the fact you completely glossed over Alex saying he feels like he's currently at breaking point and instead you asked about merch sales is crazy when it was obviously something he wanted to get into

Cutting him off while he was explaining how it had all become too much wasn't brilliant... I'd like to hear how he's dealing with that going forward.

24:47 you're welcome

I honestly think you should have him again but let him go deeper into being at breaking point rather than seeming to avoid it like a plague. The issue is men don't speak up and this is a good example of why. Let the man express himself and it will make your content a lot more genuine too.

This is a masterclass in bad interviewing. I would love to have heard more on so many points but you talked over Alex when he seemed like he wanted to discuss further

Dude, bit of constructive feedback as these are great, you need to get better at letting the guests lead the topic. It creates a much more natural and interesting conversation and can lead into really interesting topics that may give your content an edge. People are here for the guests and to hear them talk. Listening and reacting more to what is being said and following/guiding the conversation only when absolutely necessary. If you watch some of the all time great interviewers, they barely say anything - Graham Norton is incredible at this. Cutting people off is becoming a recurring theme in your content, and it leads to scenarios as when in this video Alex was wanting to delve into an interesting topic (him at breaking point) and instead you forced the conversation elsewhere to something far more superficial. Relax, ease into the conversation and guide it only when absolutely necessary. Great content, and I'm loving how you're currently touring the UK car scene!

Hi Alex matt isn’t the only bloke with stage 4 cancer you have helped because I have stage 4 nueroendocrine cancer and am terminally ill but I get great pleasure from watching your videos especially the road trips and love everyone on the channel I sometimes laugh so hard it hurts me so please keep doing what your doing because on days when I am bed ridden which is quite a lot recently being able to watch your videos and have a laugh really lifts my mood and good look for the future 👍

Alex is honestly the most genuine person. Met him and Gareth at a car show and briefly spoke about my love for cars and my health issues and he wished me nothing but the best and took some photos with me. I still very much look back and feel so grateful to have that memory.

When Alex left Car Throttle I subscribed to Auto Alex but never really bothered watching the videos. Then I watched a few and he's honestly become one of my favourite personalities in the car scene. The recent content (especially the Nurburgring roadtrip) has been so, so good and reminded me why I love shitboxes. I'd love to see a Top Gear challenges style show with him, Harris and Hammond (maybe with Rory Reid guesting...). That'd be car content perfection

As someone who is battling brain cancer, Mattwood strikes a special chord with me. Good to hear Matt is still with us

The Autoalex channel has been a blast since it began. Sometimes a little too daft but when you are having fun making the videos and people want to watch it then keep on going..... The charity goodwood day had me stop and rewind as that is the kind of story / actions that mean so much more than number of subs.

So glad Alex finally did his own thing! Deserves his success

Alex's honesty about how terrifying the prospect of rapid success can be is so rare to see. It is a real issue that confronts many people and nobody ever talks about it. I get why people don't want to talk about it because a lot of people would immediately accuse you of being ungrateful, but its really not about that at all. Good on him for talking about it.

Obviously Alex is the Star of his channel, but his relationship with Taylor is a huge bonus, they are so good together. Major peak Top Gear vibes.

As soon as Alex starts speaking about Mattwood you can tell how much it means to him. A great role model for youngsters watching content online.

Gotta say I met Alex just before shed fest when he visited a popular car culture spot that I worked at. He is as genuine as he seems. Top bloke who deserves the success he's having. Pair play buddy 🤘

Top Gear proved categorically that people will follow the onscreen talent. Alex was the star of the CT content, people were always going to follow him. My only surprise is he doesn't have more followers.

Honestly Alex underestimated the subscribers. I wasn’t surprised by him getting 100k in days. Most people followed car throttle for him. Or enjoyed watching him. Best decision Alex made, just wish it was abit earlier. Now we get good videos from both Auto Alex and Car Thorttle so it’s a win win situation.

