Aston’s 110th birthday present to itself is a machine so old school it has a wooden gearlever and recycled geography teacher upholstery. Analogue heaven, or expensive anachronism? We discuss that and the rise of the expensive manual gearbox with the help of the 911 S/T, GMA T.50 and Pagani Utopia.
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Dec 2024
New Hyundai Santa Fe vs New Zealand
Here at Top Gear Magazine, we take customer service seriously. So seriously, in fact, that to celebrate our SUV of the Year, we decided to hand-deliver our latest issue to every single subscriber in… New Zealand. All of them. From the misty peaks of the North Island to the windsw ... Show More
40m 36s
Dec 2024
Ferrari 12Cilindri vs Aston Martin Vanquish
You wait ages for an 800+ bhp super GT, then two turn up at once. It’s the Aston/Ferrari showdown we’ve all been waiting for: 12 Cilindri vs Vanquish. In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine Podcast, Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle, and Ollie Marriage grill Ollie Kew about his latest ... Show More
36m 44s
Dec 2024
Jaguar Type 00: The Car, Rebrand, and Chaos
Jaguar, a 102-year-old British car company, has just revealed a new concept car: the Type 00. Nothing unusual there – car companies frequently create eccentric models to preview their future offerings. However, what Jaguar has done has sparked a massive, fiery online debate that ... Show More
40m 43s
Oct 2023
845: The Stale Relationship, Buy A Farm Truck, An ICON 4X4 Brat
Car conclusions return for Topic Tuesday, which include lots of driving homework and much personal discovery! The debate is for Chris L., who wonders what car has the best disposable clutch for learning manual transmission driving? Social media questions ask if the guys drive tog ... Show More
49m 51s
Sep 2023
828: #BuyTheManuals, The Concierge Mechanic, Something Not Soul-Sucking
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 wheth ... Show More
58m 26s
May 2025
996: A Mustang-Shaped Race Car, Cylinder Count Matters, Trick Yourself Into Another Brand
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked what era or decade of car makes the best sound? They debate practical but fun vehicles for Colton S., who wants to get out of his comfort zone. Social media questions ask how you can pry yourself away from a brand you obsess over, is there an ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2023
799: The Boxster Spyder RS, Driving On Beer Bottles, Everything Is A Spaceship
The guys are asked what 5-6 vehicles (past or present) would they include in their lineup to create the ultimate EDD Enthusiast Vehicle Manufacturer! They also cover a debate for Isaiah + Brittany in OH, who are ready for some new cars in their lives. Social media questions ask h ... Show More
53m 57s
Feb 2024
Earth, Wind and Lieberman
There's lots in this cigar smoke crew show: Porsche is close to confirming a new halo car, there's a Delta Airlines 911 GT3RS, Rolex will send you to school for free, we drive the new Porsche Cayenne S, Santa Cruz Bikes drops off some motorized lightweight jumpers, Babolat invite ... Show More
1h 14m
Sep 2023
836: Rennsport Reflections, Weekend At Bill’s, Save ALL The Cars
The guys celebrate 75 years with Porsche at Rennsport Reunion #7, and discuss the launch of their new track variant. They talk about fresh thinking for Bill in Texas, who wants to trade the fun cars out of his garage. Then, Ian M. has never had a car with more than 180HP, so what ... Show More
58m 2s
Oct 2024
944: Operators Are Standing By, Everything Will Go 100, The Soul Of A Handbuilt Car
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked if a fun-to-drive car can make a non-enthusiast enjoy driving? Rocco B. wonders if most people are hard-wired to consider cars as practical tools and nothing else? Then, the guys debate what’s next for Corey D., who wants a hand-built feeling ... Show More
58m 59s