Richard Hammond welcomes a truly ICONIC car to his workshop!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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We’re back with another Cog Score video, where Richard Hammond interviews a special guest whilst their car is put under scrutiny by Mike Fernie and Anthony Greenhouse from Richard Hammond's Workshop.
This episode features the one and only AutoAlex (Alex Kersten) and his world-famous Mazda MX-5, Phil! While Alex Kersten is chatting with Richard Hammond upstairs, Mike and Anthony get the Miata MX5 up on the ramp to see how the car is holding up! Let us know what score you think it should get in the comments!
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  • @Drivetribe
    @Drivetribe5 ай бұрын

    Thank you to Gtechniq for sponsoring today’s video, check out the products we used here: bit.ly/Gtechniq-H4-23

  • @c-w-h

    @c-w-h

    5 ай бұрын

    Its quite damp.... hmmm... thought it was supposed to be a lubricated air filter. Are you sure damp is bad?

  • @ashleyphotog

    @ashleyphotog

    5 ай бұрын

    someone to get in for a cog score? Cleetus McFarland! ( (I know it won't happen, but just sayin)

  • @juffurey

    @juffurey

    5 ай бұрын

    the hustle is borne of greed, nothing else. ffs why do we keep glorifying hustlers.

  • @Barry.ONeill

    @Barry.ONeill

    4 ай бұрын

    I'd Say Mad Mike's Mx5 is way more Famous

  • @Chilled_Mackers

    @Chilled_Mackers

    3 ай бұрын

    @Drivetribe Matt from Urchfab - his Mongrel - would be superb on this. The man is gifted.

  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for having Phil and I on! Still feels like a crazy dream….which probably explains the APPALLING score you dished out 😂😂😂

  • @jamesonslow

    @jamesonslow

    5 ай бұрын

    @AutoalexCars Proud of you, man. 👍 And Phil's valved exhaust is fantastic!!

  • @justinbarnett5466

    @justinbarnett5466

    5 ай бұрын

    Maybe Mad Mike's #RADBUL

  • @sidneygriffiths5737

    @sidneygriffiths5737

    5 ай бұрын

    What appalling score? As a car journalist your right up there, so much better than the recent dog 💩 Top gear!

  • @Shane-O

    @Shane-O

    5 ай бұрын

    For once it is nice to see you as you, not trying to be the big I AM and flexing your (small😉) muscles every video. all the best mate love the collaboration

  • @RJLightning68

    @RJLightning68

    5 ай бұрын

    When did you sell your E36 M3, Colin???

  • @ScarlettMcMahon-be1dx
    @ScarlettMcMahon-be1dx5 ай бұрын

    Hammond is one of my favourite celebrities. What a brilliant little individual he is.

  • @chakibbaiker9768

    @chakibbaiker9768

    5 ай бұрын

    "little"

  • @ScarlettMcMahon-be1dx

    @ScarlettMcMahon-be1dx

    5 ай бұрын

    @@chakibbaiker9768 Little.

  • @WarHeroA21

    @WarHeroA21

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@chakibbaiker9768He knows what he said and so does Hammond.

  • @Mike-1000

    @Mike-1000

    5 ай бұрын

    *Poor Hammond, he still hasn't fully recovered from all Clarkson's jibes about his height*

  • @AWMJoeyjoejoe

    @AWMJoeyjoejoe

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@Mike-1000Anyone would look short standing next to that lanky sod. 😂

  • @michaelpeebs
    @michaelpeebs5 ай бұрын

    Didn't know this about Alex's background and honestly it isn't that surprising. You can tell he's time served over the other big tubers. He can really tell a story. So glad to see his channel do well off his own feet. Though he's not quite the professional that is Richard Hammond. He could really make a series out of himself and his daughter doing roadtrip car reviews. Also, Imagine being so famous and still being down to earth. What a treasure of a human.

  • @pamboskourtoulos5239
    @pamboskourtoulos52395 ай бұрын

    Have new admiration for Alex, his respect for Richard was apparent and he really looked nervous at the start. Well done.

