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Top Gear driver The Stig breaks ‘untouchable’ 20-year-old track record

The Stig completed the 1.75-mile figure of eight circuit in 55.9 seconds, beating previous record holder by 3.1 seconds at Top Gear’s test track.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie Breaks Top Gear Track Record for Road Cars

The Valkyrie may be one of the most impractical production cars ever created, but there’s a good reason for that. While it carries a license plate and is street-legal, its true home is the race track. Although hypercar manufacturers often throw around the phrase "race car for the road," few…

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Top Gear Is Attempting to Set an Off-Road World Record

Top Gear might be off the air, but the magazine lives on, and so do the adventures. The crew at Top Gear South Africa are setting out on a trip through Namakwaland, a region on the western side of the country. The goal is to cover 1000 kilometers (621 miles)…

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Matt LeBlanc Drove This Bentley on Top Gear. You Can Buy It

Remember the Matt LeBlanc era of Top Gear? This green Bentley Turbo R might jog your memory—it appeared back in 2019 for the fourth episode of Series 26. LeBlanc drove it on a race track at speed, among other places. And now, you can buy it.

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Nissan's New CEO Is a 'Real Car Guy'

Nissan's recent struggles are no secret. The company teeters on the verge of bankruptcy after a failed merger attempt with fellow Japanese conglomerate Honda. Now, the company has appointed a new CEO in hopes of turning things around. And by all accounts, he's a real enthusiast—just like us.

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New Tesla Model Y First Reviews: 'Night And Day'

At long last, a refreshed Tesla Model Y has arrived. For 2026, the electric crossover gets its first meaningful update since it went on sale way back in 2020. The big question is: Is it enough? You can interpret that in a few ways.

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Aston Martin has a bright idea to make future EVs more exciting to drive, but it’s not what you think

Aston's CEO says that sending physical vibrations through its upcoming EVs could help create better emotional connections.

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James May addresses Top Gear's ‘regrettable’ BBC exit after Jeremy Clarkson punch

‘I thought it was very unfortunate,’ presenter said

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Ariel Atom 4R Laps the Top Gear Test Track Quicker Than the Old V-8

Top Gear fans will remember the Ariel Atom V8, the wild followup to the car that deformed Jeremy Clarkson's face. Thirteen years ago, the 500-horsepower track special showed the world what a true lightweight car could do, posting a 1:15.1 lap around the show's test track. That was the fastest time…

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Jaguar: People Buying High-End Cars Barely Care About the Engine

The old Jaguar is dead. The new Jaguar is moving upmarket while saying goodbye to the internal combustion engine. This striking Type 00 concept provides a window into the British firm's spectacular reinvention as an upscale EV brand. The Tata Motors-owned marque will focus on profit margins rather than volumes,…

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Watch the Koenigsegg Jesko Set a New Top Gear Lap Record

Top Gear may be off the air, but the infamous test track at Dunsfold still exists. Moreover, there's still a Stig that appears from time to time, sending cars around the 1.75-mile loop. The Koenigsegg Jesko stopped by recently, and set a new lap record.

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The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid Is Too Expensive To Be This Annoying

Before I found myself covering heavier matters like the meteoric rise of China in the electric space, I foolishly fantasized about being a full-time reviews guy. Teenage Kevin saw himself as a midwestern Top Gear presenter, without the British-ishms. No, my mom purged those from me and forbade me from…

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Lamborghini Explains Why It Killed The V-10 Engine

When the last Audi R8 rolled off the assembly line in March, it took away with it the mighty V-10. The 5.2-liter engine is now completely gone, as Lamborghini uses an entirely different powertrain for the Huracan's successor. However, the new Temerario could've kept the high-revving naturally aspirated setup if…

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Bugatti Owners Are Spending Crazy Money on Options

Exotic car brands tend to brag about how they make truly unique cars. Even when more vehicles are built within a limited-run series, the one-percenters opt for different customization options. Consequently, in theory, no two cars are alike. But how much are the rich spending to own a genuinely bespoke…

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Bugatti's Next Target: 310 MPH

Bugatti isn't done with setting records just yet. Hot on the heels of the Mistral's 282-mph top-speed run, CEO Mate Rimac says the company is aiming for a new top-speed record: 500 kilometers per hour, or 310 miles per hour.

Evening Standard

Who is Paddy McGuinness, the celebrity raising money for Children in Need?

The comedian and presenter has hosted Top Gear and Take Me Out

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Ferrari Might Bring Back the F40: Report

Ferrari's "Icona" series pays tribute to the brand's illustrious past. The Monza SP1 and SP2 are a modern reinterpretation of the open-top V-12 barchettas Ferrari established its legend with, while the Daytona SP3 is an homage to its glorious sports prototype race cars of the 1960s. Now, it sounds like…

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The McMurtry Speirling Is 'Not So Much A Car As It Is A Cheat Code'

Driving the Speirling on track is a perception-altering experience that will recalibrate your senses and make you reassess driving.

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Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By James May: He Brings A Ruler

The former Top Gear presenter focuses most of his Tesla Cybertruck presentation on its appearance and implications.

The Independent UK

From Top Gear to The Grand Tour: Clarkson, Hammond and May’s biggest ever controversies

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May’s TV journey together has come to an end, leaving behind a colourful legacy

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson 'wound up rotten' by former Top Gear star's Tesla claim

The presenter claimed that motor journalist Chris Harris ‘perpetuates the myth that my Tesla road test was unfair’

The Independent UK

Former Top Gear host says show ‘wasn’t going to end well’ when Flintoff and McGuinness joined

Rory Reid said he had requested extra training from the BBC to help Flintoff and McGuinness

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Chris Harris Told BBC 'Someone's Going to Die' Before Crash that Killed Top Gear

Harris shared his feelings, concerns, and frustrations about the crash on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

The Guardian - UK

Former Top Gear host says he raised safety fears before 2022 Flintoff crash

Chris Harris says he warned BBC three months before crash that someone would die unless safety procedures changed

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Richard Hammond on 20 years of Top Gear and The Grand Tour: 'It took off almost beyond our control'

They’ve conquered continents, suffered multiple breakdowns and now they’re hanging up their driving gloves for the last time

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