GTNation Podcast

We talk the latest news, including The Grand Tour Madagascar updates, and the sad passing of Sean Connery. Then, we have an exclusive interview with The American Mike Skinner about his thoughts on The Grand Tour and his own car collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American AKA Mike Skinner has had quite an exciting career; from being teammates with NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt to dominating the Truck Series, Skinner has mastered all American motorsport types. This is why NASCAR fans were surprised to see him on The Grand Tour, driving cars like the Aston Martin Vulcan, which is quite the change of pace from a stock car. Like many aspects of the first season, fans were very critical of this strange choice in a driver that seemed a bit different from the host's very European manner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex, Ben and Austin discuss the week's news from new Nissan Fairlady Zs and weird EVs. But the majority of the conversation revolves around the next episode of The Grand Tour. How has the Coronavirus affected the next episode? Everything you need to know, and more, right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You never know the full history of a used car, so it's worth taking precautions to give you not only peace of mind, but to give your car the best fighting chance. Alex talks you through five things you should do once you buy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a new car is a daunting process, so make it easier for yourself by doing these five things everyone should do before buying a new car from a dealership (private sales coming soon). From what to look for to how to get the best price, Alex talks you through five easy steps to getting exactly what you're after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex discusses the greatest and most important cars to come from the 2020 Geneva Motor Show including the Hyundai Prophecy, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut and Gemera, and a host of other new and refreshed models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a new series, the weekly new with Alex Harrington! In this episode he discusses the new all-electric GMC Hummer, Top Gear's latest episode, the discontinuation of the Camaro, Fast & Furious 9, and finally the new Mazda RX-9 and its secret powertrain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Bentley launches the brand new show where you have to decide which of three stories is true. Using April Fools stories from earlier this year, the boys cry with laughter as they discuss which of these crazy stories are actually true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new season where guests will take centre stage. But to begin, the boys talk you through their new projects such as electric bikes, stealth MPVs and V8 saloons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex, Liam and Bentley discuss the latest news, including the new Land Rover Defender, drowned Porsches, and hybrid Mustangs. They then discuss what would be the perfect Top Gear lineup once Rory Reid and Matt LeBlanc retire as presenters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Bentley discuss some of the greatest parts of the 2019 Geneva Show. From the most expensive new car in the world to the fastest car in the world, the boys discuss their favourite and most interesting parts of the 2019 Geneva show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wankel Rotary engine is one of the most iconic engines to date. In our first GTN Story, Alex takes you through the complete history of the engine from its conception to its death.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Bentley discuss what the best front-wheel drive car is. They come up with some of their own conclusions, but also turn to you guys for your opinions. The final conclusion is quite a surprise, so certainly worth waiting for.  Before that though, they discuss some of the latest motoring news. This includes the fact that Hennessey won't be putting a V8 in the new Ford GT, a 76-year old built himself an 800bhp supercar, and Ford did something stupid with their Ranger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the most overrated car in the world? That's what the boys are discussing today. They answer questions from listeners and discuss what the answers you guys sent to them.  They also discuss the latest motoring news which consists of stupid things being done by Donald Trump, the GR-1 Concept starting production, and a new Toyota/Subaru MR2.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weirdly long episode, Alex and Bentley discuss the week's news which includes the official arrival of the Toyota Supra and Shelby GT500 Mustang. The big question of the episode is however, what is the greatest British car.  The boys came up with a few options of their own, then consulted you, the listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon has released an overview for the first episode of The Grand Tour so Alex, Liam and Bentley discuss the plan of the episode. Specifically, how The Grand Tour trio are going to Detroit with three American muscle cars with the aim to bring back the sound of the V8 to the original Motor City. They touch upon the McLaren Senna that Clarkson will be driving, and discuss the first Senna crash in Essex, UK.  Next, they discuss The Grand Tour Game, which is coming to the Xbox One and PS4. Are they looking forward to playing it? Listen to the Podcast and find out.   To round off the Podcast, Bentley brings up a 2004 Pontiac GTO which had been modified to look like a Lamborghini Aventador. I think it's safe to say the team found it quite amusing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Genovation GXE Corvette is entirely electric but features a manual transmission. Alex, Liam and Bentley discuss how incredible the car is, albeit expensive, but also how it could change the future of electric cars. Could a manual electric car be what the petrolhead needs? Next, we discuss the incredible sound of the Aston Martin Valkyrie and its 11,000rpm Cosworth V12. We include an audio clip just in case you haven't heard it.  We finish the news segment with a story from Bentley. He talks us through the drama that occurred during the transport of a giant Santa. We thin it's safe to say you'll love it and will be laughing as much as the trio were.  We end the GTN Podcast with a roundup of the greatest cars of 2018. The boys asked you guys what you thought was he best car of the year, then discuss they're personal favourites. I think you'll be surprised at what they chose their favourites to be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first GTN Podcast, Alex, Liam and Bentley discuss Jaguar's new mid-engined hybrid supercar called the J-Type. Specifically, they discuss whether building a supercar is the right way to go for Jaguar, especially if it replaces the existing F-Type. And there's an intriguing possibility in the  J-Type's future. Next, the boys talk about an astonishing barn find. We won't ruin what it is, but it's safe to say that you'll be extremely jealous.  Up next, they discuss a new Chinese decoration in the shape of a traffic light with not 3, not even 5, but over 20 lights on a single pole. Confused? Not nearly as confused as they are! this leads them on to pot holes and the ingenious ways people try to cover them up (or bring attention to them). The final discussion of the episode revolves around the German racetrack, the Nurburgring. If Alex, Liam, and Bentley were given £5,000 to buy something to race at the Green Hell, what would they choose and why. We think you'll be surprised with the outcome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices