Former Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May buried the BBC in quite a big hole when they released Season 1 of their new show on Amazon Prime, one of the biggest online streaming series, where is became the most illegally downloaded series. However, it’s been confirmed they’re not stopping there, as The Grand Tour has already been renewed, and filming has already begun. (more…)
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Circuit of Wales: ‘Flawed’ decisions on public funding
A report into the initial funding of the Circuit of Wales (CoW) has found “significant shortcomings” in the way public money has been used in relation to the £425m project. (more…)
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No decision on Circuit of Wales until May
A decision on whether to back the £425m Circuit of Wales with public money will not be taken until after local elections in May. (more…)
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Richard Hammond Suffers Serious Crash While Filming The Grand Tour
Richard Hammond was filming in Mozambique for The Grand Tour when he suffered a second “horror” crash. (more…)
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Time to ‘pull the plug’ on the Circuit of Wales
Monmouth MP David Davies has called the circuit of Wales an “outrage” and said “people are being sold a pipe dream”. (more…)
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All-New 2017 Vauxhall Insignia Starts £1,500 Lower Than Outgoing Model
Vauxhall’s all-new Insignia is on sale now priced from £17,115 on-the-road ahead of its world debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show next week.
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Top Gear’s Reasonably Priced Astra Sells For A Reasonable £6,000
The very same celebrity-driven Vauxhall Astra that was used on BBC Top Gear’s “Reasonably Priced Car” segment, has been auctioned off for £6,000.
Among the big-name stars that drove the car while former presenter Jeremy Clarkson narrated the lap, we can count Hugh Jackman, Will Smith, Margot Robbie or Tom Hiddleston, plus many others.
“We are extremely grateful to Vauxhall Motors for their continued support and generous donation to BEN,” said Jools Tait, the organization’s development director. “Every pound donated ensures we can continue to provide our support services for people working in the automotive industry and their families.”
Adam Collins, brand manager for Vauxhall Motors added that the automaker is “proud to support BEN and we’re pleased the sale of the BBC Top Gear car has offered a decent injection of funds into the work BEN do for the automotive industry.”
The three fastest celebrity drivers to ever take the reasonably priced Astra around the TG test track were Olly Murs (1:44.6), Nicholas Hoult (1:44.7) and Need For Speed & Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul (1:44.7).
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Another Aastra From Top Gear “Star in a Reasonably Priced Car” Is Up For Sale
The very last ‘reasonably priced car’ of Clarkson, Hammond and May’s era as Top Gear Hosts is up for sale. (more…)
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Circuit of Wales submits new Welsh Government funding proposal
Circuit of Wales have submitted a new funding proposal to the Welsh Government, which could lead to the construction of MotoGP’s future home in Britain commencing this year. (more…)
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The Grand Tour Season Finale To Be Hypercar Heaven In Dubai
The season finale of The Grand Tour will hit Amazon Prime tomorrow and appropriately, it will be based in one of the world’s most automotive-loving cities, Dubai. (more…)
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The Grand Tour is giving away free heads
During the past couple of months, you might have spotted or read about the giant heads of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May appearing in various places around the world. The almost 2.4M / 8ft tall sculptures have travelled as far as Australia, and wererecently were spotted in Los Angeles when a helicopter dangled them over the Hollywood sign. (more…)
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The Grand Tour Episode 12 Trailer
The tent stays in Scotland on the on the shores of Loch Ness, same place as the previous episode. (more…)
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Circuit of Wales given two week deadline to confirm its financial backers
The company behind the proposed £425m Circuit of Wales project, which plans to create a new motorsport racetrack at Blaenau Gwent, has been given a two week deadline to confirm its financial backers. (more…)
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The Grand Tour’s James May breaks his arm in the new trailer for episode 11
You may have heard that James May broke his arm last year while filming the show. Good news for all you sadists out there, because this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. (more…)
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Vauxhall Astra Named as Leading Family Car at Whatcar? Awards
After an extremely successful first year on the market, 2017 has started strongly for the Vauxhall Astra, which has again been recognised in the Family Car category at the WhatCar? Car of the Year Awards. The latest win in the hotly-contested category helps to solidify the new Astra as one of the top models on the market. (more…)
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Clarkson takes a dig at Donald Trump in The Grand Tour episode 10 trailer
This week sees Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May arrive with their travelling tent in Nashville, Tennessee – and warm the audience up with a bit of Trump-baiting. (more…)
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Circuit of Wales bosses want to build ‘world-leading’ leisure complex
Plans to create a “world-leading” sports, leisure and entertainment complex at the site of the proposed Circuit of Wales have been announced, where it is hoped thousands of jobs will be created. (more…)
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The Grand Tour: Hammond tries to outdrive zombies
Berks to the Future. This Friday, The Grand Tour is in Stuttgart, the home of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. (more…)
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The Grand Tour Releases Namibia Adventure Special Trailer
In this 2-part special The Grand Tour abandons its usual travelling tent for a road trip across Namibia as Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to demonstrate the brilliance of that great ‘60s throwback, the beach buggy. (more…)
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The Grand Tour Christmas Special: Episode 6 Trailer
The Grand Tour celebrates a Finnish Christmas from Kakslauttanen, deep within the Arctic Circle.