Up To Speed (2017)

The Acura Integra might be the best front wheel drive car of all time. With great styling, stellar suspension, and legendary VTEC power, the Integra was a stand out performer at the peak of the Tuner craze. Join us as we explore the Integra GS-R, Acura RSX, and the impeccable Integra Type R.

The Toyota 4Runner is the Off-Road car of the people. With a reputation for being bulletproof, it became the off-road car that defined the SUV. We cover its humble inspiration- the Toyota Trekker, the low power, but indestructible, rock dominating first and second gen 4Runners, and the Modern Luxury SUV off-road monster it is today. This is everything you need to know to get Up to Speed on the Toyota 4Runner.

The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the top selling cars of all time. From dubious roots in Nazi Germany as a 25HP family car, to its current, cute looking, well tuned, sporty little bug form, we cover the world’s obsession with the “people’s car.” Designed by Porsche, VW established a niche with this indestructible, air-cooled, flagship. It started as a dictator's dream, but came to represent peace, love and forward thinking. Thanks to the Beetle, Volkswagen established themselves as a major automotive force. This is everything you need to know to get “Up to Speed" on the Volkswagen Bug!

AE86. Trueno. Hachi_Roku. It goes by many names but the AE86 Corolla is one of Toyota's best cars ever. Whether it's drifting down the mountains of Japan, or tearing up the racetrack, the AE86 is a legend anywhere it goes. Join James Pumphrey as we learn everything you need to know to get Up to Speed on the Toyota AE86 Corolla

The Chevy Corvette: America's sports car. From humble beginnings as a design project to bonafide legend, the Corvette remains a defining American car. Join James Pumphrey as he tells the story of the Chevrolet Corvette.

The Porsche 911 might be the most influential sports car of all time. Every car is benchmarked against the 911, and the 911 is usually better. From the initial Porsche 901 to the radical 911 GTS RS, James Pumphrey tells you everything you need to know about the Porsche 911.

The Dodge Demon, the world’s first purpose built, street-legal, factory drag car. It’s so fast, the NHRA banned it from competition. The Demon is the ultimate street-legal race car with 840 Horsepower and 770 Pounds of Torque. WHAT?!? Join James Pumphrey as he tells you the rich history behind the Dodge Demon; From the early days of the Ramchargers, to the inception of SRT. This is everything you need to know about Dodge SRT’s latest tire shredding monster, the Dodge Demon. It does freaking wheelies.

The Hummer: It’s big, it’s mean, and it’s unstoppable. This military powerhouse started it’s life as a Jeep replacement for the armed forces, but the Hummer made it to the streets with help from the greatest actor of all time: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Join James Pumphrey as he fills you in on everything you need to know about the Hummer. From the war-fighting Humvee, to the glitzy Hummer H2, and the short-lived, slightly domesticated Hummer H3. This is everything you need to know to get up to speed on the A.M. General HUMMER! GET TO THE HUMMAH!

Fighter Jets! Turbochargers! Sweden! Put them all together and what do you get? SAAB! From building fighter planes in WWII, to making some of the safest cars on the road; SAAB embodies the Swedish can-do spirit and resolve. Join James Pumphrey as he tells you everything you need to know about the Saab 92, Saab 93, Saab 99 Turbo, Saab 900, Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5 and Saab 92x Aero. SAAB FOREVER BABY.

Sent from Japan to conquer terrain all over the world, the Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the greatest off-road vehicles of all time. From the Jeep BJ to the FJ40, FJ60, FJ80, 200 series and everything in between; Join James Pumphrey he gives you the low down on Toyota’s legendary Land Cruiser.

ECLIPSE. The most underrated tuner car of all time. Responsible for setting off the US tuner scene and immortalized by The Fast and The Furious franchise, the Eclipse has seen it all. See how it all began with James Pumphrey; as he explains the origins behind the DSM name, the partnership with Chrysler that gave rise to the Eclipse, and it’s influence on car culture as a whole.

AMG is known for tuning and modifying Mercedes Benz cars to insane levels. From the AMG Red Pig all the way up to the AMG Mercedes concept one that debuted last year, AMG is one of the most iconic names in all of motorsport. They invented the performance luxury car and continue to push the limits of what daily driven mean with their ridiculous Mercedes burnout machines.

