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Ask The Intercooler #42
#42
Today at 1:00 AM

What chance of Ferrari making a new Dino, why are their no tuning options available for modern steering systems, and if Andrew could commission any story from any writer, dead or alive, who would it be?


What happened to the Q-car? #302
#302
Last Monday at 9:00 AM

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the disappearance of the expression ‘Q-car’ from the motoring lexicon. Where did the term come from, what are the greatest Q-cars of all time, and do the public still want them? 


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Ask The Intercooler #41
#41
02/19/2026

What hopes do Andrew and Dan have for the integrity of racing in F1 in 2026, which modern cars have as good a secondary ride as classics, and what's the perfect third car for the Pyrenees? 


Petrol engines are back: Porsche U-turn on Boxster and Cayman #301
#301
02/16/2026

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Porsche’s about turn on combustion engines in the upcoming Boxster and Cayman, the departure of Andrew’s Range Rover and the shocking EV range of Dan’s new Alpine A290. Does Andrew recommend a trip to the Daytona 24 hour instead of Le Mans? And what about that new Ferrari Luce interior, designed by Jonny Ive?

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Ask The Intercooler #40
#40
02/12/2026

Can we name 10/10 cars from the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s... what similarities are there between cars and watches, and how has endurance racing evolved into what it is today?


How did Tom Kristensen win Le Mans nine times? #300
#300
02/09/2026

Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary sports car racing driver Tom Kristensen. How did he get started, why did he go to Japan, and what happened in his biggest ever racing accident? Of course, there’s also the small matter of Le Mans…

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Ask The Intercooler #39
#39
02/05/2026

Which cars could have become dynasties for their manufacturers, but missed out... and how do you make a restomod safer?


Live: Designer Ian Callum on TWR and Jaguar – then and now #299
#299
02/02/2026

Live from Bicester Scramble, Andrew Frankel and Dan Prosser interview legendary designer Ian Callum on his career, his relationship with Tom Walkinshaw, Aston Martin and Jaguar. What does he think of Jaguar's current direction?

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Ask The Intercooler #38
#38
01/29/2026

What is the best modern classic for use as a daily driver, and why don't we see inline sixes situated behind the driver? 


All the cars we're still desperate to drive #298
#298
01/26/2026

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars they're longing to drive. From multi-million pound exotics like the McLaren F1 and Ferrari 250 GTO to affordable enthusiast cars such as the Peugeot 106 Rallye, these are the machines no motoring education is complete without. In many cases Andrew fills in the blanks for Dan, but can Dan do the same for Andrew? 


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Ask The Intercooler #37
#37
01/22/2026

The wisdom of engine tuning and the thrill of three-digit numbers 


Amazing tales from the British Grand Prix #297
#297
01/19/2026

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel mark 100 years of the British Grand Prix. They explain the history of the race from its earliest iteration at Brooklands, through the Formula 1 era and to the present day, recalling the most dramatic moments from across the ages. 

What were the most exciting British GPs? Which five circuits have hosted it? What were the most controversial moments? Which drivers have dominated the race?


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Ask The Intercooler #36
#36
01/15/2026

Is a Mk7.5 Golf GTI Performance a good replacement for a GTE, and can a mid sized performance SUV drive as well as a decent estate? 


Has our Range Rover finally broken down? #296
#296
01/12/2026

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the long-term test cars they're living with right now, including one new arrival and a faulty Range Rover. They also talk about the 50th anniversary of Tom Walkinshaw Racing, BMW now being in control of Alpina and the performance of the new car market in 2025. 

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Ask The Intercooler #35
#35
01/08/2026

Are cars these days over-geared, and what would be the specification of The Intercooler's very own sports car?


What on Earth is going on with Ford? #295
#295
01/05/2026

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel attempt to make sense of everything that's going on at Ford. From a model line up made up almost entirely of crossovers and SUVs to tumbling sales figures and unprecedented levels of platform sharing with rivals, Ford is a very different car maker to the one we grew familiar with. 

But might there be method in the madness? And can Ford re-establish itself as the market leader both in everyday cars and performance machines? 

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We've been in the new Jaguar electric car #294
#294
12/22/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look ahead to the most interesting new cars that are due to arrive in 2026. From thrilling petrol-powered hypercars like the McLaren W1 and Aston Martin Valhalla to affordable EV city cars like the Renault Twingo, and from the new and very controversial electric Jaguar (which Andrew has ridden in) to a number of battery-powered sports cars, next year looks set to be a memorable one for new metal. 

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Ask The Intercooler #34
#34
12/18/2025

The car makers that shouldn't exist and building a homemade M3 Touring


What's going on with the petrol car ban? #293
#293
12/15/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the latest news from the world of cars and motorsport. This includes a delay to the EU's petrol and diesel car ban, JLR confirming it has not terminated Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern's employment despite widespread reports, and what seems to be a new rival series to Formula 1. They also reflect on another productive year for The Intercooler's online car magazine by looking back at the most popular stories from 2025. 

