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Gran Turismo 5 to feature Top Gear shows

Producer Kazunori Yamauchi announced that the Gran Turismo 5 will feature something new for all the fans and car lovers: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, in a word Top Gear team, will be available also for Japanese fans but only via Gran Turismo TV, an online TV network. Sony wanted to offer this well-known tv show also to the fans accross the ocean due to the fact that Top Gear is almost impossible to see on TV in Japan.

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The Stig - unmasked?

Every TopGear fan hopes that at some point they will find out who The Stig is. His identity has been a closely guarded secret, and only a few Top Gear insiders know the ’tame racing driver’s’ real identity. But yesterday, this amazing photo was made in London. It gives a clear view of his eyes through his crash helmet’s black visor. But it is impossible to tell for sure who he actually is!

When trying to discover The Stig’s real identity people are talking even about the F1 star Lewis Hamilton. So, who do you think he is?

Leno and Seinfeld will host NBC’s Top Gear?

As we told you few weeks ago, NBC is working on a US edition of the popular BBC car show Top Gear. NBC said the US edition will be a mix of cars, humor and celebrities.

NBC also reported that the U.S. version also feature a quartet of presenters, including a secret test driver. One of them might be automotive enthusiast Jay Leno. He is considered a potential presented mostly because his current Tonight Show contract expires in 2009.

The second option is actor and Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld that also has a lasting NBC relationship as evidenced by his guest stint on NBC’s 30 Rock and heavy rotation of Bee Movie promos.

Who will be Stig? Wanna bet?

Ford Mondeo awarded Top Gear family car of 2007

It takes something very special to impress the Top Gear team but the crew were unanimous in their decision to name Ford’s Mondeo as their 2007 Family Car of the Year.
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Top Gear US edition

NBC is working on a US edition of the popular BBC car show. A pilot for "Gear," which will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It will offer a mix of cars, humor and celebrities.
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Top Gear voted Nissan Qashqai best SUV

Nissan’s QASHQAI has picked up another gong, rounding off a great debut year for the compact crossover whose all round qualities have captured customers’ imaginations. The BBC Top Gear magazine team have named it best SUV in their 2007 Awards issue, on sale now.
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Jeremy Clarkson wants to be UK Prime Minister?

Is true that 2008 has just begun, but this is the best news of the year! Jeremy Clarkson wants to be UK’s Prime Minister! An online petition on the website of current Prime Minister Gordon Brown is attempting to push the Top Gear presenter next in line for the position. Over 30,000 signatures have been signed up so far, and the PM’s office is reportedly "taking it seriously."
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Hammond’s crash car for sale

About the accident that TopGear’s presenter Richard Hammond had almost a year ago there’s no need to say anything. But, for those who are interested, the car that almost killed him is for sale on eBay.
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Lewis Hamilton vs. The Stig

All TopGear’s fans know that in the latest episode there was a confrontation between Lewis Hamilton and The Stig. Who do you think is faster?

Bugatti Veyron vs jet fighter

This is the most unbelievable test ever! The Veryon vs. the Eurofighter Typhoon jet. And of course the test was made by TopGear. And the result will be seen this Sunday!
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