Formula One is the pinnacle of both driver ability and automotive design; The best drivers in the world driving the most advanced cars on the planet. The sport’s history is chock full of great cars and legendary drivers, that Formula 1 has elevated from mere sport to worldwide phenomenon. Join James Pumphrey as he tells you everything you need to know about the world’s most monumental motorsport. From gentleman drivers racing around european backroads, to the wild 70s ruled by James Hunt and Niki Lauda, the legends of Aryton Senna and Michael Schumacher, and the Turbo V6 monsters of F1 today. Get your helmet and strap in...it’s time for Formula One!

Mclaren is Britain’s premiere supercar maker, responsible for some of the coolest cars ever made: The McLaren F1, McLaren P1, and the upcoming McLaren Senna. But what’s the story behind the name? Join James Pumphrey as he fills you in on Kiwi Bruce Mclaren, his philosophy and his lasting impact on the racing world. Then check out McLaren lie up: The F1, SLR McLaren, MP4-12C, P1, 570, 720s and much more!

The Honda S2000 is one of the most sought after roadsters on the market today. The 9000 RPM redline, balanced chassis, and refined looks made the S2000 an instant classic. But it didn’t come out of nowhere. Honda has a proud history of rear wheel drive roadsters, including the Honda S360, S500, and S800. Join James Pumphrey as he explores what makes the S2000 such a cult classic.

The Nissan Silvia is one of the most important and iconic cars in the world of drift culture. Known by different names around the world: 180SX, 200SX and 240SX, the SR20DET powered Nissan S Chassis is a mainstay at track events and canyon roads across the globe. Join James Pumphrey as he dives into the history of the S13, S14, S15, and the cars that helped make Nissan a drifting legend.

The Ford GT is without a doubt one of the greatest sports cars of all time. It was born out of revenge, and went on to take on the racing world on it’s biggest stage- Le Mans. But it wasn’t an immediate success. Join James Pumphrey as he recounts one of the best stories in sports, and the effect it had across the car world. From the original GT40, to the forgotten GT70, GT90 concept, New GT40 and the ultimate Ford GT.

The Mitsubishi 3000GT, also known as the Dodge Stealth, was Mitsubishi’s attempt to get on top of the Japanese car market. But did it work? Join James Pumphrey as he gets into what made the 3000GT cool and what made it...not so cool. Hint: it was a little heavy.

The Chevy Blazer was built to do one thing, and one thing only: tear it up! With the rise of Sport Utility Vehicles like the International Scout and Ford Bronco, Chevy needed their own off-road brawler. Enter the Chevy Blazer. Join James as he breaks down the history of one of Chevy’s longest running models. From the K5 to the Typhoon, this is everything Blazer.

NISMO: they take the best Nissans, and make them even better. From the 350Z to the Skyline GTR, to the Leaf, NISMO makes some of the best Nissans in the world. Join James as he covers the history on the road and the track.

The Jeep is the ultimate off road vehicle. Designed to carry our troops everywhere, it turned into a vehicle that could go anywhere, period. From the MB2 to the CJ5, the CJ7 and TJ, all the way to the JK, James tells you everything you need to know about Jeep!

Koenigsegg isn’t the biggest name in cars, but it might be the craziest. Christian Von Koenigsegg has dreamed of building the best cars in the world since he was a boy, and with cars like the CCR, Agera, and One:1, he might have achieved his dream. This is everything you need to know about Koenigsegg!

The Ford Crown Victoria, one of the most popular sedans in the US. The ubiquitous fleet vehicle that’s done everything from taxi driving to police patrol. Join James Pumphrey as he explores the surprisingly rich history of one of America’s most seen vehicles. “It’s a four door Mustang bruh!”

Enzo Ferrari long had a dream, and it was to build the greatest race cars of all time. Ferrari succeeded at this on many race circuits, and wanted to do it for Group B as well. They never got the chance. The F40 had its roots in racing, but was built to be driven on the streets of the real world. It’s the ultimate street legal race car, and has carried the mantle of what’s possible when great car companies like Ferrari distill their successful designs into one ultimate driving machine.

