The Intercooler

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel explain how the Porsche 911 came to be. How did such a young sports car manufacturer get from the tiny, underpowered 356 to the 911 – most successful sports car of all time? What were the key decisions that underpinned the car's capability, versatility and global appeal? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).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 discuss the cars that only diehard enthusiasts drive, like the Caterham 7 and  Toyota GT86. But what are the sports and performance cars that no true car lover would touch with a bargepole? They also talk about the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and whether or not it matters where a car is manufactured. 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 have been driving two very special – and very different – Italian V12s. Will the Lamborghini Countach prove to be the crushing disappointment it was first time around? Has Ferrari built the first truly great super-SUV? It's all in this episode, along with a look ahead to the new World Endurance Championship season. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).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 recorded this week's podcast on the way to photograph two very special cars. From the very swanky cabin of a Lexus LC500, they discuss the weekend's season opening Formula 1 Grand Prix is Bahrain, plus a pair of very special V12 supercars they've been driving recently. 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 preview the 2023 Formula 1 season and share an update on The Intercooler's search for the greatest F1 driver of all time. They also discuss the BMW M3 Touring, a car decades in the making. Was it worth the wait?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 revisit their daft game for petrolheads, now known as The Right Car For The Job. They've made several improvements to the game and this week they're joined by fellow car journalist and contributor to The Intercooler, Colin Goodwin. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).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 share tales of unfathomable endurance against the odds, in terrible conditions or in the face of great pain at the wheel of a motor car. From Tazio Nuvolari on the Mille Miglia to Sir Jackie Stewart at the Nürburgring, these are the greatest feats of driving endurance of all time. 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 preview the 2023 Formula 1 season, which looks set to be much more competitive than last year. Who will prevail at Mercedes? Will the Silver Arrows be in championship contention once more? And can Ferrari mount a more convincing campaign this season? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).Grab your exclusive NordVPN deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, plus a bonus gift. It’s completely 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.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the most disappointing exotic they have ever tested, including the Countach, Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 360 Spider. But which Porsche makes the list? They also chat about the most intriguing cars that will go under the hammer at Bonhams' auction in Paris this week. Find out more about Bonhams' Paris sale here – https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27987/les-grandes-marques-du-monde-a-paris/Grab your exclusive NordVPN deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get a huge discount off your NordVPN plan, plus a bonus gift. It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel have devised a silly car game. Which car would you choose to escape from the Sahara in? And what car would you pick for three laps of the Nürburgring? 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 discuss the realities of using an electric car every day. Are they really the solution for everybody? And are the latest batch of 3000kg electric SUVs honestly as good for the environment as they pretend to be? They also review the BMW M4 CSL and Honda Civic Type R FL5. 

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the 10 motorsport events you have to experience for yourself before you die. Le Mans, the Indy 500 and the Nurburgring 24 Hours clearly belong on the list, but which Formula 1 race should you watch? Do any rallies make the grade? And is there a hillclimb that qualifies? 

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.com/intercooler to get up a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan and 4 months for free. It’s completely risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money-back guarantee. 

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 expanded the envelope of road car performance more than any other – and whose latest design, the T.50 seems likely to rewrite the rules all over again? In an interview lasting over 90 minutes with The Intercooler's Andrew Frankel, Gordon takes us right through his career from his earliest days racing in South Africa, his decision to come penniless to the UK and the accidental interview that kicked off one of the most illustrious careers in race car design. Then he takes us through how the F1 came about, his struggle to reconcile his vision for the SLR with that of Mercedes-Benz and why he packed it all in to go and create his own automotive engineering and design consultancy. With thanks to car insurance specialist Footman James for making this episode possible in the first place. Click the link below to find out more. https://www.footmanjames.co.uk

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.com/intercooler to get up a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan and 4 months for free. It’s completely risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money-back guarantee. 

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 sponsored by NordVPN. Grab your exclusive NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/intercooler to get up a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan and 4 months for free. It’s completely risk free with NordVPN’s 30 day money-back guarantee. 

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. https://www.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/

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.the-intercooler.com/gift-subscriptions/

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-subscriptions/

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 by Stephen Harrington (ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com). 

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.zero.entertainment@gmail.com). 

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 website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Music by Stephen Harrington (ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com). 

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.entertainment@gmail.com). 

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. Music by Stephen Harrington (ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.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. 

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 Harrington (ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com). 

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. 

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.entertainment@gmail.com).

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. 

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 Harrington (ph.zero.entertainment@gmail.com).