The Intercooler for Subscribers

Which 1970s sports cars are the best buys? #313

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel go through the listings to see whether a £6k MGB is better buy than a £35k Land Rover Series II, or a £120k DeTomaso Pantera. Which would they both take home, given a lottery win?

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Ask The Intercooler #52

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 +0100

Andrew and Dan answer your questions about whether the current generation will be the last of the MX-5s, what car collections they would amass with a £1m windfall, and what exactly is the right kind of acceleration?

The best (and worst) road trips ever #312

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Gez Medinger to discuss what a road trip should be, what their best experiences have been, and what’s happened when things have gone terribly wrong.

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Ask The Intercooler #51

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

In this week's Ask The Intercooler, Dan and Andrew answer questions about a reader's mysterious car, the best safety introduction of recent decades, and why OEMs don't all make restomods of their own.

The new car market is a total bloodbath #311

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the state of the new car market, as brands write off billions of dollars in EV development programs. How are the Chinese brands managing to be so competitive, and what room is there left for enthusiast vehicles?

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Ask The Intercooler #50

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

What car would you choose for a day on deserted Welsh roads, what driving experiences should all petrolheads seek out, and surely the Alpine A110 is actually a 4/10 car?

The complete history of The Intercooler #310

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:40 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel, on The Intercooler's fifth anniversary, explain how it came to be and what the future holds for it. They discuss The Intercooler's origins as a simple Instagram account, how it evolved into a podcast and digital magazine, what mistakes were made along the way, and how it will continue to evolve in the coming years.

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Ask The Intercooler #49

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

What to do with a car collection, why is China now dominating the new car market, and do OE homologated tyres really outperform the aftermarket versions?

The most amazing people we've ever met #309

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Who are the most interesting people Dan and Andrew have met in the worlds of motor racing, journalism or the world of cars at large? Bet you never knew this about Stirling Moss...

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Ask The Intercooler #48

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:47:43 +0100

Why hasn't the Lotus Emira been a bigger commercial success, what was conducting the original 1994 McLaren F1 road test like, and what are Andrew and Dan's biggest 'oh shit' moments?

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Why the new Jaguar deserves to succeed #308

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest prototype drive of Jaguar’s £150k, 1000PS, luxury EV. Does it have what it takes to succeed? And what changes does F1 need to make to improve qualifying, racing and safety?

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Ask The Intercooler #47

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100

Which new or newish 911 should a reader replace their mk8 Golf with, what differentiates an old car from a classic, and are there still as many bad new cars as their used to be in decades past?

Why the Aston Martin Valhalla is an all-time great #307

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the stunning new Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar, the £1m, 1000bhp+ machine with which the British marque is taking on Ferrari and McLaren. But what is the Valhalla's one big shortcoming? Dan and Andrew also consider the health of the company overall by analysing its latest financial results, and they consider the Aston Martin Formula 1 team's dreadful start to the new season.

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Ask The Intercooler #46

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

If Andrew and Dan could only own cars made by which brand, which brand would it be? How do they feel about safety when driving classic cars, and how can one go about driving lots of interesting cars if you’re not of a journalistic persuasion?

How Bring a Trailer revolutionised the market, with Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner #306

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:29:30 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Randy Nonnenberg and James Turner, founders of Bring a Trailer and Sports Purpose respectively. How did BaT revolutionise the classic and enthusiast car market in the US, and why does it offer something completely different to other online auctions in the UK?

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Ask The Intercooler #45

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Why Morgans aren't widely appreciated and choosing one car from the year of our birth

How the car media landscape is changing, with Mike Fernie #305

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:58:22 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Mike Fernie, automotive YouTuber and engine fanatic. Mike explains how the car YouTube scene has evolved and what it takes to blow up on that platform these days. He also discusses his fascination with engines, from unglamorous stuff like the Volkswagen PD diesel to screaming V12s.

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Ask The Intercooler #44

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser answer Ti subscribers' questions. Has there been a Betamax / VHS moment in automotive history, does Andrew still have the 2CV he bought on Wheeler Dealers, and why does the Chevrolet Suburban ride so badly?

Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:26:16 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, the first round of the new Formula 1 season. Do the new hybrid powertrains make the racing more exciting, or detract from the skill of the driver and the show as a result. Later in the episode Dan and Andrew discuss the terrible state of the UK's roads, plus the new hybrid version of the Lotus Eletre.

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Ask The Intercooler #43

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser answer subscribers' questions. In this episode, how have their driving preferences changed over time, what led them to become car journalists, and how picky are they about performance tyres?

Bonus episode! Will F1's bold new era fly or fall flat?

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:40:20 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2026 Formula 1 season, which gets underway this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix. They discuss the controversial new power unit regulations and the apparent shortcomings of this new era of hybrid powertrains, which teams and drivers appear to be in a strong position, and which teams are in trouble.

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Live: F1 and Group C racing legend John Watson #303

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Live from Bicester Scramble, Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel interview Britain’s #1 F1 driver of the early 80s, John Watson. Which was his best win in F1, how did he survive his biggest racing accident, and how did a Porsche 962 compare to a Jaguar XJR-9? Oh, and just how fast was Stefan Bellof - could he have been F1 World Champion?

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Ask The Intercooler #42

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

What chance of Ferrari making a new Dino, why are their no tuning options available for modern steering systems, and if Andrew could commission any story from any writer, dead or alive, who would it be?

What happened to the Q-car? #302

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the disappearance of the expression ‘Q-car’ from the motoring lexicon. Where did the term come from, what are the greatest Q-cars of all time, and do the public still want them?

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Ask The Intercooler #41

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

What hopes do Andrew and Dan have for the integrity of racing in F1 in 2026, which modern cars have as good a secondary ride as classics, and what's the perfect third car for the Pyrenees?

Petrol engines are back: Porsche U-turn on Boxster and Cayman #301

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Porsche’s about turn on combustion engines in the upcoming Boxster and Cayman, the departure of Andrew’s Range Rover and the shocking EV range of Dan’s new Alpine A290. Does Andrew recommend a trip to the Daytona 24 hour instead of Le Mans? And what about that new Ferrari Luce interior, designed by Jonny Ive?

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Ask The Intercooler #40

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Can we name 10/10 cars from the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s... what similarities are there between cars and watches, and how has endurance racing evolved into what it is today?

How did Tom Kristensen win Le Mans nine times? #300

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary sports car racing driver Tom Kristensen. How did he get started, why did he go to Japan, and what happened in his biggest ever racing accident? Of course, there’s also the small matter of Le Mans…

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Ask The Intercooler #39

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Which cars could have become dynasties for their manufacturers, but missed out... and how do you make a restomod safer?

Live: Designer Ian Callum on TWR and Jaguar – then and now #299

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:34:49 +0000

Live from Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary designer Ian Callum on his career, his relationship with Tom Walkinshaw, Aston Martin and Jaguar. What does he think of Jaguar's current direction?

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Ask The Intercooler #38

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

What is the best modern classic for use as a daily driver, and why don't we see inline sixes situated behind the driver?

All the cars we're still desperate to drive #298

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:54:25 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars they're longing to drive. From multi-million pound exotics like the McLaren F1 and Ferrari 250 GTO to affordable enthusiast cars such as the Peugeot 106 Rallye, these are the machines no motoring education is complete without. In many cases Andrew fills in the blanks for Dan, but can Dan do the same for Andrew?

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Ask The Intercooler #37

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The wisdom of engine tuning and the thrill of three-digit numbers

Amazing tales from the British Grand Prix #297

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:32:56 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark 100 years of the British Grand Prix. They explain the history of the race from its earliest iteration at Brooklands, through the Formula 1 era and to the present day, recalling the most dramatic moments from across the ages.

What were the most exciting British GPs? Which five circuits have hosted it? What were the most controversial moments? Which drivers have dominated the race?

