The Intercooler

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... This episode of The Intercooler podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. Grab your exclusive NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.c...

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...

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. This episode of The Intercooler podcast is sponsored by NordVPN. Grab your exclusive NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.c...

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? This episode of The Intercooler podcast is s...

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.  You can now give a subscription to The Intercooler as a gift! Visit our website to find out more. ...

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.  You can now give a subscription to The Intercooler as a gift! Visit our website to find out more.  https://www....

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.  You can now give a subscription to The Intercooler as a gift! Visit our website to find out more.  https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscri...

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

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.  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Music by Stephen Harrington (ph.ze...

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

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?  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Music by Stephen Harrington (ph.zero.ent...

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

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.  Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

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

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.  Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

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...?  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Music by Stephen Harrington (ph.zero.ent...

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.  Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more.  Hosted on Acast. See acas...

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

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.  Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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 Int...

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.  Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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

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.  Last Blast is proudly sponsored by car insurance specialist, Footman James. Visit footmanjames.co.uk to find out more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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