Simon Houghton

Automotive photographer, car enthusiast, motor racing fan and co-host of The Smart Drive Podcast (link in bio)

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From a coffee chat to Oulton Park thrills: junior racing, tire feel, and learning balance that makes you safer on the road. Should Ashley swap the Volvo for a race license? 🏁🚗 #TheSmartDrivePodcast #GinettaJuniors #Racing #CarControl https://t.co/pFHM2JhXWq

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Modern cars get smarter, but not always easier. EV regen, one-pedal driving, and driver aids spark a debate: safer or more complex? Plus a playful throwback to heel-toe and old-school rituals. Your drive, your control, your questions. #SmartDrivePodcast … https://t.co/SnYhMFqAja

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Audi Q6 update hides a fix, insurance gotchas matter, and driving improvement is a humbling skill. Plus, Simon tees up sharper commentary and smarter EV coverage. Tune in for real-world motoring notes. 🚗💡 #TheSmartDrivePodcast #EV #Insurance #DrivingTips https://t.co/PgWZyvlOAG

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Support @AshleyNealDI in running the London Marathon: https://t.co/N1eWwNEy59
In aid of The James Bulger Memorial Trust https://t.co/GNH9JFfZ9O
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S1 E13: London Marathon Charity Drive, First Car Raffle & Emergency Kit Tips – The Smart Drive Podcast https://t.co/Ou44iUd6iz Promoted by Podcasthon

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Punchline takeaway: Turning a £1,800 car project into a £4,655 charity raffle shows how small starts can fuel big giving. Plus, every driver should pack an emergency kit. Donate, share, and drive with purpose. #Charity #RoadSafety #TheSmartDrivePod #Podc… https://t.co/2F0l0UPwwd

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EV road trip reality: 300 miles, one 12-min stop, and a 265kW charge—plus the grind of “nothing to do but scroll.” Also, tyre math that last rears to 2038. And M6 Junction 37 drama you can’t fix by shouting. What’s your worst junction design? #EV #AudiQ6… https://t.co/CgeQf0orfl

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Still typing on Android? Fix that. Join the Flow waitlist. Win stuff 🚀‍https://t.co/bVw13xJdqA

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@thewheatgerm three attempts today and this was my best. You were so lucky #pigeon #kingsx

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EV nerding meets real-world quirks: Rivian R2's software intrigue, auto-park bravado vs. reality, and a thoughtful detour into deafness and driving. Part industry insight, part pub banter. Subscribe & share: https://t.co/8GgSYfRzzG https://t.co/WQ9UEaWuGF

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🚗 Dive into the thrill of manual driving with the Focus ST! Experience sharp steering, rev-matching, and debate the ethics of flashing for overtakes. Plus, explore fair EV road tax solutions! Share your thoughts and join the convo! #SmartDrivePodcast #F… https://t.co/Eg2CBcTSUk

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🎄 Join Simon & Ashley for a festive ride on the Smart Drive Podcast! From must-have car gifts like dash cams to wild track-day tales and EV realities, it’s a holiday motoring adventure! Share your Christmas car stories! 🚗✨ #SmartDrivePodcast #Christma… https://t.co/hBVFEHOiXo

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@AshleyNealDI @DVSAgovuk According to my calcs
🚗 UK Driving Test Crunch:
📉 Backlog: ~1.1 million
📋 Tests/Year: ~1.96 million
👮 Examiners: ~1,630
To cut the backlog in half within one year, the DVSA needs to hire roughly 460 new examiners (a 28% increase in workforce). 🚦
#DrivingTest #DVSA #UKDriving

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I just published Ford’s family car grew 26%. British car parks didn’t. https://t.co/trtEnKhngj

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Win a car!
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🚗💨 Dive into the latest Smart Drive Podcast! Discover Japan’s wild driving tests, the future of 1MW EV charging, and essential winter driving tips. Ready to share your craziest winter driving story? Let’s hear it! #SmartDrivePodcast #WinterDriving #EVC… https://t.co/CUI6XiGuCI

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The Great Divide: Unpacking the UK's Motoring Tax Discrepancy (Petrol vs. EV) https://t.co/ggI1fYSBPC

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@mdcollins1984 @AshleyNealDI Thanks @mdcollins1984 That's the missing info from our chat. So essentially, while slower than most (nothing new ) What Ashley does is correct.

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🚗💥 New Smart Drive Podcast episode!
S1 E7: “Blame the Volvo – Coffee, Cables & Chaos.”
Ash & Simon go full Top-Gear-in-a-drive-thru as they:
☕ Spill lattes & opinions
⚡ Debate 600 kW chargers
😅 And yes… blame the Volvo
🎧 Listen here 👉 https://t.co/K9o8rPZpD4

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🚀 New podcast alert! 🎧 Tune into "The Smart Drive Podcast S1 E6 - Scams, Speed Limits & Squeaky Roads" for a fantastic blend of automotive safety, road curiosities, and lively debate
Listen here or wherever you get your podcast
https://t.co/PCHrGXXFQo