Recent news includes the reveal of Alfa’s new supercar, Lamborghini torque-vectoring in their EVs, and the demise of manual transmissions in VW’s GTI and Golf R! The guys debate BMW reliability and alternate choices for Asif in TX. They also pontificate for Scott in Toronto whether to even buy a car. Social media questions ask what new coupes have useable ba ... Show More
Jul 14
Mercedes Fakery, Analog Matters, Manual Wagons | Episode 1,054
The guys discuss the direction Mercedes-Benz is taking with their performance EVs, notably the recently announced 2027 AMG CLA45 4Matic+. Goodwood Festival Of Speed is one of the most accessible and inspirational events for car enthusiasts, and allows people to easily see the car ... Show More
1h 30m
Jul 7
Manual Ferrari 12Cilindri, New BMW X5, What’s After Subaru? | Episode 1,053
Ferrari has re-saved the manuals, have you heard? The 12Cilindri is now offered with a manual transmission, but is it really? Hyundai previews the updated Elantra. Honda teases a future new Element. BMW reveals the 6th-generation X5 and iX5. Debate #1: Michael in AZ, who is very ... Show More
1h 30m
Jun 30
From Lauterbrunnen, Performance Perception, Dishing The Tough Love | Episode 1,052
The guys podcast while still on their 2026 European Adventure, and discuss debates from Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland! The first debate is for Levi in WA, who owns an Audi performance shop and is looking ahead to starting a family. Then, James in Denver already has a great garage an ... Show More
47m 35s
Aug 2023
Issue 375: The Ultimate BMW M2 Showdown, An American Wagon Celebration And The World's Weirdest Roof Mechanisms
Is the BMW M2 a backwards step, or do we need to celebrate its type while we still can? Do Americans secretly love estate cars? Is the life-size Tamiya Wild One Max as nerdy as it sounds? All these questions and more are answered to varying degrees of success by the team behind T ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2023
Issue 370: How To Pronounce Purosangue, Race Cars On The Road and Pagani's Cobbler
The latest issue of Top Gear Magazine is out now! And there's lots to talk about. Remember when Ferrari said it would never build an SUV? Well it hasn't. But also has. Tom Ford explains all. And Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle, Ollie Marriage and Ollie Kew discuss Japanese road racers ... Show More
55m 18s
Feb 2016
Scott and Ben Review Their Cars
<p>The guys talk about everything automotive-related, and this week they're doing something a little different: reviewing their own cars. Tune in to learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly for Scott and Ben's vehicles.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a h ... Show More
58m 30s
Aug 2021
Wasting $100,000 On A Car
Buying a new sports car, starting an OF, leaving a rental car in the terminal, pizza tasting, flying spirit, and the most epic dispute of the snowboard from hell. Follow us on instagram @lightweightspod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lightweights/support
29m 26s
Aug 2021
Remembering George Barris | Hyundai Tucson
In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by talking about the issues with first model cars, especially the Chevrolet Bolt battery recall that affects every Bolt. Then, Jeff Ehoodin from drivetowardacure.org joins us to talk about some of the f ... Show More
52m 41s
Jul 2025
Cruise control or driver error?
26 Jul 2025. Damien Reid and Naz Chaudry unpack the week’s car news - from cruise control crash claims to a 1,200km EV. Plus, Damien reviews Toyota’s hybrid Land Cruiser and Lexus LX700h. And Alan Boyter returns with his Dubai Ducati, chasing a land speed world record.See omnystu ... Show More
54m 30s