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The Intercooler podcast covers all things cars, driving and motorsport, plus the latest car news. Hosted by Ti co-founders Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel. Find The Intercooler at www.the-intercooler.com
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ICONS: The simple genius of the Mazda MX-5 #228
9 september 2024 |
44 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of the Mazda MX-5, the world's favourite two-seat roadster. They look at the model's inception in the 1980s, the cars that inspired it and the few that have tried to dethrone it over the years, and analyse the reasons for its success with more than 1.2 million having been built over 35 years. They also explain in detail what an MX-5 is like to drive and how it has, or hasn't, changed over the decades.
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Bargain hunting for modern sports cars #227
2 september 2024 |
47 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for sports car bargains. They look at supercars like the Ferrari 296 GTB and 488 GTB, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Aston Martin Vantage, plus more affordable performance cars like the Alpine A110, Jaguar F-Type and VW Golf GTI and one or two left-field choices, to see how much car can be bought at various price points right now. This is the state of the used car market in September 2024.
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Why the new Mercedes-AMG C63 is such a miss, plus much more #226
26 augusti 2024 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the new Mercedes-AMG C63 with its controversial hybrid powertrain. Gone is the rumbling V8, in its place a four-cylinder engine with a powerful electric motor that between them generate 670bhp. But the car is also very heavy, very expensive and lacking an appropriate soundtrack for a C63 AMG. They also talk about McLaren's incredible Formula 1 turnaround, Monterey Car Week and more.
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Buying and selling the world's most valuable cars, with Max Girardo #225
19 augusti 2024 |
43 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined on stage at PistonHeads' Annual Service by Max Girardo. Max has spent years buying and selling the world's rarest and most valuable cars, first as an auctioneer with the big auction houses and now through his own business, Girardo & Co. Max is a diehard car enthusiast with some fantastic stories to tell and plenty of very well informed opinions we should all pay attention to.
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BMW design: what the hell is going on? #224
12 augusti 2024 |
47 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Steve Saxty, who arguably knows more about BMW design than anybody not affiliated with the company. Steve's book, BMW Behind the Scenes, explores the past, present and future of the marque's often beautiful, sometimes baffling designs. Many of its latest efforts, such as the XM SUV, are among the most contentious designs of the modern era. So why did BMW choose to go down such a divisive path and will it continue in the same direction?
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The best (and worst) special edition Porsches #223
5 augusti 2024 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss special edition Porsche sports cars, from the 1950s to the present day. Most are derivates of the 911 (including the original 911 S/T and its modern reincarnation, plus Speedsters, GT2s and more), though there are plenty of front- and mid-engined cars in here as well. But which ones rank among our favourites, and which ones did we simply not like at all?
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F1 2024 half-term report #222
29 juli 2024 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the extraordinary Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, won on the road by George Russell who was later disqualified for having an underweight car. They also look back at the first half of the season, which looked likely to be another Max Verstappen stat-padding year before rivals McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes caught up with the Red Bull powerhouse. With 10 Grands Prix still to come, the 2024 season now looks like being a vintage one.
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Ian Callum on BMW design and his own cars (live Q&A) #221
22 juli 2024 |
41 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel host a live Q&A session with car design superstar Ian Callum. In this episode, Ian offers his view on BMW's controversial design language, reveals which cars he has in his own collection, shares his thoughts on the growing trend for coachbuilt ultra-high value cars and names the car designers who never got the credit they deserved. With thanks to car care specialist Autoglym for making this live podcast recording possible.
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An evening with Ian Callum, Britain's greatest living car designer #220
15 juli 2024 |
61 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel interview Ian Callum in front of a live audience at Ian's design and engineering consultancy, CALLUM, in association with Autoglym. Ian has been a car designer since the late 1970s and has created many of the most beautiful Aston Martins and Jaguars of the modern era, including the Aston DB7, Vanquish, DB9 and V8 Vantage, and the Jaguar F-Type, I-Pace and many more. Ian talks about his latest venture, CALLUM, and the secret projects he and his colleagues are working on, plus his distinguished career in car design and what it takes to be a great car designer.
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The British F1 drivers whose careers were cut short #219
8 juli 2024 |
47 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the British Formula 1 drivers of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s who had their careers, and often their lives, cut short. But which of them really was destined for F1 greatness? This is at times a morose episode, but so too is it filled with tales of extraordinary courage and bravery, of iron will and boundless determination.
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Henry Catchpole on McLaren F1 v Gordon Murray T.50 #218
1 juli 2024 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by car journalist and presenter Henry Catchpole. Henry pulled off the twin test of the decade this year when he became the first car reviewer to compare the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 to its spiritual predecessor, the mighty McLaren F1. In this episode, Henry explains how the test came about, what the key differences and similarities between the two cars are, and which one he would choose to own. Henry also talks about the new Bugatti Tourbillon having seen the 1800bhp hypercar in a studio.
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The greatest Le Mans in years and the best BMW M5 #217
24 juni 2024 |
47 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, won in style by Ferrari. Andrew, who was there with BMW, recalls one of the best runnings of the race he's witnessed in all the years he's been going. Dan and Andrew also tee up BMW M5 week on The Intercooler – in anticipation of the all-new version being unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, The Intercooler will name one M5 the greatest of all time.
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£20,000 and asking for trouble #216
17 juni 2024 |
52 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at the riskiest and most reckless ways to spend £20,000 in the used performance and luxury car market. How about a 23-year-old Bentley Arnage, complete with 6.75-litre V8, for £19,000? Dan and Andrew unearth several 12-cylinder cars for that money, plenty of British and Italian sports cars and some German super saloons as well. Can it ever make sound financial sense to risk a five-figure sum on a once prestigious high-end car? It's all in this episode.
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Michael Schumacher: the most complete racing driver ever? #215
10 juni 2024 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the remarkable racing career of Michael Schumacher. The German driver once held all the Formula 1 records, including most championships, most wins and most poles. Many of those records have since been broken, but for lots of F1 fans Schumacher is still the greatest ever to do it. But along with his ferocious speed and intellect came a darker side – a need to win so fierce he twice crashed into competitors in championship deciders. And did his Mercedes comeback in 2010 hurt his legacy?
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We've been in the new Porsche 911 #214
3 juni 2024 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the facelifted Porsche 911, which Andrew has ridden in at Weissach alongside a Porsche factory racing driver. The new 911 Carrera GTS is the first road-going hybrid 911 – but why has Porsche chosen to create a hybrid 911 and why is its hybrid system so different to any other such powertrain? Dan and Andrew also talk about the upcoming live podcast recording with special guest Ian Callum. Click the link below to buy your tickets.
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Dan's new car and previewing the 24 Hours of Le Mans #213
27 maj 2024 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look ahead to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which this year features the greatest ever entry of cars in the top category. No fewer than 23 Hypercars from nine different manufacturers will fight for overall honours on June 15/16. But who is favourite to win? Dan also discusses his new car and the pair look at what British performance cars you can buy for £20,000.
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How car companies really make money #212
20 maj 2024 |
45 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the ways in which car manufacturers really make money. Very often the profit margin on the car itself will be very small, but the profit on optional extras can be significant. At the top end of the market, the likes of Ferrari, Bentley and Aston Martin are generating huge revenues by offering ever greater levels of personalisation, from bespoke colours and finishes to entire one-off builds. Indeed, those high-end manufacturers now have whole departments dedicated to optional extras and personalisation.
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Recreating the world's most iconic cars in miniature #211
13 maj 2024 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ben Hedley, founder of The Little Car Company. Based at Bicester Heritage, The Little Car Company recreates iconic cars from the likes of Bugatti, Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari in miniature. Powered by electric motors and typically 75 per cent scale, these recreations have the blessings of the companies that produced the originals and in some cases can be driven on the road. Ben explains where the idea came from and how he's made his business profitable within three short years.
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Remembering Ayrton Senna, Adrian Newey's future and the problem with EVs #210
6 maj 2024 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel pay tribute to Ayrton Senna 30 years on from his tragic passing. They also speculate on F1 design superstar Adrian Newey's future after it was confirmed he was leaving Red Bull Racing, and discuss the advantages and drawbacks of electric vehicles. Dan and Andrew talk about the latest Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage too, where The Intercooler displayed all four McLaren Ultimate Series hypercars alongside a McLaren F1.
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How to spend £5000 on a fun car #209
29 april 2024 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been trawling the classifieds looking for the best cars that can be bought for £5000 or less. From hot hatches to sports cars and even luxury saloons, you can still buy plenty of interesting cars for a reasonable four-figure sum. There are sensible and practical options at that money, but plenty of more ambitious avenues the more gung ho among us may choose to wander down...
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Mike Brewer explains how Wheeler Dealers became the world's biggest car TV show #208
22 april 2024 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Wheelers Dealer frontman Mike Brewer. The car trader turned television presenter created the show more than 20 years ago, and since then it's become the world's biggest and longest running car TV show. On Wheeler Dealers, Mike and his master mechanic buy a desirable old car in need of restoration and rebuild it from top to bottom to try and turn a profit. Across almost 300 episodes, Mike has bought and sold classics, hatchbacks, sports cars, supercars, luxury cars and more, and now he's taking Wheeler Dealers around the world.
In this episode he explains why the show is so popular, as well as talking about his past as a car dealer. He also reveals which cars he has at home, including his collection of old Porsches.
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Lunch with Aston Martin's Lawrence Stroll, plus the world's best supercar #207
15 april 2024 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the future of Aston Martin. Andrew spent a few hours with owner and chairman Lawrence Stroll last week, and the Canadian billionaire was keen to paint a picture of a car maker poised to burst into the light – and profitability, at long last. There is much to be optimistic about, but how realistic are Stroll's claims that Aston's darkest days are in its past? Dan and Andrew also talk about the Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren 750S, the finest supercars on sale today for £250,000.