The Datsun 510 is one of the most important Nissans ever, opening the door for the brand to the US and making Americans fall in love with Japanese cars. But it wasn’t an overnight success. Before the Datsun 510, was the Datsun 310 and before that, the Datsun 210. It’s a story of trial and error then finally, triumph.

The Honda Civic is the ubiquitous people’s car that helped bring Japanese engineering to the United States. They are everywhere, everyone knows someone with a Civic. There’s one for everyone, fast ones like the Type R, and not so fast ones like the Civic Hybrid. There’s a reason why the Civic is so beloved, join James Pumphrey as he explains why!

The Pontiac GTO pioneered the American muscle car era. It was one of the most important muscle cars ever built, and set the bar for every muscle car that followed. Join James Pumphrey as he tells you the rich history behind the Pontiac GTO; From Pontiac’s early days of racing at Daytona Speedweek, to building a car that everyone wanted to buy. This is everything you need to know about the Pontiac GTO, America’s most influential muscle car.

SRT is Chrysler’s performance wing, famous for building crazy creations like the Viper SRT10, the Jeep Cherokee TrackHawk, and Dodge Demon. So how did these fire-breathing monsters come to be, and who decided they were a good idea? Join James as he explores the history of SRT.

Carroll Shelby is responsible for some of the most legendary race cars in the world: The Cobra, The Daytona Coupe, The GT350, just to name few. But before he built cars, he was driving; and before that, he was just a kid from the middle of nowhere. How did a boy named Carroll become an Icon? Join James as he explores the incredible (and inspiring) story of Carroll Shelby.

The Audi S4 pioneered the idea of a sports sedan behind the backs of their very own company. As other brands began to target the S4’s breakthrough market segment, Audi’s success was plagued by sabotage and misunderstandings. Only through Audi’s advancements in automotive engineering has the S4 remained ahead of the curve, and steadily within our hearts.

The Acura NSX is a Formula 1-inspired masterpiece that stole the hearts of car enthusiasts around the world. The NSX was Honda's first supercar, built to take on Ferrari and launch the Acura brand. The Acura NSX quickly became a performance icon. Representing the physical manifestation of a magical partnership between Honda engineers and the king of Formula 1, Ayrton Senna. This monumental piece of automotive history will forever be remembered as Japan’s most influential supercar of the 20th century.

The BMW M5 is the pinnacle of performance sedans. Since the E28 M5 debut in 1985, each model has featured cutting edge performance engines and razor sharp handling characteristics. Turning a family friendly commuter car into a race bread driving machine. Our host, James Pumphrey, will guide you through the M5’s impressive history. From a quaint hand built german sports sedan to today’s turbo powered F90. This is everything you need to know to get up to speed on the BMW M5!

The Lamborghini Miura is regarded by many to be the world’s first supercar. It set the car world on fire with its groundbreaking mid-engine layout, monster performance, and looks that could kill. Join James and learn the story of one of the finest automobiles ever made, the Lamborghini Miura.

The Volvo 240 is an automotive icon, a shining beacon of safety and refinement. But did you they’re also great race cars? Join James as he explores the history of the Volvo 200 series, its innovation, and why it makes such a great candidate for engine swaps! BRAAAAAAAAP!!!

Some of you have been lucky enough to see a head turning, Mercedes-looking machine but instead of the three points emblem you’re expecting, it bears a big, bold “B” on the front. That B stands for Brabus- one of the most respected tuning and modification companies in the world. What started in 1977 as a hobby for idle hands became a prestigious, functional, and often opulent line of bespoke, record setting automobiles. This is everything you need to know to get Up to Speed on BRABUS!

Before the Integra became the greatest FWD car ever, that spot was occupied by another Honda, the Prelude. Designed with total road domination in mind, the Prelude changed perceptions about front wheel drive performance. Join James as he digs deep and fills you in on Honda’s forgotten sport coupe.

The Ford Bronco helped bring outdoor adventuring to the masses, and brought “Sport Utility Vehicle” into our vocabulary. Join James as he tells the story of one America’s favorite Four-Wheelers! It’s the FORD BRONCO!