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Ask The Intercooler #33
#33
12/11/2025

The car makers in their prime right now and secondary versus primary ride


Was Ayrton Senna the greatest? #292
#292
12/08/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the life and career of triple Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian is regarded by many to be the greatest F1 driver of all time. He was ferociously quick, fearless in wheel-to-wheel battle and a master in the rain, but also willing to resort to underhand or even dangerous tactics to win.


Senna died aged only 34, leaving his home country and the entire motorsport world bereft. He is one of only a handful of F1 drivers to truly transcend the sport and become a prominent figure in...


Ask The Intercooler #32
#32
12/04/2025

F1 drivers in equal machinery and hooky press cars


Confirmed! Enthusiasts are returning to sports cars and petrol power #291
#291
12/01/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss a new report that indicates renewed interest in traditional sports cars and combustion engines amongst car enthusiasts. The same report shows that demand for EVs and SUVs has fallen. They also talk about the extreme new Bentley and Max Verstappen's Formula 1 legacy. 

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Ask The Intercooler #31
#31
11/27/2025

Ferrari's disastrous F1 season and right-hand drive versus left-hand drive


The analogue driving experience is making a comeback #290
#290
11/24/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the joys of the analogue driving experience. From manual transmissions to naturally aspirated engines, analogue cars are the most rewarding and enjoyable to drive. And now there's very real evidence to suggest that car makers are finding ways to keep the analogue driving experience alive, so even cars of the future might be interactive and entertaining to drive.

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Ask The Intercooler #30
#30
11/20/2025

The driving we enjoy most and the future of the crossover


Why it's so hard for Aston Martin, McLaren and Lotus to make money #289
#289
11/17/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel examine why British sports car makers have such a difficult time returning good profits, or even just staying afloat. They're joined in the studio by Simon Lane, who has held senior board-level positions at Aston Martin and Lotus. What do Britain's most famous automotive brands get right, and why do they do often flirt with bankruptcy? 


In this episode, Dan and Andrew also quiz Simon on the flourishing restomod scene, which has numerous advantages many bigger car manufacturers would love to have. 


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Ask The Intercooler #29
#29
11/13/2025

How we find great cars to test and rusting classics


F1's greatest championship battles #288
#288
11/10/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Formula 1's most exciting drivers' championship battles. From the 1950s to the modern day, these are the most thrilling and fractious title fights F1 has ever seen. Highlights include the 1994 contest between Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill, the 2007 season that very nearly saw a rookie Lewis Hamilton win the championship, and the combustible 2021 fight between Hamilton and Max Verstappen. 


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Ask The Intercooler #28
#28
11/06/2025

How to fix F1 and the cars we got wrong


Why boring cars can be as great to own as special ones #287
#287
11/03/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss unexciting working cars and why they can be as welcome in the household as the most exciting ones. They also discuss Eagle E-Types and pay tribute to Jenson Button as he prepares for his final race as a full-time professional. 


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Ask The Intercooler #27
#27
10/30/2025

How press cars are kept fit and the best proving grounds


Limited-edition specials and why they might be overrated #286
#286
10/27/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the limited-edition versions of already high-performance cars, such as CS-badged BMW M-cars and Black Series Mercedes-AMGs. Are these more powerful, more uncompromising and always more expensive derivatives really better than the standard models they are based on? If not, which are the exceptions to the rule?


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Ask The Intercooler #26
#26
10/23/2025

Scottish driving holidays and homemade restomods


Dario Franchitti on winning the Indy 500 and his love of fast road cars #285
#285
10/20/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti in this live podcast in partnership with car finance specialist JBR Capital. They ask Dario about his stellar racing career, during which he won four IndyCar championships and three Indy 500s, making him Britain's most successful motor racing export. 

Other topics include the horrifying crash that ended Dario's professional racing career prematurely and the lasting consequences of it, plus Dario's love of high-performance roads cars, including the Ferrari F40 and Porsche Carrera GT that are the centrepieces of his eclectic collection, and the work he d...


Ask The Intercooler #25
#25
10/16/2025

The most annoying new car features and road trip detours


What makes a great peoples' car? #284
#284
10/13/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss cars of the people. From the Mini and Fiat 500 to the VW Beetle and Citroën 2CV, great peoples' cars have the power to changes the lives of millions, and even entire societies, in ways no other kinds of car ever could. But what are the comment traits of peoples' cars, why do they so often become cultural icons, and what is the future of the peoples' car?


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Ask The Intercooler #24
#24
10/09/2025

Mechanical sympathy and Italian supercar launches


Our thoughts on the Jason Plato episode and flying a Spitfire #283
#283
10/06/2025

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reflect on their interview with Jason Plato, published last week, in which the BTCC legend opened up about the struggles he's faced recently. They also talk about the latest Bicester Motion Sunday Scramble, the Singapore GP, driving several Hedley Studios cars and more besides.


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Ask The Intercooler #23
#23
10/02/2025

Why car people often like watches and importing cars from America