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Ask The Intercooler #36

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Is a Mk7.5 Golf GTI Performance a good replacement for a GTE, and can a mid sized performance SUV drive as well as a decent estate?

Has our Range Rover finally broken down? #296

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the long-term test cars they're living with right now, including one new arrival and a faulty Range Rover. They also talk about the 50th anniversary of Tom Walkinshaw Racing, BMW now being in control of Alpina and the performance of the new car market in 2025.

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Ask The Intercooler #35

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Are cars these days over-geared, and what would be the specification of The Intercooler's very own sports car?

What on Earth is going on with Ford? #295

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:55:50 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel attempt to make sense of everything that's going on at Ford. From a model line up made up almost entirely of crossovers and SUVs to tumbling sales figures and unprecedented levels of platform sharing with rivals, Ford is a very different car maker to the one we grew familiar with.

But might there be method in the madness? And can Ford re-establish itself as the market leader both in everyday cars and performance machines?

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We've been in the new Jaguar electric car #294

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:42:38 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look ahead to the most interesting new cars that are due to arrive in 2026. From thrilling petrol-powered hypercars like the McLaren W1 and Aston Martin Valhalla to affordable EV city cars like the Renault Twingo, and from the new and very controversial electric Jaguar (which Andrew has ridden in) to a number of battery-powered sports cars, next year looks set to be a memorable one for new metal.

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Ask The Intercooler #34

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The car makers that shouldn't exist and building a homemade M3 Touring

What's going on with the petrol car ban? #293

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:47:30 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest news from the world of cars and motorsport. This includes a delay to the EU's petrol and diesel car ban, JLR confirming it has not terminated Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern's employment despite widespread reports, and what seems to be a new rival series to Formula 1. They also reflect on another productive year for The Intercooler's online car magazine by looking back at the most popular stories from 2025.

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Ask The Intercooler #33

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The car makers in their prime right now and secondary versus primary ride

Was Ayrton Senna the greatest? #292

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:31:27 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and career of triple Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian is regarded by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time. He was ferociously quick, fearless in wheel-to-wheel battle and a master in the rain, but also willing to resort to underhand or even dangerous tactics to win.

Senna died aged only 34, leaving his home country and the entire motorsport world bereft. He is one of only a handful of F1 drivers to truly transcend the sport and become a prominent figure in society as a whole.

Andrew remembers the time he rode with Senna at Silverstone in a Honda NSX, and how impressive he was behind the wheel.

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Ask The Intercooler #32

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

F1 drivers in equal machinery and hooky press cars

Confirmed! Enthusiasts are returning to sports cars and petrol power #291

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:13:18 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss a new report that indicates renewed interest in traditional sports cars and combustion engines amongst car enthusiasts. The same report shows that demand for EVs and SUVs has fallen. They also talk about the extreme new Bentley and Max Verstappen's Formula 1 legacy.

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Ask The Intercooler #31

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Ferrari's disastrous F1 season and right-hand drive versus left-hand drive

The analogue driving experience is making a comeback #290

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:03:59 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the joys of the analogue driving experience. From manual transmissions to naturally aspirated engines, analogue cars are the most rewarding and enjoyable to drive. And now there's very real evidence to suggest that car makers are finding ways to keep the analogue driving experience alive, so even cars of the future might be interactive and entertaining to drive.

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Ask The Intercooler #30

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The driving we enjoy most and the future of the crossover

Why it's so hard for Aston Martin, McLaren and Lotus to make money #289

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:32:33 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel examine why British sports car makers have such a difficult time returning good profits, or even just staying afloat. They're joined in the studio by Simon Lane, who has held senior board-level positions at Aston Martin and Lotus. What do Britain's most famous automotive brands get right, and why do they do often flirt with bankruptcy?

In this episode, Dan and Andrew also quiz Simon on the flourishing restomod scene, which has numerous advantages many bigger car manufacturers would love to have.

