Jethro Bovingdon

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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