The Hot Hatchback

What’s the deal with Formula 1 racing? Is it just a bunch of European adrenaline junkies with a death wish? And how does it differ from something like the American-based NASCAR or IndyCar series? In reality, there’s way more to it. F1 combines some of the world’s great engineerin ... Show More

<p>In this episode of CarStuff, Ben and Kurt discuss the amazing adaptations that car companies can make when called upon by circumstance.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See ... Show More

<p>Race cars often take on some outlandish designs and rule-bending technology in their never-ending quest to go fast. Meet some of the more notable characters in the ragtag gang of unlikely speed demons. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ihear ... Show More

Join Chris in conversation with Top Gear Magazine's Jack Rix where they discuss how the FL5 Type R stacks up to its predecessors, where it sits in the pantheon of hot hatch greats, and potential death of the hot hatch category all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More

Since VW owns the Scout brand, will future vehicles have their own personality? The guys debate cars for Gen Z, a question from Anthony T. They also debate fun cars that can carry golf clubs for Sam G. Social media questions ask what determines how high an engine will rev, has th ... Show More

Remember toy cars? Ben, Noel and Max investigate the surprisingly weird evolution of old-school, die-cast car models from their origins to the modern day, ultimately asking what happened to the fad. Bonus points for everyone taking a Matchbox or Hot Wheels toy and vrooming-vroomi ... Show More

<p>If you're an American who had a childhood, you probably have some nostalgia for Hot Wheels. Get your engines revved for this trip down memory lane as we discuss these fun and iconic toys.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork ... Show More

Adam and Matt get into some hot Datsun Roadster talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Honda has been building Civic Type Rs for 25 years. But how much do you know about them? In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine podcast Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle, Ollie Kew and Ollie Marriage smash their collective brains together in order to be your guide from EK9 to FL5 and ... Show More

VW has revealed the specs for the 2025 GTI and Golf R, so the guys discuss what that means for the enthusiast community. They debate what’s next for Gene, who has only driven Porsches his whole adult life. Then, Yunde is a track enthusiast and wants to go faster. Social media que ... Show More

After a quick review of the updated (and even better) 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, the boys delve into the long-awaited Piëchisode by talking about the cars it featured. === Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev === Included in this episode ... Show More

Spike, Matt Farah, and Jonny Lieberman dive into California fires, billion-dollar car collections, and how the Rivian R1S stacks up against the Tesla Model X. Plus, is the Ford Mustang GTD really as fast as a Porsche 918 Spyder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi ... Show More

Spike and Jonny headline this SCR 2-fer. Covered in this episode: Law enforcement raids a replica Batmobile Builder; the origin story of the Soup Nazi Seinfeld episode; How not to strap a canoe to a Land Rover Defender and a review of the new Volkswagen Golf GTI. Learn more about ... Show More