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Ask The Intercooler #29

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

How we find great cars to test and rusting classics

F1's greatest championship battles #288

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:47:39 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Formula 1's most exciting drivers' championship battles. From the 1950s to the modern day, these are the most thrilling and fractious title fights F1 has ever seen. Highlights include the 1994 contest between Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill, the 2007 season that very nearly saw a rookie Lewis Hamilton win the championship, and the combustible 2021 fight between Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

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Ask The Intercooler #28

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

How to fix F1 and the cars we got wrong

Why boring cars can be as great to own as special ones #287

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:44:24 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss unexciting working cars and why they can be as welcome in the household as the most exciting ones. They also discuss Eagle E-Types and pay tribute to Jenson Button as he prepares for his final race as a full-time professional.

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Ask The Intercooler #27

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:17:12 +0000

How press cars are kept fit and the best proving grounds

Limited-edition specials and why they might be overrated #286

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:49:36 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the limited-edition versions of already high-performance cars, such as CS-badged BMW M-cars and Black Series Mercedes-AMGs. Are these more powerful, more uncompromising and always more expensive derivatives really better than the standard models they are based on? If not, which are the exceptions to the rule?

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Ask The Intercooler #26

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Scottish driving holidays and homemade restomods

Dario Franchitti on winning the Indy 500 and his love of fast road cars #285

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:49:09 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti in this live podcast in partnership with car finance specialist JBR Capital. They ask Dario about his stellar racing career, during which he won four IndyCar championships and three Indy 500s, making him Britain's most successful motor racing export.

Other topics include the horrifying crash that ended Dario's professional racing career prematurely and the lasting consequences of it, plus Dario's love of high-performance roads cars, including the Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera GT that are the centrepieces of his eclectic collection, and the work he does developing some of the best hypercars in existence with Gordon Murray Automotive.

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Ask The Intercooler #25

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100

The most annoying new car features and road trip detours

What makes a great peoples' car? #284

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss cars of the people. From the Mini and Fiat 500 to the VW Beetle and Citroën 2CV, great peoples' cars have the power to changes the lives of millions, and even entire societies, in ways no other kinds of car ever could. But what are the comment traits of peoples' cars, why do they so often become cultural icons, and what is the future of the peoples' car?

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Ask The Intercooler #24

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Mechanical sympathy and Italian supercar launches

Our thoughts on the Jason Plato episode and flying a Spitfire #283

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:24 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on their interview with Jason Plato, published last week, in which the BTCC legend opened up about the struggles he's faced recently. They also talk about the latest Bicester Motion Sunday Scramble, the Singapore GP, driving several Hedley Studios cars and more besides.

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Ask The Intercooler #23

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Why car people often like watches and importing cars from America

Live: BTCC legend Jason Plato as you've never heard him before #282

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:49:49 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by double BTCC champion Jason Plato for a live podcast in partnership with Renault. Jason discusses his early racing career, his record-breaking 23-year stint in the British Touring Car Championship and much more. He also opens up about how difficult the past few years have been for him and the mental health challenges he has battled since retiring from racing.

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Ask The Intercooler #22

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Upsetting car manufacturer press offices and road-based hypercars at Le Mans

Longbow Motors founder: 'Nobody has done this before' #281

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:34:13 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Daniel Davey, co-founder of British electric sports car startup Longbow Motors. Can the company really deliver on its promise to build and sell two lightweight, affordable sports cars weighing less than 1000kg? And why will Longbow be any different when countless low-volume sports car makers have come and gone over the years?

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Ask The Intercooler #21

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Why historic racing cars are so good to watch and Gordon Murray at Lotus

Everything we HATE about driving #280

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:56:37 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel give it both barrels as they discuss all the things that really wind them up about driving. Nighttime road closures, needlessly low speed limits, unrestricted e-bikes, tailgating, badly designed junctions... What else will be in the firing line?

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Ask The Intercooler #20

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Eager amateur mechanics and how press fleets work

News from the Munich motor show and our partnership with Bicester Motion #279

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:24:33 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look at the best new cars launched at the Munich motor show, including the 701bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S with its clever hybrid powertrain, and discuss McLaren's team orders controversy at the Italian Grand Prix. Later they're joined in the studio by Philip White of Bicester Motion to discuss The Intercooler's new partnership with the much-loved automotive hub.