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Formula 1 at war #206
8 april 2024 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the long history of Formula 1 scandals and conflicts from the 1960s to the present day. Be it bad tempered disputes with the FIA, teams threatening to quit and start a breakaway series, downright cheating, engineers exploiting loopholes in the regulations or drivers going on strike, F1 has been in near constant conflict with its stakeholders, and itself. These are the most extraordinary examples of money, power and influence doing their best to tear Formula 1 apart at the seams.
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Paul Cowland, the man who owns close to 100 cars #205
1 april 2024 |
47 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by television presenter and car hoarder Paul Cowland. With a car collection now close to 100-strong, Paul's passion for cars is as broadly defined as it gets. He owns little French hatchbacks and British limousines, American muscle cars, German sports cars and everything else in between. The Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars presenter has been in the motor trade for more than 30 years and is an authority on classics, modified cars and plenty more besides.
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All change at Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren, plus the Australian GP #204
25 mars 2024 |
45 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the news that Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark is leaving to join Aston Martin, while McLaren is now wholly owned by the Bahraini sovereign wealth fund. What does it all mean for Britain's most prestigious car makers? They also talk about the Australian Grand Prix, won by Carlos Sainz, and look at what less than £10,000 buys you in the performance car market.
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Jonny Smith: podcaster, presenter and diehard car enthusiast #203
18 mars 2024 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Jonny Smith, host of The Late Brake Show on YouTube, one half of the Smith & Sniff podcast and former Fifth Gear presenter. They discuss Jonny's podcast with Richard Porter, his popular YouTube channel, why he loves both EVs and V8 muscle cars, the joy of barn finds and much more.
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Tiff Needell on racing in F1 and his 40-year TV career #202
11 mars 2024 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by professional racing driver and television presenter Tiff Needell. Tiff raced in Formula 1, stood on the podium at Le Mans and even competed in touring cars, rallying and rallycross. Later on he presented Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson before helping to create Fifth Gear. In this episode he explains what it's like to qualify an F1 car at Monaco, how he got his big break in racing and why he's now beginning to lose interest in F1...
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How to fix F1 and the state of the used car market #201
4 mars 2024 |
41 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest news from the world of cars, including the new Formula 1 season, Bugatti's extraordinary V16 engine and the health of the used performance car market. They also reflect on their 90-minute podcast with James May, published last week.
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James May in the studio for the 200th episode of The Intercooler podcast #200
26 februari 2024 |
87 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by the wonderful James May. The Top Gear host turned Grand Tour presenter talks about his early career working for car magazines, how he got his break in television, the extraordinary global success of Top Gear and what the secret to that success was, driving across the Sahara desert in a Maserati (and more of his greatest adventures in cars), his view on EVs and hydrogen fuel cells, his own sports car and supercar collection and much, much more.
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Not too hot, not too cold... The best Goldilocks cars #199
19 februari 2024 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best Goldilocks cars – the pick of the bunch, the highlight of the model range. Sometimes they are the most powerful, other times the least, and often they come from right in the middle of the line-up. So which Porsche Boxster is best? How much power do you really want in your Caterham Seven? Is the most expensive Porsche 911 the best? Was the hardcore R the best Mercedes-AMG GT? What was the most enjoyable Audi R8?
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Our new partnership with PistonHeads, plus little and large EVs #198
12 februari 2024 |
40 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Pete Dignan of PistonHeads as we launch our new partnership. Pete explains the origins of PistonHeads, how it grew into such a titan of the car media and classifieds worlds, and why it's launching a new premium online auctions platform. Dan and Andrew also discuss the Abarth 500e and Rolls-Royce Spectre EVs, plus the Porsche 911 Dakar that Dan has finally been lucky enough to have a go in.
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Dr Ulrich Eichhorn: creating the original Ford Focus and transforming Bentley #197
5 februari 2024 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Dr Ulrich Eichhorn, a contributor to The Intercooler's digital car magazine and a heavy-hitter in automotive engineering circles. Dr Eichhorn was instrumental in the development of the game-changing Ford Focus, after which he was poached by Dr Ferdinand Piëch at the Volkswagen Group. There he led the development of a W12-powered supercar that inspired the Bugatti Veyron before joining Bentley to become its chief engineer. During a long stint in Crewe he oversaw the development of a number of new models that underpinned Bentley's astonishing transformation. Later he became the most senior engineer in the entire Volkswagen Group.
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Richard Bremner on the British Leyland cars he has owned #196
29 januari 2024 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined once more by car journalist and British Leyland historian Richard Bremner. A former BL employee, Richard has owned more than two dozen British Leyland cars. Which ones were surprisingly good to own? Which ones did he regret buying? Richard shares the highs and lows in this episode.
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The awkward truth about driving on the German autobahn #195
22 januari 2024 |
47 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel compare the myth of the German autobahn with the stark reality. It is possible to drive very quickly on the derestricted sections, but too often heavy traffic or roadworks stop play. Dan and Andrew also discuss the political debate surrounding the derestriction of Germany's autobahn.
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The weirdest car engines ever built #194
15 januari 2024 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss turbines, opposed-piston engines, rotaries, W16s and more of the most unusual combustion engines ever fitted to road cars.
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Naming every country's greatest mid-engined performance car #193
8 januari 2024 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel name the greatest mid-engined sports and supercars from the world's great performance car making nation. Which car will get the nod for Italy, Germany, the UK and others?
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Our McLaren Artura and the cars we're looking forward to in 2024 #192
1 januari 2024 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their long-term test cars, a McLaren Artura and BMW M2. They also look ahead to 2024 and reveal the new cars they're most looking forward to driving.
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The sorry decline of British Leyland, with Richard Bremner #191
18 december 2023 |
85 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Richard Bremner, an expert on the British automotive industry. They discuss Britain's mass market car manufacturer – the British Motor Corporation, later British Leyland and eventually MG Rover – and how a world-beating car maker was gradually reduced to nothing.
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Cars with fatal flaws #190
11 december 2023 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Alfa Romeo 4C, Porsche Cayman GT4, Honda S2000 and other cars that were totally undermined by one or two terrible flaws.
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The car people we have most enjoyed meeting #189
4 december 2023 |
59 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share their memories of meeting Ayrton Senna, Gordon Murray, Nigel Mansell, Mate Rimac, Martin Brundle and plenty more besides. Most of them were a joy to spend time with, but not all...
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The right tyre for your classic car #188
27 november 2023 |
59 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by classic car tyre expert Dougal Cawley. He explains the importance of choosing the right tyre for your classic or vintage car, and why all tyres should be discarded after 10 years.
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Our worst ever car journeys #187
20 november 2023 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their worst ever car journeys, from driving home from Austria after a week on the slopes to getting nicked for speeding in Belgium. Bad weather, terrible company, a hopeless car... which one of those makes for the most awful journey? Dan and Andrew also discuss the new McLaren 750S, which Andrew has been driving in Portugal.
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Race-winning Formula 1 engineer turned podcaster Blake Hinsey #186
13 november 2023 |
58 min
Dan Prosser talks to Blake Hinsey from the Brrrake YouTube channel. A former F1 performance engineer turned podcaster and YouTuber, Blake worked alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during a 10-year career in F1. He explains what a performance engineer does, why Verstappen is so quick and what made him leave F1 behind to create content instead.
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The great unsung heroes of the car world #185
6 november 2023 |
45 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel shine a spotlight on the men and women from the worlds of cars and motor racing who deserve more credit than they got. From the inventors of crumple zones and the double diffuser to man who saved Bentley, these are motoring's great unsung heroes.
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Enzo Ferrari: racer, founder, agitator of men #184
30 oktober 2023 |
60 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel weigh up one of the car industry's greatest enigmas. Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari loved motor racing, but he was more than happy to pit one driver up against another, sometimes with disastrous consequences. He considered himself an engineer but forcibly resisted technological progress. He was considered to be cold and aloof, but was prone to great displays of emotion. So what was the man really like?
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Our dream winter cars...on a budget #183
23 oktober 2023 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the merits of a great winter car before choosing their best candidates at various budgets...as well as a few very dubious ones.
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Forbidden fruit – the cars that were never sold in the UK #182
16 oktober 2023 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best (and the very worst) cars that were never offered for sale in the UK. From manual versions of our favourite sports saloons to US muscle cars with enormous power to tiny Kei cars built for Japanese cities, these are the cars we in Britain have missed out on...for better or worse.
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Million pound Bentleys and the BMWs we're living with #181
9 oktober 2023 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the weekend's Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage, where The Intercooler displayed a handful of very special cars. They also talk about Max Verstappen's third Formula 1 championship, the high-performance BMWs they're living with and what the £1.6m Bentley Batur is like to drive.
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The least deserving Formula 1 champions #180
2 oktober 2023 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider which F1 champions least deserved their titles. They also look at the countries that have produced the highest number of champions per head, as well as the least. Why, for instance, has the USA produced just two F1 champions and Japan not even one?
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The extraordinary life and career of Ferdinand Piëch #179
25 september 2023 |
60 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look over the life and work of Ferdinand Piëch. Born in the famous Porsche dynasty, Piëch was a visionary engineer who created the double Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, the revolutionary Audi Quattro and the mighty Bugatti Veyron. He transformed the fortunes of Audi and made Volkswagen the world's biggest car maker. But was there a dark side to his character?
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The best Porsche 911s of the modern era #178
18 september 2023 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of the water-cooled Porsche 911s, from the 996 to today's 992 – plus what the future might hold for the 911. They also talk about the thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, and what Mercedes could have done differently to win it.
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We answer your questions, live from Henry's Car Barn #177
11 september 2023 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Henry Catchpole as they answers questions from the live podcast audience. Topics include dream wedding cars, the restomods we'd like to see and what it's really like to work with Colin Goodwin.
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Our favourite fast estates #176
4 september 2023 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss high-performance estate cars and what makes a great one. They also talk about Max Verstappen's record-breaking run in Formula 1 and the highlights from the Munich motor show.
