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...

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...

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....

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful online car...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful online car magazine. Visit www.the-intercooler.com and start your 30-day free...

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... The best writers,...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful online car magazine. Visit www.the-intercooler.com and start your 30-day free trial today.  Buy on PistonHeads' auction platform –...

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,...

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? The best writers, the finest...

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. To find our more about PistonHeads' auctions...

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...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful online car magazine. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful online car magazine. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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. Find out more about our gift subscription packages here – https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Read Bum Steer, David Twohig's story on the Alfa Romeo 4C, here – https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/bum-steer/ Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day...

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... Looking for a Christmas gift for the petrolhead in your life? A gift subscription to The Intercooler could be just the thing. Gifts start at just £35.99. Click below for more. https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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. Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  ...

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. Brrrake on Instagram – instagram.com/@brrrake Brrrake on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@brrrake The best writers, the finest stories and no...

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. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The...