EP. 3 - Porsche’s New Direction, 992.2 Dakar Leak, Hot Hatches & the Honda-Nissan U-Turn

In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the biggest automotive stories right now. Porsche has committed to petrol for the foreseeable future, with a new budget securing its place—what does this mean for enthusiasts and the brand’s future lineup?We also take a look at the latest hot hatches—what’s worth getting excited about, and which ones might not live up to the hype?Meanwhile, the Honda-Nissan merger is officially off the table. After months of speculation, the deal has fallen through—so what does that mean for both brands moving forward?Elsewhere, we discuss the Geneva Motor Show’s big shift to Qatar, the Top Gear top 10 used coupes under £5K, and give our 2025 F1 season preview—who’s looking strongest, and will we see any surprises on the grid?DREAM CAR GARAGE: You’ve lost your job and had to return your financed sports car. But you’ve already booked a North Coast 500 road trip with your mates. With £5,000 in savings, what sports car or hot hatch are you buying to keep up and survive the journey? Let us know in the comments!#Porsche #911Dakar #HotHatch #Honda #Nissan #F1 #GenevaMotorShow #CarPodcast0:00 Intro3:08 Dream Car Garage13:10 R53 Cooper S14:50 Porsche Petrol & Hybrid Investment16:32 China’s Car Market18:32 Porsche EV U-Turn10:16 Geneva Motorshow21:17 992.2 911 Dakar24:11 Honda/Nissan Merger Update26:46 Peugeot Bringing Back GTI29:15 New Mini Cooper S for £210pm35:35 2025 F1 Preview43:50 Top Gear Coupes for £500049:19 EVO Car of the Year 202454:25 OutroYou can listen to full episodes of The Ditch Finders Podcast here:Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2EZ3XNeXFO35wEZObB5K8W?si=cbdd760357f6426aApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ditch-finders/id1786865028Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0ac67c91-6dbd-4612-b385-1db595132d78/the-ditch-findersFollow us for more:Instagram – www.instagram.com/theditchfindersYouTube – www.youtube.com/@theditchfindersTikTok – www.tiktok.com/@theditchfinders