  • @xirisAB
    @xirisAB5 ай бұрын

    Alex is completely humbled out in this one. Didnt realize he had the backgrlund he has, but it makes sense. Great episode

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound5 ай бұрын

    This is a really, really great format. Technical focus on the car. Personality focus on the guest. Perfect ! I think Alex was the only one surprised with how quickly his audience followed him to his own channel. He's very relatable, and personable, and for us viewers, that's gold. I really liked this episode. Well done all ! DriveTribe goes from strength to strength ! ( And that recent Jag race off episode with Alex was also excellent. When Daddy Harry turned up in the Project 8 ... brilliant idea, and directing.). All the best !

  • @Drivetribe

    @Drivetribe

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words 😊

  • @MrSteveBertone
    @MrSteveBertone5 ай бұрын

    I could have listened to the Richard/ Alex interview conversation for the whole 46 minutes. I genuinely believe that AutoAlex as a channel has worked because Alex (Taylor and Rory) have stuck to the plan, relatable content with could humor that anyone can relate to. The fun they have and the cars they choose never stop entertaining me and they’re all things that the average person can aspire to do… they have also inspired me (and my friends) to do the NC500 in £500 cars next year..

  • @dalek33
    @dalek335 ай бұрын

    Between drivetribe and autoalex the spirit of top gear continues with plenty of entertainment, storytelling and motoring journalism!

  • @Drivetribe

    @Drivetribe

    5 ай бұрын

    Long may it continue!

  • @aubreymporokoso4686
    @aubreymporokoso46865 ай бұрын

    It's Lovely to see Richard Hammond just having a moment with future generation automotive journalist he inspired. Such a legend

  • @zach_diecast_mansur
    @zach_diecast_mansur5 ай бұрын

    Alex looked like he was trying to take flight at the beginning of the video, the way he had his wings spread 😂.

  • @cinch
    @cinch5 ай бұрын

    Would love to see more of Alex and Richard on the channel. Who else agrees?

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki
    @Rose.Of.Hizaki5 ай бұрын

    The best AutoAlex interview on youtube. Much better than the previous one he did where the interviewer wouldnt really let him talk and kept interrupting/cutting him off to talk about other stuff. Alex was getting ready to pour his heart out about his departure from Carthrottle but the interviewer was much more interested in merch sales. ::EDIT:: Ah. Amazing to see Alex have such a loyal support, fans and following in the comments below. /s

  • @samuelgarrod8327

    @samuelgarrod8327

    5 ай бұрын

    He comes across as a nice chap here but he's insufferable on his channel.

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki

    @Rose.Of.Hizaki

    5 ай бұрын

    @@samuelgarrod8327 insufferably funny, am i right?

  • @samuelgarrod8327

    @samuelgarrod8327

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Rose.Of.Hizaki Actually, no. Sorry. Also I think I replied to the wrong comment. Sorry.

  • @Rose.Of.Hizaki

    @Rose.Of.Hizaki

    5 ай бұрын

    @@samuelgarrod8327 who were you talking about then?

  • @samuelgarrod8327

    @samuelgarrod8327

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Rose.Of.Hizaki I was talking about him but I didn't mean to leave the reply to your comment.

  • @markwilley7384
    @markwilley73845 ай бұрын

    Brilliant 👏 So glad to see 'Phil', on the channel. The interview Richard has with Alex is so real and so easy to watch. Richard, Mike and Alex are the real deal... Biggest respect for Drivetribe for this o e..!!!

  • @SpikeKastleman
    @SpikeKastleman5 ай бұрын

    Seeing Alex being serious and honest is really refreshing.

  • @samuelgarrod8327

    @samuelgarrod8327

    5 ай бұрын

    It really is. I frequently find his videos insufferable. I try to watch but rarely complete a video.

