Top Gear

Episode 1

Every day in central London approximately 140 vehicles are towed away by the Metropolitan Police and taken to compounds.

Episode 2

Three-quarters-of-a-million motorists take their cars to Europe each year and one in ten end up needing some kind of hel

Episode 3

Would you drop your child face downwards from a third-floor window? The impact is exactly the same for an unsecured chil

Episode 4

Technology has totally changed the performance of today's tyres and Angela examines the latest developments. Are You Thi

Episode 5

Angela joins the motoring press at Donington race circuit. Are You Thinking of Buying a Used Car? with Mike Dornanand Gi

Episode 6

Each day of the year six pedestrians are killed and fifty seriously injured, and half involve children under 14 years of

Episode 7

The Problems People Have with Their New Cars: New owners have a chance to air their grievances about unsafe and badly ma

Episode 8

Citizens' Band Radio - Mike Dornan investigates whether we should be free to make CB Radio the motorists' friend. Judith

Episode 9

Angela Rippon goes to the Ruhr to discover technology in a new road information system. Last year Mike Dornan took part

Episode 10

Barrie Gill reports from the International Transport and Traffic Exposition in Hamburg. Noel Edmonds drives around Silve

Episode 1

Tonight "Top Gear" shows just what happens when motorcyclists run into trouble. Frank Page checks out four of the most e

Episode 2

Frank Page continues his road tests on the ' Frugal Fellows ' - the most economical cars on the market. Peter Macann rep

Episode 3

Are heavy lorries the lifeblood of our industrial society or are they juggernauts, destroying the environment? Mike Dorn

Episode 4

The recent Turin Motor Show gave an opportunity to Italy's motor designers to show their ideas for the decade. Gordon Wi

Episode 5

The AA celebrates its 75th birthday this year. Top Gear takes a nostalgic look at motoring since the turn of the century

Episode 6

Half those taking a driving test fail. Why? Peter Macann looks at the examiner's point of view. The holiday season begin

Episode 1

How will our motoring change during the 80s? Tonight Top Gear takes a look into the future to find out some of the new i

Episode 2

Top Gear continues its look into the future of road transportation in the 80s, highlights the problems of child seatbelt

Episode 3

Top Gear takes a closer look at accident investigators; Ian Breach discovers Britain's least-known motor racing champion

Episode 4

Mike Dornan takes an early look at the prospects for this year's Motor Show at the National Exhibition Centre. Frank Pag

Episode 5

Ian Breach meets the contenders for a world title when he goes stock-car racing at Bradford. Top Gear cameras visit the

Episode 6

The Paris Motor Show: The world's motor manufacturers exhibit their latest products in the first of the autumn season of

Episode 1

Frank Page and Merrill Boulton report from the International Motorcycle Show at the National Exhibition Centre on the la

Episode 2

Garages have received much adverse publicity for indifferent servicing. Sue Baker finds a consumer watchdog service in N

Episode 3

Chris Goffey reports from Germany on the ways Volkswagen are tackling the problems of fuel economy. Which British motor

Episode 4

Top Gear reveals a revolutionary new engine and plans for the manufacture of an entirely new all-British motor car. Fran

Episode 5

Who cares for the handicapped driver? Sue Baker investigates some of the latest ways in which their special problems are

Episode 6

Sue Baker goes out on a day and night patrol with the Leicestershire Police when their unique major incident vehicle tak

Episode 7

Back-ache Driving: thousands of motorists suffer as a result of poor car seat design. Dr. Bernard Watkin highlights some

Episode 8

Frank Page reports from the final of the Halfords Popular Motoring Do-It-Yourself Mechanic of the Year competition. Top

Episode 1

Top Gear takes a look at the development of the motor car during the past 100 years while Frank Page anticipates the inn

Episode 2

Top Gear checks on the servicing of cars at a busy garage, while Frank Page finds other ways to have servicing done. Ste

Episode 3

Top Gear goes to Earls Court for the Caravan Camping Holiday Show. Frank Page reports on one of the fastest-growing area

Episode 4

Top Gear sets out to cover some of the most exciting action on this year's Lombard RAC Rally and in particular the progr

Episode 5

Motorway Control Centre. How does a disabled driver cope with breaking down on a motorway, refuelling without getting ou

Episode 6

A brand new racing circuit has been constructed to bring motor racing to the Middle East. Drivers and personalities from

Episode 7

Frank Page takes a driving lesson from legendary rally driver Erik Carlsson to learn how best to cope with winter road c

Episode 1

Easter is the first get-away weekend for many motorists and Top Gear finds out how they have fared on the motorways and

