Three British TV stars responsible for making automotive enthusiasm wildly popular among mainstream viewers worldwide are returning to the small screen this week. Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond are back to their regularly scheduled shenanigans on Amazon’s The Grand Tour, with the show’s third season set to debut in just a few days. Fans have waited nearly a year for its return since last season’s finale in mid-February 2018. Even if you consider the occasionally obnoxious hosts an acquired taste, this series is worth looking at for the high production values, the gorgeous scenery, and the always fascinating variety of sheetmetal to see in action.
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It’s pretty widely accepted that those at the pinnacle of automotive journalism hold some of the most enviable positions and have the most fun of anybody in any line of work. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, for instance, who have been entertaining us on television’s biggest stages for over 15 years, first with 22 seasons of BBC’s Top Gear and now with two seasons so far of Amazon’s The Grand Tour. As charming as these three characters are, it’s difficult to watch their shows without thinking how much more fun it would be if we were the ones tracking hybrid hypercars or taking trips to snowy Colorado in a trio of cheap old Jaguars.
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Regifting is a touchy subject this time of year, as questionable taste and rarely seen relatives create the perfect storm for at least one gift that just isn’t a good fit. It happens! Although there can be serious guilt associated with repurposing a generous gift, one individual is showing the world there is nothing wrong with repurposing and paying it forward.
Tyrant of Tire Smoke Ken Block is Back: Gymkhana 10 Out Now!
Automotive renaissance man Ken Block has just released his latest and most ambitious drift-o-rama to date, Gymkhana Ten: The Ultimate Tire Slaying Tour. After a 10-day exclusivity window on Amazon Prime, the 10th video in Block’s wildly successful Gymkhana series is now available to watch for free on YouTube.
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