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Ask The Intercooler #19

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Perfect family cars and classified ad red flags

How to appraise a car like a chassis engineer #278

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by David Pook, who spent almost 20 years working at Jaguar Land Rover as a ride and handling engineer. David is now best known for his Alpine tuning brand LIFE110, which offers upgrades for the A110 sports car and A290 electric hot hatch. In this episode Dan, Andrew and David discuss the similarities and differences between how car journalists and engineers go about assessing cars. David talks about his process and which key attributes make for a good car.

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Ask The Intercooler #18

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Best and worst seating positions, and skinny profit margins in the car industry

300mph top speeds. 6min 30 at the Nürburgring. Are cars too fast? #277

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel ask if performance testing is getting out of hand. With several car makers pursuing 300mph top speeds with road-legal cars, and as showroom models begin to lap the Nürburgring in 6min 30secs, is it time to put a stop to all this or should mankind continue to push the boundaries of what's possible? Dan and Andrew debate those points and more, and consider what role car magazines have played in all this.

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Ask The Intercooler #17

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Essential holiday reading and personalised numberplates

Is this British EV startup going to change the game? #276

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:44:02 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Longbow, the British electric sports car startup that has recently announced a handful of big name signings, including former McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt. With two new lightweight EV sports cars due next year, can Longbow really deliver on its extraordinary claims? Dan and Andrew also chat about the latest Audi RS3, the last that will be powered by five cylinders, and share news of their next live podcast.

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Ask The Intercooler #16

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

The greatest racing engine manufacturer and the collectibles we can't get rid of

Matt Becker: The man who makes Jaguars and Land Rovers drive like they do #275

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:48:52 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by legendary development driver Matt Becker. After learning his craft at Lotus, where he was responsible for some of the world's great sports cars, Matt moved to Aston Martin and then to Jaguar Land Rover. Matt's career has spanned simple sports cars to ultra-sophisticated performance SUVs using the latest technologies, with GTs, luxury 4x4s and saloons in between. Having been an apprentice at Lotus as a teenager, he now has almost 500 people reporting into him. Matt reflects on how the job has changed over the years, what it takes to produce cars with world-class ride and handling characteristics, and how new technologies will make next-generation cars even better to drive.

He also explains his father Roger's role as a stand-in stunt driver on a James Bond film.

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Ask The Intercooler #15

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

How to get Porsche back on track and affordable restomods

Great cars with rubbish engines (and vice versa) #274

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the great cars that were let down by their crap engines, and the brilliant engines that somehow found their way into terrible cars. Examples include the wonderful Alfa Romeo Busso V6 that was never used in a truly great car (except maybe once), the front-wheel drive, V8-powered Lancia Thema 8.32, and every diesel convertible ever built.

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Ask The Intercooler #14

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Appreciation for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and struggling German car makers

The truth about today's Porsche 911 and Festival of the Unexceptional #273

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:45:31 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest version of the Porsche 911 Carrera S, which has grown into a different sort of car to previous versions. They also talk about the weekend's Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional, a car concours like no other where Andrew was a judge. Other topics include the Belgian Grand Prix, the possibility that British drivers could win all of the top tier FIA World Championships this year, and the £100m+ Mercedes-Benz that Andrew has been driving.

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Ask The Intercooler #13

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

The perfect cars for Norway and how to complement a Cayenne Turbo

Bargain hunting early 2000s enthusiast cars #272

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:29:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for interesting cars from the early 2000s, costing £2000 to £120,000. They consider luxury SUVs, supercars, hot hatches, saloons and more. Is this the greatest era for the motor car?

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Ask The Intercooler #12

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Why McLaren should offer manual gearboxes and two-seat hatchbacks

Is this the A-Team of automotive engineering? RML's Michael Mallock #271

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:31:01 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by RML's Michael Mallock. If you're a race team or an automotive OEM with a problem, maybe you can hire RML... if you can find them. The Northamptonshire engineering powerhouse has run high-profile motorsport campaigns in touring cars and endurance racing for decades, built extraordinary one-offs for car makers and helped behind the scenes to solve their trickiest problems too.

