Episode #589
Chris Harris
Books mentioned
Bleak House
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:03:18
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Automotive writer and presenter Chris Harris discusses the culture and engineering of performance and luxury cars, including rarity, pricing, driving feel, engine noise, manual transmissions, off-road capability, and electrification. He and Joe Rogan also explore automotive television, Top Gear controversies, high-speed experiences, Jay Leno’s collection, and the business of producing independent online car videos.
What they talked about
- Chris Harris's car collection and buying addiction
- Top Gear Argentina number plate controversy
- Debate on socialized healthcare vs. doctor compensation
- Comparing driving experience of old vs. new Porsches
- Hypercar market: McLaren P1, LaFerrari, Porsche 918
- Bugatti Veyron's performance and maintenance costs
- Jay Leno's garage and car collection philosophy
- Future of manual transmissions in sports cars
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