8 Cool Audiobooks Every Petrolhead Should Listen To

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1. As You Do: Adventures With Evel, Oliver, and The Vice-President Of Botswana

From his gruelling Top Gear north pole defeat to his love story with Oliver and near-death experience at the hands of Rednecks in America, Hammond himself talks us through some of his most challenging TG adventures in hilarious style. A must listen for any true Top Gear fans!

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2. The Top Gear Story

If there’s one TV show we all know, love and defend from potential non-car haters, it’s Top Gear; the world-famous show makes every car nut shout “Top Gear time, Top Gear time, Top Gear time” on a Sunday evening, after all.

The Top Gear Story tracks the massive rise in Top Gear’s popularity, especially following the introduction of Hamster, Captain Slow and the Stig. Another must-have audiobook for Top Gear lovers.

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3. Car Fever: The Car Bore's Essential Companion

For a laugh out loud audiobook on cars, traffic wardens, political correctness and Jeremy Clarkson, look no further than the man, the legend, Mr. James May. His sarcasm, wit and hilarious observations are made all the more real when spoken directly from Captain Slow’s lips.

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4. The Man in the White Suit: The Stig, Le Mans, The Fast Lane and Me

Top Gear’s infamous Stig is a character that’s always been shrouded in mystery. Except one, that is. Here, Ben Collins tells all about life behind the white suit, including what it’s like to guide a blind ex-RAF officer around the Top Gear track and driving the world’s fastest cars around the world’s best-known race track.

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5. Lewis Hamilton: The Full Story (revised edition 2009)

Lewis Hamilton shot onto the F1 scene like a silver bullet in 2007, winning the championship just one year later in 2008. This in-depth audiobook dives deep into Hamilton’s childhood, karting days and relationship with his father, Anthony. Find out how F1 has shaped and changed the young champion’s life by downloading the audiobook.

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6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Out of the Shadow of Greatness

Arguably the most famous man in NASCAR, this audiobook tells the story of Dale Jr’s journey out of his father’s shadow (himself one of the most successful NASCAR racing drivers) and into the history books and beyond.

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7. The Toyota Way

Want to know how Toyota has made its name as one of the most reliable and biggest auto makers in the world? This audiobook explains the management principles and business philosophy behind the brand’s success, reputation for quality and reliability.

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8. Jeremy Clarkson: The Biography

The man who ultimately made the Top Gear franchise what it is today has been loved and hated in equal measure around the world. One thing’s for sure, though, he’s always brutally honest and, according to the man himself, never wrong.

This eye-opening biography explores Clarkson’s wins, fails, and incredible career so far.

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