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…
Episode 31 – SMMT Test Day 2017, Abarth Day at Rockingham, parking tickets and more
Jonny talks about his time at Rockingham Motor Speedway for the 2017 Abarth Day, while Rob and Ben provide some punchy 30-second reviews of the 10 cars that they drove at the SMMT Test Day. Rob also suffers the ignominy of a parking ticket, which has been issued incorrectly, Ben recommends a new app for…
Episode 30 – Crazy Audi spec-up prices, smart traffic lights, VR gaming and some 30th episode celebrations
It’s the 30th episode of Smooth Traffic! Congratulations to us! Nobody else excited? Well never mind, but at least you can listen in on our celebrations, as Rob’s £25,000 spec-up challenge reveals a lot about Audi, Ben brings up the topic of smart traffic lights, and the chaps branch out into a non-automotive topic (officially)…
