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Hosted by Rob Capaldi · leisure · EN-GB · 12 episodes
Motor City UK tells the story of the city Coventry's relationship with the motor car.From the cycle workshops of the 19th century to the birth of the British car industry, from the boom years of mass production to the challenges of decline, and on to today’s reinvention as a global hub for electric, autonomous and advanced automotive technology development.This documentary-style podcast explores the people, places and ideas that have shaped Coventry’s automotive identity. Along the way, we hear from historians, engineers, designers, artists, event organisers and innovators - those who were there in the days of high volume manufacturing, and those defining what comes next.Motor City UK is about more than factories and machines. It’s about culture, creativity and community. About why cars mattered - and still matter - to this city, and how Coventry retains it place at as the UK's original Motor City.New episodes coming in 2026.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMotor City UK tells the story of the city Coventry's relationship with the motor car. From the cycle workshops of the 19th century to the birth of the British car industry, from the boom years of mass production to the challenges of decline, and on to today’s reinvention as a global hub for electric, autonomous and advanced automotive technology development.
Motor City UK is hosted by Rob Capaldi. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Motor City UK | EP11, From Research to the Workshop Floor: The Future of UK Manufacturing" (16 October 2026, 54 minutes), "Motor City UK | EP10 - Behind the Scenes at the British Motor Museum" (2 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "Motor City UK | EP09, The Wells Vertige - The Modern British Sportscar" (10 July 2026, 43 minutes).
Motor City UK publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 12 episodes.
Booking probability for Motor City UK is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Motor City UK requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Motor City UK's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Motor City UK are Car & Truck Manufacturing. Motor City UK has a leisure audience.
Rob Capaldi hosts Motor City UK, a leisure show with 12 episodes published.
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Episode #11
Coventry's Manufacturing Technology Centre works in the space between research and industrialisation, helping businesses understand how emerging technologies can be used in real factories. In this episode of Motor City...
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What does it take to preserve Britain’s automotive history? Motor City UK goes behind the scenes at the British Motor Museum to explore how historic British cars are collected, conserved, restored and kept running. Rob...
Episode #9
Modern sports cars continue to evolve through performance, size, and technology, yet a parallel conversation remains around simplicity and driver involvement. This episode of Motor City UK explores that tension through...
Episode #9
<p>Modern sports cars continue to evolve through performance, size, and technology, yet a parallel conversation remains around simplicity and driver involvement. This episode of Motor City UK explores that tension...
Episode #8
<p>MotoFest brings thousands of people into Coventry city centre each year, but beyond the cars themselves lies a much bigger story.</p><p>In this special episode of Motor City UK, recorded on location throughout...
Episode #8
MotoFest brings thousands of people into Coventry city centre each year, but beyond the cars themselves lies a much bigger story. In this special episode of Motor City UK, recorded on location throughout Coventry...
Episode #7
<p>Can a video game inspire a lifelong passion for cars? In this episode of Motor City UK, we explore how Forza Horizon, the British Motor Museum and the wider West Midlands automotive ecosystem are helping shape the...
Episode #6
<p>Coventry’s post-war reconstruction reshaped not only the city itself, but the wider British motor industry. In this episode of Motor City UK, we explore how wartime shadow factories, industrial expansion and...
Episode #5
<p>Jaguar’s history is often told through its cars — but the people behind the brand reveal a very different story. From early employees in Coventry to global figures shaping international markets, women played a...
Episode #4
<p>A Clean Transport Revolution with NatWest and Warwick Manufacturing Group</p><p>Episode four of the Motor City UK podcast takes us to the Junction Building at Warwick University - home to the NatWest Clean Transport...
Episode #3
<p>Episode three of the Motor City UK podcast takes us to Fargo Village on Far Gosford Street, to meet with automotive artist Ian Cook, better known as PopBangColour.</p><p>Ian will be a familiar face if you have...
Episode #2
<p>The second episode of the Motor City UK podcast gives us a behind the scenes look into the ups and downs of running a city-centre motoring festival.</p><p>The Coventry MotoFest is a unique blend of past and present...
Episode #1
<p>This first episode of the Motor City UK podcast gives a deep dive into Coventry's pivotal role in the evolution of the UK's automotive industry.</p><p>We highlight the city's shift from sewing machine production to...
Motor City UK
<p>Coventry, a city renowned for its contributions to the automotive industry, has undergone a fascinating transformation. </p><p>The introduction of car manufacturing in the 1800s established it as a pivotal hub, with...
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Executive Retail, Wholesale & Franchising, Big Sound Percussion
musician and co-founder of the Boogiemen, Riley Cars Archive Heritage Trust
Associate Dean of Executive Education and Centers, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University
former Traffic Officer and co-founder of Code Zero, SCV Wound Care and Hyperbaric Clinic
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