These Are Your Dream Automotive Shows – Jalopnik

We’re not precisely spoiled for automotive TV exhibits proper now, and we’re much more disadvantaged of automotive tv that is not simply three dudes in automobiles. When we do get a present that tries one thing totally different, it is normally unhealthy. But that is as a result of these TV execs are those arising with the exhibits, not us automotive fanatics — we know what we need to see in an automotive TV present. Really, we ought to be those arising with issues. 

That’s why, earlier this week, I requested you all on your elevator pitches for brand spanking new automotive TV exhibits. I mentioned to pick the community or streaming platform that will offer you a clean verify on your dream TV present, after which inform me what it could be — biopics on automotive designers, automotive plant investigations, or the rest. Plenty of you had your personal spins on the Three Guys In Cars theme, however numerous you had your personal extra out-there concepts. Let’s check out each. 

Something akin to the TG problem segments, simply much more actual life. Pick 3 charismatic mechanics, make them pick a 10-15 12 months outdated common individuals automotive. Give them a sequence of torture checks, and make them work out the right way to hold their automobiles operating to the top. Most factors wins. Different state of affairs every episode for a distinct set of most applicable automobiles. People in 2026 can relate to preserving a decade outdated absolutely depreciated automotive operating by all of life’s struggles. 

Submitted by: zfenderguy

Junkyard Wars.

Submitted by: TheDuke

If they introduced it again they may not make it within the US. It can be actually dumb, excessive, with the host of the present speaking to the viewers like they had been 5 years outdated. The authentic Junkyard Wars (Scrapheap Challenge) was good. 

Submitted by: Lerry Sanders

My elevator pitch is straightforward. Ordinary persons are tasked to spend every week studying the ropes about racing, after which on the ultimate day, these persons are put to the check on the monitor to see who’s the most effective atypical racer. You get drama, motion, suspense and a human aspect.

Submitted by: Alf Enthusiast

An anime sequence that focuses on restoring basic automobiles. The predominant characters journey round Japan discovering outdated, derelict automobiles to revive to their former glory. It can be totally different from titles reminiscent of Initial D and Wangan Midnight for the reason that focus can be on the restoration course of quite than driving/racing mentioned automobiles. 

Submitted by: Giantsgiants

A automotive assessment present that particulars the totally different ranges of curiosity and information.

Example: Say one week they’re reviewing the brand new BMW 3-series. I’d desire a journalist who has extensively lined BMW. I’d need an proprietor of a number of generations of BMWs. Next we’d like some one who simply typically likes automobiles. Then we’d like somebody who has owned a number of generations of Mercedes or Audi. Then lastly somebody who is aware of completely nothing about automobiles, and treats them largely as an equipment. It can be the one option to actually get a good shake about one thing. It would even be humorous to see the very long time BMW and Benz/Audi homeowners sq. off in pointless squabble.

Lastly, it’s reviewed and picked over by a panel of grasp technicians to guage construct high quality, maintainability, and so forth. This might truly shine a light-weight on the woes of the present state of their occupation. 

So, SavageGeese with a a lot larger solid?

Submitted by: Flashpoint Zero

I like the entire “Roadkill” sort exhibits – junkyard/Craigslist/Marketplace builds – Don’t get it good, get it operating, and luxuriate in it with your pals! Loving automobiles means getting your buddies collectively and having enjoyable with automobiles. Whatever you drive.

Submitted by: Radar Lover Gone

I would really like a little bit of nostalgia and convey again to the small display “Speed Racer!”. It is a mixture of the most effective automotive leisure ever! Give it the sleuth whodunit really feel with the “Mach 5” getting “Knight Rider” type goodies. It ought to have plot line with International assassins, beneath cowl spies (Racer X), “James Bond” type intrigue, hidden identities (Racer X once more), and the ever-present sizzling ‘Bond’ type ladies for Trixie to get all jealous over as she did within the toon. Add in Chim-Chim the goofy chimpanzee (BJ and the Bear) and Spridle for comedian aid. Add fantasy, home-built, and race automobiles (Dukes of Hazaard) inbuilt Pop’s barn (like “Days of Thunder”)… what may very well be higher? Add in cameo appearances of professional drivers from all racing leagues (F1, NACAR, WEC, IMSA, Sprint, IRL, and so forth.), and presenters from the ‘3 males evaluating automobiles’ sequence and you’re positive to have successful.

I’d break the bank to make however you probably did say limitless funds.

Submitted by: Old_SLAAB_Guy

Just give me a present thats not afraid to be unhinged with the humor sprinkled with data, virtually all of those all present exhibits are terrible as a result of everybody’s too PG and smiley. Idc what the format is or the automobiles they cowl as a result of as somebody as soon as mentioned Top Gear was a comedy, the automobiles had been simply props

Submitted by: Crash 2.0

It’ll should be a present that will get my consideration and amuses me to no finish. How about this – a bunch of 4 Gen Alpha or late Gen Z 17-22 12 months olds are stranded someplace deep within the West Virginia mountains. Cell telephone indicators are a factor of a previous. No cell knowledge, no wifi. The solely human being round that is not them is a few creepy man who’s rocking on his entrance porch mumbling one thing about “I wouldn’t go down that road if I were you…”

But they aren’t completely stranded. In a small envelope is a key and a small amount of cash. But there is a monster twist on the finish, and it has nothing to do with Mothman slowly peering by the bushes at them. The automotive is a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-class, thought-about to have probably the most tough guide transmission and clutches to determine and drive easily. That’s proper Alphas…it is a stick shift, and you’ve got about half-hour till the banjos come out and/or Mothman again there has you all for dinner. Have enjoyable! 

Tell me, did you study stick with out directions? Did you magically determine it out with none educating? Or do you simply need to reaffirm a bias in opposition to individuals youthful than you?

Submitted by: Xavier96

A present that may say, “send in 3 box tops and we’ll find the perfect car for you. And we’ll pay for it (preferably) or at least do the dealer bargaining for you.”;

Submitted by: Sarek