I’ve just watched your video with Alex. Who I’ve followed for years. I’m sorry to say this but it’s the first time I’ve watched one of your videos and that was because it involved Alex. I’ve been in to cars all my life and have my own business but I’ve always suffered with mental health problem’s to the point of I’ve tried to end my life because of them reasons. Id just like to say that watching your video with Alex has helped me so much with my depression/anxiety issues. Obviously I’m going to get some good and bad replies to this comment but that’s just the way of the world. I want to thank you and Alex for your video. It’s really helped me with my my demons.

100% fully deserves his success.

Honestly, I am so glad that Alex has opened up with all of this and gave us such an inspiring talk. Thanks for your interview and I am sure you will do great with everything. You are an amazing guy!

Rory will be asking for a pay rise after this 😂😂

the laughter in the ice cream van was my fave so far. it made me realize that autoalex knows what makes a great video. also the buying the £650 z4 was so good. when taylor is on form its always great

Here's Alex's E30 review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8yiaMmbmqynaKM.html

Alex is a proper man, he shows us to be humble and appreciate everyone for who they are and this is why we support him. We have all had time where we feel unworthy of our position and this feeling is exactly what makes us worthy. Still waiting for him to come buy a car with me.

I remember 2 guys 1 car like it was yesterday. 2014 days just young and broke, Top Gear was still on with the trio. Good times

I thought I'd watch a few minutes, 53 minutes later, I've watched the whole thing without even realising 😂 I love how honest Alex is around the more difficult times. Alround, a truly inspiring story 🙂

The cancer story hit hard, I recently lost my father to a shock bout of cancer in a very short period of time, I came out of it losing all interest in cars and work and everything, Alex and his friends have been helping with that, I can’t relate to an American racing and rebuilding super cars but a few mates with sheds going on road trips………that’s a bit of me

It was really enlightening to hear Alex's whole story from the beginning. I've been watching car throttle for years and now I've moved over to AutoAlex after he left. his attitude and perseverance give me hope that if I stick to it, my little channel can grow into something as well.

All this man has done in life is take risks. He must have massive balls. As far as I'm concerned he deserves immense success. I hope he just gets richer and richer.

That line about cars and football/soccer was absolutely awesome. Being a Brazilian, i always loved cars, and never liked soccer, and that was kind of hard, since Brazil it's considered the soccer country. I absolutely loved that sentence from Matt. I follow him for many years, and became more of a fond of him after this interview. Cheers to you both.

I knew this would be a special podcast. Don't know if this can be topped. Alex wish you all the continued success, great story 👏

Awesome to see Alex on here. I would be a dream to have Danny DC2 as a guest, but I'm doubtful that he would be up for it.

Alex is still so underrated, & will just continue to get bigger & better with his content & partners.

These are really good but you need to tighten up the admin/editing. You often refer to things that you say will be ‘on screen/down below’ and they aren’t.

It's such a shame Ethan wouldn't jump too but it makes sense why. I love Alex and all of the content, it's got even better since he's been out on his own. Great channel.

Alex is an absolute babe, always was someone you can relate to, and has his values set out right. Can only say thanks for what you do, but do try and know when a time out is needed, no one wants you burning out!

I agree with the criticism regarding the "breaking point", however, I wanted to say that as a completely new viewer to your channel, the story you told about the Rally was nice to hear and that contribution elevated the quality of the video. Just wanted to say something about that because there's a lot of negative comments!

I discovered car throttle with the serie 2 guys 1 car and that was so refreshing, loved the concept

So glad I found this video. You're not old Alex, I'm 15 years older, Great to see an interview with you being yourself. 👍

I had a week's work experience at Autocar and decided the cost to be up there in Teddington for one week was going to be far too expensive to pursue, and changed tack. Fair play to Alex for being committed to the industry and forging a career in it. I had some printed work that's nice to look back on and be aware my tiny amount of work is in the archive, though.

I've been binging AutoAlex and CarThrottle to avoid the news, at first he rubbed me the wrong way. But after more viewing was pleasantly surprised by his advocacy for his fans, especially ill and hard luck ones, which seems truly genuine. I hope him, Rhian and Maisy see great success. 👍 ❤

this video made me realise that i follow Alex's channel since the beggining! Go Alex!!!