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Live from Henry's Car Barn, with special guest Henry Catchpole #175
28 augusti 2023 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Henry Catchpole for The Intercooler's very first live podcast recording. In front of an audience of 120 car enthusiasts at a wonderful venue, Henry's Car Barn near Gaydon, Dan, Andrew and Henry discuss the future of fun with cars.
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The titans of the car industry we have met (with Mel Nichols) #174
21 augusti 2023 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Mel Nichols. During his long career as a leading car journalist, Mel has met many of the most famous names from the automotive industry, including Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini and Soichiro Honda. In this episode, Mel remembers what it was like to spend time with them.
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The cars that saved their makers #173
14 augusti 2023 |
59 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that saved the companies that produced them, from the Ferrari F355 and 456 to the original Ford Mondeo, plus the Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Boxster. Without these game-changing cars, would their makers have even survived?
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Why a great soundtrack is so important in a performance car #172
7 augusti 2023 |
69 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined for this episode by Iain Suffield, a sound engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. He explains why an invigorating soundtrack is such a core part of the sports car driving experience, and what can be done to make electric cars sound exciting too. Dan and Andrew also look at the state of the luxury car market in the UK, using insights from car finance company JBR Capital.
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F1 designer Steve Nichols on Senna, Prost and his new supercar #171
31 juli 2023 |
68 min
Dan Prosser talks with Steve Nichols, one of the great Formula 1 designers. He won multiple F1 World Championships with McLaren in the 1980s and 1990s, and witnessed first-hand how Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost battled for the 1988 title in the mighty McLaren MP4/4. Nichols also talks about working with Niki Lauda, as well as his new road-going supercar, the Nichols N1A.
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30 years of the Goodwood Festival of Speed #170
17 juli 2023 |
55 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Festival of Speed, from the first running of it 30 years ago to the most recent last weekend. Andrew was fortunate enough to drive several very special Porsche racing cars up the hill while Dan rode in the latest Range Rover Sport SV. But how has the event changed over the years?
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Is Aston Martin finally ready to take on Ferrari? #169
10 juli 2023 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the crucial new Aston Martin DB12, and ask if the company finally has the backing it needs to really establish itself as a credible Ferrari rival. And how might the fortunes of the Formula 1 team that carries its name change as the 2023 season progresses?
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Being one of the Bentley Boys for a weekend #168
3 juli 2023 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Bentley's racing heritage at Le Mans and elsewhere. Andrew has been racing a vintage Bentley at the Le Mans Classic, giving him just a little bit of insight into what it was like to be one of the famous Bentley Boys in the 1920s. Were they just rich playboys, or was there more to them than that?
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Colin Chapman, the wayward genius #167
26 juni 2023 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel profile Coin Chapman, founder of Lotus and one of motor racing's great innovators. Chapman was not only a brilliant engineer but a superb driver in his own right. His Formula 1 team won numerous World Championships and many races, but his cars would often break before the flag and sometimes even hurt their drivers. Did he stretch his obsession with lightweight construction too far? And why did he allow himself to be caught up in the DeLorean scandal?
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The £30,000 BMW i8 and Balance of Performance in racing #166
19 juni 2023 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Balance of Performance – is this one controversial regulation ruining motor racing? They also discuss affordable sports cars, two new EV performance cars and Adrian Newey's 200th Formula 1 Grand Prix victory as a designer.
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The scariest cars we've ever driven #165
12 juni 2023 |
59 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars that have frightened them the most, from the intimidating Jaguar XJR-15 racing car to a BMW M4 on a cold, wet North York Moors road. Is there one particular trait that ties all scary cars together?
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Our favourite road car engines of all time #164
5 juni 2023 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their favourite ever internal combustion engines, from the glorious BMW V12 in the McLaren F1 to joyous four-cylinder VTEC units built by Honda. There are V6s, V8s, V10s and V12s in here from right across the ages, and plenty more besides.
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Why we would (mostly) choose sports cars over supercars #163
29 maj 2023 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss sports cars and why they would normally choose to drive one over a supercar. They may be less powerful, less exotic and less valuable, but they are so often more enjoyable to drive on the road. Dan and Andrew also have news of a pair of new British sports cars in the Caterham EV Seven and Aston Martin DB12.
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How (and how not) to win a 24-hour motor race #162
22 maj 2023 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on what it takes to win an endurance race. Speed on its own is not enough – you also need a reliable car, a team that runs like clockwork and perhaps a dose of good fortune too. But just how badly wrong can the pursuit of a win at Le Mans or the Nürburgring 24 Hours go?
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How the Porsche 911 became the world's most successful racing car #161
15 maj 2023 |
52 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of the Porsche 911 in motorsport, from winning the Monte Carlo Rally and the Dakar Rally to beating the competition at Le Mans. The 911 was never originally designed for competition , so what is it about the model that's made it the world's most successful racing car?
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American muscle, European handling – sports cars with Detroit V8s #160
8 maj 2023 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of British and European sports cars and supercars fitted with honking great American V8s. Once rife, the practice just doesn't happen these days, but it gave us icons like the AC Cobra, Ford GT40, Iso Grifo and plenty more besides.
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How Australian journalists changed car magazines forever #159
1 maj 2023 |
65 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Gavin Green. A former editor of Car magazine, Gavin has been writing about cars, motorsport and the car industry since the early 1980s. One of five successive Australian journalists to sit in the editor's chair at Car magazine, Gavin knows better than most how a small band of Aussie journalists rewrote the car magazine rulebook.
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Underrated racing drivers (and some overrated ones too) #158
24 april 2023 |
55 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the drivers from Formula 1 and beyond who don't have the reputation their speed, race craft and ability behind the wheel merited. They also talk about a handful of racing drivers who are overrated.
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The undervalued sports cars you should buy now #157
17 april 2023 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the exotic cars that are undervalued or under-appreciated. Is now the time to buy an Audi R8 V8 or Aston Martin DBS? They also talk about the cars they've been driving recently, including a handful of very special rally cars, and pay tribute to Craig Breen.
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Becoming a world-class car engineer (by David Twohig) #156
10 april 2023 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by The Intercooler contributor David Twohig, Chief Vehicle Engineer for numerous cars including the sublime Alpine A110. David recounts his full and varied career as an automotive engineer and reveals the secret that made the A110 so special. He also discusses e-fuels, making EVs fun to drive and what it's like to work in Silicon Valley.
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How to drive at 300mph (by Le Mans winner Andy Wallace) #155
3 april 2023 |
75 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by racing driver Andy Wallace, who knows more about driving very, very fast in production cars than anybody alive. Twenty-five years ago he clocked a record-breaking 240mph in the McLaren F1, and he's since gone an awful lot faster than that. What does it take to drive at such astonishing speeds?
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How Porsche created the 911 #154
27 mars 2023 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain how the Porsche 911 came to be. How did such a young sports car manufacturer get from the tiny, underpowered 356 to the 911 – most successful sports car of all time? What were the key decisions that underpinned the car's capability, versatility and global appeal?
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The cars only an enthusiast would drive #153
20 mars 2023 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that only diehard enthusiasts drive, like the Caterham 7 and Toyota GT86. But what are the sports and performance cars that no true car lover would touch with a bargepole? They also talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and whether or not it matters where a car is manufactured.
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Italian V12s, from the Lamborghini Countach to the Ferrari Purosangue #152
13 mars 2023 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been driving two very special – and very different – Italian V12s. Will the Lamborghini Countach prove to be the crushing disappointment it was first time around? Has Ferrari built the first truly great super-SUV? It's all in this episode, along with a look ahead to the new World Endurance Championship season.
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Direct from the M4 motorway in the cabin of a V8 Lexus #151
6 mars 2023 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel recorded this week's podcast on the way to photograph two very special cars. From the very swanky cabin of a Lexus LC500, they discuss the weekend's season opening Formula 1 Grand Prix is Bahrain, plus a pair of very special V12 supercars they've been driving recently.
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Formula 1 in 2023 and reviewing the BMW M3 Touring #150
27 februari 2023 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2023 Formula 1 season and share an update on The Intercooler's search for the greatest F1 driver of all time. They also discuss the BMW M3 Touring, a car decades in the making. Was it worth the wait?
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Colin Goodwin plays The Right Car For The Job #149
20 februari 2023 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel revisit their daft game for petrolheads, now known as The Right Car For The Job. They've made several improvements to the game and this week they're joined by fellow car journalist and contributor to The Intercooler, Colin Goodwin.
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Feats of great endurance in cars #148
13 februari 2023 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share tales of unfathomable endurance against the odds, in terrible conditions or in the face of great pain at the wheel of a motor car. From Tazio Nuvolari on the Mille Miglia to Sir Jackie Stewart at the Nürburgring, these are the greatest feats of driving endurance of all time.
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Why the 2023 Formula 1 season will be unmissable #147
6 februari 2023 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2023 Formula 1 season, which looks set to be much more competitive than last year. Who will prevail at Mercedes? Will the Silver Arrows be in championship contention once more? And can Ferrari mount a more convincing campaign this season?
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The worst supercars we've ever driven, including the Lamborghini Countach #146
30 januari 2023 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the most disappointing exotic they have ever tested, including the Countach, Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 360 Spider. But which Porsche makes the list? They also chat about the most intriguing cars that will go under the hammer at Bonhams' auction in Paris this week.
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The right car for the job – a daft game for petrolheads #145
23 januari 2023 |
52 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have devised a silly car game. Which car would you choose to escape from the Sahara in? And what car would you pick for three laps of the Nürburgring?
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The truth about living with an EV #144
16 januari 2023 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the realities of using an electric car every day. Are they really the solution for everybody? And are the latest batch of 3000kg electric SUVs honestly as good for the environment as they pretend to be? They also review the BMW M4 CSL and Honda Civic Type R FL5.