  • @louisimission2153

    @louisimission2153

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm 180 on that, Him and the fellers on AutoAlex are heroes and I love 'em. They are becoming national treasures and nobody can stop them 🍻

  • @andrewwalton-smith8018
    @andrewwalton-smith80185 ай бұрын

    I always love seeing Alex's passion and enthusiasm that comes out in all his videos. :-)

  • @michaelrice500
    @michaelrice5005 ай бұрын

    This is what I love to see; Richard is not only very witty and intelligent, but he's also a very engaging and talented interviewer. He expertly engages and brings out the best. "Some people think Richard is thick - he's NOT" _______ Jeremy Clarkson I agree.

  • @AmuroRae
    @AmuroRae28 күн бұрын

    This format is such a great concept for videos. This one was fantastic! Richard and Alex felt like old mates chatting over fond memories and Phil is quite the charmer. Loved this.

  • @gnrsgl
    @gnrsgl5 ай бұрын

    I still remember when I was in hospital Alex you responded to my comment really appreciated that was about nearly 2 years ago

  • @Mtlmshr
    @Mtlmshr5 ай бұрын

    Not many people know that (well in the states anyway) when the Miata first came out, you could only get Red, White & Blue and the Red ones were the only ones that you could get a hard top for! IDK why that was🤷🏿‍♂️ but I worked from Rod Millen Motorsports at the time and we were a factory sponsored Mazada Rally team but we also did aftermarket parts as well and there is another long story about the Miata’s after that

  • @joecotter9014
    @joecotter90145 ай бұрын

    Never knew Alex's background until now - tip my hat to him as he's took time and effort to learn his trade and glad to see him smashing it now. Well done DT for allowing the time to do this and widen the viewers knowledge.

  • @sunsetgarage755
    @sunsetgarage7555 ай бұрын

    Alex has one of the best & most professional reviews of the Audi S1 (IMHO) by any motoring journalist. I’m glad that Richard has featured him & a car he loves but doesn’t take too seriously to show the genuine character & knowledge & enthusiasm this guy exudes. His trajectory is only going up.

  • @pts95er
    @pts95er5 ай бұрын

    Hats off to Alex. Behind the scenes he’s clearly been driven and worked really hard.

  • @Elkott
    @Elkott5 ай бұрын

    Alex sure does get around, lads the village bike of KZread

  • @condor9992
    @condor99925 ай бұрын

    Two genuinely nice people chatting. The world is a better place

  • @Flamestryke-TV
    @Flamestryke-TV2 ай бұрын

    I am discovering why I loved Richard on his previous shows. Now we get one that focused on him and his current crew. He was my fav reviewer back in the day on the BBC, so now, I am so happy he continued to love what he does and shares that passion with us. I just discovered DriveTribe today. I am amazed I didn't hear about it earlier. Going to be here for a Loooong time. Well done Boys!

  • @tesznye6992
    @tesznye69925 ай бұрын

    Meeting one of the greatest names in automotive history, and his personal hero must have been so exciting! I'm real jealous of Hammond right now...

  • @jimdavison4077
    @jimdavison40773 ай бұрын

    It's great that there are so many different cares around the world for people to love. Even though we don't all agree people can admire the passion we all share.

  • @Nebuloid1
    @Nebuloid15 ай бұрын

    That "save the multipla" sticker did it for me, love those things !

  • @stealthpasty240
    @stealthpasty2405 ай бұрын

    Auto Alex and the channel's presenters are my favourite things on KZread! I love the way they use old cars instead of just showcasing ridiculous, impractical super expensive cars. I'm really pleased Alex is getting the success he deserves!

  • @B16D4VE
    @B16D4VE5 ай бұрын

    You’ve got to do a COG score on clarksons rangerover l322. He really rates the car. That’d be great content.

  • @alanburke76
    @alanburke765 ай бұрын

    Just like with Mat Armstrong, I’m going to check out Alex and see what crazy he gets into, so thank you. I’m sure it would be quite the task, but as an American, I’d love to see if you can get the Humble Mechanic on your show. Or maybe the Mighty Car Mod boys too.

  • @ckjayasekara
    @ckjayasekara5 ай бұрын

    I really liked this episode. Two of my favorite Car people together. This is wholesome.

  • @Josh_Wright
    @Josh_Wright5 ай бұрын

    It's cool to watch Alex who I've been watching for 8 years or so talk about the start to his career etc when it's stuff I didn't know.

