Jalopnik: jezza

Jeremy Clarkson's Thriller DVD Blows Stuff Up

Mark Arnold — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Not to be confused for a Michael Jackson video, Jeremy Clarkson's Thriller is the latest in his line of tire-smoking, explosion-filled DVDs. This time he's been behind the wheel of an Aston Martin DBS, Pagani Zonda F Roadster, McLaren SLR 722 GTR, and Porsche 911 Turbo to name a few. We know it might feel a bit like the Jeremy Clarkson Gawker Stalker around here as of late, with Jezza ranting on the CTS-V and ZR1, being spotted in Vietnam and on a scooter, and crashing head-on into things. You may be right. Mostly because love him or hate him, he's entertaining. [via FinalGear]

Real Top Gear Returns November 2

Mark Arnold — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:05:00 EDT

Originally intended to start on October 26th, Top Gear is now officially slated for a return to television on November 2nd. We can hardly wait for Series 12 to start, particularly because of the American road trip Jeremy and the boys had in a 2009 Corvette ZR1, 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 and a 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. Though we'll have to see if their hour-long special trip to Vietnam is part of the upcoming series, or a stand-alone. [via TopGear]

Top Gear Spotted Filming Episode In Vietnam

Mark Arnold — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:20:00 EDT

Top Gear is expected to return next month; we've already seen that Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May will be coming to America for an episode, and it now appears they'll also be headed to Vietnam for a tour of duty. Unlike their American trip to the Bonneville salt flats in which the chaps drive a Corvette ZR1, Dodge Challenger SRT8 and Cadillac CTS-V, the journey in Vietnam is allegedly happening on motorcycle. Well, three motorcycles we presume. Either way it's not going to be an easy trip from Ho Chi Minh City in the south to Hanoi in the north, but it will definitely make for entertaining television.

[via AUSmotive]

Top Gear LIVE: World Tour

Mark Arnold — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:30:00 EDT

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]

Jeremy Clarkson Under Investigation For Talking On Cell While Driving, Rants Sure To Follow

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:40:00 EDT

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.

Though we've got some cell phone driving laws in this country, we don't take them as seriously as the Brits in this article. The guy who took the pic was quoted as saying "Everyone knows you can't use a phone behind the wheel. Perhaps he thinks he's above the law." We're all for safety on the road and are not big fans of anything that causes someone to take their eyes off the road but this seems just a tad ridiculous. [Daily Mail via AutoBlog]

Clarkson Hoisted By Own Petard, Bank Account Raided

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:00:00 EST

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.

He went to open up his account after the story was published only to find out that about £500 was taken out of his account and donated to a charity. Oops. Being the stand up guy he is, he admitted he was completely wrong and that it is in fact a big deal, telling the BBC "Contrary to what I said at the time, we must go after the idiots who lost the discs and stick cocktail sticks in their eyes until they beg for mercy." [BBC News]

Jeremy Clarkson For British Prime Minister?

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:00:00 EST

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.

While we would like to see them throw out the current stable of official Jags in favor of the Caparo T1, we'd miss his automotive insight and witticisms on Top Gear. Let's also marvel at a country where the top politician actively seeks out the sentiment of the governed. [Reuters via Yahoo]

Clarkson on the Dodge Grand Caravan

Jonny Lieberman — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:45:00 EST

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]