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Our top 10 must-see motorsport events worldwide #143
9 januari 2023 |
59 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the 10 motorsport events you have to experience for yourself before you die. Le Mans, the Indy 500 and the Nurburgring 24 Hours clearly belong on the list, but which Formula 1 race should you watch? Do any rallies make the grade? And is there a hillclimb that qualifies?
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This is the greatest hot hatch ever, voted for by you #142
3 januari 2023 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the winner of The Intercooler's Hot Hatch World Cup. Eight cars from eight nations went head-to-head for the honour, and the Ti audience chose one champion. You may guess the winner, but you'll never guess what finished runner-up...
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Gordon Murray on Last Blast
21 december 2022 |
101 min
This Christmas we have recorded a very special single episode of our acclaimed Last Blast podcast. To deliver this unique episode we needed a guest of international renown, made famous through achievements in both the road and racing car worlds.
Who better, then, than Professor Gordon Murray, designer of multiple World Championship-winning Formula 1 cars, creator of the McLaren F1 – the car which expanded the envelope of road car performance more than any other – and whose latest design, the T.50 seems likely to rewrite the rules all over again?
In an interview lasting over 90 minutes with The Intercooler's Andrew Frankel, Gordon takes us right through his career from his earliest days racing in South Africa, his decision to come penniless to the UK and the accidental interview that kicked off one of the most illustrious careers in race car design. Then he takes us through how the F1 came about, his struggle to reconcile his vision for the SLR with that of Mercedes-Benz and why he packed it all in to go and create his own automotive engineering and design consultancy.
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Who better, then, than Professor Gordon Murray, designer of multiple World Championship-winning Formula 1 cars, creator of the McLaren F1 – the car which expanded the envelope of road car performance more than any other – and whose latest design, the T.50 seems likely to rewrite the rules all over again?
In an interview lasting over 90 minutes with The Intercooler's Andrew Frankel, Gordon takes us right through his career from his earliest days racing in South Africa, his decision to come penniless to the UK and the accidental interview that kicked off one of the most illustrious careers in race car design. Then he takes us through how the F1 came about, his struggle to reconcile his vision for the SLR with that of Mercedes-Benz and why he packed it all in to go and create his own automotive engineering and design consultancy.
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The best and worst cars we drove this year #141
19 december 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on 2022, a year that saw the arrival of several exciting new supercars, plus one or two rather less exciting electric crossovers. They share their fondest memories from the year and look forward to the most promising new cars coming in 2023.
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The truth about car magazine end-of-year tests #140
12 december 2022 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss car magazine end-of-year mega tests, and why two sets of judges can feel so differently about the exact same car. What's it really like to be a judge on a Car of the Year test? With so much photography and video to shoot, is there really time for those unforgettable drives over epic roads you often read about?
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The long-term test cars we've loved (and hated) #139
5 december 2022 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain why car magazine long-termers are a worthwhile exercise before discussing the cars they have enjoyed running and those they haven't. Was an Audi R8 Spyder better than expected or much worse? Which car was the most surprising? It's all in this episode.
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The best and worst high-performance Volkswagen Golfs #138
28 november 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about VW Golf GTIs, Rs and VR6s – the highlights from almost 50 years of hot hatch history, plus the few examples that failed to live up to their billing. We've also been driving the new Golf R 20, which celebrates 20 years of VW's R brand.
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Our plan to save Jaguar #137
21 november 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Jaguar and why its survival is by no means guaranteed. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré stepped down last week, leaving the company in search of a new leader and perhaps needing a new plan for Jaguar as well.
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Are driving standards getting worse in the UK? #136
14 november 2022 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss lane discipline, awareness on the road, consideration of road users and many other things that appear to be slipping on our highways. They also talk about the one thing drivers can do that's guaranteed to make them better.
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Forget what you know about trailblazing cars – these are the true pioneers #135
7 november 2022 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel dispel a few myths about trailblazing cars. Was the VW Golf GTI the original hot hatch? Did the Range Rover create the luxury SUV segment? Of course not! These are the true automotive pioneers and innovators.
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The future of the affordable fun car #134
31 oktober 2022 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider the future of the affordable fun car. Is there plenty to be optimistic about or does it all seem a bit bleak? With the demise of the Ford Fiesta ST and the Toyota GR86 only being on sale for two years, such cars may be thin on the ground in the not too distant future...
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How Top Gear took over the world #133
24 oktober 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the 20th anniversary of 'new' Top Gear by assessing its legacy and discussing how it became a global phenomenon. Just what did Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond get so right?
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Press launches and what makes a good one #132
17 oktober 2022 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been on countless press launches in their time. But what makes a good one and what are the hallmarks of a terrible one? And do all those expensive hotel rooms and fancy dinners influence a journalist's review of a new car in any way?
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Bonus episode! Ian Callum on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
13 oktober 2022 |
18 min
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our one-hour Last Blast podcast with car design legend, Ian Callum. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page.
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The very curious world of Citroën #131
10 oktober 2022 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss car maker Citroën – from being founded by André Citroën in 1919 to the revolutionary Traction Avant and the 2CV, plus iconic models like the DS and SM. This is the full story of France's oddball car manufacturer.
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Bonus episode! Dr Jonathan Palmer on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
6 oktober 2022 |
17 min
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our 1hr Last Blast podcast with former F1 driver, Dr Jonathan Palmer. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page.
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We've been driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS #130
4 oktober 2022 |
59 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the astonishing new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which Andrew has driven at Silverstone. In this episode he reviews what is clearly the most hardcore GT3 RS yet. But might the car have one fatal flaw...?
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Bonus episode! Adrian Newey on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
29 september 2022 |
18 min
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our 1hr 40min conversation with Red Bull Racing's Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page.
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The arguments for and against driving an SUV #129
26 september 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss SUVs and whether they can ever be the correct choice. Aren't they all just too big, heavy and inefficient? They also talk about the new Ferrari Purosangue, the leaked BMW M2 and the hybrid Mercedes-AMG C63.
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Bonus episode! Adrian Hallmark on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
22 september 2022 |
17 min
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our one-hour conversation with the CEO of Bentley Motors, Adrian Hallmark. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page.
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In conversation with the tenth person to walk on the moon #128
19 september 2022 |
64 min
Andrew Frankel presents a different sort of podcast this week – he talks for an hour with Charlie Duke, one of only four people alive today who knows what it's like to walk on the moon. This is an extraordinary conversation with a truly remarkable man. Dan and Andrew will be back with a more conventional car podcast next week.
Read Andrew's two-part feature about Charlie Duke on The Intercooler website. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.
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Bonus episode! Andy Wallace on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
15 september 2022 |
16 min
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our 90-minute conversation with Le Mans winner and hypercar test driver, Andy Wallace. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page.
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Bonus episode! Our favourite cars at Bonhams' Goodwood Revival sale
13 september 2022 |
32 min
The components of an unforgettable road trip #127
12 september 2022 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their most memorable road trips – where they went, what they were driving and who they were with. They talk about the sensations of a great road trip and the important components of one, and share advice for planning a road trip of your own.
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Bonus episode! Sir Chris Hoy on Last Blast – an extract from our conversation
8 september 2022 |
17 min
Listen to a 15-minute clip from our one-hour conversation with six-time Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy. To listen to the full interview, head to The Intercooler app or the-intercooler.com and check out the Video & Podcast page.
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Pitlane screw ups and how to replace an Alpine A110 #126
5 september 2022 |
52 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Formula 1's most dramatic pitlane cock ups, including at the 2007 Chinese Grand Prix and the 1957 German Grand Prix. Dan also reveals the car he's bought to replace his beloved Alpine A110 – and why choosing a replacement was no straightforward task.
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Spa, Silverstone, the Nürburgring – which tracks make it onto our fantasy F1 calendar? #125
29 augusti 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate which venues would feature on their dream Formula 1 calendar. Would they go to Monza? Which North American tracks would they choose? They also discuss Audi's announcement that it will enter F1 in 2026.
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These are the cars we must drive before we die #124
23 augusti 2022 |
58 min
Last week it was the cars any car lover must drive before they die – this week Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars they are determined to drive. You'll expect nominations like the McLaren F1, but the Austin Allegro? You probably won't have seen that coming...
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The Ford Focus, McLaren 675LT and other cars you must drive before you die #123
15 augusti 2022 |
56 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share the cars they feel you must drive to complete your motoring education. The vast majority of the cars they discuss are real-world, affordable machines, but in every case they will reveal something about what makes a great car.
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The cars you absolutely should not buy #122
8 augusti 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that would make for a terrible purchase – either because they're overpriced and not really very good to drive, or because they would bleed you dry with frightening maintenance bills. And should you really rush to buy a car just because it was once owned by somebody famous...?
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Bonus episode! The best cars in Bonhams' Quail auction
2 augusti 2022 |
37 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel leaf through the catalogue for Bonhams' forthcoming sale at Quail Lodge during Monterey Car Week. The highlights include a genuine Lightweight E-type that raced at Le Mans in period, a pleasingly tatty motorcycle with a very special former owner and scores of beautifully presented 1950 and 60s sports cars.
The auction is on August 19. Follow the link to find out more – https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27509/the-quail-auction/
The auction is on August 19. Follow the link to find out more – https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27509/the-quail-auction/
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Why you never need to spend more than £20k on a car, plus Ferrari Daytona SP3 driven #121
1 augusti 2022 |
60 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel try to convince you that no matter what kind of car you're after, you don't ever need to spend more than £20,000...within reason. They've searched the classifieds and found a handful of affordable cars that any petrolhead would love to own. They also talk about the Ferrari Daytona SP3, which Andrew has been driving. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).