  • @1985J
    @1985J5 ай бұрын

    Alex is as fanboy with Hammond as I would be if I met Alex 😂 both legends

  • @Speedy_dew
    @Speedy_dew5 ай бұрын

    I love how Richard explains the progression in his and Alex's line of work

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt5 ай бұрын

    This was awesome! Admittedly my first one of these I've watch and absolutely love the reviewing of the car bit (even if I don't get all the British bits).

  • @AranOCNC
    @AranOCNC5 ай бұрын

    So cool seeing Alex on the channel. Love both channels. . . Maybe a cheap car challenge colab for 2024 😉. To Scotland and back again maybe 😁

  • @jamesbudd2576
    @jamesbudd25765 ай бұрын

    Obsessed with them both! Hammond! My favourite - can we get a series 4 of the workshop confirmed please? And Alex - another legend ! Can’t wait to see what you do

  • @dont-want-no-wrench
    @dont-want-no-wrench5 ай бұрын

    i admire the way these guys are generating interesing new content ideas.

  • @urbanstrencan
    @urbanstrencan5 ай бұрын

    Richard is the best love his charisma and presenting skills, Drive Tribe keep up with great work ❤❤

  • @Drivetribe

    @Drivetribe

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, we’ll try!

  • @BionicRusty
    @BionicRusty5 ай бұрын

    I used to own a beautiful ‘Monaco’ edition. Absolutely loved that car. 💚

  • @Sosolidhooligan
    @Sosolidhooligan5 ай бұрын

    Out of all my automotive KZreadrs auto Alex is my favourite

  • @jdkap201
    @jdkap20112 күн бұрын

    Saw the outline of the car in the thumbnail, thought 'might be Alex', clicked it and smiled as I saw that numberplate and racing stripes ^^

  • @TheRealMrCods
    @TheRealMrCods5 ай бұрын

    Love seeing Alex here on the channel. 👍

  • @CarObsession
    @CarObsession5 ай бұрын

    Really interesting video, well done guys.

  • @Flyhi_Photography
    @Flyhi_Photography5 ай бұрын

    Today on Drivetribe! Automotive legends interview and reviews automotive legends!

  • @jasminewaakaaaronjackson7661
    @jasminewaakaaaronjackson76615 ай бұрын

    Switching between interview and looking over the car, awesome job guys!!!

  • @random-person1
    @random-person15 ай бұрын

    29:25. yes, because the people who sub'd for your new channel came from your [already] channel. or in other words, the lads you worked with to build up your current channel are the ones who you owe a great deal of gratitude! your growth came as being part of a team, you didnt do this all by yourself! thats not to say you havent done well, but just a reminder you had help from other people!

  • @jarletronerud
    @jarletronerud5 ай бұрын

    Great to experience Richard and Alex together!

  • @retonthenet1
    @retonthenet15 ай бұрын

    Autoalex = Autolike... Top Man!

  • @jeremyroberts2782
    @jeremyroberts27825 ай бұрын

    Hard top coupe beats a soft top any day, always +1 on any score. Richards interview is just gold dust.

  • @danielhillier7417
    @danielhillier74175 ай бұрын

    Should try get Harry on, Harrys Garage has many awesome cars. Not sure what one he would bring though.

  • @slezyorla
    @slezyorla5 ай бұрын

    I can think of 2 more very famous miatas! The "Ricermiata" and "the little Miata that could"

  • @zacharyKewDenniss

    @zacharyKewDenniss

    5 ай бұрын

    Plus, the twins from Cars

  • @khaledrahravan
    @khaledrahravan5 ай бұрын

    @AutoalexCars @Drivetribe it was the best thing to see hammond and alex in Phil. As well as see hammond on the interview couch, right off the bat, relate to alex because of his beginnings. ❤❤❤❤

  • @iDreu
    @iDreu2 ай бұрын

    Would love to see Mighty Car Mods on here those guys are as grassroots as you can get and super relatable. They made 300 tips just for common joes to modify/repair their cars!

