Kickin’ Tyres: A no-nonsense motoring catch-up

Join motoring journalists Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay every fortnight for a relaxed, straight-talking chat about the cars we’re driving, the news that matters, and the truth behind the marketing spin.

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Watch the Season 1 teaser

A first look at what’s coming this April. Expect real-world road tests, plenty of banter, and an unfiltered look at the motoring world—all from our remote studios.

Expertise without the ego

Between us, we’ve spent years attending launches and road-testing the latest models. We know what’s good and what’s not—but we also know that motoring chat shouldn’t be dry.Kickin’ Tyres is a fortnightly, conversational deep-dive into the world of four wheels. Recorded remotely and kept intentionally relaxed, we cover the launches we’ve just returned from, the latest cars we've road-tested, the standout news stories, and interviews with independent experts.This show carries the same consumer-first DNA as The Car Buying Coach UK, but with more banter and a broader lens on the industry. We operate with zero brand bias and no dealer affiliations—just honest talk for people who are car-hunting or who simply enjoy a bit of motoring chat.

What to expect every fortnight

Latest launches. First-hand reports from the global motoring events and vehicle launches we’ve just attended.Real-world reviews. Honest, road-test impressions of how the latest cars actually perform on UK roads.Industry news. The standout stories that matter—from the genuinely important to the weird and funny.Independent experts. Candid conversations with voices from across the industry, including finance, insurance, and maintenance.

Behind the mics

Adam Gray

Adam Gray is a motoring journalist who continues to road-test the latest vehicles and attend global launches, from practical city cars to high-performance models.He combines this active, first-hand experience with his work as the founder of The Car Buying Coach UK, where he provides clients with strictly honest, unbiased car-buying advice.On the show, Adam brings that current industry insight and "no-jargon" approach to every conversation.

Tim Barnes-Clay

Tim Barnes-Clay is an automotive writer and video presenter who has been at the heart of the industry for over three decades.A qualified broadcast journalist with a background at ITV and the Mirror Group, Tim maintains full media accreditation to test-drive the latest cars and attend major vehicle launches worldwide.He brings his extensive experience behind the camera and the microphone—and his straight-talking perspective as a dad-of-three—to every episode of the show.

Where to find the show

Kickin’ Tyres officially launches this April. You’ll find us on all major platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you’d rather see the cars (and our faces) in action, every episode will be available to watch in full on our YouTube channel.

Kickin’ Tyres is a fortnightly motoring podcast hosted by Adam Gray and Tim Barnes-Clay. Join us for honest, brand-neutral insight and the latest from the motoring world—delivered with years of experience and zero industry jargon.

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