The Miles Driven
The Miles Driven
Miles Goodson
Miles talks cars and automotive news mixed in with the occasional anecdotes from the motor trade. We keep you updated with news and take deep dives into the automotive world whether that be the history, the future, or the present day of cars and the people that make the industry tick.
Every Type R in Honda's history
This week we cover the Type R versions of every Honda starting with the NSX and working our way to the best known in the Honda Civic Type R.
Jun 19
2 hr 32 min
Golf GTI - Every generation mk1 - mk8.5
In this episode Owen and Miles cover every single generation of Golf GTI from inception to the latest mk8.5 50th anniversary record breaker. We also discuss this weeks car news.
May 29
1 hr 47 min
Car discounts - who decides?
This weeks podcast is focused around a viewer question on whether the car dealer or the car manufacturer is the one that dictates what discount someone can have when buying a used and new car.
May 17
40 min
The latest car news and the Volvo XC90 review
This week we run through the latest car news from BMW, BYD, Audi and VW. Plus a mention of the most and least reliable cars. Then its this week drive in the Volvo XC90, a full review will be on the channel next week too.
May 9
48 min
Why does everyone want to sell the police their cars?
In episode six we have guest and friend of the show Owen come in to talk about all things cars, including the advantages and disadvantages of selling the police their cars and what is the future of modified cars. We also talk peak car and cover this weeks automotive news.
May 1
1 hr 43 min
The business of building car - part 2
Think you could start a car company, in the second part of our assessment of the business of building cars we talk about how companies export cars to other countries and open dealerships plus getting reviews from journalists and advertising the brand.
Apr 24
1 hr 35 min
The business of building cars - could you start a car brand
Building cars is one of the most fascinating and challenging industries to compete in. More car companies are struggling to exist at a time when more EVs and more new entrants along with stricter and stricter regulations are making the business near impossible. But could you do it. Let's talk about the business of making cars in podcast 104.
Apr 17
1 hr 43 min
AI car adverts are a disaster and the podcast is moving to its own channel
AI is being used for car adverts and saying all types of nonsense of not explaining how the car works properly, how do you combat this? Jaguar are going ahead with the type 00 release as a full EV model that will come out in 2027 and there is car news across the industry. The big news though is that this podcast is moving to its own channel. The new channel will be named The Miles Driven Podcasts so you can get all your podcasts for the show on there from now on.
Apr 10
49 min
Are hot hatches disappearing for good?
Hot hatchbacks used to be everywhere but today less car manufacturers are offering affordable fast hatchbacks for the masses. Is this a temporary problem for 2026 or do new regulations and emissions equipment mean that few car brands can afford a halo hatchback as more and more people buy SUVs.
Apr 2
19 min
The podcast returns, and so does the Land Rover Freelander
The podcast returns after a long hiatus and with it a discussion on whether JLR are making the right decision in bringing a Chinese made Land Rover Freelander to market
Mar 27
23 min
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