  • @stephencox4224
    @stephencox42244 ай бұрын

    Brilliant setup nice balance of the person and the car such a unique take in this day and age . Welldone for thinking outside the square with this very interesting and intriguing take on the Car Culture and those within it

  • @davedeja
    @davedeja5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for introducing me to Alex. I've subbed.

  • @danesadam
    @danesadam4 ай бұрын

    The chemistry between them is something.

  • @Mo55y90
    @Mo55y905 ай бұрын

    get Mat Watson on in his 911 996, hes had that a long time. would be interesting to see richard interview him as well!

  • @markbiggart1265
    @markbiggart12655 ай бұрын

    Loved seeing you here Alex. You looked nervous! Hope you enjoyed

  • @dynamicd1425
    @dynamicd14255 ай бұрын

    I must be one of the very few who skipped through Hammonds interview and just watched Mike's and Anthony's evaluation of the MX5 shed.

  • @dannybdjb5852
    @dannybdjb58523 ай бұрын

    Been watching hammond and the 2 other guys since day dot, love em. Also a huge fan of alex and Taylor.

  • @peterosy
    @peterosy5 ай бұрын

    Alex: BTW I love Phil Collins and Geneses! Hammond: GET OUT!!

  • @GamingGrenade1
    @GamingGrenade15 ай бұрын

    At £25,000, Phil is probably the most expensive MX5 in the world too

  • @ethcars

    @ethcars

    5 ай бұрын

    @OMGmiatas is in the 6 figures

  • @JDMz

    @JDMz

    5 ай бұрын

    Mad Mike's mx5 is probably the most expensive. The engine build alone is 100k plus

  • @hoverbike

    @hoverbike

    5 ай бұрын

    There are Gen 1 sub 100 mile museum pieces valued above 150k. I think Mazda has a gen 0 prototype that’s valued above a million. And then of course, there is Mad Mike’s. But it’s not really fair since that’s just dumping money into it, where as the others have intrinsically high values by being originals in extremely mint condition.

  • @kantina4765

    @kantina4765

    5 ай бұрын

    @@hoverbike the worlds gone mad. You could probably build a better sports car yourself from scratch for a million. They’re fine cars for a couple grand, you’re a mug if you pay more than that for a standard one.

  • @float32

    @float32

    5 ай бұрын

    MSRP starts at 29k, lol. Edit: USD

  • @Christyleadbitter
    @Christyleadbitter5 ай бұрын

    This is an excellent series.

  • @crinklee
    @crinklee5 ай бұрын

    Learning about Alex today. Fair play on everything you have done. I hold you in a much higher esteem than you are tall now 🤣😎👊

  • @dabassixs1410
    @dabassixs14105 ай бұрын

    I would love to See Jeremy Clarkson’s Cog Score! Maybe the car that Mike drove without his permission… 😊

  • @rturner4205

    @rturner4205

    5 ай бұрын

    It would be a bunch of banter between Hammond and Clarkson, Also he might attempt more retribution for the whole bin incident that broke the Alfa.

  • @520pics
    @520pics3 ай бұрын

    It's interesting how Richard makes everything interesting

  • @5ebra1
    @5ebra15 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this. Richard and Alex are excellent in conversation and I thought your scoring was spot on. You need to get Hubnut and Geoff buys cars on the channel but I don’t know which cars they would bring.

  • @mclouj

    @mclouj

    5 ай бұрын

    Would love to see Betty down at the Cog.

  • @CarzwithJC_
    @CarzwithJC_5 ай бұрын

    Great video 👍 AutoAlex is a legend and deserves all the success coming his way 🤗

  • @timofthomas
    @timofthomas5 ай бұрын

    Going to need to Cog Score Tavarish's flood damaged McLaren when he's finished it :)

  • @capello1986
    @capello19865 ай бұрын

    Loved this one! Next it’s got to be Jonny Smith for me

  • @colinturner2253
    @colinturner22535 ай бұрын

    Get Johnny Smith and his American lump

  • @Serlax
    @Serlax5 ай бұрын

    This conversation is EPIC.

