Series synopsis
Lovecars: On the Road is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on November 12, 2020. It stars Paul Woodman, Tiff Needell, Ben Collins and Nick Ponting.
From the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo to the wilds of Wales, and everything in between, Lovecars: On The Road brings you the latest, greatest and sometimes strangest cars from across the globe. From the rarest, fastest and most expensive supercars on the planet, to the very latest electric innovators and everyday runabouts, this brand – new, six-part series – hosted by Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, together with special guests – takes you on a whirlwind tour of the car world. The series fea ...
Premise
From the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo to the wilds of Wales, and everything in between, Lovecars: On The Road brings you the latest, greatest and sometimes strangest cars from across the globe. From the rarest, fastest and most expensive supercars on the planet, to the very latest electric innovators and everyday runabouts, this brand – new, six-part series – hosted by Tiff Needell and Paul Woodman, together with special guests – takes you on a whirlwind tour of the car world. The series features over 50 different cars, from Alfa to Zonda and everything in between, driven in some of Europe’s most jaw-dropping landscapes. From high peaks to millionaires retreats, from consumer advice to tyre smoking slides, these cars and locations are guaranteed to take your breath away on a show where absolutely anything goes!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Woodman as Self
- Tiff Needell as Self
- Ben Collins as Self
- Nick Ponting as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 12, 2020 | November 12, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 23, 2023 | August 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Ford to Ferrari We explore road and track in the Ford GT, hit the beach in two luxurious SUVs, head to Italy with racing driver Vicky Piria, take a look at the world's best-selling electric vehicle, and search for Italy in a Ferrari and Aston Martin. |
November 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
Power and Luxury The team test the ultimate open-top sports cars, drive Porsche's tire-smoking electric car, get a taste of movie magic with the Mustang Bullitt, and head to the French Riviera to try out the Bentley Flying Spur. |
November 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Electrifying Performance The team check out some electric motor-sport in Austria, take to the track in a pair of sports SUVs, head to France in an electric Peugeot, test three of the latest hot hatches, and drive one of the most expensive and exclusive cars on the planet. |
November 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Ultimate Head to Heads Tiff Needell, Paul Woodman, and the team test some of the latest, greatest, and most unusual cars from around the world, including an all-American monster truck, and an all-electric newcomer from Sweden. The team compares the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo and the Audi RS 6 Avant. Both can transport luggage and Labradors in style, but which does it better? Alexandra Legouix gets to grips with the Ford Puma ST, the latest fast Ford, and finds out if it lives up to its legendary predecessors. Former Stig, Ben Collins, takes Bentley's finest Bentayga out for a heavyweight test and sees how it stacks up to Lamborghini's loud-mouthed rival, the Urus. Tiff heads to Switzerland with Anna Vinson to explore a winter wonderland in the Polestar 2 - a new electric car with an Eco-friendly attitude, before heading stateside with Paul to test two very different all-American machines. |
August 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Most Expensive Cars Money can Buy Tiff Needell, Paul Woodman, and the team test some of the latest, greatest, and most unusual cars from around the world, kicking off in the USA with a pair of ultra-exotic hyper-cars; the Bugatti Chiron and the Pagani Huayra BC. Alexandra Legouix brings you the ultimate guide to EV charging, with the help of a VW ID.3 and a Tesla Model X, and tells you everything you need to know about plugging in and powering up. Paul is let loose in Aston Martin's new superstar, the DBX 707. With 707 horsepower. Could this be the world's sportiest super SUV? Tiff is joined by Italian racing driver Vicky Piria, as they take turns behind the wheel of Maserati's all-new MC20. Nick Ponting becomes a roadie for indie artist Conal Kelly, while back in America Paul and Tiff have their hands on another hyper-car - this time it's the 250mph, three-seat McLaren Speedtail. |
August 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
On Road and on Track Tiff Needell, Paul Woodman, and the team explore all corners of the automotive world, starting with a showdown between two F1-inspired sports cars - the Ferrari Roma and the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition. Nick Ponting checks out the new Renault Megané, which says goodbye to the old-fashioned engine and hello to electric motors, before Tiff and Paul go head-to-head in the Tesla Model Y and the Skoda Enyaq. Alexandra Legouix joins Paul at Silverstone, the home of the British grand prix. With Tiff in the commentary box, they investigate the thrills and spills of Caterham racing, with a hair-raisingly close call for Paul. Tomi Adebayo tries downsizing, as he heads to the Little Car Company to drive a small car with a huge price tag. And Ben Collins catches up with Paul to see if the McLaren GT is any match for the F1-inspired Aston Martin he drove earlier. |
August 23, 2023 |
Production
Release
| First aired | November 12, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | August 23, 2023 |
| Status | continue |