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Motor City UK

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by Rob Capaldi

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Motor City UK tells the story of the city Coventry's relationship with the motor car. From the cycle workshops of the 19th century to the birth of the British car industry, from the boom years of mass production to the challenges of decline, and on to today’s reinvention as a global hub for electric, autonomous and advanced automotive technology development. This documentary-style podcast explores the people, places and ideas that have shaped Coventry’s automotive identity. Along the way, we hear from historians, engineers, designers, artists, event organisers and innovators - those who were there in the days of high volume manufacturing, and those defining what comes next. Motor City UK is about more than factories and machines. It’s about culture, creativity and community. About why cars mattered - and still matter - to this city, and how Coventry retains it place at as the UK's original Motor City. New episodes coming in 2026.

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Episode thumbnail for Motor City UK | EP09 – The Wells Vertige - The Modern British Sportscar

July 10, 2026

Motor City UK | EP09 – The Wells Vertige - The Modern British Sportscar

<p><span>Modern sports cars continue to evolve through performance, size, and technology, yet a parallel conversation remains around simplicity and driver involvement. This episode of Motor City UK explores that tension through the story of Wells Motor Cars and its exciting, lightweight, Vertige.</span></p><p><span>In a workshop deep int he Warwickshire countryside, a different approach to sports car design takes shape, one focused on restraint, proportion, and engagement rather than scale.</span></p><p><span>Topics covered include:</span></p><ul><li><span>UK low-volume automotive manufacturing</span></li><li><span>Coventry and Warwickshire automotive heritage</span></li><li><span>Lightweight sports car design philosophy</span></li><li><span>Driver engagement vs modern performance trends</span></li><li><span>The development of the Vertige</span></li><li><span>The future of small British sports car makers</span></li></ul><p><span>A detailed look at how one project fits into a much longer regional and industrial story.</span></p><p><span>Motor City UK explores the people, places and technologies shaping Britain's original Motor City.</span></p><p><span>Find Motor City UK on Instagram </span><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/motorcitypod" target="_blank">@MotorCityPod</a></u></p><p><span>---------------------------------------</span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellsmotorcars.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wells Motor Cars Instagram</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://wellsmotorcars.com/" target="_blank">Wells Motor Cars Webpage</a></u></p><p><span>---------------------------------------</span></p><p><strong>Motor City UK</strong><span> is created, produced and hosted by Rob Capaldi, Get in touch with Rob in one of the following ways:</span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robcapaldi1" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-capaldi/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for Motor City UK | EP08 – MotoFest LIVE - The People Behind the Cars

June 12, 2026

Motor City UK | EP08 – MotoFest LIVE - The People Behind the Cars

<p><span>MotoFest brings thousands of people into Coventry city centre each year, but beyond the cars themselves lies a much bigger story.</span></p><p><span>In this special episode of Motor City UK, recorded on location throughout Coventry MotoFest 2026, we explore the people who keep the city's automotive culture alive today.</span></p><p><span>From concours judges and classic car enthusiasts to grassroots motorsport organisers, educators, historians and civic leaders, we hear how Coventry's relationship with the motor car continues to evolve.</span></p><p><span>Along the way we discover forgotten stories, celebrate iconic vehicles, explore the future of automotive skills, and ask what car culture means in a city that helped shape the industry for more than a century.</span></p><p><span>Featuring:</span></p><ul><li><span>Roger Bailey, Lord Mayor of Coventry</span></li><li><span>James Noble, Festival Director, MotoFest</span></li><li><span>Mike Riley, Riley Cars Archive Heritage Trust</span></li><li><span>Organisers of the XJ40@40 celebration</span></li><li><span>Coventry College</span></li><li><span>Loughborough Car Club</span></li><li><span>Concours judges Iain Tyrrell, Marc Allum and Dominic Taylor-Lane</span></li></ul><p><span>Motor City UK explores the people, places and technologies shaping Britain's original Motor City.</span></p><p><span>Find Motor City UK on Instagram </span><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/motorcitypod" target="_blank">@MotorCityPod</a></u></p><p><span>---------------------------------------</span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.coventrymotofest.com/" target="_blank">Coventry MotoFest</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.loughboroughcarclub.co.uk/" target="_blank">Loughborough Car Club</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://xj40register.com/" target="_blank">XJ40 Register</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://rileycarsarchive.org/" target="_blank">Welcome to the Riley Cars Archive Heritage Trust</a></u><span> </span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.coventrycollege.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Coventry College</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iain_tyrrell/#" target="_blank">Iain Tyrrell</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcjallum/" target="_blank">Marc Allum</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aohe_domtaylorlane/" target="_blank">Dominic Taylor-Lane</a></u></p><p><span>---------------------------------------</span></p><p><strong>Motor City UK</strong><span> is created, produced and hosted by Rob Capaldi, Get in touch with Rob in one of the following ways:</span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robcapaldi1" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-capaldi/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for Motor City UK | EP07 – How Forza Horizon Is Creating the Next Generation of Car Enthusiasts

May 29, 2026

Motor City UK | EP07 – How Forza Horizon Is Creating the Next Generation of Car Enthusiasts

<p><span>Can a video game inspire a lifelong passion for cars? In this episode of Motor City UK, we explore how Forza Horizon, the British Motor Museum and the wider West Midlands automotive ecosystem are helping shape the next generation of enthusiasts.</span></p><p><span>Recorded at the British Motor Museum's Forza Horizon: The Experience launch event, this episode examines the growing overlap between gaming, engineering, automotive heritage and modern car culture. From developers and museum leaders to drifters, journalists and vehicle builders, we explore how digital and physical automotive worlds increasingly connect.</span></p><ul><li><span>Forza Horizon and Playground Games</span></li><li><span>British Motor Museum</span></li><li><span>Coventry and West Midlands automotive heritage</span></li><li><span>Automotive engineering careers</span></li><li><span>Drift culture and motorsport</span></li><li><span>Arctic Trucks and enthusiast communities</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span>Motor City UK explores the people, places and technologies shaping Britain's original Motor City.</span></p><p><span>Find Motor City UK on Instagram </span><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/motorcitypod" target="_blank">@MotorCityPod</a></u></p><p><span>---------------------------------------</span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/" target="_blank">British Motor Museum</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://forza.net/forzahorizon6" target="_blank">Forza Horizon 6</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://playground-games.com/" target="_blank">Playground Games</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.rdxacademy.co.uk/" target="_blank">RDX Drift Academy</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://arctictrucks.com/" target="_blank">Arctic Trucks</a></u></p><p><span>---------------------------------------</span></p><p><strong>Motor City UK</strong><span> is created, produced and hosted by Rob Capaldi, Get in touch with Rob in one of the following ways:</span></p><p><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robcapaldi1" target="_blank">Instagram</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-capaldi/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u></p><p></p>

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What is Motor City UK?

Motor City UK tells the story of the city Coventry's relationship with the motor car.

From the cycle workshops of the 19th century to the birth of the British car industry, from the boom years of mass production to the challenges of decline, and on to today’s reinvention as a global hub for electric, autonomous and advanced automotive technology development.

This documentary-style podcast explores the people, places and ideas that have shaped Coventry’s automotive identity. Along the way, we hear from historians, engineers, designers, artists, event organisers and innovators - those who were there in the days of high volume manufacturing, and those defining what comes next.

Motor City UK is about more than factories and machines. It’s about culture, creativity and community. About why cars mattered - and still matter - to this city, and how Coventry retains it place at as the UK's original Motor City.

New episodes coming in 2026.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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