Richard Porter
@sniffpetrol.com
Astronaut, stunt man, liar. Also one half of Smith and Sniff.
You've missed the boat on getting Smith and Sniff merch delivered in time for Christmas, but there are many other things on my handy gift guide you could ask for. sniffpetrol.com/2025/12/12/c...
Christmas gift ideas | Sniff Petrol
Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat. Not sure why you have a goose in your house, that might be something to look at before everything gets covered in feathers and goose plops.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
You've missed the boat on getting Smith and Sniff merch delivered in time for Christmas, but there are many other things on my handy gift guide you could ask for. sniffpetrol.com/2025/12/12/c...
Crikey, this might be our fastest-selling live show yet. If you want to come to Smith and Sniff live at The Motorist near Leeds on 22 January, move fast... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
OTLOT at The Motorist
Be part of the audience for a Smith and Sniff live show
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December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Crikey, this might be our fastest-selling live show yet. If you want to come to Smith and Sniff live at The Motorist near Leeds on 22 January, move fast... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
Smith and Sniff live news: We're delighted to announce that our next show will be at The Motorist near Leeds on Thursday 22 January. Come on down to discover why we're even more disappointing in person. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
OTLOT at The Motorist
Be part of the audience for a Smith and Sniff live show
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Smith and Sniff live news: We're delighted to announce that our next show will be at The Motorist near Leeds on Thursday 22 January. Come on down to discover why we're even more disappointing in person. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978299229...
One of the new official pics of new Jag prototypes reminded me of this spy photo of the Rover SD1. Although actually, the finished Jag has more of an XJ-S vibe. I mean that as a compliment.
December 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
One of the new official pics of new Jag prototypes reminded me of this spy photo of the Rover SD1. Although actually, the finished Jag has more of an XJ-S vibe. I mean that as a compliment.
Lots of new Jag coverage this morning. But if you've heard this week's Smith and Sniff, you'll already know what's going on. And a bit about what the real thing will look like. Yessir, I saw it. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Lots of new Jag coverage this morning. But if you've heard this week's Smith and Sniff, you'll already know what's going on. And a bit about what the real thing will look like. Yessir, I saw it. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Thanks to everyone who came to our final live show of the year last night. We had great fun, hope you did too.
December 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Thanks to everyone who came to our final live show of the year last night. We had great fun, hope you did too.
There's been a lot of nonsense talked about a certain British car company and its forthcoming models plans. Listen to the latest Smith and Sniff to get some interesting inside info down yer neck. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
A ride in a new Jaguar prototype
Podcast Episode · Smith and Sniff · 15/12/2025 · 1h
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December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
There's been a lot of nonsense talked about a certain British car company and its forthcoming models plans. Listen to the latest Smith and Sniff to get some interesting inside info down yer neck. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
What is this low quality male model looking at? Find out very soon on Smith and Sniff.
December 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What is this low quality male model looking at? Find out very soon on Smith and Sniff.
Stuck for what to ask for this Christmas? Good news! I've put together a self-centred page of stuff! sniffpetrol.com/2025/12/12/c...
Christmas gift ideas | Sniff Petrol
Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat. Not sure why you have a goose in your house, that might be something to look at before everything gets covered in feathers and goose plops.
sniffpetrol.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Stuck for what to ask for this Christmas? Good news! I've put together a self-centred page of stuff! sniffpetrol.com/2025/12/12/c...
Since I'm in a plugging mood (and it's been a surprising number of days since I've mentioned it), please buy my new book. It's called Petrolhead, it's a compilation of some of my many columns for evo magazine, and you can get it here... amzn.eu/d/hikgAzW
Petrolhead
Buy Petrolhead by Porter, Richard (ISBN: 9798267268929) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Since I'm in a plugging mood (and it's been a surprising number of days since I've mentioned it), please buy my new book. It's called Petrolhead, it's a compilation of some of my many columns for evo magazine, and you can get it here... amzn.eu/d/hikgAzW
Every month The Intercooler lets me write ultra geeky things like this. If you want to read more, plus 100s of brilliant articles by much more interesting writers, you can currently get 25% off your first annual subscription by following this link... theintercooler.memberful.com/checkout?cou...
December 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Every month The Intercooler lets me write ultra geeky things like this. If you want to read more, plus 100s of brilliant articles by much more interesting writers, you can currently get 25% off your first annual subscription by following this link... theintercooler.memberful.com/checkout?cou...
This coming Monday we're doing our last Smith and Sniff live show of the year. It's in Bristol. It's at the Tobacco Factory. There's a panto on in the same theatre and they're told us we need to work around their set. A few tickets left here... tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
OTLOT at Tobacco Factory Theatres - Tobacco Factory Theatres
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December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This coming Monday we're doing our last Smith and Sniff live show of the year. It's in Bristol. It's at the Tobacco Factory. There's a panto on in the same theatre and they're told us we need to work around their set. A few tickets left here... tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/otlot-...