Episode 2

Does it pay to buy or sell second-hand car at an auction? William Woollard inquires into the world of the used car marke

Episode 3

Introduced by William Woollard from Turin Motor Show, the show where the Italian stylists illustrate why they are among

Episode 4

From now on the weekend roads become busy with caravans and this week William Woollard looks at new products and ideas f

Episode 5

From a Forties production platform William Woollard finds out what happens to the oil on its way to the petrol pump. Sue

Episode 6

Motor manufacturers spend millions of pounds on research and development and part of that money goes on the practical ro

Episode 7

Each year 8 million cars and 111 million passengers pass through Britain's premier port. Top Gear goes behind the scenes

Episode 8

This year marks the diamond jubilee of the Austin Seven. To commemorate it Top Gear has arranged its own Austin Seven mo

Episode 1

Frank Page reports on two new ideas for public transport in West Germany. Sue Baker investigates new transport concepts

Episode 2

In the next few years the technical changes in lorries are likely to be considerable and this week William Woollard repo

Episode 3

Britain's best-selling car, the Cortina, is replaced by the Ford Sierra. Frank Page traces the story behind the launch o

Episode 4

Chris Goffey highlights some of the pitfalls of buying a secondhand car and gives advice on how to avoid buying a 'pig i

Episode 5

This is the first chance for the French public to see the new Ford Sierra and compare it with a new Citroën. Frank Page

Episode 6

How do they make the best car in the world? William Woollard looks at the British craftsmanship that goes into making a

Top Gear Special: Belt Up

From midnight on 30 January it becomes law for most drivers and front-seat passengers to wear a seat belt. But who is ex

Episode 2

As Britain's latest and perhaps most important new car, the Austin Maestro, is launched, Top Gear goes to the production

Episode 3

'The shop window of Europe' is how the international motor manufacturers describe Geneva. Sue Baker reports on some of t

Episode 4

Top Gear visits TVR, one of Britain's sports-car manufacturers. Sue Baker joins up with the Autocar road-testers at the

Episode 5

All the latest news from the world of motorcycling. Frank Page reports from Monza race-track on a new motorcycle tyre. C

Episode 6

The heart of the American motor industry is also the venue for the Society of Automotors Engineers annual symposium. Wil

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Episode 9

Top Gear looks at the latest research and development work, including the ECV-3 Energy Conservation Vehicle. Sue Baker r

Episode 1

With much of the motor industry's major research and development based outside Britain is there still a role for special

Episode 2

This week William Woollard Introduces the programme direct from the Frankfurt Motor Show where major manufacturers will

Episode 3

There's more to motor sport than the glamorous and very expensive world of Grand Prix racing. William Woollard introduce

Episode 4

William Woollard looks at the latest in motoring accessories and garage equipment when he visits Earls Court and the Aut

Episode 5

New car sales have reached record levels over the past few weeks and as a result the secondhand market is booming too. B

Episode 6

Autumn may not be the time when many people think of hitching up their caravan and setting off on holiday. But as Willia

Episode 7

Three out of every 100 new cars sold in Britain today have been made in an Iron Curtain country or South Korea. William

Episode 8

Safety, energy conservation and environmental pressures have led the Swedes into introducing probably more motoring legi

Episode 1

Geneva — the first major Motor Show of 1984 opens today with William Woollard and Sue Baker there to look at what you

Episode 2

The Top Gear team takes to the road with A Second Chance for Motorists: William Woollard 's report on a unique scheme se

Episode 3

It is ten years since wearing a crash helmet became compulsory, but today you're still 25 times more likely to be killed

Episode 4

A look at motoring in the year 2000 with William Woollard and Frank Page at the London Design Centre for the opening of

Episode 5

British skier and rally driver Konrad Bartelski joins the Top Gear team to give his verdict on Audi's 200 Turbo, which h

Episode 6

Of the 25,000 car fires in Britain each year less than 2% are caused by collision. So what makes your average saloon cat

Episode 7

William Woollard sets out to show how travelling on the Continent can be a pleasurable experience, even for first time d

Episode 8

On the day that Britain's latest family car, Austin Rover's Montego, comes on to the market, Top Gear goes behind the sc

Episode 1

William Woollard and the Top Gear team return with a review of highlights from the British International Motor Show. The

Episode 2

If you've ever wondered how police drivers chase bank robbers, then watch Top Gear tonight. William Woollard visits the

Episode 3

Giant racing monsters take to the track in a special Top Gear from the first British Truck Grand Prix. William Woollard

Episode 4

Sixty years ago Fiat's new factory at Lingotto in Turm was hailed as a masterpiece of industrial building. Now it has be

