The Stig takes the all-new Lexus LFA out for a spin on the Top Gear track and set a new wet lap record while doing so, but is it faster than the Caterham Seven R500's 1:17.9? Continue reading to watch the segment.
Lexus UK PR now claims: "The Lexus LFA might (I did not say is) be slower around Top Gear test track than the R500, but the driver will be dry :-)"
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Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May visit South America for the latest episode. Highlights include James May getting "sick of his challenge car getting bumped" and a stop in Bolivia. Videos after the break.
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Jeremy Clarkson and friends are back at it again, testing cars the only way they know how, in extreme tests. This segment, which has the Top Gear personality "waxing extra poetic about three 'mad' SUVs, is practically guaranteed to delight even the most fervent car hater." Video after the break.
But he does it all in his 100-percent totally lovable way that frankly we find impossible to resist. Even those spouses that think your big, fat V8, "sounds wasteful" are sure to become fast fans.
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Michael Schumacher has just inked a deal with Mercedes GP for the 2010 Formula 1 season "in an all-German racing team after compatriot Nico Rosberg, 24, signed up last month." As of today, it will have been 1239-days since Schumacher has competed in an F1 race. Continue reading to watch his Top Gear hot lap.
Bild report Schumacher signed the contract on Tuesday at Mercedes' headquarters in Brackley, England, to return to Formula One having won 91 of his 250 Grand Prix races and started in Pole Position 68 times.
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Now that you've seen James May's LEGO House, here's what it looks like with him living inside of it. Yes, the home includes a functional bathroom sink and shower, despite some leaks. Continue reading for the video.
Well, here's a preview for the show it was for, with the poor bastard trying to fall asleep on a Lego pillow.
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Top Gear's The Stig takes on Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell in the latest episode. Basically, each driver has to complete an obstacle course that consists of a slalom, playing car football, and completing a figure 8. Video after the break.
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The Top Gear crew, more specifically James May and Richard Hammond, are back to doing crazy stunts in the latest episode. They pit a Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni against a flying caravan. Videos after the break -- bonus Lancia bit included.
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The second episode of Top Gear's 14th series and you'll get to see "the boys have an epic head-to-head between the Audi R8 V10 and the Corvette ZR1." Continue reading for the videos.
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For those who don't live in the UK, here's a look at the first episode of Top Gear's 14th series. Plus, you'll get to see "Eric Bana as the star-in-a-reasonably-priced-'merican-car." Continue reading for the videos.
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That's right, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May are set to return for series 14 this Sunday. Stunts include "a delivery van race, some sort of cheapo challenge where's Jezza's car catches fire, a hot hatch speeding through a drainage pipe and a homemade tank/Hummer H1." Video after the break.
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