Nowadays, RML is also producing its own vehicles for customers , such as the Short Wheelbase, a Ferrari 250 GT SWB homage, and the P39, a track-focused version of the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Michael explains what RML does, how the company got started in the 1980s, and what he sees coming around the corner.

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Ask The Intercooler #11

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Our 10/10 cars and upgrading the Jaguar XJS

F1 half-term report and Luca di Montezemolo to McLaren #270

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:50:30 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on a madcap British Grand Prix that saw heavy rain, multiple safety car interruptions, spins and crashes galore and one surprise podium finisher. They also discuss the first half of the 2025 F1 season and wonder what the second half has in store. Later on they talk about the surprise news that Luca di Montezemolo, once considered a Ferrari lifer, is to join McLaren's road car division in an advisory role, plus trouble at Lotus and the very special car Andrew has been driving.

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Ask The Intercooler #10

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Learning to be a grease monkey and our favourite pieces of motoring writing

Is Bentley stuck or ready to flourish? #269

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel tell the story of Bentley, from its founding by WO Bentley more than a century ago to the present day. They discuss the early racing glories at Le Mans, the road cars that followed, the seemingly endless financial woes, the merger with and eventual split from Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen's takeover, the current model range and the cars that are coming down the pike. Bentley is very profitable today, but much less so than it was. Can that be fixed?

Ask The Intercooler #9

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Ferrari wins at Le Mans again and resurrecting TVR

Alex Brundle on Hamilton, Red Bull, his father Martin and his own racing career #268

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Alex Brundle, racing driver and motorsport commentator. Alex talks about his father Martin Brundle, his own racing career in single-seaters and sports cars, why he's formed a historic racing team, the problem of the second Red Bull seat and if Lewis Hamilton can be champion again.

Ask The Intercooler #8

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

The car media we consume and Dan's short rally co-driving career

Why the next Alpine A110 will be nothing like the one we love #267

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:43:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the all-new electric Alpine A110, due next year. It'll be bigger, heavier and far more powerful than the current car, and fully electric. Can it still be one of the all-time great affordable sports cars? They also discuss their own long termers and Porsche's road-going Le Mans Hypercar.

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Ask The Intercooler #7

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Finding driving pleasure in strange places and the spiralling costs of GT3 racing

How to make Le Mans the best weekend of your year #266

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:18:38 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel preview the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. They look at the runners and riders in each category, discuss the Le Mans debut of the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar and speculate on which teams look like competing for the win. They also share memories from Le Mans and top tips for spectators.

Ask The Intercooler #6

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Learning RWD and the fun of vintage cars

ICONS: Miura to Revuelto, ranking Lamborghini's V12 monsters #265

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 26 May 2025 01:28:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look back on almost 60 years of Lamborghini's mid-engined V12 supercar bloodline. From Miura to Countach, Diablo, Murcielago, Aventador and now Revuelto, they pick out the high and low points of one of the greatest performance car dynasties of all time. Andrew also describes what the latest and most powerful, the 1001bhp Revuelto, is like to drive on UK roads.

Ask The Intercooler #5

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 22 May 2025 11:08:10 +0100

The return of the manual gearbox and 1990s Hondas

Jaguar Land Rover's massive profits and woeful racing movies #264

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:30:42 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Jaguar Land Rover's latest financial results, which show a profit for the year of £2.5bn. Achieved on the back of the success of the Range Rover and Defender, it puts JLR in a strong position to weather uncertain market conditions. But what does it mean for the rebirth of Jaguar? They also talk about the new Ferrari 296 Speciale and the forthcoming F1 film with Brad Pitt.