Episode 5

Have you ever thought how nice your car might look with different-coloured tyres? Perhaps a tasteful shade of green, yel

Episode 6

1985 is to be heralded as the centenary of the birth of the car. Karl Benz is usually held to be the father of the motor

Episode 7

For the last programme in the present series William Woollard and the Top Gear team look back at highlights from the pas

Episode 1

The Geneva Show always has a surprise or two in store and this year is no exception. This is the international event tha

Episode 2

With the recent launch of Sir Clive Sinclair's controversial new electric vehicle, interest has been rekindled in using

Episode 3

Over 3,000 young hopefuls try their hand at Brands Hatch Racing School every year and William Woollard follows in the ty

Episode 4

As the motor industry prepares to celebrate its centenary, the 100th edition of Top Gear comes from the National Motor M

Episode 5

Behind every new car lies years of planning and hundreds of thousands of miles of testing. This week William Woollard vi

Episode 6

Spring not only brings the flowers, but also the caravans from their winter hibernation. This week William Woollard look

Episode 7

William Woollard reports from a derelict 30-acre site in the heart of Birmingham that is being converted into an excitin

Episode 8

William Woollard talks to Formula Three Champion, Johnny Dumfries at the launch of a tyre, claimed to be the 'fastest hi

Episode 9

With Spain about to join the EEC, William Woollard travels to Seat, the Spanish motor manufacturers in Barcelona, to loo

Episode 1

William Woollard finds out just how much 'blood, sweat and tears' is needed to build your own kit car and looks at the w

Episode 2

Top Gear turns its attention to West Germany tonight with a special programme direct from Europe's major motor show of t

Episode 3

Chris Goffey reports on an £8 billion-a-year business — the company car. The motor manufacturers sell about half thei

Episode 4

The pressure is on! Between next year and 1990, legislation will be introduced in stages to reduce the level of pollutio

Episode 5

For most people a Grand Prix starts with a green light and ends with a chequered flag, but for the organisers work start

Episode 6

Tonight William Woollard, Sue Baker and a 1930s Bentley Tourer represent Top Gear in the Great English Wine Run. One hun

Episode 7

Four out of ten motorists break down each year — everything from running out of petrol to bursting into flames. Willia

Episode 8

Next year, Austin Rover unveil their latest executive saloon car, code-named Project XX. Much of its success, or otherwi

Episode 1

The carnage at last month's Portuguese Rally in which four spectators died, exposed the need for tougher action from ral

Episode 2

Cosworth engines have powered their way to more than 100 Grand Prix victories. Tonight William Woollard revs up in the S

Episode 3

The Turin Motor Show is traditionally the place where the top European car-designers exhibit their latest fantastic crea

Episode 4

Are the days of the traditional, much criticised car service numbered? Chris Goffey looks at a new breed of cheap, fast-

Episode 5

With the 480 ES, Volvo set out to produce a car which 'radiates dynamic appeal and gives exceptional levels of driving p

Episode 6

William Woollard reports on a controversial scheme to re-educate drink-drive offenders who can't kick the habit. Chris G

Episode 7

How fast can your car accelerate from 0-60 mph? Well, whether it's fewer than seven seconds, or slightly more than 30, i

Episode 8

Peter Burgess drives one of the newest entrants in the hot hatch race, the Renault 5 turbo, and compares it with the Peu

Episode 9

Rallying's governing body FISA has reacted quickly to curb the power of the super cars following the tragic death of Hen

Episode 10

Supermarket shopping in Britain takes on a new look this week when you'll be able to add saloon cars to your shopping li

Episode 1

Metro, Maestro, Montego and now the new 800 Series of executive saloons make up an Austin Rover range aimed at enhancing

Episode 2

The emphasis this week is on performance cars. Jackie Stewart shows William Woollard that what he learnt as a racing dri

Episode 3

For most of us, owning a Ferrari is just a dream, but at the annual meeting of the Ferrari Club of Great Britain, owners

Episode 4

Car manufacturers will be launching their latest models at the Birmingham Motor Show in two weeks time. But tonight, Chr

Episode 5

Jaguar has done very well since its recent privatisation — especially in its sales in the United States. Now it prepar

Episode 6

This week sees the start of the 1986 British International Motor Show, held this year at the National Exhibition Centre

Episode 7

Surprisingly, almost as many convertibles are sold in winter as in summer, in the United Kingdom. William Woollard takes

Episode 8

In the last of the present series, especially for motor bike enthusiasts, Chris Goffey previews the International Bike s