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Can Maserati ever recapture its glorious heyday? #120
25 juli 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Maserati – its origins in Bologna in 1914, its racing history, its iconic road cars and its perpetual struggle to to be profitable. Will Maserati finally flourish in the electric era. Dan and Andrew also talk about the French Grand Prix and the passing of Paddy Hopkirk. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The great road races – Targa Florio, Mille Miglia and more #119
18 juli 2022 |
52 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great road races of motorsport's golden age, including the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia and Carrera Panamericana. They were thrilling to drive and exciting to watch, but terribly dangerous as well. But which was the most dangerous of them all? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Scuderia Ferrari – the greatest race team ever? #118
11 juli 2022 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Scuderia Ferrari – its 2022 Formula 1 campaign, its origins right the way back to 1929, its successes and failures in F1 and in sportscar racing, and its return to Le Mans in 2023. Is Enzo's race team the greatest of all time? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Our new website launches this week! Plus British Grand Prix and Red Bull's hypercar #117
4 juli 2022 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal all about The Intercooler's new website ahead of its launch at midday on Wednesday, July 6 (check out the-intercooler.com). They also talk about the scintillating British Grand Prix, which was arguably the best race of the 2022 Formula 1 season so far, as well as the RB17, Red Bull's £5m hypercar. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The EV that's breaking speed records, plus driving old Jaguar sports cars #116
27 juni 2022 |
55 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the McMurtry Speirling broke the outright hillclimb record and Andrew drove three very special Porsche racing cars. Dan also describes his experience driving a handful of continuation Jaguar sports cars and visiting Jaguar Land Rover's remarkable heritage collection. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Why the McLaren Artura is a bigger step forward for its maker than it appears #115
20 juni 2022 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the new McLaren Artura hybrid supercar, which Andrew has been driving on his favourite roads in Wales. Does the car live up to expectations? They also talk about terrible hire cars, the era of the plug-in hybrid and the magic of the Goodwood Festival of Speed. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Henry Catchpole on rallying, Le Mans and why he doesn't ride motorbikes #114
13 juni 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser is joined this week by regular Ti contributor Henry Catchpole. They discuss the weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans and Azerbaijan Grand Prix, plus the World Rally Championship. Henry also talks about his time at DriveTribe and producing beautiful films for Carfection. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Bonus episode! The best cars in Bonhams' Goodwood sale
9 juni 2022 |
33 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel bring you a bonus episode of The Intercooler podcast. Ahead of Bonhams' auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 24, they talk about the highlights of the sale including an ex-Michael Schumacher Benetton Formula 1 car and a low-mileage Jaguar XJ220.
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Lotus Emira review – as good as we hoped? #113
7 juni 2022 |
57 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been driving two six-cylinder, manual sports cars – the Lotus Emira and Toyota GR Supra Manual. Full driving impressions on both, plus the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar revealed. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The magic of the Monaco GP – or should that be monotony...? #112
30 maj 2022 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate the Monaco Grand Prix and whether it should remain on the Formula 1 calendar. It is one of the sport's halo events, but it's also often one of the most processional races of the year – would F1 be better off without it? This episode also includes the history of the Monaco GP and some of its more memorable incidents, plus a brief review of the Toyota GR86. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The world's most expensive car and reviewing the new Range Rover #111
23 maj 2022 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the all-new Range Rover and look back at the history of the model. They also discuss the confusing new BMW M4 CSL and talk about the world's most valuable car. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The Lotus Elan, BMW Z8 and other cars we got wrong #110
16 maj 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on the cars they've changed their minds on – including those they liked at launch but didn't enjoy later on, and the ones they didn't get at first but now really appreciate. They also shares news of The Intercooler's beautiful new website, coming in the next few weeks. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The potentially ruinous world of optional extras #109
9 maj 2022 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss optional extras and the enormous cost they can add to a car. Do you really need them? They also talk about Tobias Moers leaving Aston Martin and the sad passing of Tony Brooks. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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BMW M at 50 years old #108
2 maj 2022 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel celebrate BMW M's 50th anniversary. Founded in May 1972, the M Division has produced more great performance cars than any other German in-house tuning arm. The 1M, E39 M5, M5 CS and the forthcoming M2 all come under the microscope in this episode. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Tooling around in old cars and the art of oversteer #107
25 april 2022 |
60 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have been having fun in a handful of old cars. From a Seventies Corvette Stingray to an E39 BMW M5, this is why classic and modern classic cars are so enjoyable. They also talk about drifting and why it's become too prominent in motoring media. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The budget restomods we'd love to see and demystifying car finance #106
18 april 2022 |
43 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel share the (relatively) affordable restomods they would love to see built. Why should restomodding be for millionaires only? They are also joined by JBR Capital founder Darren Selig who sheds some light on the world of car finance. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Driving a Le Mans-winning Porsche 962 #105
11 april 2022 |
53 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel chat about Group C racing, arguably the greatest era for endurance motorsport. Andrew also describes driving a Le Mans-winning Porsche 962 at Goodwood, comparing that car to Jaguar's Group C contenders. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Defunct! The British sports car manufacturers that are long gone #104
5 april 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Marcos, Jensen, Invicta, Lagonda, Austin-Healey and countless other once great British sports and luxury car makers that don't exist any longer. The list is almost endless... They also wonder what caused so many thriving car manufacturers to close their doors for good. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Porsche GT4 RS, a tour of Alpine's F1 factory and our new superstar writer #103
28 mars 2022 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about Andrew's test of the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS in North Wales, plus Dan's tour of Alpine's Formula 1 factory in Oxfordshire. They also introduce a new addition to The Intercooler's world-beating writing team. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Ferrari's greatest ever racing triumphs #102
21 mars 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel celebrate Ferrari's greatest ever races, from Le Mans 1949 to the Schumacher era in Formula 1. They also discuss the 2022 F1 season opening Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari's first victory at the highest level since 2019. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Motorsport innovation – bending the rules without breaking them #101
14 mars 2022 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the great innovations and pioneering technologies in motorsport, inspired by Mercedes-AMG's radical 2022 sidepod design. This is the history of loophole exploitation and clever rulebook interpretation in racing. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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It's a century! To celebrate episode 100 we answer your questions #100
7 mars 2022 |
65 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the 100th episode of The Intercooler podcast by answering your questions. Our weird car crushes, Le Mans tips for first timers, how to be a car enthusiast and an environmentalist at once, plus our dream road trips. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Reinventing the car (badly) – joysticks, turbine power and three wheels #99
28 februari 2022 |
50 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the automotive industry's weird and wonderful attempts to reinvent the car, including rotary engines, range extenders and run-flat tyres. These are the technological innovations that never quite caught on. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Turned up to 11 – the wonderful world of car tuning #98
21 februari 2022 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain how independent tuning companies are able to improve on the engineering work done by vast car manufacturers, and discuss some of their favourite tuned cars. This episode also includes an extract of Ti's interview with former Nissan motorsport boss Darren Cox. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The devil is in the detail #97
14 februari 2022 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about seating position, pedal spacing, dials and all the other minor things that actually make a huge difference to the driving experience. They also talk about the seemingly insignificant things car engineers must do that might actually avert a catastrophe. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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From India to F1 – an interview with Karun Chandhok #96
7 februari 2022 |
41 min
Dan Prosser talks to Ti contributor Karun Chandhok, only the second Indian Formula 1 driver and the first to race at Le Mans. Chandhok explains what it's like to come to the UK as a young racer, why he never got the chance to prove himself in F1 and what it's like to be part of Sky F1's world-beating punditry team. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Gordon Murray – the greatest car engineer of all time? #95
31 januari 2022 |
54 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and work of Gordon Murray, unquestionably one of the finest automotive engineers ever. From racing homebuilt cars in South Africa to designing the world's most mouth-watering hypercars half a century later, his is a career beyond compare. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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How to drive your dream car without breaking the bank #94
25 januari 2022 |
40 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on how to drive beyond your means. Choose carefully and do your research, and you could be driving a Porsche 911 on a VW Golf budget. They also discuss Sébastien Loeb's record-breaking victory on last weekend's Rallye Monte Carlo. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Crashes and the law – when motoring journalism goes wrong #93
13 januari 2022 |
49 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel take you behind the scenes of car journalism, revealing what happens when it all goes horribly wrong. There are crashes, run-ins with the police and more. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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How the Land Rover stayed in production for almost 70 years #92
10 januari 2022 |
45 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the original Land Rover, which arrived in 1948 and become an automotive icon. From the Series cars to the late-model Defender, this is the story of one of the most recognisable vehicles ever built. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The origins (and future) of sports car racing #91
4 januari 2022 |
45 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about endurance racing and Le Mans. Is it the most heroic form of circuit racing? Are we nearing a new golden age of long distance motorsport? Who are the greatest sports car drivers ever? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Our 2021 highlights and big plans for 2022 #90
20 december 2021 |
48 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about their highlights fro 2021, including the best of Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin. They also share their plans for 2022, including big upgrades to The Intercooler. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Verstappen wins title in madcap Abu Dhabi GP #89
13 december 2021 |
51 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Formula 1 championship showdown in which the officials effectively determined the outcome of the best title fight in years. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The most chaotic F1 race of the year and childhood poster cars #88
6 december 2021 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and explain why they think Lewis Hamilton will now win the championship. They also discuss the cars they had on their bedroom walls as kids. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Supercars – the past, present and future #87
29 november 2021 |
45 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at where the supercar has been and where it's going through the lens of three they've driven recently – the Ferrari 812 Competizione and SF90 Assetto Fiorano, and the Porsche Mission R. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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When motorsport and crime collide #86
22 november 2021 |
34 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the shadier side of motorsport. The most notorious racing convicts include drug smugglers, money launderers and even a great train robber... With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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The realities of owning a supercar collection #85
15 november 2021 |
40 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk to RSdriver00, owner of a wonderful collection of exotic cars. Plus Andrew drives a Porsche Carrera GT for the first time. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or jbrcapital.com).
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Our motoring heroes, from Jeremy Clarkson to Gilles Villeneuve #84
9 november 2021 |
58 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their automotive heroes. From titans of car media to great racing drivers (with family members and friends in between), these are the people who Dan and Andrew idolise the most. And there had to be an anti-hero in there as well...
