The guys start a new ‘recommendation’ series about the top cars, trucks and SUVs they would buy. This episode begins with sports cars, and they each name and discuss the reasons for their top 5. They also debate first sports cars for Michael in LA, who has finally decided it’s time. Then, Nerval W. has an aging fleet and a decent budget—what stays and what g ... Show More
Sep 15
New Grand Tour, Mod Until Greatness, Product Planning Experts | Episode 1,063
The Grand Tour is back, with new hosts Thomas, James and Francis! The guys offer their perspective and reveal their observations. Then, they take on debates from the audience, plus social media questions! 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Topic Tuesday: Mods Away From Greatness 24:41 - Car Deb ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 8
The Best Booth Car, Try Non-American Cars, Have To Drive It | Episode 1,062
VW continues to slash and burn their way to profitability through layoffs and plant closures. What about making great, fun-to-drive vehicles? Topic Tuesday: Have Horsepower Wars Killed Fun? 00:00 - Intro 0:31 - Used EV Batteries Last Longer Than Expected 5:27 - VW Closing 4 Plant ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 1
Fun Cars Are Brand Builders, Stop Buying BMWs, The Perception Predicament, | Episode 1,061
The guys agree that fun and interesting cars are the ones that drive brand awareness. Nearly every manufacturer seems to be rediscovering this fact, after years of poor management and missteps. Motorsports is the future, and fun is the future of driving! 00:00 - Intro 0:20 - Fun ... Show More
1h 31m
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
Drive to Survive Recap S1 Eps 1-5
The guys discuss episodes 1-5 of season 1 of Drive to Survive, they talk Ricciardo leaving redbull, the Cyril/Christian battle, Force India, and Carlos' dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 12m
Feb 2024
Issue 381: Billionaire Race Resorts, Lucid Dreams and Pointless Badges
In this episode of the Top Gear Magazine podcast, Jack Rix, Rowan Horncastle and Ollie Kew get tucked into the latest issue. Which includes dreaming of a day at Asia's first members-only driver's club, The Magarigawa Club. Wondering if Aston Martin has gone mad. And discuss wheth ... Show More
57m 38s