Episode #2199
Chris Harris
Books mentioned
Variable Valve Timings
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Chris Harris, an automotive journalist, racing driver, and author, discusses the end of Top Gear and the serious crash involving Andrew Flintoff. He also covers electric vehicles, driving enjoyment, conspiracy theories, and various animals.
What they talked about
- Top Gear accident and Andrew Flintoff's survival
- Electric vehicles and environmental regulations
- Motorcycle theft and confrontation in London
- Restomod cars and unfair advantages over manufacturers
- Dangers of stunt production on TV shows
- YouTube algorithm and changing media landscape
- Chinese electric car industry and European struggles
- Bear encounter story and animal anthropomorphizing
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