Episode

Weld your own Polo; do you have to own an Alfa?

Podcast
My week in cars: the Autocar podcast
Published
Aug 4, 2026
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3355
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Summary

In the latest episode of the Autocar podcast, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk the Festival of the Unexceptional, Petrol & Pride, welding your own Polo, the Audi A2 (again, of course), how buyers are flocking to new brands, and whether you should buy an Alfa Romeo? There's more besides, including Steve's views on walking, and your correspondence. For details of a subscription special offer which includes archive access and gives you SIX issues of Autocar for just £6, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.