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Top Gear Sues The Stig? Madness, But True

Top Gear Sues The Stig? Madness, But True

One of life’s greatest mysteries (and worst kept secrets) is the identity of the Stig from Top Gear. Depending on how closely you follow the show you may already know the answer to the question – who is the Stig? Well, the BBC are so desperate to keep the answer a secret that they’re actually suing the man beneath the helmet.So who is the...

Could Top Gear Reasonably Priced Car Be A Kia Ceed?

Could Top Gear Reasonably Priced Car Be A Kia Ceed?

Having revealed that the Chevrolet Lacetti is being mothballed as the Top Gear Reasonably Priced Car, speculation has been running wild as to what would replace it.The replacement has got to be ‘reasonably priced’ which rules out Astons, Lambos and Ferraris, but there are quite a few cars that could fit the bill. Hyundai, Kia, Fiat and Suzuki ...

Top Gear Season 15 Starts On 27th June

Top Gear Season 15 Starts On 27th June

If you’re pining for some quality motoring TV and find that Fifth Gear isn’t filling the gap then you’ll be pleased to hear that Clarkson, Hammond and May will be back on our screens on Sunday, 27th June. That’s less than 3 weeks!This is according to the latest Top Gear magazine, which reveals the date in a tiny little footnote in one...

Top Gear Crew Spotted, Parents Lose Control

Top Gear Crew Spotted, Parents Lose Control

For some people the site of a celebrity ‘in the wild’ can trigger all sorts of irrational behaviour, including uncontrollable screaming and an urge to whip out their camera and grab some blurry pictures. Well, judging by the video below the parents in this car are clearly very excited at the sight of Clarkson, Hammond and May on the A303 and it...

Old Skool Hot Hatch – Peugeot 106 Rallye On Top Gear

Old Skool Hot Hatch – Peugeot 106 Rallye On Top Gear

When I were a lad, Top Gear used to be about cars that real people could go out and buy. Admittedly it was a lot more boring but at least they featured cars that were relevant to the viewers. This was back in the days when Jeremy Clarkson had more hair and James and Richard had yet to arrive in the studio.There was also a young female presenter who did a few...

Even Top Gear Shirts Are Funny

Even Top Gear Shirts Are Funny

A quick reminder that Top Gear is back this Sunday at 9pm. On a related note, it’s not just the shows that are funny. The sharp writing even extends to the merchandise …Source:...

Top Gear Back, Moves To 9pm

Sunday evening television is set to get interesting again as Top Gear returns for season 14 on November 15th. But, don’t just sit down at 8pm expecting to enjoy the show. No, thanks to Simon Cowell and his troupe of singing monkeys the show is moving to 9pm to avoid clashing with the X-Factor results show. Not a big problem really and you never know,...

Another Marina Dies For Clarkson’s Duel DVD

Another Marina Dies For Clarkson’s Duel DVD

If you’ve seen the last couple of series of Top Gear then you’ll know about the feud between the Top Gear boys and the Morris Marina Owners Club. We’ve seen two Marina’s sent to an early grave thanks to plummeting pianos, and now there’s been a third fatality – this time for the new Jeremy’s new DVD, Duel. This time...