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300SL to SLR – the best and worst of Mercedes Sport-Leicht #83
2 november 2021 |
35 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark the arrival of an all-new Mercedes SL by discussing the history of the SL badge, the greatest cars ever to wear it and one or two that didn't deserve to. They also talk about McLaren Automotive's search for a new CEO.
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Why the Porsche 917 is the greatest racing car ever #82
26 oktober 2021 |
43 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the Porsche 917, the car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Porsche for the first time. It was the fastest sports car of its day and a technological tour de force, but to begin with most racers who drove the 917 hated it... This is the car's story.
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Cars on film – the best (and worst) car movies ever #81
17 oktober 2021 |
38 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk Grand Prix, Le Mans, The Italian Job and Gone In Sixty Seconds – plus other great car films (and a few terrible ones). They also discuss more recent motorsport films like Rush and Le Mans '66.
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Canned! The competition cars that never raced #80
11 oktober 2021 |
41 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel wonder what might have been as they discuss the Alfa Romeo 164 Procar, Lancia ECV, Porsche LMP2000 and other competition cars that were culled before they could race.
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John Z. DeLorean – car engineer, executive, crook? #79
4 oktober 2021 |
44 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about John Z. DeLorean, a gifted car engineer and skilled auto executive who founded the DeLorean Motor Company with a dream of building his own sports car. Financial ruin, a cocaine trafficking trial and fraud charges were not far away...
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Norris misses out on his first GP win as Hamilton scores his 100th #78
27 september 2021 |
38 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look back at a frenetic Russian Grand Prix, which McLaren's Lando Norris came within a few laps of winning. Plus Lewis Hamilton's 100th win, Porsche's electric racing car and all you need to know about our Young Writer Competition.
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Visiting a very special car collection – and being handed the keys #77
20 september 2021 |
42 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel were invited to look at a truly remarkable collection of cars before being invited to drive any one they liked. Dan chose a Le Mans Aston Martin DB3S, while Andrew picked out Tazio Nuvolari's Alfa Romeo. They also discuss the Netflix documentary about Michael Schumacher.
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McLaren back on top! How F1's most likeable team became winners again #76
13 september 2021 |
40 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the scintillating Italian Grand Prix, a race that saw championship contender Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collide again, while McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo won. Jingle by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]).
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Why George Russell will cope just fine as Lewis Hamilton's teammate #75
6 september 2021 |
34 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Dutch Grand Prix, evaluate Valtteri Bottas' time at Mercedes and speculate on how George Russell will perform alongside Lewis Hamilton. They also chat about The Intercooler track day at Thruxton. Jingle by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]).
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Michael Schumacher – F1's fiercest competitor #74
30 augusti 2021 |
46 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great Michael Schumacher, a seven-time Formula 1 champion and one of the true greats of racing. His was a controversial career as well as an enormously successful one. Jingle by Stephen Harrington ([email protected]).
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Le Mans 2021 debrief and the secrets of a great car interior #73
23 augusti 2021 |
44 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the 2021 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was far from the most memorable running of the event. They also talk about car interiors – what's the difference between a good and bad one? With thanks to Stephen Harrington for the new jingle (contact: [email protected]).
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The new Lamborghini Countach and attempting the Sebastian Vettel Challenge #72
17 augusti 2021 |
42 min
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the new Lamborghini Countach and the Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider, before Andrew attempts to recall every single Formula 1 champion in order off the top of his head. With thanks to Stephen Harrington for the new jingle (contact: [email protected]).
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Sir Jackie Stewart's remarkable life so far #71
2 augusti 2021 |
46 min
He won the Formula 1 world championship three times, held the record for the most F1 race wins for 14 years and survived one of the sport's most perilous eras. And yet Sir Jackie Stewart has arguably achieved more away from the cockpit than he ever did inside it. This is the story of one of motorsport's true greats.
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Bentley's astonishing back story #70
26 juli 2021 |
51 min
Founded by W.O. Bentley in 1919, Britain's world-famous luxury marque is known for its cars, its endurance racing success and its long-running relationship with Rolls-Royce. But the truly astonishing thing about Bentley is the cast of characters who brought its early years to life – known to all as the Bentley Boys.
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The Aston Martin Valhalla and F1's new look #69
19 juli 2021 |
43 min
Aston Martin has revealed the production version of the Valhalla supercar. It certainly looks the part, but we have one major concern... We also discuss the promising 2022 Formula 1 regulations after a mock-up car was shown at Silverstone.
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Why the new Lotus Emira is so promising #68
13 juli 2021 |
53 min
Lotus has revealed its competitor to the Porsche 718 Cayman – the future stability of the marque rests on its shoulders, but there's good reason to believe it'll be a hit. We've also driven the new Porsche 911 GT3 Touring and been up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a pair of electric hypercars.
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Cancelled! The greatest cars that never made production #67
5 juli 2021 |
43 min
From hot hatch to hypercar, these are the most promising performance cars that never made it past the prototype stage. Some were slated for production until the last moment and some we even got to drive. The car world would have been a richer place with the Yamaha OX99-11 in it...
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296 GTB: Ferrari supercars now, then and in the future #66
28 juni 2021 |
40 min
The Ferrari 296 GTB is a hybrid mid-engined supercar with a twin-turbo V6 and more than 800bhp. Is it also all the reason anyone could possibly need to not buy the more expensive SF90? We talk about Ferrari's newest supercar, plus its current and future line-ups and six-cylinder Ferraris from the past.
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Forgotten performance cars, from the Lotus Europa S to the Mitsubishi 3000GT #65
22 juni 2021 |
41 min
Why do some performance cars achieve icon status while others are almost forgotten altogether? Is it simply because certain cars just aren't that good? We ask why some performance cars fade from the public consciousness and run through some of the more interesting forgotten performance cars from across the ages.
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The difference between a classic car and an old one #64
14 juni 2021 |
42 min
It isn't just age that makes a car a classic. We consider the attributes that confer classic status upon a car and discuss the appeal of driving and owning classics. In this episode we also talk about BMW's return to the top level of international motorsport.
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Glorious Goodwood: is this the UK's best circuit? #63
7 juni 2021 |
45 min
Goodwood Motor Circuit, unchanged since the Fifties, is unusual among race tracks. To go there is to see the track how Moss, Clark, Stewart and Hill would have known it. We explain why it might just be our favourite circuit in the country.
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MX-5 to LFA – the genius of the Japanese car industry #62
1 juni 2021 |
41 min
Passion for cars, motorsport and driving burns as brightly in Japan as anywhere else in the world. We talk about our favourite Japanese performance cars, what makes them different to the rest and ask if there's a common thread that runs through them all.
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Motor racing dynasties – the Andrettis, the Unsers and more #61
24 maj 2021 |
39 min
Andretti, Unser, Fittipaldi, Schumacher, Villeneuve... Some family names are synonymous with motorsport. We wonder why the kids of racers are so overrepresented in top-level motorsport and name the greatest motor racing dynasty of all time.
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The magic of the Monaco Grand Prix #60
17 maj 2021 |
41 min
Ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 race in Monaco, Dan and Andrew look back at the history of F1's most famous event, ask whether or not the cramped streets make for good racing and remember some of the more unusual incidents from almost a century of the GP.
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How to make electric cars fun to drive #59
10 maj 2021 |
43 min
Can electric cars ever be genuinely fun to drive the way the best combustion engine cars are? Dan thinks he's figured it out, but Andrew is going to take some convincing. Ultimately it comes down to the charging infrastructure, because without readily available fast chargers you need a very heavy battery...
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A new Lotus, the Tamiya you can drive and more on versatile racing drivers #58
3 maj 2021 |
41 min
We update you on how The Intercooler app's first week has gone, discuss the new Lotus Emira, get excited about the Tamiya you can actually drive and talk about F1 sprint qualifying races. We also get stuck into Le Mans and bring you Marino Franchitti and his thoughts on versatile racing drivers.
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The Intercooler app is live! Claim your free trial #57
25 april 2021 |
46 min
We tell you everything you need to know about our new app, including how it works, what we'll be writing about and who will be writing for us. One-month free trial for everyone. Search 'The Intercooler' in the App Store. Alternatively, use the link below. We also review the most exciting news cars we've driven recently.
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We've driven the new Porsche 911 GT3 – it's very different to previous GT3s... #56
20 april 2021 |
47 min
The new 992-based Porsche 911 GT3 is no faster than the model it replaces, but it does feel very different to drive thanks to much more aerodynamic downforce and much stiffer suspension. We've tested it on road and track and deliver our full verdict.
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Car guys talk about motorbikes, including why the Isle of Man TT is so special #55
12 april 2021 |
44 min
Neither of us has a bike licence, but we're both curious about motorcycles nonetheless. We discuss why we've never been bikers and what's put us off from changing that. We also share our stories from the extraordinary Isle of Man TT races. Later on we discuss the recently announced Toyota GR 86.
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In the CEO's chair: what we would do at Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren #54
6 april 2021 |
46 min
There has never been a more challenging time to be the boss of a performance car manufacturer. This is what we would do as the CEO of a supercar maker at a time when crash legislation and environmental issues are putting ever more pressure on the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini.
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Versatile drivers: when racers go rallying and rally drivers race #53
29 mars 2021 |
42 min
Drivers across disciplines. Motorsport competitors used to compete in whatever cars they could get their hands on, but it doesn't happen much any more. Why not? We also look at rally drivers who go racing and vice versa, plus drivers switching from Formula 1 to Le Mans and touring cars.
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A tribute to Sabine Schmitz, plus Andrew buys a sports car #52
22 mars 2021 |
47 min
We open this week's podcast with a tribute to Sabine Schmitz, the German racing driver and television personality who passed away last week. We also discuss Jenson Button's new venture, Aston Martin's track-going Vantage, Andrew's new car and how we chose our tag line.
