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Top Gear Ground Gear Force: Top Gear Gone Bizarro For UK Charity
Some say he's nothing but a short, funny-looking decorative garden accessory. Others say his best friend is a little bunny rabbit who hops on by. All we know is, he's not the Stig — he's a garden gnome. That's right, the Brit-boy threesome of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May stepped back from their adventures in high horsepower for a bit of charity work on the Beeb last month. The hosts of the world's greatest motoring show in all the world took a run at resurrecting the greatest gardening show we've all probably never seen — Ground Force — for the charity telethon Sport Relief. The one-off mashup, called Top Gear Ground Gear Force, took the "Punk'd"-like ethos of the original pruning show and added a dose of the hilarious by completely demolishing the backyard of Sir Steve Redgrave, their target. We're surprised we hadn't seen it yet — especially as the three co-hosts managed to show off the most impressive jet-powered backyard chicken rotisserie we've ever seen. But after a late night torrent session, we've now rectified that issue. It's high time you did the same, so we've dropped the full episode below the jump, so get to it. More »
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Jay Leno On Top Gear America: I Hope We Don't Ruin It
It looks like Jay Leno has some apprehensions about Top Gear America, and we're guessing he hasn't even seen the poorest imitation yet. In his column for The Sunday Times, he lists the reasons why he thinks the program is doomed (and he doesn't even mention Adam Corolla as host). Most importantly, he thinks the show is going to lose the edge it has because it'll bow to sponsors who don't like having their cars criticized. In addition, he feels as though the show is going to be produced by people not interested in cars. Don't believe us. Check out his conversation with producers below the jump. More »
Read yesterday's Achewood yet? No? You should. Pay particular attention to the mouseover on Clarkson. (Hat tip to Chris!) [Achewood]
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Top Gear LIVE: World Tour
Yes, not only will the US be getting our own version of the BBC's hit motoring television program, but the BBC is now saying there will be 'Top Gear Live' world tour stopping at 15 countries. No word on which countries those will be, but its possible that the US will actually be a stop; a managing director of Top Gear, BBC Worldwide, saying: "Taking Top Gear Live on tour is tremendously exciting and ties in perfectly with our plans to reach out to audiences around the globe." BBC Worldwide says the live shows will "incorporate the drama of film and theatre with the thrills and spills of stunts and special effects" whatever that means. Let's just hope they keep The Stig's identity a secret.[via BBC]
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Jeremy Clarkson Under Investigation For Talking On Cell While Driving, Rants Sure To Follow
We're guessing none of this would have happened if Jeremy Clarkson was Prime Minister, but everyone's favorite Top Gear host is in trouble with the law... again. Seems he was driving his 6.3-Liter Mercedes when a man driving with his girlfriend spied him allegedly chatting on his cell phone. They took a picture of the incident with, ironically, a camera phone and sent that to the authorities. If convicted (look at the pic), The Jezza could get three points off of his license and be out 60 pounds (which is like $5,000, right?). Full photo below the jump. More »
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BBC America Bribes Us To Talk Up Top Gear, We Accept
While we don't do the whole "junket" thing like most auto pubs (we pay our own way), we do accept swag (at least under like $25 or something). And if there's one thing you can be sure of — if we get something Top Gear related, we're sure as hell gonna talk about it especially since Top Gear is so amazingly epic. Like today when BBC America sent us DVD's of the first three episodes of Top Gear's Season Ten, which begins to air on the Beeb's colonial brand starting tonight at 8:00 PM EST/ PST. Despite already having
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World's First RHD Ford GT
The Ford GT is unquestionably a great car for hooning. But hey, what to do if you're an Aussie hoon wanting to get some GT goodness legalized for road use Down Under? Well, Ford never offered a right-hand-drive version for such markets, so you're going to have to have it converted over to RHD yourself. Which hadn't been done at all until now. Even though the GT came out a while ago as a 2005 model, this is the world's first RHD conversion. Surely you'd think some plucky British GT owner like Jeremy Clarkson would've demanded RHD, but since the UK is so close to continental Europe, it's not illegal to drive a LHD car on British roads. However, for most Aussies, unless you've find some legal loophole, you operate your vehicle on the right. Which again raises the question: Why hasn't there been a RHD conversion before? Well... More »
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Clarkson Hoisted By Own Petard, Bank Account Raided
In a move that will certainly hinder his chances at becoming the British Prime Minister, Jeremy Clarkson set himself up for a major prank in his last column for The Sun. Apparently, some 25 million people's personal details were lost after two computer discs were misplaced. To prove that it wasn't a big deal, the Jezza published his bank account info claiming that "All you'll be able to do with them is put money into my account. Not take it out. Honestly, I've never known such a palaver about nothing." We think you can guess what happened next. More »
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Jeremy Clarkson For British Prime Minister?