Oh my god! Alex is here so relax, normal and honest. Great work from podcaster. I watch this video and found it is best video with Alex. When he is not screaming and over exaggerated, he is soooo cooool. I like him.

When someone says they are really old but you are older than they are 😭

Putting over 10 ads in the middle of a podcast is criminal. Also, let your guests speak more and ask follow-up questions, instead of completely changing the subject.

Such a nice pal Alex, love it. I'm really glad that he is living his dream. Ben, love your podcast, how you let the other tell their histories and let them show their true selves

Great interview mate. It was Alex and Mighty Car Mods that inspired me to make my own videos. Nowhere near their quality, but those 3 I've been watching for well over a decade now! 😄

Used to wish they did more 2 guys 1 car as the videos were funny and so relatable. Really wonder what autoalex would have been like with Ethan. Shocked to hear that Alex tried to bring him with him but don’t blame him for staying. Instead dragging Rory with him. Guessing Rory is Ethan’s replacement… Glad Alex did what he did for him. It’s the same in the real world. The bigger the organisation, the more decisions have to be approved by more people. The bigger the organisation the more you get overpromised. Would really love to see Mat Watson if he’s not already been on.

that's so sad to hear about ethan but i totally understand his position. would've loved to see him with alex

Glad to see that car KZfaqrs are realizing their worth.That they make the content enjoyable.So many examples such as the boys from Fitment industries realizing that they are what the people want

When you left car throttle that channel was dead for me. Also bringing on Taylor was a stroke of genius, love that guy and the chemistry between you guys😊

That is why I love his channel he's so down to earth and genuine.

I sold Taylor a car and he promised me he would update the log book. He didn’t and sold it on. Got hit with a £100 fine in the end.

I'm happy for alex to see that somehow in today's world there's still good people having success

I'd love to hear more about the call Car Throttle made!

Clearly supper uncomfortable about when Alex stated “I was at breaking point” either that was deliberate, or The young lad isn’t well equipped to delve into that. We should give him a chance, and not bash the hell out of him 🤷‍♂️ Regardless it’s great to see Alex doing well with Auto Alex. We deffo need Part 2 of this…let’s hope it happens!!

For me AutoAlex is as good, if not better than prime CarThrottle, I love the content, all the people are awesome (Love Taylor and Rory) and also pretty amazing collabs.

Thats crazy i was watching a car throttle video yesterday, haven't watched in a long time & said "where's the little annoying guy"

2 guys 1 car was my fav show

I was one of the first 1000 subs and we love you ehheeh petrolheart is just amaziiiiiing i buy merch from them and from you trough them.

Alex's mom sounds amazing

Alex was the reason I watched car throttle, I havent watched themsince Alex started his channel. His numbers show alot of people felt the same. Alex is so much bigger than he thinks he is. Humility really shows here

Great interview with Alex. You need to calm down on the adverts. Ads coming every 5 mins means the video keeps breaking for ads when your just getting into the interview. I know you need to get ad revenue but every 5 mins is too much. I hope you take this the right way.

when the kid said my hometown Swindon i was like hes from the 5 p 😂😂

Great interview, but why does the camera constantly zoom in and out?

Since you left car throttle they have gone down hill. Bearly a video a week. So glad you got your own channel. It’s the best one out there

The Matt wood story was very touching

You’ve hit the nail on the head!! Who is the next top gear, the auto Alexa guys!!!! Thats exactly the experience I get from your channel ! Keep up the hard work!

Keep on knocking it out the park Alex - Avid follower, love all you've done, great stuff 👏

Shit podcast didn’t even let him speak or listen to him

I've seen suggestions to AutoAlex videos but never been drawn to them, haven't ever watched too many Car Throttle videos either. I loved this insight from a automotive personality I've never really engaged with before as a viewer and going to go and watch a few now, starting with the 12 day car show!