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Four doors and fast: why we love super saloons. Plus a tribute to Murray Walker #51
15 mars 2021 |
52 min
The performance of a sports car with the usability of a saloon – this is why we love fast four-doors so much. What makes for a great super saloon, what was the very first and how will the breed cope with the switch to electrification? Plus a tribute to the great Murray Walker.
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The greatest Formula 1 cars of all time. Winners, game changers and innovators #50
8 mars 2021 |
56 min
Ahead of the start of the 2021 season, we look back at the greatest F1 cars of all time. From the 1951 Ferrari 375 to the 2014 Mercedes-AMG W05, these are the machines that changed the game and hoovered up wins and championships.
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DriveNation has a new name – welcome to The Intercooler! Plus Ferrari back at Le Mans #49
1 mars 2021 |
51 min
We've rebranded DriveNation with a new name and a shiny new look. Dan and Andrew explain the name change, discuss Ferrari coming back to Le Mans and talk about driving the cars they loved as kids.
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The McLaren Artura and a new era at McLaren. Plus e-fuels and the confusing Polestar 1 #48
22 februari 2021 |
47 min
In episode #48 of the DriveNation podcast we talk about the McLaren Artura, the hybrid supercar that signals the start of a new era for the British manufacturer. We've sat inside it –here's why it should be brilliant to drive. We also talk about synthetic fuels, also known as e-fuels, Ford and Jaguar going fully electric and the confusing Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid GT. We hope you enjoy listening.
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All the details on the new Porsche 911 GT3, plus why rallying is the best form of motorsport #47
16 februari 2021 |
60 min
In this episode of the podcast we talk about the new Porsche 911 GT3, which now has more than 500bhp and double wishbone front suspension for the very first time. We bring you all the technical details, the power and performance stats, talk about why the 911 GT3 is so special and consider what this latest model should and shouldn't set out to do. Later on, we talk about rallying and why it is (or isn't...) the best form of motorsport in the world. We hope you enjoy listening.
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Talking Toyota: the GR Yaris with 300bhp and how to make the next GT86 even better (plus Lotus and TVR) #46
8 februari 2021 |
51 min
We look back on a handful of recent DriveNation posts on Instagram, including Andrew's review of the new base model Porsche Taycan. We also discuss Litchfield's tuning upgrades for the mighty Toyota GR Yaris, plus how the next GT86 could be improved. There's even time to talk about the new run-out edition Lotus Elise and ponder whether or not the new-look TVR will actually come to anything. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Singer, Alfaholics, Eagle and more. Why restomods seem to be taking over the car world #45
1 februari 2021 |
55 min
Restmod companies like Singer Vehicle Design, Alfaholics, Eagle and GTO Engineering are producing some of the most beautiful car creations out there right now. We talk about why these cars have become so popular and look ahead to a time when affordable restomods are a thing as well. This episode includes reviews of the Eagle Lightweight GT, the GTO Engineering 250 GT SWB and the Rocketeer Mazda MX-5. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Lotus: out with the old, in with the new. Plus how DriveNation was conceived three years ago #44
25 januari 2021 |
54 min
We discuss the big news from Lotus this week, which will see the current Elise, Exige and Evora axed before the end of the year to be replaced by an all-new line-up of performance cars. The first new model will be what's currently known as the Type 131 and which might yet be badged Esprit. We also talk about the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric car and reminisce about how DriveNation was conceived three years ago. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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All about Jaguar: from the Swallow Sidecar Company to EVs, via Le Mans and the E-Type #43
19 januari 2021 |
58 min
Few car manufacturers have known giddy highs and crushing lows quite like Jaguar. The British marque has dominated Le Mans, built beautiful sports cars and pioneered important technologies, but it's also flirted with bankruptcy and insulted buyers by placing the famous Jaguar leaper on the nose of rebodied Fords. The is everything you need to know about Jaguar, from the Forties to the present day. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Fast Audis: from the sublime to the ridiculously underwhelming #42
11 januari 2021 |
55 min
Audi has produced some truly special performance cars over the years, not least the original R8 and the current RS6 Avant. But far too many of its fast cars have missed the mark. In fact, Audi Sport might well be the most inconsistent high-performance division there is. In this latest episode of the podcast we go deep on fast Audis – from the early Eighties to today. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Formula 1’s family tree: how Tyrrell became Mercedes, and Britain became the home of F1 #41
4 januari 2021 |
58 min
Welcome back to the DN podcast! In the first episode of 2021, we talk about Formula 1's family tree – the teams that were founded decades ago and have changed hands and colours over time. Tyrrell evolved into today's all-conquering Mercedes squad, while Toleman became Benetton, Renault, Lotus and, for this season, Alpine. We also look ahead to the cars we're most looking forward to driving in 2021. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Why we race: the joy of motorsport and how it improves you as a driver #40
21 december 2020 |
55 min
If you love cars and driving, motorsport is the holy grail. We talk about our first ever race weekends, how we got started in motorsport and what the high (and low) points have been. We also talk about modern versus historic racing cars; cross-ply tyres and drifting, or downforce and data analysis? We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Vive la France! Celebrating the best (and worst) of the French car industry #39
14 december 2020 |
57 min
France is the land of the hot hatch, the charismatic small family car and the commercially disastrous large saloon. It's also the home of quirky design and unusual engineering. Back in the Thirties, France was producing more truly beautiful cars than any country on Earth. We wonder if there is such a thing as national identity in a car and celebrate the very finest French cars of all time. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Ultimate Q-cars to the best fast Fords: we tackle your topic ideas #38
8 december 2020 |
59 min
We get stuck into a handful of your podcast suggestions, including the best Q-cars, our favourite fast Fords, our experiences with Russian cars, what makes for timeless car design and affordable alternatives to historic racing. We also discuss Romain Grosjean's frightening crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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The greatest cars of all time: we name our perfect 10s #37
30 november 2020 |
58 min
From the original Mini to the McLaren F1, these are the world's best cars. DN has only been going for two and a half years and in that time only one car has earned from us a 10/10 rating. These are the cars that would have received a perfect rating had we been around for as long as the motor car itself. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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What the ban on petrol and diesel cars means for people who love driving #36
23 november 2020 |
60 min
In 2030, the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in the UK. Five years after that, hybrids will be blacklisted as well. We talk about how this ban could be implemented and what it means for people who love cars, combustion engines and driving. Will clean synthetic fuels step in to save the day? We also chat about the Toyota GR Yaris again, plus Mercedes-AMG's staggering production car lap record at the Nurburgring. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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More technically speaking: what kind of suspension is best? Plus a Toyota GR Yaris review #35
16 november 2020 |
57 min
Lots of you were kind enough to tell us your enjoyed our first 'technically speaking' episode, so we thought we'd record another. This time we talk about MacPherson struts, double wishbones, torsion beams and more. What is the best suspension layout? Andrew also reviews one of the most exciting new cars of the year, the rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Guilty pleasures: the cars we shouldn't like but do (including the McLaren GT) #34
9 november 2020 |
60 min
These are the cars we really shouldn't like but do, as well as a few that we supposedly should like but don't. In this episode Andrew explains why he adores the terrible Renault Clio V6 but dislikes the brilliant Nissan GT-R, while Dan professes his love for the Volkswagen Passat. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Low-volume, lightweight and British. We talk Caterham, TVR, Morgan and more, plus the latest hypercar news #33
2 november 2020 |
58 min
Britain has a rich heritage in designing and manufacturing lightweight, low-volume sports cars. Many more such makers have come and gone than are still around today, proving how difficult the business can be. But in the likes of Caterham, Morgan and Ariel, there are successful and sustainable companies building some of the world's most rewarding and engaging performance cars. As well as celebrating those, we also discuss the latest hypercar news including the Bugatti Bolide and SSC Tuatara. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Technically speaking: LSDs, carbon ceramic brakes, air suspension and more. Do you need them? #32
26 oktober 2020 |
54 min
We're poor car mechanics and even worse engineers, but between us we have a reasonable understanding of why cars drive the way they do and what difference individual components can make. We talk about limited-slip differentials, carbon ceramic brakes, active anti-roll bars and much more besides. Do these things really make your car better to drive? We also make time to talk about Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking 92nd Grand Prix win. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Forza Lamborghini! Everything that's great (and not so great) about Italy's other supercar company #31
19 oktober 2020 |
53 min
From the Miura to the Countach and the Diablo, several Lamborghini models are among the most iconic cars of their type. But how many of them have been truly great supercars? In this episode of the podcast, we get stuck into that basic paradox at the heart of Lamborghini. There's also time to discuss the new and slightly disappointing VW Golf GTI, plus the return of a British Formula 1 icon. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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What makes a great race circuit (and how to start doing trackdays) – #30
12 oktober 2020 |
55 min
Great racing circuits like Spa-Francorchamps, the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Silverstone all have one thing in common – a wonderful sense of flow. That's what makes them so brilliant to drive. In this episode of the podcast we explore that further and also consider what characteristics make a circuit good or bad from the point of view of spectators. We also discuss trackdays and how to get started in them, while Andrew describes driving Porsche's 911 RSR-19 Le Mans car. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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We love Honda! Tales of weird engineering, racing success, supercars and Ayrton Senna – #29
5 oktober 2020 |
57 min
As Honda announces plans to leave Formula 1 as an engine supplier, we reflect on the company's failures and successes in racing, plus its unique approach to engineering. We also talk about its best road-going performance cars like the NSX-R and Andrew tells the story of the time he was driven around Silverstone in a standard NSX by none other than Ayrton Senna. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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We tried to do a podcast about electric cars but got distracted by the new McLaren 765LT – #28
28 september 2020 |
54 min
We've both been driving the new McLaren 765LT at Silverstone. We start by talking about electric cars, what their limitations are and what an electric sports car might be like, then get stuck into the most hardcore Longtail McLaren yet. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Dream five car garage! We fill our fantasy sheds with our favourite cars – #27
21 september 2020 |
56 min