We're big fans of Top gear as most readers already know, but we're not sure if we'd put host Jeremy Clarkson in the driver's seat out of our country. A petition on the web site of the current PM Gordon Brown is calling for Brown to step down and make Clarkson the new chief. The petition is gaining steam, with more than 30,000 signatures, outshining a petition to, for instance, build more skating rinks in local areas, which we all know could be a make-or-break issue for the current administration. More »
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Jezza Hates the Mini Cooper S Clubman
Dang. We know Jeremy is a bit of a crank and prone to bouts of overwrought, under-accurate vitriol, but he actually goes on record saying he would prefer a goat to the new Mini Clubman. Not a GTO mind you, but a can-eating goat. Why? Well, one reason is England-only (and Japan, and OZ) — the 3rd half-door is on the driver's side over in Old Blighty (snicker). His other reasons — massive torque steer, no rear-visibility, a natural predilection to cruise at 110 mph — well, Clarkson doesn't like any of that. As always, we're reserving judgment until we drive theMore »
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Commenter of the Day: Limey Trailer Park Edition
For you North Americans not familiar with the British phenom of Chavs, you can think of 'em as rednecks crossed with gangstas, but with pinches of Russian mobsterism and soccer hooliganism sprinkled in for flava. Lots of Burberry, too. And pregnant 15-year-olds in half shirts that twaddle about with bottles of vodka. While smoking. We mention this because if you watch Top Gear — and we know you watch — you're probably thinking that most Britons are like Jezza and May. Always, constantly dreaming about wingback leather chairs and a proper cup of tea. Ha! Ha, we say! Not that comfy leather chairs and appropriate libations aren't sufficiently English but, well old chap, time for you to jump. More »
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Clarkson on the Dodge Grand Caravan
Some of you may remember Dan Neil's rather glowing review of the new Chrysler Town & Country Limited. You know, the one where he proclaims that a smart, sensible baby haulin' minivan makes him a total DILF. Well, Jeremy Clarkson is having none of it. Clarkson hauls his wife and three daughters to the great city of Ottawa where he rents a Dodge Grand Caravan. We should pause right here and explain that Jezza may very well have borrowed a 2004 Grand Caravan. We doubt he knows the difference. Truth is, we don't really care about Jeremy's take on a minivan. No, we're posting this because of his take on Canada:But by the same token no one in Canada ever wins on the horses, or escapes from a knife fight with their life, or has an orgasm. It is Switzerland with wheat.Damn skippy. [Times Online]
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Lots of Driving Bad For Your Back, Just Ask Jeremy Clarkson
As a rule we try and stretch our backs out at least every four hours of driving to prevent back pain, and apparently there's research to back up our habits. A recent study has found that at least half of the drivers suffer from pains in their lower back. "Driving long distances is one of the worst things you can do to your body," said car ergonomics specialist Brian McIlwraith. The numbers show that you're six times more likely to take sick leave for back pains if you drive more than four hours a day or 25,000 miles a year. More »
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A new episode of the world's bestest driving show aired on Sunday and the fifth episode didn't dissapoint. If you were able to watch the Beeb in the English realm, you'd have seen Richard Hammond racing a man on roller skates and a jet pack with the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster. You'd have also seen Jeremy trying not to catch fire while driving the Caparo T1 and more importantly, whether the Stig can break the Top Gear test track record with it. But the highlight of the show's got to have been the boys trying to determine the fastest way to get across London — Mercedes GL 500, bike, public transport or boat with Stiggie the teammate forced to go the public transit route. As you can see, he was slightly flummoxed by his fellow commuters. But — now we know something else about Le Stig — he too hates Lewis Hamilton.
The Stig Is Baffled By The London Underground, Thinks Lewis Hamilton Is Rubbish
A new episode of the world's bestest driving show aired on Sunday and the fifth episode didn't dissapoint. If you were able to watch the Beeb in the English realm, you'd have seen Richard Hammond racing a man on roller skates and a jet pack with the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster. You'd have also seen Jeremy trying not to catch fire while driving the Caparo T1 and more importantly, whether the Stig can break the Top Gear test track record with it. But the highlight of the show's got to have been the boys trying to determine the fastest way to get across London — Mercedes GL 500, bike, public transport or boat with Stiggie the teammate forced to go the public transit route. As you can see, he was slightly flummoxed by his fellow commuters. But — now we know something else about Le Stig — he too hates Lewis Hamilton.
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Jeremy Clarkson Swallows Porsche Pipe, Burns Mouth
Well, OK, in addition to taking on his little rodent friend on last night's episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson also managed to be imbecilic enough to stick the lit end of a pipe by Porsche Design into his mouth. While it's true the hot end of a Porsche does normally go in the back, wethinks reversing the pipe for the sake of illustrating it may be a bit hazardous to the roof of one's mouth and tip o' the tongue. On the other hand, it certainly makes for some comedic gold.[via Cupojoes]
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Clarkson Voted 4th Wittiest Man in British History
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been voted the 4th wittiest man in British history, coming just behind Stephen Fry and ahead of Winston Churchill and William Shakespeare. The poll, conducted by British comedy channel Dave, had more than 3,000 participants. Clarkson was one of only four living people included in the top ten. [Via The London Paper]
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Got a case of the Mondays? Well, not anymore you don't, because we've got the highlight of the second episode of season ten of the world's greatest driving show, Top Gear. The show aired live on the Beeb last night and in addition to Jeremy, Richard and James running their second attempt at building amphibious cars (more on that later), two of the boys ran a couple of German speed demons around the Top Gear track — Clarkson, teasing us with the Audi R8, and Hammond dropping the hammer on a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S. While it ends up being the 911 working over the R8 on the half-mile straight-line, the track course proves a bit more challenging. Which car ends up making it around the track fastest? We'll let the Stig decide.
New Episode Of Top Gear Airs, Features Audi R8 Versus Porsche 911 Carrera 2S
Got a case of the Mondays? Well, not anymore you don't, because we've got the highlight of the second episode of season ten of the world's greatest driving show, Top Gear. The show aired live on the Beeb last night and in addition to Jeremy, Richard and James running their second attempt at building amphibious cars (more on that later), two of the boys ran a couple of German speed demons around the Top Gear track — Clarkson, teasing us with the Audi R8, and Hammond dropping the hammer on a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S. While it ends up being the 911 working over the R8 on the half-mile straight-line, the track course proves a bit more challenging. Which car ends up making it around the track fastest? We'll let the Stig decide.
