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Top Gear: GT-R vs. Bullet train

Dan Roth — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:32:00 EST

Filed under: Etc., Videos, Nissan, Celebrities

Top Gear has turned its stellar production values loose on the GT-R. In the interest of compelling television, it's not just a review. In pursuit of hilariousness, May and Hamster set off on a bullet train to see if they can beat Clarkson to the final destination. It takes about the duration of the ride for Clarkson to figure out what half the buttons in the GT-R do, and May and Hammond don't have it any easier trying to communicate in Japanese to do simple things like figure out the train system and buy tickets. Hilarity follows, with part 1&2 after the jump.

[Source: GTR Blog]

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Autoblog Podcast #99

Dan Roth — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:01:00 EST

Filed under: Podcasts, Spy Photos, Green, Celebrities

Jeremy, Chris, and Dan push us right up to the cusp of three digits with Autoblog Podcast #99. The topics are wide and varied, such as motorcycles in the Autoblog Garage, the Acura NSX on the 'Ring, and Volkswagen's semi-bogus third-party fuel economy numbers. Some people thought last week's 'cast was too short, so this week, we fill an hour. Now for those of you who think this is too long, we really are trying to please everybody. See you next week for the epic extravaganza of Podcast #100. We're still taking suggestions, too -- hit us up at podcast at autoblog dotte comme.

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Autoblog Podcast #99 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VIDEO: First episode of Top Gear Season 11 is out!

Damon Lavrinc — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:31:00 EST

Filed under: Videos

After yet another incredibly long break, Clarkson, Hammond and May have returned for the 11th season of Top Gear. The first episode aired last night on the Beeb and, as expected, the entire show has been posted on YouTube, broken up into six different clips. Hit the jump to see the dynamic trio race an M3 against a Prius, introduce a new character into the lineup, create their own interpretations of the ideal police car, test the Ferrari F430 Scuderia and work their way through the "news" that's piled up during their hiatus. The BBC isn't too keen on having their content floating around the You-powered Tubes, so if the videos posted below the fold aren't around by the time you make the jump, there are always other sources to get your fix.

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Top Gear season 11: More races, more hijinks, more Sabine and a new character

Damon Lavrinc — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:58:00 EST

Filed under: Etc.

The 11th season of Top Gear is being shot and cut as you read this, and according to Executive Producer Andy Wilman, significant changes are afoot.

The TG crew holed up in a hotel for a long day of brainstorming (naturally, Captain Slow got lost en route) and decided on a new format that includes shorter segments, a host-controlled, no-holds-barred news review and a new character, that, according to Wilman is, "a bit like the Stig, but not like the Stig, who hopefully does exciting stuff for everyone's amusement."

Upcoming segments include pitting the new Evo X against the WRX STI, running the Mercedes CLK Black around the track, "hopefully" driving the Mazda Furai, Clarkson's plan for improving British police cars, a shootout between the RS6 and a suicidal skier, and a car-based war with the Germans that involves Sabine behind the wheel.

While it all sounds like fun, the big news in an epic race that, "gets back to basics, more hardcore, mega car, mega opponent, with a solid premise." Wilman drops a hit: it's in Japan. Hmmm, what car was recently released in Japan that could possibly live up to hype? And what opponent could possibly go head-to-head with it? The comments section is officially open for speculation.

Thanks the tip Eric and Peter!

[Source: Top Gear]

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