Ignition
10 episodes
187. 2017 Maserati Levante: Are They Serious?
187. 2017 Maserati Levante: Are They Serious?
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, Jonny Lieberman investigates whether the fabled Italian brand can actually build a decent SUV. Long known for racing glory, the Maserati Trident has never before graced the body of an off-roader.
14min
Jan 9, 2018
188. Bentley Continental Supersports: Did Crewe Save the Best for Last?
188. Bentley Continental Supersports: Did Crewe Save the Best for Last?
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, Jonny Lieberman takes a look at a 700hp British luxury sledgehammer, the second-generation Bentley Continental Supersports.
11min
Feb 6, 2018
189. 2018 McLaren 720S: Faster than a P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder?
189. 2018 McLaren 720S: Faster than a P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder?
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, we take McLaren’s newest supercar and find out if it eclipses the supersophisticated, incredibly expensive hybrid hypercars of just a few years ago.
18min
Mar 6, 2018
190. 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante: Does It Really Do the Numbers?
190. 2018 Lamborghini Huracán Performante: Does It Really Do the Numbers?
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, raging bull apostle Jonny Lieberman sets out to convince doubting Jethro Bovingdon that the wind-cheating Huracán Performante really is as good as Lamborghini says it is.
12min
Apr 3, 2018
191. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Does the World Need a 707 Horsepower Jeep?
191. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Does the World Need a 707 Horsepower Jeep?
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, hosts Jethro Bovingdon and Jonny Lieberman take a long, strange look at one of the automotive world’s biggest oddities: the Hellcat-powered Jeep Trackhawk.
15min
May 1, 2018
192. Driving the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA on an F1 Race Circuit Carved Into a Frozen Lake
192. Driving the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA on an F1 Race Circuit Carved Into a Frozen Lake
The Subaru WRX STI Type RA is a highly specialized U.S.- and Canada-only limited-edition model: lighter, more powerful, and with a unique suspension tune. So, naturally, we took it to Europe on this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack.
14min
May 29, 2018
193. World's Wildest Race: the 24 Hours Nürburgring in a Mercedes-AMG GT4
193. World's Wildest Race: the 24 Hours Nürburgring in a Mercedes-AMG GT4
On this special episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, we travel to Germany to compete in the world's most grueling, exciting, and plain crazy endurance race. Host Jethro Bovingdon is racing for Mercedes-AMG in its new GT4 car. Will he discover why this track is often referred to as the 'Green Hell' or can he conquer the track, the traffic, and the weather to score a good result?
19min
Jun 26, 2018
194. Return of the Widowmaker? The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Is More Powerful Than Ever, but Has It Finally Been Tamed
194. Return of the Widowmaker? The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Is More Powerful Than Ever, but Has It Finally Been Tamed
The GT2 and GT2 RS have long been the scariest of 911s. The latest model takes a huge leap in power to nearly 700 bhp, but also promises to be more. On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, we take it to some of the narrowest, toughest roads we know to see if it breeds confidence or terror, and then Randy Pobst tries to break the lap record at Willow Springs International Raceway.
14min
Jul 24, 2018
195. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: With Awesome Power Comes Awesome Expectations
195. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: With Awesome Power Comes Awesome Expectations
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, the boys take a hard look at the most powerful machine in the history of General Motors, the Corvette ZR1.
14min
Aug 21, 2018
196. Driving the All-New Formula E Racer. Can It Convert Gearheads Into EV Evangelists?
196. Driving the All-New Formula E Racer. Can It Convert Gearheads Into EV Evangelists?
In a world-exclusive track test, guest presenter Marino Franchitti gets behind the wheel of a championship-winning Formula E machine and the all-new version that debuts later this year. This is his first-ever drive of an electric car. So get ready for a very different episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, and welcome to the future.
17min
Sep 18, 2018