Episode 1

Is the increasing cost of motor racing discouraging young British talent? Chris Goffey reports from Brands Hatch on Form

Episode 2

As the Eurotunnel consortium prepares for the second phase of its fund-raising effort, William Woollard examines the ful

Episode 3

As Jaguar prepares to launch its new Sovereign in the United States, William Woollard compares it to its deadly rivals f

Episode 4

‘Discretion is probably exercised more in traffic law enforcement than in any other single area of the law.’ William

Episode 5

Nostalgia is the order of the day as Top Gear looks at yesterday’s road sweepers, fire engines, steam lorries and buse

Episode 6

William Woollard tests one of a new generation of stepless transmissions, soon to be available in the Fiat Uno. With the

Episode 7

The Skoda Trophy, the Lada Challenge, the Astra-Nova Challenge — some of the championships where car manufacturers sup

Episode 8

In the last of the series, as a celebration of summer William Woollard, Sue Baker, Chris Goffey and Frank Page take to t

Episode 1

From Press Day at the Frankfurt Motor Show — William Woollard and Sue Baker report the latest cars. Frank Page drives

Episode 2

Surrounded by the glories of Britain’s motoring past at the Heritage Motor Museum, Syon Park, William Woollard introdu

Episode 3

Are Top Gear viewers dissatisfied with their cars? Several hundred of you wrote in to complain last series, in response

Episode 4

Car design in Eastern Europe has lagged behind the west, but with the new Lada Samara, has caught up. Sue Baker visits t

Episode 5

This year’s motorcycle show at the NEC Birmingham is set against a continuing background of falling bike sales. Willia

Episode 6

This week’s car of the decade is from the 30s. William Woollard tests the Citroen Traction Avant that introduced a new

Episode 7

William Woollard presents the programme from London’s Motorfair 87. Sue Baker drives the latest Lotus, and there’s a

Episode 8

Britain’s motorway network seems constantly clogged by road repairs. William Woollard asks why the surfaces need rebui

Episode 9

Traditional car design in Eastern Europe has lagged decades behind the west, but with the new Lada Samara, the Russians

Episode 10

William Woollard tests the new right-hand-drive version of the Honda Civic hatchback. Sue Baker returns to Birmingham’

Episode 11

In this final programme of the autumn series, William Woollard puts the spotlight on more complaints made by Top Gear vi

Episode 1

Brooklands was the first motor racing circuit in the world, the scene of many record-breaking attempts in the 20s and 30

Episode 2

From the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull. Can motorcycling be made safer without destroying its inherent excitement

Episode 3

The Turin Motor Show is the showcase of the Italian motor industry — a chance to show off the latest design concepts a

Episode 4

Introduced by William Woollard from the South of France, where he road-tests the latest Jaguar XJS, at last offered in f

Episode 5

What is a classic car? Seemingly anything from an Aston Martin to a 1960s Ford Anglia. William Woollard presents Top Gea

Episode 6

William Woollard tests Toyota’s new four-wheel-drive Celica intended to challenge for world rally honours, but also th

Episode 7

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Land Rover. But has the company done enough to update this once world-beating p

Episode 8

In the last of the current series, William Woollard joins a cavalcade of memorable cars celebrating the 50th anniversary

Episode 1

William Woollard presents the first of the autumn series from the Paris Motor Show. Long one of the most prestigious ven

Episode 2

Forty years to the day after the first post-war British Grand Prix was held there, William Woollard visits a much develo

Episode 3

William Woollard and Tom Boswell at the Motorcycle Show at Earls Court, and a look at a vintage bike rally. But it’s n

Episode 4

William Woollard at the British International Motor Show which opens on Saturday. Chris Goffey road tests the estate ver

Episode 5

When police surveillance systems catch motorists breaking the law, the onus is increasingly on drivers to prove their in

Episode 6

From the Transport and Road Research Laboratory in Berkshire. William Woollard reviews the progress on computerised syst

Episode 7

The first London to Brighton veteran run in 1896 marked a newly-won freedom for early motorists — being allowed to dri

Episode 8

William Woollard visits the Caravan, Camping and Holiday Show at Earls Court to review the latest in mobile homes, while

Episode 1

Once again Radio Times Rally Quest is searching for a budding rally driver to win a chance-of-a-lifetime drive in Novemb

Episode 2

Next Sunday a beautifully restored 1907 Itala sets out to repeat an epic expedition from the pioneering days of motoring

Episode 3

William Woollard visits the British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland in Lancashire to sample Britain’s unique cont

Episode 4

William Woollard looks at ways to mitigate traffic congestion, while Jeremy Clarkson examines some of the competing solu

