The Smart Drive Podcast
Simon Houghton
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The Smart Drive Podcast – where driving expertise meets real talk!Join Ashley Neil, top-tier Driving Instructor, and Simon Houghton, EV enthusiast and Advanced Driver, as they dive into everything from road skills to the future of motoring. With the unmistakable sounds of Liverpool and Bolton, they keep it insightful, engaging, and packed with tips to make you a smarter driver. Buckle up—this is one ride you don’t want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S2 E5: From Sensible Volvo to Raw MX-5 – The Smart Drive Podcast
Aug 31, 2026·1h 24m - 2
S2 E4: Driver Fatigue, EV Road Trips and Learning at 17 – The Smart Drive Podcast
Aug 3, 2026·1h - 3
S2 E3: Volvo Tailgating, Caterham Temptation & Confused UK Roads – The Smart Drive Podcast
Jul 6, 2026·47m - 4
S2 E2: Oulton Park, Ginetta Juniors & the Return of the Racing Bug – The Smart Drive Podcast
Jun 1, 2026·47m - 5
S2 E1: EV Regen, Driver Aids & the Lost Art of Heel-and-Toe – The Smart Drive Podcast
May 4, 2026·1h 1m - 6
S1 E14: Audi Q6 Software Fixes, Insurance Advice & IAM Commentary – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two hosts discuss driving education, personal updates, and improving commentary driving skills.
Apr 6, 2026·48m - 7
S1 E13: London Marathon Charity Drive, First Car Raffle & Emergency Kit Tips – The Smart Drive Podcast
Hosts Ashley and Simon discuss driving education and Simon's recent half marathon experience.
Mar 18, 2026·23m - 8
S1 E12: Audi Q6 EV Road Trip, 265kW Charging & Motorway Exit Stop Sign Danger – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two hosts discuss driving expertise, EV enthusiasm, and personal anecdotes in a conversational podcast about becoming a smarter driver.
Mar 2, 2026·57m - 9
S1 E11: Rivian R2 UK Hype, Auto-Park Fails & Divorce Cars – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two driving experts discuss their week and introduce a podcast about driving skills and motoring.
Feb 1, 2026·55m - 10
S1 E10: Ford Focus ST Manual Fun, Flash-to-Overtake Row & EV Road Tax – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two hosts discuss driving experiences and review a Ford Focus ST while sharing driving tips.
Jan 4, 2026·1h 3m - 11
S1 E9: Christmas Special – Dash Cams, EV 12V Chaos & Track-Day Truths – The Smart Drive Podcast
Dec 25, 2025·47m - 12
S1 E8: Hardest Driving Tests, 1MW Charging & Winter Roadcraft – The Smart Drive Podcast
Dec 1, 2025·1h 3m - 13
S1 E7: “Blame the Volvo” – Drive-Thru Lattes, 600 kW Chargers & Adaptive Cruise Chaos
Nov 3, 2025·56m - 14
S1 E6: Car Report Scams, Speed Limit Debate & UK vs French Roads – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two driving experts discuss a car selling experience and the importance of vehicle history reports.
Oct 6, 2025·1h 6m - 15
S1 E5: “Peak Buttons”, Pedal Rants & Cyclist vs Driver Real Talk – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two driving experts discuss driving education, YouTube content creation, and the challenges of producing driving-related videos.
Sep 1, 2025·1h 2m - 16
S1 E4: Dodgy Motors, Super-Glue & Manual vs Automatic – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two hosts discuss driving expertise, road skills, and the future of motoring, with a focus on practical tips and personal experiences.
Aug 4, 2025·1h 1m - 17
S1 E3: Hot Hatches & EV Zen — From RS Hooligans to Smart Driving – The Smart Drive Podcast
Jul 7, 2025·54m - 18
S1 E2: EV Highland Raid, Handbrake Fails & Overtake Masterclass – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two hosts discuss driving experiences, car updates, and listener feedback in a casual conversation about motoring.
Jun 2, 2025·51m - 19
S1 E1: Audi Q6 Test Drive & £1,500 First-Car Adventure – The Smart Drive Podcast
Two driving experts discuss their week, including one's experience driving a manual car after years of automatics, and share insights on driving skills and road safety.
Apr 28, 2025·52m