The Toyota Celica was one of Toyota’s first sports cars, spurring every one of their competitors to follow suit, so igniting the Japan sport coupe war. From the pony car inspired first generation to the rally-dominating Celica GT-Four, and the sporty as ever Celica GT, this car has done it all. Join James as he explores the highly requested Toyota Celica!

The Jeep Cherokee is one of the most ubiquitous off-roaders in America. From the original Wagoneer cherokee, to the world-changing XJ, to the ZJ, WJ, KJ, WK, KK, and new KL, the Cherokee has been a fan favorite ever since it arrived in 1986. Join James as he gets you Up to Speed on the Jeep Cherokee!

They’re the most legendary Honda tuners in the world...SPOON! Join James as he tells the story of Tatsuru Ichishima, the mind behind the legendary Spoon racing team. From the Civic AT hatch, to the Honda NSX, the S2000 and Civic FD2; learn all about Spoon’s most iconic cars!

The Tucker company was focused on building a new car for a new America, but that is much easier said than done. After promising innovation and performance, the Tucker 48 struggled to deliver. Join James as he explores the story of Preston Tucker, the Tucker Torpedo Concept, and how it all came tumbling down.

Pagani makes some of the most radical sports cars in the world: The Zonda and the Huayra. Seemingly out of nowhere, the company came on to the scene and blew people away with their outrageous performance and radical attention to detail. But as it turns out, it was a long time coming. Join James as he explores the story of the man behind it all, Horacio Pagani.

The 32 Ford Deuce Coupe is America’s first tuner car! Born from Henry Ford’s obsession with V8 engines, the Ford Model 18 became one of America’s favorite cars, giving the common man access to V8 power. Join James as he tells the story the 32 Ford!

We all know about the Toyota Supra and its lineage of 1JZ and 2JZ motors, but did you know that the JZ engine also lived in a Toyota sedan! Not only could you carry the whole fam but also have a sweet drift machine. Join James as he tells you all about the Toyota Chaser, or Cressida if you live in 'murica.

When You think of Great Britain, three things come to mind: the Union Jack, 007, and Aston Martin. This car company is synonymous with British performance and style, and has produced some of the best looking cars of all time. The DB4, DB7, DB9, Vantage, and Vanquish, just to name a few. Join James as he tells the story of one of Britain’s most well loved auto brand: Aston Martin!

Every sport has its legends and in NASCAR there is one driver that is recognized by all others in the sport as The King, Mr. Richard Petty. Join James as he takes you on a journey into the life of the most iconic name in American motorsports, a man who truly has an amazing past to match his amazing level of skill behind the wheel, and who is now redefining the sport once again alongside his driver, and James's good friend, “Bubba” Wallace. This is the story of Richard Petty.

Mercedes-Benz has AMG, BMW has their M division, and even Ford has their ST lineup, but did you know Mazda also has a performance division? Join James as he tells you the gnarly story behind Mazda’s in-house tuning division that has created some of the coolest Mazda models that not too many people know of!

The Chevy S10 was Chevrolet’s ruff ‘n ready answer to the compact truck revolution of the 1960s. From the Chevy LUV truck to the GMC Syclone and everything in between, join James as he gets you Up to Speed one of America’s favorite small trucks!

Inspired by military vehicles, Audi designed a revolutionary all wheel drive system that would take their coupes and sedans where they had never gone before: off road. Join James as he explores the history of the legendary Audi Quattro. From the Audi 80 prototype to the Quattro road car, and the psycho rally cars of Group B; This is the Audi Quattro.

When it comes to legendary diesel power, there’s only one name you need to know: CUMMINS! It’s the story of a man from Columbus, Indiana, who followed his dream to make a diesel America a reality. Join james as he covers everything from the Cummins diesel indy 500 racers, to the legendary 5.9L and 6.7L B-Series engines and beyond!

The Lexus LS400 was designed to save Toyota from restrictive import laws in the US. Designed from the ground up to defeat BMW and Mercedes, Toyota spent $400 million on designing the engine alone! Join James as he explores the history of Lexus’ flagship sedan, which took the luxury world by storm, and put Toyota on top.

Join James as he explores the History of the Volkswagen Scirocco, from its Beetle predecessor, to the legendary Golf, Karmann Ghia, and everything in between! This Volkswagen hot hatch is gonna “Scirocc” your world! I’m sorry.