#44 Former Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer speaks * Vauxhall's VXR rebirth * 2021’s hottest new cars
The Auto Express Podcast with Vicki Butler-HendersonShow Notes
Dr Andy Palmer is the special guest on the first Auto Express podcast of 2021. He talks about EVs, the Palmer Foundation and his career at Aston Martin and Nissan. Andy is joined by Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and John McIlroy to discuss the week’s biggest stories, including the rebirth of Vauxhall’s VXR brand and the BMW X8. The team reveal the cars they’re most looking forward to in 2021, and Hugo Griffiths drops in to answer more of your motoring questions.
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