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Top Gear and The Grand Tour Are Coming Back… But Why?

Top Gear and The Grand Tour Are Coming Back… But Why?

Amazon has replaced Clarkson, Hammond and May on The Grand Tour, and the BBC has just confirmed the revival of Top Gear. But has anyone stopped to ask if we really need these car shows?

Top Gear is coming back. The BBC has officially confirmed it, although there’s no word on when, what form it will take or who will present it. Meanwhile, Amazon is relaunching The Grand Tour next month with an entirely new trio: Thomas Holland and James Engelsman from the hugely successful Throttle House YouTube channel, joined by trainspotter and social media personality Francis Bourgeois. All six episodes arrive on Prime Video on 4 September 2026.

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The Grand Tour Ends & Why It Should Stay Dead

On That Bombshell… (No Spoilers!)

So, have you seen it yet? The final-ever episode of The Grand Tour? Well, when I say final, I mean, there’s talk it might not be the final. But should it be brought back? That’s the real question. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry – no spoilers here – but let’s talk about where The Grand Tour leaves us, why it (and before it Top Gear) worked for so long, and why trying to revive it or replace Clarkson, Hammond, and May would be massive mistake.

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Goodbye Top Gear

What Killed the Iconic Car Show & What’s Next?

In this in-depth video, we bid farewell to one of the most iconic car shows in television history, BBC’s “Top Gear.” Join me as I delve into the rich legacy of a show that redefined automotive entertainment, from its early days to its peak with presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Read my full opinion piece below as well!

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ULEZ Expansion 2023 – What the Experts Say…

TV’s Quentin Wilson & Auto Trader’s Ian Plummer

With the ULEZ Expansion for 2023 being a hot topic, I grabbed former Top Gear presenter, Motoring Expert and TV Personality, Quentin Wilson, as well Ian Plummer from Auto Trader, the most influential car classifieds organisation in the UK, to get their thoughts on the ULEZ Expansion. This was at the London EV Show, where I was the Conference Coordinator

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Quentin Wilson: I Saved the Motorist Billions!

Motoring Legend – ex-Top Gear and Fifth Gear

At the recent London EV Show, I got to catch up with Automotive legend, and TV celeb, Quentin Wilson (automotive expert and broadcaster) for a brief but fascinating interview. He talks about his top tips for 2022, the state of motoring media, his campaigns to save the motorist money, why he champions electric cars and Jeremy Clarkson is mentioned too.

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Chris Harris, Mr JWW, Litchfield Motors, £25,000 [and where it all went wrong]

What actually happened, why is it a big deal and who’s really to blame?

The tale of Chris Harris, Mr JWW, Shmee150, Litchfield Motors and a Toyota GR Yaris – plus a £25,000 quote to feature modifications and a demand for commission – did it happen, did it not, who was the youtuber / influencer involved? Was Litchfield right to reveal the details of a commercial pitch, should a personality’s name have been outed?

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