Episode 5

What better way to drive old racing cars than on the limit at Silverstone? William Woollard meets enthusiasts of the Vin

Episode 6

William Woollard reports from the new Langbaurgh complex on Teesside, catering for a series of two-and four-wheel motors

Episode 7

Presented by William Woollard with reports from Tiff Needell, Tony Mason, Chris Goffey. Aston Martin owners from all ove

Episode 8

Presented by William Woollard with reports from Beki Adam, Tom Boswell, Chris Goffey, Tony Mason. For the last of the cu

Episode 1

William Woollard and Sue Baker present the first of a new series from Europe’s biggest and brightest motor show at Fra

Episode 2

The switch to lead-free petrol has created a lot of confusion for the ordinary motorist — confusion that now seems to

Episode 3

Politicians in southern California have agreed to a scheme to ban petrol and diesel vehicles within the next 20 years. W

Episode 4

William Woollard and Tony Mason report from Brands Hatch at the end of the Autoglass Tour of Britain on the success of t

Episode 5

Britain’s car industry is booming for the first time in a decade, partly thanks to Japanese investment. William Woolla

Episode 6

Three major new British models are being launched at this year’s Motorfair. William Woollard and Sue Baker report from

Episode 7

What if your new car turns out to be a lemon? In the United States there are tough laws to protect you, but in Britain y

Episode 8

William Woollard reports from the Motorcycle Show on the latest in two-wheeled transport. Vic Allan tests the new Norton

Episode 9

Throughout most of its history, the motor vehicle has been to war. William Woollard visits the Museum of Army Transport

Episode 10

William Woollard reports from Autotech 89 on the latest engineering advances in prospect for car owners. This summer Top

Episode 1

This year Britain’s Louise Aitken-Walker was at the Monte Carlo rally with a full works team in her first bid for the

Episode 2

The new Lotus Elan is eagerly awaited. Have Lotus designed a civilised, high performance sports car with front wheel dri

Episode 3

Ford recently paid £1.6 billion for Jaguar cars. They wanted a prestige name and a ready-made slice of heritage. Willia

Episode 4

William Woollard reports from the Ultimate Truck Show at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire on the biggest, fastest and safest t

Episode 5

The Italian city of Turin is now the home of the world’s most influential car stylists. William Woollard presents the

Episode 6

William Woollard reports from Donington Park where the final selection of the Rally Quest 90 winner takes place. Tony Ma

Episode 7

Interest in classic cars has never been greater and the prices they fetch have never been higher. William Woollard repor

Episode 8

William Woollard reports from the Veteran Car Club’s diamond jubilee rally at Stratford-upon-Avon. Chris Goffey assess

Episode 1

Earlier this year, Tiff Needell and Tony Mason joined a remarkable collection of sports racing cars assembled on the Ecu

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Episode 3

Hispano Suiza is a make of car more exclusive even than Rolls-Royce. The company stopped making them over 50 years ago s

Episode 4

William Woollard presents the programme from the Motor Industry Research Association in Warwickshire, used by many of th

Episode 5

Next month, RAF technician Will Brown competes in the Lombard RAC Rally as part of his prize for winning the Radio Times

Episode 6

William Woollard reports from the Sunderland factory where the new Nissan Primera is made and Jeremy Clarkson puts it th

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson tests three golden oldies: the Audi Quattro, the Volvo 240 Estate, and the Jaguar XJS. Radio Times colum

Episode 8

Tony Mason reports on Paul Stewart — son of Jackie — who runs his own team, competing in Formula Vauxhall Lotus, For

Episode 9

Next Sunday, the 1990 Lombard RAC Rally starts in Harrogate. William Woollard previews the action and Tony Mason meets t

Episode 10

On Sunday, 180 competitors started at Harrogate in this year’s Lombard RAC Rally. Drivers have been battling through t

Episode 1

From the Retromobile classic car show in Paris. Tony Mason visits Chamonix, near Mont Blanc, a new venue for motor racin

Episode 2

William Woollard and Sue Baker report from the Geneva International Motorshow. Jeremy Clarkson compares the Range Rover,

Episode 3

William Woollard presents the programme from the first RAC Historic Rally. Sue Baker visits the Detroit Auto Show; Radio

Episode 4

William Woollard visits the Donington Museum in Leicestershire, home to the largest collection of single-seater racing c

Episode 5

Car designer Raymond Loewy, the latest Mercedes-Benz, America’s home market and new changes to the driving test. With

Episode 6

Tony Mason and Tiff Needell report from this year’s Daytona 24-hour race in Florida on the fortunes of the Jaguar raci