  • @sampag1904
    @sampag19045 ай бұрын

    Been waiting for this one

  • @zsmar7684
    @zsmar76845 ай бұрын

    OMGMIATA is the most famous Miata build. $100,000 dollars on an MX5. This one is great too though. Love the creativity

  • @TorquingcarsOnline
    @TorquingcarsOnline5 ай бұрын

    For the record, those vents are functional and are located in a low-pressure zone that helps extract heat from under the hood.

  • @martingodske3301
    @martingodske33015 ай бұрын

    I was just watching the Shmee150 Renault V6 and was thinking when there would be a new episode, finished the video and saw this was posted 😆

  • @focofox37
    @focofox375 ай бұрын

    "if it's a track car, it's gonna have issues" so true

  • @garthor
    @garthor5 ай бұрын

    You should visit Vice Grip Garage... he has some amazing beasts... :D And maybe also Mighty Car Mods Do you think Roadkill would ever let you on their show? =p

  • @VXGaming
    @VXGaming5 ай бұрын

    Should've brought Miles for a COG score.

  • @skiddin31
    @skiddin315 ай бұрын

    Ngl when you first started talking about it with that redbull beanie on u thought mad mike was gona drive in with his 4rota mx5

  • @JWPartridge
    @JWPartridge5 ай бұрын

    Great Collab 👏

  • @Drivetribe

    @Drivetribe

    5 ай бұрын

    👌

  • @asdatrollys8944
    @asdatrollys89443 ай бұрын

    His intentionally cocky persona makes it so that humble Alex catches me off guard 😂

  • @IamMusicNerd
    @IamMusicNerd5 ай бұрын

    Mike’s hand gestures are becoming almost as gregarious as Lucy’s :)

  • @GryphLane

    @GryphLane

    5 ай бұрын

    Neither of which beats Jayemm's while he's driving!

  • @user-mq9ll8bn6t
    @user-mq9ll8bn6t3 ай бұрын

    thanks for the video.

  • @AdamsWorlds
    @AdamsWorlds5 ай бұрын

    Hammond looks really tall all of a suden ;)

  • @johnrowell942
    @johnrowell9425 ай бұрын

    Great video 👍

  • @velocityfpv5231
    @velocityfpv52315 ай бұрын

    man I live in Hereford by the smallest cog and I always miss these cool cars rolling in. One day i'll spot something juicy on the roads nearby

  • @TheRedbeefburger
    @TheRedbeefburger5 ай бұрын

    SOMEONE MENTIONED EXETER LETS GOOOOO

  • @harvardford8752
    @harvardford87525 ай бұрын

    Please go to North America. Id love you guys to interview James from donut, and James + Thomas from Throttle House. That'd be a treat to watch.

  • @benhall9694
    @benhall96945 ай бұрын

    After this interview i can see alex as a next top gear type program in the future ❤

  • @murray_f3254
    @murray_f32545 ай бұрын

    Alex is such a genuine guy and amazing at what he does, so glad he set up on his own and its success is great! Also watching this makes you realise how nice of a guy Hammond is down to earth!

  • @cupidstunt22
    @cupidstunt225 ай бұрын

    That's truly iconic

  • @Jabber-ig3iw
    @Jabber-ig3iw5 ай бұрын

    Met Alex and Phil at an MX5 meet in probably 2015, Phil was pretty much bog standard, he’s come on a very long way.

  • @reverberer
    @reverberer5 ай бұрын

    In a decade or two would be cool to see a finally completed binky get a cog score

  • @thedetailingdoctor5746
    @thedetailingdoctor57465 ай бұрын

    @Autoalexcars you wrote an e30 buyers guide then bought roger 😂😂 love it mate

  • @eric-wb7gj
    @eric-wb7gj5 ай бұрын

    TY 🙏🙏

  • @joekawasaki
    @joekawasaki5 ай бұрын

    The current vent location is one of the lowest pressure zones on the hood of the mx5 which makes them functional for hot air escaping, bringing air through the radiator, & keeping the nose planted at speed!

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