Welcome to Behind the Wheel with Jess; casual chats with car folk around the world talking about all things to do with cars, as well stuff that’s nothing to do with cars at all.
You might know me as Jetlbomb on Twitter, or Jess Shanahan professionally. I’m an automotive journalist and influencer (or so I’m told). I also work in motorsport.
Now to the important stuff.
I drive an Abarth 500.
I love a road trip.
Car tech and the future of mobility get me excited.
The best car I’ve ever driven was a Corvette. In Texas.
I used to have a TV show about cars and travel called Road Trip.
The worst car I’ve ever driven was a Vauxhall Meriva.
This project is all about bringing you conversations with the people behind the wheel. From being part of Car Twitter, I’ve realised that there are some wonderful personalities out there. The cars always get the love and I totally get why, but I want to know about the quiet enthusiasts, the obsessive collectors, the impulse buyers, and the people like me who straddle so many lines.
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