Episode 7

Radio Times columnist Chris Goffey road tests the new Mazda 121, claimed to be the new super Mini and tries out a new hi

Episode 8

Eric Richard, from The Bill, rides the new Triumph 1200 model, Jeremy Clarkson road tests the new Citroen ZX and Tony Ma

Episode 9

From the newly revised Silverstone Racing Circuit. Tiff Needell tries out some historic racing cars, Nicky Fox samples a

Episode 10

Last programme in the series. Spain is now a major centre for car production. Radio Times columnist Chris Goffey tests S

Episode 1

The motoring series returns with a visit to the Frankfurt motor show; an assessment of the VW Golf’s market dominance;

Episode 2

Mazda believes its new MX-3 will dramatically change the sports hatchback market, claiming it’s not in the normal GTi

Episode 3

Tiff Needell visits a drag racing museum in Florida. Chris Goffey tests Toyota’s new executive Camry. Plus Jeremy Clar

Episode 4

Tractor millionaire Ferrucio Lamborghini decided in the 60s to beat Ferrari at his own game by building some of the worl

Episode 5

Motorfair ‘91 opens this week at London’s expanded Earls Court and there’s a review of the new models. Plus a road

Episode 6

Small cars have been getting longer, fatter and heavier: Peugeot believes its new 106 sets a different trend. Chris Goff

Episode 7

News from the Motorcycle Show at the NEC; a road test on the new Ginetta G33 V8 two-seater sports car; and the risks lon

Episode 8

In this week’s edition: a report on car auctions; a profile of Francine Bogg, the winner of this year’s Radio Times

Episode 9

How Citroën’s new XM Estate measures up to Audi’s 100 Avant; the Ford Bronco is put through its paces in the mud at

Episode 10

A test drive for Rover’s new 800 series, which went on sale yesterday, reveals how it rates in the competitive executi

Episode 11

For the past four days, Top Gear has been following entrants in this year’s Lombard RAC Rally, the final round in the

Episode 12

The Jaguar Mk II, Inspector Morse’s runabout, was one of the classic investments of the 80s, but as values tumble is i

Episode 13

Reports on Vauxhall’s new off-road car, the Frontera; the truth behind the car industry’s recycling claims; and vehi

Episode 14

Jeremy Clarkson takes an exclusive drive in the first new Bentley for 40 years. And at the other end of the scale, Quent

Episode 1

Return of the motoring magazine programme. Jeremy Clarkson investigates rumours of the Ford Capri’s comeback and test-

Episode 2

Reports on how Ford’s new Escort XR3i faces up to the competition from hatchback rivals like the Volkswagen Golf GTi,

Episode 3

With the new Renault A610 launched yesterday and the recently introduced Venturi, does this new brace of sports cars fro

Episode 4

Should drivers be re-tested regularly once they reach a certain age? Plus test-driving Fiat’s latest small car, the Ci

Episode 5

Buying an MGB may be the best route to reliable summertime fun — an almost risk-free classic and, better still, cheape

Episode 6

A report on Mitsubishi’s claim that their new Colt brings true quality to small cars for the first time. Plus secondha

Episode 7

Including a road-test on the Porsche 968 and Jaguar XJR-S to answer accusations that those two manufacturers have given

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Is it worth paying extra for the privilege of being seen in a coupe? Jeremy Clarkson drives the new BMW 3-series and the

Episode 10

The Ford GT40 beat Ferrari at its own game at Le Mans in the 1960s. Tiff Needell races and road tests a replica of one o

Episode 11

In the last of the series, Jeremy Clarkson drives Hitler’s Mercedes convertible and Mussolini’s 1939 Lancia.

Episode 1

The motoring series returns with a test drive of the new Dodge Viper, an ultra-high performance sports car that demonstr

Episode 2

Launched 26 years ago, the Toyota Corolla has become the world’s best-selling car and has been revised no fewer than s

Episode 3

Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle road-tests the fastest and most expensive (£415,544) car in the world — the Jaguar XJ

Episode 4

Rover’s new coupe version of the 800 has all the extras, but is it worth its £30,000 price tag? Jeremy Clarkson finds

Episode 5

On the first day of the Motor Show, the programme comes from the NEC, Birmingham, and features the most important new mo

Episode 6

Jeremy Clarkson drives some of the glorious Maseratis that made the firm famous, as well as its new model, the 222. And

Episode 7

Road-testing new competition to the big Volvo estate from Ford, BMW and Toyota — can they threaten its pre-eminence as

Episode 8

A visit to the Isle of Man TT Races, and the two-week festival of motorcycling that accompanies them, and a road-test fo