Two things yesterday made me go WOO and YEAH. One is explained in this first photograph, the other is something car-related and very interesting that will be revealed in a forthcoming episode of Smith and Sniff.
December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Two things yesterday made me go WOO and YEAH. One is explained in this first photograph, the other is something car-related and very interesting that will be revealed in a forthcoming episode of Smith and Sniff.
Weird boast on this drainage company van.
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Weird boast on this drainage company van.
Hope this is just loads of Mancunians describing the taste of toothpaste.
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hope this is just loads of Mancunians describing the taste of toothpaste.
In today’s new Smith and Sniff we discuss the AMC Eagle, original Audi Allroad, Peugeot 505 Dangel, a secret stash of very rare coupes and the state of Polestar. It’s quite car-heavy. Sorry about that. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Fall Guy and Autuman
Podcast Episode · Smith and Sniff · 01/12/2025 · 1h
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December 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
In today’s new Smith and Sniff we discuss the AMC Eagle, original Audi Allroad, Peugeot 505 Dangel, a secret stash of very rare coupes and the state of Polestar. It’s quite car-heavy. Sorry about that. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
I recently wrote a review of the KGM Torres. Unfortunately, this isn't it because, once again, The Sunday Times's sub-editors decided to change all my words to make everything worse. www.thetimes.com/life-style/d...
KGM Torres review — suspension like a Jeep, tech like a knock-off iPad
I’m not sure why the SsangYong Motor Company changed it’s name to the KG Mobility Corporation. But it’s better than going back to the company’s original name of Dong-A Motor
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November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I recently wrote a review of the KGM Torres. Unfortunately, this isn't it because, once again, The Sunday Times's sub-editors decided to change all my words to make everything worse. www.thetimes.com/life-style/d...
In today’s Smith and Sniff OTOSOT we’re in front of an audience in Derby answering questions about first car hijinks, selling cars too cheaply and which not-very-cool band Jonny recently saw live. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
OTOSOT 79
Podcast Episode · Smith and Sniff · 28/11/2025 · 38m
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November 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In today’s Smith and Sniff OTOSOT we’re in front of an audience in Derby answering questions about first car hijinks, selling cars too cheaply and which not-very-cool band Jonny recently saw live. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
In this week's Smith and Sniff, we're on front of an audience talking about off-putting abandoned lorries and Britain's longest motorway service area walk. Of course we are. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Live in Derby
Podcast Episode · Smith and Sniff · 24/11/2025 · 1h 11m
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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
In this week's Smith and Sniff, we're on front of an audience talking about off-putting abandoned lorries and Britain's longest motorway service area walk. Of course we are. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Made an important modification to my new Dacia Spring. Behold, the Paris look. (Also known as the unmarked police car look, or the bodywork repair centre courtesy car look.)
November 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Made an important modification to my new Dacia Spring. Behold, the Paris look. (Also known as the unmarked police car look, or the bodywork repair centre courtesy car look.)
I was driving home from Derby today when - thar she blows! - I encountered my white whale.
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I was driving home from Derby today when - thar she blows! - I encountered my white whale.
Thanks to everyone who came to our live show in Derby last night. Great venue, fantastic audience, incredible model of Postman Pat's ekranoplan. We had a smashing time, hope you did too.
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to our live show in Derby last night. Great venue, fantastic audience, incredible model of Postman Pat's ekranoplan. We had a smashing time, hope you did too.
SMITH AND SNIFF LIVE SHOW NEWS: On Wednesday 11 February 2026 we'll be back in Glasgow. Get tickets here: www.enjoyeastren.org/events/smith...
November 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
SMITH AND SNIFF LIVE SHOW NEWS: On Wednesday 11 February 2026 we'll be back in Glasgow. Get tickets here: www.enjoyeastren.org/events/smith...
Speaking of test cars, until now prototypes of the next Jag have had all sorts of extra bumps and layers as well as the camo wrap. But someone's just spotted a later build example that's much less lumpy. www.reddit.com/r/CarTalkUK/...
November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Speaking of test cars, until now prototypes of the next Jag have had all sorts of extra bumps and layers as well as the camo wrap. But someone's just spotted a later build example that's much less lumpy. www.reddit.com/r/CarTalkUK/...
Textbook example of the 'kid wearing his dad's suit' test mule from Mazda here. More pics: www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new...
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Textbook example of the 'kid wearing his dad's suit' test mule from Mazda here. More pics: www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new...