Jethro Bovingdon is one of the top automotive journalists working today. He's written for all the big magazines, hosted videos for numerous online platforms, and a host of the Top Gear USA reboot. He can also drive his a** off.
Topics today include how his hypercar testing has gotten repetitive; what he looks for in a car; his greatest drift ever; adventures in the USA; why Matt is wrong about Caterhams; that 996 project; and the scary difference between a fast writer like Jethro and the true driving professionals.
Patreon questions include:
- What makes a door handle good or bad?
- First time 'Ring rental: manual or automatic?
- The best driving route in Europe is...
- Why are E39 M5s so expensive (or are they?)
- How to prep your vehicle for the rainy season
- Carplay in old cars: yay or nay?
- The anxiety of owning a fragile car
- Did Jethro's name help his career
- RHD vs LHD
- And more!
Recorded September 25, 2026
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