Episode 9

Chris Goffey examines two new diesel cars from Citroën and Honda. And Tony Mason sets up a challenge between British ra

Episode 10

Tests for two high-powered four-wheel-drive saloons, Ford’s new Escort Cosworth and Vauxhall’s Calibra turbo. Plus a

Episode 11

Featuring new models at the Motorcycle Show at the NEC, Birmingham, two new developments to help lorry drivers avoid ski

Episode 12

A look back at the 50s and 60s when bigger meant better, especially in America, with a visit to Frank Lancaster’s coll

Episode 13

Last in the series pays a visit to the Le Mans 24-hour kart race. Plus the Syclone pick-up truck and Subaru’s new coup

Episode 1

The motoring magazine series returns with a road test of the new Mondeo, which Ford hope will become the Cortina of the

Episode 2

An assessment of the Citroën Xantia, new challenger in the family saloon market, a visit to a kart meeting to see how p

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Episode 4

Can the V8 turbo of Aston Martin’s new Vantage match the Lamborghini Diablo? Jeremy Clarkson tests it and takes a look

Episode 5

Including an assessment of the appeal of the Daimler Dart; a test drive of the new Toyota Carina E, described as the Jap

Episode 6

Including an investigation into the causes and remedies of falling asleep at the wheel, which could be the cause of one

Episode 7

Can Jaguar’s new V12 flagship, their fastest, most opulent saloon yet, take on its rivals from BMW and Mercedes? Jerem

Episode 8

A report on Rover’s new which completes the company’s post-Leyland line up. How will it fare against the new Honda A

Episode 9

Peugeot’s 205 was such a success that some have called it the car of the 1980s. Now the company hopes to grab the lime

Episode 10

Includes a road test of Rover’s 200 Coupe Turbo — the fastest road car the company has ever made — on Germany’s

Episode 11

Including reports on a car with candelabras as well as lights — Liberace’s 1981 Zimmer. And a test drive of a £93,0

Episode 12

A report from last weekend’s Top Gear Classic and Sportscar Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Episode 13

A visit to the old Nürburgring circuit in Germany, to join a group of enthusiasts and their exotic cars for the sheer f

Episode 14

How does Seat’s new Spanish designed and built Ibiza rate against opposition from the rest of Europe? What transport s

Episode 15

Italian style meets American muscle in the brutal shape of the De Tomaso Pantera. But can this 20-year-old design still

Episode 16

The Porsche 911 is 30 years old. The team celebrates the anniversary of one of the world’s greatest sports cars by try

Episode 17

In a final programme, Jeremy Clarkson looks back at the highlights of the series.

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The motoring series with a report on the best small car in Britain today — with Jeremy Clarkson and Michele Newman sif

Episode 2

The new 900 is the first car Saab has produced since General Motors took a controlling interest in the company. Jeremy C

Episode 3

Chris Goffey, a long-time MG enthusiast, tests the new RV8 sports car, and Jeremy Clarkson compares the legendary Cadill

Episode 4

If the 80s was the decade of the hot hatch, the 90s looks like being the decade of the four-wheel-drive leisure vehicle.

Episode 5

Statistics show a drop in road deaths, but are our roads really safer? Top Gear looks at the plight of the pedestrian. T

Episode 6

Sales of Mercedes-Benz cars are falling. This week Jeremy Clarkson sees if the new C-class Mercedes has got what it take

Episode 7

On the day the London Motor Show opens Jeremy Clarkson, Michele Newman and Chris Goffey seek out the new models and idea

Episode 8

An opportunity for car enthusiasts, without minimum £67,000 to spare, to fantasise about owning and driving a Ferrari.

Episode 9

Including a look at some adventurous car designs from the next generation of stylists at the Royal College of Art, a rep

Episode 10

This week featuring a test drive of Britain’s new £47,000 Lotus Esprit S4 — is it really such a big improvement? Th

Episode 11

A look at how the latest diesel cars from Ford, Citroën and BMW match their petrol cousins and reports from Germany and

Episode 12

There’s a test of the latest Lada Riva and Škoda Favorit in search of real value for money, and a report from the tou

Episode 13

Jeremy Clarkson goes to one of the world’s highest motor shows, in the Alps, to test Land Rover’s latest V8 Defender

Episode 14

Entries in the British Touring Car Championship tend to look like the cars we drive ourselves, though they’re very dif

Episode 15

In the last programme of the series, Chris Goffey tests Mazda’s new sports saloon, the Xedos 9, and assesses how much

Episode 16

Overweight, overblown and over-decorated, the 1970s Pontiac TransAm summed up everything that was wrong with American ca