Ask The Intercooler #4

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 15 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

To keep cars or move them on, and bias in car journalism

Buying your first Ferrari #263

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 12 May 2025 11:11:02 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the romance of buying your first Ferrari. Which models at various budgets would give the first-time Ferrari buyer the best ownership experience? How can you be sure you're buying a good example and not one that's going to cost a fortune to maintain? Today V8 Ferraris can be bought for less than £40,000, with V12 models costing only a little more. Tempting, buy should you take the plunge?

Ask The Intercooler #3

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 08 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

Driving modes in EVs and our favourite road trips

Jonathan Williams: Being Sir Frank's son #262

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined in the studio by Jonathan Williams, son of Williams Racing founder Sir Frank Williams. He talks about his father's bloody minded determination and the team he created, Williams Racing's many highs and lows, how his father felt about the team's decline, and why he didn't become more involved having once seemed like the heir apparent.

Ask The Intercooler #2

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:00:00 +0100

The problem with bespoke tyres and the fun of FWD

Trouble at Tesla and the disappointing F1 season #261

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on Tesla's first quarter financial results, which show profits are down drastically. What role has Tesla CEO Elon Musk's own reputation played in the company's tumbling share price, and can it be recovered? They also talk about the 2025 F1 season, which after five races is yet to live up to expectations.

Ask The Intercooler #1

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100

The UK's thriving track day scene and who's the fastest car journalist?

Alfa Romeo: the car maker we all want to love... #260

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel attempt to unpack the mystery that is Alfa Romeo. It remains one of the most prestigious mainstream car makers on the planet despite long spells of mismanagement and often very poor model line ups. This company was one of motor racing's top dogs for years, but today motorsport forms no significant part of the marque's activities. Dan and Andrew discuss the company's best and worst cars and outline their plan to revive it.

Tuning old Land Rovers is big business. But why? #259

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser meets Twisted Automotive founder Charles Fawcett to learn about the booming business of tuning, modifying and upgrading old Land Rover Defenders. Why do people choose to spend brand new Ferrari money enhancing a car that was well out of date even before it went out of production almost a decade ago? And what are these machines actually like to drive?

Will the UK's luxury car makers survive Trump's tariffs? #258

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the impact Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on cars imported into the US could have on Britain's luxury car manufacturers. They also consider the recent relaxation of the controversial ZEV mandate, which confirms that the likes of McLaren and Aston Martin will be able to continue producing internal combustion-powered cars for at least a decade. Plus the Japanese Grand Prix and a new Corvette concept that's been designed in the UK.

The cars that were ahead of their time #257

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:29:00 +0100

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that were ahead of their time. In many cases they were the innovators and the pioneers, the cars that changed the industry for good. In others, these cars arrived too far ahead of their time and were commercial and technological flops because of it. BMW's i3 and i8, the Porsche 959, Jensen FF, Mercedes-Benz 300SL and Honda Insight all feature.

The secret racing driver: Hollywood stars who raced, and rally drivers on track #256

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the world-famous Hollywood stars who raced cars for fun, such as Paul Newman and Gene Hackman, who died recently. They also talk about the F1 stars you had no idea competed in the BTCC and at Le Mans, like Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell, plus the rally drivers who traded special stages and pacenotes for the race track.

F1 in 2025 and how to build an EV for petrolheads #255

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and consider what it tells us about the 2025 F1 season to come. They also discuss two new sporting EVs, one from an established marque and another from a brand new one, that demonstrate how electric cars can be made to appeal to traditional car enthusiasts.

Bargain hunting for 1980s enthusiast cars #254

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:18:00 +0000

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel trawl the classifieds for 1980s enthusiast cars costing less than £25,000. From a sporting BMW to a Mercedes saloon, a rare groove Maserati coupé and even a lesser-spotted Lotus, this is how far a modest budget can be made to go... if you're brave enough.

Gordon Murray on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This episode was originally published in December 2022.

Ian Callum on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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Dr Jonathan Palmer on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100

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Adrian Newey on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0100

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Adrian Hallmark on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:36:00 +0100

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Andy Wallace on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:35:00 +0100

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Sir Chris Hoy on Last Blast

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:31:00 +0100

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