The Intercooler for Subscribers

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.

Mike Fernie on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@Mike_Fernie

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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? 

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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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? 

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 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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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?

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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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? 

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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