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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.th...

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)...

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...

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 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 t...

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 b...

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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. Hosted...

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. Hosted on Acast. See...

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 be...

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/...

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:...

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...

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 stori...

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 Br...

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...

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...

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. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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

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

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? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler . It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back gua...

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? Get your...

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

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. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-int...