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Jethro Bovingdon

Jethro Bovingdon1. Okt.1 Std. 51 Min.

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