We've all played the dream five car garage game – in this episode of the podcast, Dan and Andrew do exactly that, albeit with a twist. There's a 1920s British bruiser, a couple of historic racing cars, far too many Porsche 911s and way too much cheating. This episode also features a very quick 24 Hours of Le Mans debrief and some inane chat about dog names. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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It's Le Mans week! Here's why the 24 Hours of Le Mans is so special – #26
14 september 2020 |
56 min
In this episode of the podcast we briefly preview the 2020 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans – delayed to September from its usual June date – before going on to discuss the race more broadly. We talk about the history of the race, recall some of the most amazing moments from almost a century of racing there and share our own fondest memories from the 24-hour epic. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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The best (and worst) cars we've tested recently, from Honda e to Ferrari 250 GT SWB – #25
7 september 2020 |
55 min
We've been busy testing some intriguing new cars, including the funky Honda e electric city car and GTO Engineering's Ferrari 250 GT SWB recreation. In this episode we also talk about the Polestar 2 and Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, while Andrew compares the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 to its faster sibling, the GT4. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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The fundamentals of handling (or what makes a car great to drive) – #24
31 augusti 2020 |
57 min
Lots of cornering grip and rock solid body control might make a car fast along a road, but it won't necessarily make it fun to drive. Dan and Andrew discuss the ins and out of car handling and explain why lots of today's car manufacturers are getting it so wrong. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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1000 Grands Prix and counting: why Ferrari is so special (the F1 team and the car maker) – #23
24 augusti 2020 |
56 min
As Scuderia Ferrari looks forward to its 1000th Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix in September, Dan and Andrew talk about the team's current woes. But this episode is a celebration of the world's most famous racing team and its most storied supercar manufacturer – after all, no single company has contributed as much to the world of fast cars as Ferrari. This is one we'll have to revisit soon... We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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The best used cars you can buy for £10,000 – #22
17 augusti 2020 |
56 min
Unless you're in the market for a mid-engined supercar, you probably don't ever have to spend more than £10,000 on a used set of wheels. For that sort of budget you can buy hot hatches, luxury cars, super saloons, rare groove coupes and roadsters. Dan and Andrew list their most tempting used buys, highlighting old Bentleys, V12 Jaguars and even one or two half sensible options. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Debriefing on Gordon Murray's new supercar and reviewing the Aston Martin DBX and Mini JCW GP – #21
10 augusti 2020 |
60 min
Following last week's interview with Gordon Murray, Dan and Andrew talk about his new T.50 supercar and wonder why other car makers don't follow his puristic approach. They then review the Aston Martin DBX, talk again about the new Land Rover Defender and ask how Mini got the latest John Cooper Works GP so completely wrong. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Gordon Murray on the McLaren F1, the curious SLR and his spectacular new T.50 supercar – #20
4 augusti 2020 |
59 min
Andrew talks at length with car engineering superstar Gordon Murray about how the McLaren F1 came to be, what made the Mercedes SLR McLaren turn out the way it did and why his forthcoming Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar will set new standards for the sector. Murray explains in fascinating detail how the 660bhp T.50, the true successor to the F1, will be the greatest driver's car of all time. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Celebrating Porsche's greatest sports cars (but not the 911) – #19
27 juli 2020 |
58 min
The 968 Clubsport, Cayman GT4, 918 Spyder and plenty of others demonstrate that not all great Porsche sports cars have 911 badges on their rumps. Dan and Andrew discuss their favourite performance cars from the German marque while trying not to mention the 911 once. They don't exactly succeed... We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Hot hatches and why we love them – #18
20 juli 2020 |
58 min
They're affordable, usable and often brilliant to drive. From VW Golf GTI Mk1 to the current Mercedes-AMG A45 S, we discuss the best and worst hot hatches of all time and ask what makes a great one. We also find time to disagree on the Ford Focus RS and declare one hot hatch the greatest of all time. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Test driving the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and McLaren Speedtail – #17
15 juli 2020 |
61 min
Both have around 1000bhp with hybrid powertrains and both are among the most exciting new performance cars of the year. We've driven the Ferrari SF90 Stradale at Fiorano and on local roads, and the McLaren Speedtail on roads closer to home. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Young guns star at Austrian GP and Ineos Grenadier unveiled – #16
6 juli 2020 |
50 min
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the season opening Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix but it was youngsters Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Alex Albon who really stole the show. We talk about a memorable GP and wonder what the weekend's race tells us about the 2020 season as a whole. We also discuss the Ineos Grenadier and the Ferrari F8 Spider, while Andrew looks forward to driving the Ferrari SF90 Stradale. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Formula 1 is back! We preview the new season and ask how F1 can fix itself – #15
29 juni 2020 |
51 min
After a seventh month absence, Formula 1 returns this week with the Austrian Grand Prix. With stable regulations and no major driver changes, can anything stop Lewis Hamilton as he bids for a record equaling seventh world championship? Andrew reckons it's in the bag, but Dan isn't so sure. With the sport now in its 70th year, what can F1 do to improve the show? We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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What is the greatest BMW M-car of all time? – #14
22 juni 2020 |
56 min
From the M1 supercar to the brilliant M2 Competition, Dan and Andrew set out to crown the greatest BMW M-car ever built. Clue: it isn't the X6M. They also talk about the gorgeous Eagle Lightweight GT that Andrew reviewed on DN recently and bid a teary farewell to the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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Paying tribute to Hans Mezger and grumbling about modern car design – #13
15 juni 2020 |
49 min
Hans Mezger, one of the finest automotive engineers of his generation, passed away at the age of 90 last week. In a career with Porsche that spanned almost 40 years, he helped design the original 911's 2-litre flat-six, oversaw development of the all-conquering 917 prototype and designed the championship-winning TAG Formula 1 engine. Dan and Andrew look back at a career that may never be bettered. They also talk about the state of modern car design. We hope you enjoy listening. Support DN on Patreon for exclusive content. Find on us Instagram @drivenation_
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The cars we've owned: from Citroen 2CV to Porsche 993 RS – #12
8 juni 2020 |
56 min
Dan and Andrew discuss the weird and wonderful cars they've owned over the years. Highlights include a brand-new Peugeot 205 GTI that was spun numerous times at Goodwood, a crashed Caterham Seven, a Nissan 200SX track car that never ran and an Alpine A110. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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All change at Aston Martin and driving the new Porsche 911 Turbo S – #11
1 juni 2020 |
54 min
Dan and Andrew talk about the latest news from across the car industry, including why Aston Martin fired CEO Andy Palmer and reports that Alpine may be peering into the abyss. They also talk about the spectacular new Porsche 911 Turbo S, which they each test drove last week. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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How to be a car journalist – #10
25 maj 2020 |
55 min
Dan and Andrew explain how they got started in car journalism and offer advice to anybody looking to do the same. They also share stories from their combined 40+ years in the profession and discuss the past, present and future of automotive media. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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F1 musical chairs and driving Bentley's 2003 Le Mans winner – #9
18 maj 2020 |
51 min
When Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari announced the end of their relationship, a chain reaction was set off. Dan and Andrew discuss Vettel's Ferrari legacy, then consider the prospect of Carlos Sainz Jnr at Maranello alongside Charles Leclerc, plus Daniel Ricciardo joining Lando Norris at McLaren. Andrew then describes driving the sensational Bentley Speed 8 at Silverstone. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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Interview: Land Speed royalty Richard Noble – #8
11 maj 2020 |
56 min
Richard Noble OBE is one of only three people alive today to have broken the Land Speed Record. He's been involved in numerous successful record attempts as driver and project director, and he talks about going extremely fast with a genuinely infectious enthusiasm. In this interview, Noble details his Land Speed Record endeavours from the early Eighties to the present day. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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Making sense of McLaren Automotive – #7
4 maj 2020 |
52 min
McLaren Automotive has built some of the most exciting performance cars of the past decade, the P1 hypercar among them. But patchy reliability and sometimes weak residual values threaten to undermine that good work. Dan and Andrew discuss the best and worst of McLaren, from MP4-12C to Speedtail. Andrew also describes what a McLaren F1 is actually like to drive. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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The art of road testing cars – #6
27 april 2020 |
59 min
For many people, road testing cars for a magazine is a dream job. Dan and Andrew talk about the realities of being a road tester, then discuss the skills and disposition required to do it well. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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Aston Martin: the highs and lows – #5
20 april 2020 |
51 min
No car company on the planet has weathered more storms than Aston Martin. The company has gone bust countless times, but it's also produced many of the world's most beautiful performance cars. In this episode of the podcast, Dan and Andrew discuss the highs and lows of a very famous automotive brand. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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A tribute to Stirling Moss – #4
13 april 2020 |
47 min
Over Easter weekend, the great Sir Stirling Moss passed away. For Andrew, Moss wasn't only a hero but also a close friend. This episode is a very personal tribute to one of Britain's finest racing drivers. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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The magic of the Nurburgring – #3
6 april 2020 |
42 min
Dan and Andrew discuss the incomparable Nurburgring Nordschleife, the world's most fearsome race track. This episode includes the history of the 13-mile circuit, a look back at some of the most famous races ever held there, tips on how to drive it quickly today and stories of trips to the 'Ring from over the years. We hope you enjoy listening. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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Why we love the Porsche 911 – #2
1 april 2020 |
56 min
This episode is dedicated to the Porsche 911. Andrew and Dan discuss the past, present and future of the 911, recall their most memorable drives aboard Porsche's iconic sports car and attempt to explain exactly why it is so special. We hope you enjoy it. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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New Land Rover Defender review – #1
23 mars 2020 |
58 min
Welcome to the DriveNation podcast pilot episode. Dan and Andrew introduce the DN podcast before discussing the latest news. This episode also includes Andrew's review of the long-awaited new Land Rover Defender. Find Drive Nation on Instagram @drivenation_
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