The Cars That Made Us blends our interest in cars with our undying devotion to the automotive world to create information-dense yet soul-driven love letters to the machines that have made us as enthusiasts
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Inside Automotive PR: Oliver Rowe on launching Fiesta, crisis in Ford and becoming a PR of tomorrow
In this episode, filmed from the Polestar UK HQ at Bicester Motion, Sachin chats with ex-Ford Communications Manager Oliver Rowe. They discuss his time with Ford, his opinions on thier cars and what makes a world-class automotive communicator.
8 Feb 2026
MOTORYAP #2: S Class should be an SUV, Chinese Freelander & Chery in Liverpool
#cars #podcast #motoring #discussion
31 Jan 2026
MOTORYAP #1: F1 rule changes are futile; what's next for car design?
The Cars That Made Us solo episodes have seen a rebrand. Guest episodes will still be The Cars That Made Us, but Motoryaps are now the new solo format where I discuss the latest news and share spicy opinions regarding the motoring industry.00:00: Intro01:15 Are F1 rule changes futile?12:02 How would a car of the future be designed?17:32 Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems - more harm than good?20:40 Are tommorrow's cars worth being excited for?24:20 Rounding things off
18 Dec 2025
Matt Prior: Best-ageing cars, sh*t-sandwiches and why UK roads are actually perfect
In what can only be described as a 'megayap', Sachin meets with Autocar Editor-at-Large Matt Prior to discuss all aspects of the motoring industry. Matt has an incredible level of understanding - so much that he can talk about his times meeting designers, CEOs and visiting top-secret HQs in the most casual way. So sit back, relax and dive in!
3 Dec 2025
James Dennison: Pagani Huayra R Evo Roadster, MG ZR & is F1 too commercial?
James Dennison is a car journalist, working as the Head of Automotive Video for the over 60 year-old Car Magazine. In this episode, Sachin and James sit down to discuss
20 Sept 2025
Inside Autocar: Stories behind the camera with Sergiu Avram
Sachin heads to Caffeine and Machine to sit down with Autocar videographer Sergiu Avram and discuss the ins and outs of the automotive world.
18 Jul 2025
Fiat 126p: The Fiat 500 Offshoot That Became a Polish Legend
All watermarked images from this video are from Axel Gerstl. Check them our here for Fiat history, images and parts: https://webshop.fiat500126.com/en/#car #fiat #classiccars #automobile #auto #poland #motor #cars #carhistory #automotive
17 Jun 2025
MAZDASPEED MX-5: Mazda's Forgotten 2004 Icon
This episode explores the unique history of the 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5, Mazda's sole turbocharged Miata, examining its enhanced performance and the reasons behind its limited production.
27 May 2025
TVR Tuscan: Britain's Greatest Sports Car?
Sachin explores Peter Wheeler's vision and impact on the TVR Tuscan, revealing how it became one of Britain's most celebrated sports cars.
12 May 2025
Ferrari 330 P4, Fiat Multipla, Renault Twizy
In the very first request episode of the show, Sachin takes a look at some of the cars that the Internet has presented him with: the spellbinding 1967 Ferrari 330 P4 racer; the Fiat Multipla, one of motoring's ugliest of ducklings; and the 'car' that started the microcar revolution of Europe's city centres, the Renault Twizy.
All images provided by ultimatecarpage.com (go visit them, they are cool)
17 Apr 2025
James Elliot (Octane Magazine) on the Triumph 2000, Jensen Interceptor and Lotus Elan
Classics are called so for a reason. And who better to talk about classics with than James Elliot, the Editor-in-Chief at Octane magazine. James has had a variety of cars throughout his life, but throughout his years he has accrewed a dream garage of three classics that he considers to be pioneers of the industry. In this very special episode, James and Sachin chat about the importance of classics and why the cars of yesteryear have an incredible magic.
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11 Mar 2025
Episode #3: McLaren 12C, Sauber-Mercedes C9
In this very technical-focused episode, Sachin delves into the car behind McLaren's springboard into the automotive space and one of the fastest Group C cars of all time. This episode is all about the incredible McLaren 12C and the legendary Sauber-Mercedes C9.
25 Feb 2025
Episode #2 - Nissan GT-R R35, Hyundai i30n
For the highly awaited follow-up to The Cars That Made Us debut, Sachin takes a look at the GT-R R35, the man behind its genius as well as the Hyundai i30n and how it has spearheadded the company's masterful rebrand...
11 Feb 2025
Intro, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8
First episode, baby! For the show's kickoff, we take a look at two of the cars that not only birthed my love for the industry... The Lamborghini Gallardo and it's German cousin, the Audi R8. Both saw the light of day because of Audi's $110m purchase of Lambo. This episode breaks down why it happened and dives into what went into the cars that were born because of it.
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