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Andrew Flintoff Reveals Darkest Moment After Life Changing Top Gear Smash

The Fashion Central · Apr 24, 2025

Andrew Flintoff feels cricket coaching chance ‘saved me’ after Top Gear crash

Andrew Flintoff said cricket coaching ‘saved me’ after the crash that left him with serious facial injuries: ‘I didn’t think I had a face. I was frightened to death’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025

Andrew Flintoff admits he wished he’d died after horror Top Gear crash in heartbreaking documentary

Cricketer revealed full extent of car accident injuries in new Disney+ documentary, saying: ‘My biggest fear was I didn’t think I had a face’

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

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Andrew Flintoff admits wishing he had died during recovery from Top Gear crash

Flintoff was hurt while filming the BBC motoring show at its test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Morgan Will Keep Using Gas Engines 'For As Long As Possible'

Morgan might not be the first name you think of when it comes to electric vehicles, but the boutique British automaker has dabbled with EVs in the past. In 2023, the company showed off an electric Three-Wheeler with 61 horsepower and a 1,540-pound curb weight. Ultimately, though, it never made…

Motor1 · Apr 22, 2025

The 2,000-HP Lotus Evija EV Finally Hits The Road In Production Form

Lotus was supposed to start production of its electric hypercar flagship, the Evija, in 2020. Repeated setbacks postponed its launch by almost five years, but production finally began in 2024. That said, we’re not entirely sure actual customers have taken delivery of this $2.3 million quad-motor, track-honed monster. But Top…

InsideEVs · Apr 16, 2025

Top Gear driver The Stig breaks ‘untouchable’ 20-year-old track record

The Stig completed the 1.75-mile figure of eight circuit in 55.9 seconds, beating previous record holder by 3.1 seconds at Top Gear’s test track.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

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Aston Martin Valkyrie Breaks Top Gear Track Record for Road Cars

The Valkyrie may be one of the most impractical production cars ever created, but there’s a good reason for that. While it carries a license plate and is street-legal, its true home is the race track. Although hypercar manufacturers often throw around the phrase "race car for the road," few…

Motor1 · Mar 31, 2025

Top Gear Is Attempting to Set an Off-Road World Record

Top Gear might be off the air, but the magazine lives on, and so do the adventures. The crew at Top Gear South Africa are setting out on a trip through Namakwaland, a region on the western side of the country. The goal is to cover 1000 kilometers (621 miles)…

Motor1 · Mar 29, 2025

Matt LeBlanc Drove This Bentley on Top Gear. You Can Buy It

Remember the Matt LeBlanc era of Top Gear? This green Bentley Turbo R might jog your memory—it appeared back in 2019 for the fourth episode of Series 26. LeBlanc drove it on a race track at speed, among other places. And now, you can buy it.

Motor1 · Mar 12, 2025

Nissan's New CEO Is a 'Real Car Guy'

Nissan's recent struggles are no secret. The company teeters on the verge of bankruptcy after a failed merger attempt with fellow Japanese conglomerate Honda. Now, the company has appointed a new CEO in hopes of turning things around. And by all accounts, he's a real enthusiast—just like us.

Motor1 · Mar 12, 2025

New Tesla Model Y First Reviews: 'Night And Day'

At long last, a refreshed Tesla Model Y has arrived. For 2026, the electric crossover gets its first meaningful update since it went on sale way back in 2020. The big question is: Is it enough? You can interpret that in a few ways.

InsideEVs · Feb 22, 2025

Aston Martin has a bright idea to make future EVs more exciting to drive, but it’s not what you think

Aston's CEO says that sending physical vibrations through its upcoming EVs could help create better emotional connections.

TechRadar · Feb 3, 2025

James May addresses Top Gear's ‘regrettable’ BBC exit after Jeremy Clarkson punch

‘I thought it was very unfortunate,’ presenter said

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

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Motor1 · Jan 1, 2025

Ariel Atom 4R Laps the Top Gear Test Track Quicker Than the Old V-8

Top Gear fans will remember the Ariel Atom V8, the wild followup to the car that deformed Jeremy Clarkson's face. Thirteen years ago, the 500-horsepower track special showed the world what a true lightweight car could do, posting a 1:15.1 lap around the show's test track. That was the fastest time…

Motor1 · Dec 17, 2024

Jaguar: People Buying High-End Cars Barely Care About the Engine

The old Jaguar is dead. The new Jaguar is moving upmarket while saying goodbye to the internal combustion engine. This striking Type 00 concept provides a window into the British firm's spectacular reinvention as an upscale EV brand. The Tata Motors-owned marque will focus on profit margins rather than volumes,…

Motor1 · Dec 10, 2024

Watch the Koenigsegg Jesko Set a New Top Gear Lap Record

Top Gear may be off the air, but the infamous test track at Dunsfold still exists. Moreover, there's still a Stig that appears from time to time, sending cars around the 1.75-mile loop. The Koenigsegg Jesko stopped by recently, and set a new lap record.

InsideEVs · Dec 3, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Hybrid Is Too Expensive To Be This Annoying

Before I found myself covering heavier matters like the meteoric rise of China in the electric space, I foolishly fantasized about being a full-time reviews guy. Teenage Kevin saw himself as a midwestern Top Gear presenter, without the British-ishms. No, my mom purged those from me and forbade me from…

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Motor1 · Dec 3, 2024

Lamborghini Explains Why It Killed The V-10 Engine

When the last Audi R8 rolled off the assembly line in March, it took away with it the mighty V-10. The 5.2-liter engine is now completely gone, as Lamborghini uses an entirely different powertrain for the Huracan's successor. However, the new Temerario could've kept the high-revving naturally aspirated setup if…

Motor1 · Nov 27, 2024

Bugatti Owners Are Spending Crazy Money on Options

Exotic car brands tend to brag about how they make truly unique cars. Even when more vehicles are built within a limited-run series, the one-percenters opt for different customization options. Consequently, in theory, no two cars are alike. But how much are the rich spending to own a genuinely bespoke…

Motor1 · Nov 19, 2024

Bugatti's Next Target: 310 MPH

Bugatti isn't done with setting records just yet. Hot on the heels of the Mistral's 282-mph top-speed run, CEO Mate Rimac says the company is aiming for a new top-speed record: 500 kilometers per hour, or 310 miles per hour.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024

Who is Paddy McGuinness, the celebrity raising money for Children in Need?

The comedian and presenter has hosted Top Gear and Take Me Out

Motor1 · Nov 8, 2024

Ferrari Might Bring Back the F40: Report

Ferrari's "Icona" series pays tribute to the brand's illustrious past. The Monza SP1 and SP2 are a modern reinterpretation of the open-top V-12 barchettas Ferrari established its legend with, while the Daytona SP3 is an homage to its glorious sports prototype race cars of the 1960s. Now, it sounds like…

InsideEVs · Sep 22, 2024

The McMurtry Speirling Is 'Not So Much A Car As It Is A Cheat Code'

Driving the Speirling on track is a perception-altering experience that will recalibrate your senses and make you reassess driving.

InsideEVs · Sep 12, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By James May: He Brings A Ruler

The former Top Gear presenter focuses most of his Tesla Cybertruck presentation on its appearance and implications.

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