Ben & Jonny organised with Tim Sherwood. Jonny previews his upcoming tests of the 2-litre Jaguar F-Type and the…
Episode 41 – Audi R8 & RS6, Lunch at the Porsche Experience Centre, a Fax & Dictionary Corner
Jonny talks about the fast Audis that he’s recently experienced, namely the RS6 and the R8. While in possession of the R8, Jonny also attended a Porsche range day, which made him feel sick until a lovely lunch. Following on from Ben’s trip to New Zealand, he’s created a quiz, of sorts, that will leave…
Episode 39 – Taking a Rolls-Royce to Scotland, the new Ford EcoSport and primary school science
2018 has started with a bang for Smooth Traffic. Ben went AWOL in New Zealand, Jonny went to Scotland in a Rolls-Royce, and Rob got to edit a podcast episode without complaining about Ben’s constant tapping. Jonny took great pleasure in recounting his trip to Scotland in the Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge, and managed to…
Episode 37 – Jonny climbs a mountain and makes a hasty retreat, the patron saint of Smooth Traffic and the end of the Subaru WRX STi
Christmas is coming, so the chaps preview the upcoming Christmas special episode, which will feature some science. Maybe. In the ongoing battle to make Jonny more palatable to the general public, Rob takes it upon himself to start a brand new segment about rude words. Ben decides that he’s had enough of the tripe brought…
Episode 35 – SMMT South Test Day 2017, Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Edition, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider and the Nissan X-Trail
After a ‘short’ summer break (8 weeks or so) that definitely had nothing to do with Ben getting married (congratulations Ben), the chaps make a return with a jam-packed episode! Rob and Jonny give a rundown of the cars that they drove on the SMMT South Test Day in late-September. Jonny reveals his new car,…
Episode 34 – Ford Mustang V8 vs Abarth 595 Competizione, Car Parts Reclamation, Hyperloop and what’s the best sauce?
Jonny decides to review his recent weeks with the Mustang V8 and Abarth 595 Competizione by comparing the two, naturally. Ben decides to set Rob and Jonny a challenge that entails him trying to turn old car parts that they find into potential furniture and talking points around their homes. Rob and Ben try to…
Episode 33 – Honda Civic Type R, Ford Fiesta, Connected Car Apps and Land of the Ancients
Jonny returns from two overseas launches to reveal all about the new Honda Civic Type R and the new Ford Fiesta. The chaps discuss connected cars in detail to try and figure out where the boundaries of app-related control should be. Rob starts off an all-new movie-based segment in an attempt to find the character…
Episode 32 – Aston Martin V8, a visit to Haynes Motor Museum, parking tickets and a letter is received
Jonny recounts a special day out that he had with a 1970s Aston Martin V8 and the chaps discuss whether he needs driving gloves. Rob provides an update on the parking ticket that he was issued with, and unsurprisingly it’s good news. Ben brings up some potential refuelling options for depleted electric car batteries, while…