I hadn't watched much of anything at all on KZfaq for some time (hospital WiFi is a joke...)and when auto alex was suggested, I honestly thought CT had rebranded or something. Intended as a compliment! I think Colin the m3 was what got me following you back in the day :)

I was one of those initial 300K subscribers to Autoalex. I liked Car Throttle a lot, especially Ethan and Alex. But when he left, I felt that it was the right thing to do. I am so happy that he found Taylor and Rory, the three make such good videos. As a German, I love Alex speaking German, like he did when they were visiting his birthplace. Keep up your good work Alex, one step at a time.

It's a shame the story of how he helped the homeless guy was missed out. That was some of his best content

Not many people can grow a channel as quick as him. Mega busy, but it's paying dividends. Hopefully things don't get too much because creator burnout is REAL.

Excellent interview with Alex. Subscribed!

"Who is the next Top Gear?" IMO it was the main trio from CarThrottle. Even if one of them was at least portrayed as being not a car guy at all. I've watch CarThrottle after Alex left and it feels like if Clarkson had left TopGear when he did and the other two hadn't and instead tried to find a replacement and it just doesn't work

I can relate to the cars OR football. That resonates with me. Never been even remotely interested in football, but if it's got an engine, I'm in. Hats off to Alex's mum too, raising a kid on her own and making them well-adjusted, happy and healthy would be no easy task.

Alex is a goofball on and seemingly even off camera but holy shit he seems like a genuinely nice guy. Glad I came from the Car Throttle channel to support him when he started his own channel.

Alex is a legend. Such a humble down to earth guy

@alex kursten welcome to being a creative person. we never are happy with the work we put out and always think we arent as good as we are and have a wrapped view of the world. but that wrapped view keeps us getting better and better

What i loved about AutoAlex was the one day i noticed there was a YT recommendation with Alex on it and it was not CarThrottle. Once i watched it i subbed immediately. The fact that Alex mentioned he doesnt own car throttle a few times whilst filming for car throttle. "everyone thinks i own CarThrottle, i dont, hahaha" - that line and seeing him on his own channel made my week. Keep it up Alex! and also Road To Success, you gained a new sub. I love this type of content

Well done Alex for all you have achieved, don't forget to pause to enjoy life sometimes

I can't believe it's still only a little over a year since Alex left CT.

I like Auto Alex (Taylor is fantastic) and Car Throttle too. It's excellent now they have Edwin on camera more.

You’re a great guy Alex. Mattwood had me in tears but you, Rory and Taylor are the best combo on KZfaq

Hit the nail on the head "relatable content". I stopped watching some shows when they start with the whole supercar nonsense.

Such a great guy who has helped several people with his generosity

People was watching you and the lads on car throttle they like you as do I, it’s not the channel that they was there for it was you and the lads, so obviously people will follow you to a different channel, you’ve done well 💯

Honestly such a great video to learn all about one of my KZfaq heros. Its insain to hear everything what was going off in the background.

Alex almost seems like he choked up a bit talking about trying to get Ethan to make the jump with him, They must be really good mates.

Car Throttle wouldn’t be what it is today without this guy, honestly is the face.

Alex was the main reason I watched Car Throttle. Car throttle isn’t the same without him. I still watch their content but I do prefer AutoAlex more than Car Throttle.

I have to say, Alex was really interesting to listen to, but the interviewer really needs to learn how to actually have a conversation 1) When alex was talking about break point, this would be a good time to ask about this and how he is doing personally 2) When alex was talking about Matt Wood show, a little remark at the end of the story to praise what he's done wouldn't go amiss, instead of talking/responding with your own story - its not about you its about your guest

Got enough adverts?!

Great interview. I like the creative freedom Alex now has. No mention of Gareth and bikes though! I'm joking! It's great to hear the insight of what goes on and how much graft

You've smashed it Alex well done mate. Keep going.

I must be a Unicorn. My two main interests are football and cars.

Really great video and seeing Alex in a deeper light, stuff we dint get to see on his channel, are the walk ti work enjoyable 👍