Episode 1

The latest series of the motoring magazine kicks off with a look at the new Probe. Could it be Ford’s Capri of the 90s

Episode 2

In the shifting sands of the Dubai desert, Jeremy Clarkson puts five leading off-roaders to the test and finds out if Br

Episode 3

Including a road test of Fiat’s latest small car, the Punto, and more about the Gordon Keeble, a flash match for Aston

Episode 4

Including new models at the Geneva Motor Show, a look at Pacific Racing, a new British team planning to enter Formula 1

Episode 5

This week: Steve Berry joins a celebration of the golden era of motorbiking and rides Triumph’s new Speed Triple. Mean

Episode 6

Jeremy Clarkson travels to Italy to test the new Fiat coupe, a car that signals the company’s return to a sporting sty

Episode 7

Tumbling sales have led Lancia to pull out of the British car market. Jeremy Clarkson looks back at some of the best, an

Episode 8

This week: Jeremy Clarkson tests three estate cars; Tiff Needell drives the Caterham Super 7; and Michele Newman joins t

Episode 9

This week: Stephen Bayley test drives Honda’s stylish new Civic coupe. And Chris Goffey tells the story of one of the

Episode 10

This week’s programme visits the Top Gear Classic and Sportscar Show at the NEC, Birmingham, to find out why people ch

Episode 11

The last programme in the series includes features on the new Rover 400 estate car; child safety seats; the Pirelli Inte

Episode 1

In the first programme of the autumn series Jeremy Clarkson test drives the £180,000 Bentley Continental R to find out

Episode 2

On tonight’s programme, Jeremy Clarkson is in the Highlands to test drive the new Jaguar XJ series, including the supe

Episode 3

The work of an almost forgotten design genius is reviewed on tonight’s programme when Jeremy Clarkson drives four mill

Episode 4

On tonight’s programme, Jeremy Clarkson tests the new ultra-light aluminium-bodied Audi A8. And Steve Berry meets the

Episode 5

Jeremy Clarkson and Quentin Willson run the rule over the star exhibits at Britain’s biggest motoring event — the Br

Episode 6

Jeremy Clarkson hands over the driving seat to Michael Schumacher, who pushes the new Ford Mustang to the limit round Si

Episode 7

Volkswagen’s Beetle and Golf were trendsetters in their day but the Polo was always the runt of the litter — it’s

Episode 8

Jeremy Clarkson drives Alfa Romeo’s interesting and odd-looking 145, and Steve Berry visits this week’s Bike Show at

Episode 9

Tony Mason follows the careers of two drivers taking part in next week’s RAC Rally, Britain’s round of the world cha

Episode 10

Steve Berry visits the East Los Angeles Car Show for the low-down on Lowriders — a youth movement which embraces thous

Episode 11

Quentin Willson tests BMW’s new Compact — at £13,000 something of a step downmarket for the company, which reckons

Episode 12

Within the next decade, South Korea could be making many of our basic cars. Marques like SsangYong, Daewoo, Hyundai and

Episode 13

Would James Bond approve of the new DB7? At £80,000 it is cheap for an Aston Martin, but it now has to compete with “

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Jeremy Clarkson and the team return with a look at Ford’s new Scorpio, the most controversially styled carto appear in

Episode 2

Buyers don’t expect many surprises when a new Escort-sized car appears. But, according to Jeremy Clarkson, the Alfa Ro

Episode 3

Some four-wheel-drive off-roaders are becoming more like plush saloons. Jeremy Clarkson and Tiff Needell find out how we

Episode 4

Jeremy Clarkson test drives the new Audi A4, while Chris Goffey drives modern replicas of two great classics, the Porsch

Episode 5

Jeremy Clarkson visits the JCB excavator factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. Plus Chris Goffey test drives Honda’s ne

Episode 6

From the Geneva Motor Show, Jeremy Clarkson reports on the launch of some new British cars, including a Bentley converti

Episode 7

Fiat have taken their tiniest car and created a sporty version of it. Jeremy Clarkson drives the new Cinquecento Sportin

Episode 8

Daewoo is the latest car manufacturer from South Korea to launch cars in Britain. Chris Goffey drives the Nexia and Espe

Episode 9

Jeremy Clarkson investigates the practice of “car chipping” by which computer boffins give a car a boost by reprogra

Episode 10

With the prospect of warm weather ahead, drivers’ thoughts turn to convertibles. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the new s

Episode 11

Jeremy Clarkson test drives the new Škoda Felicia, which replaces the popular Favorit, the model that helped change the

Episode 12

Chris Goffey drives the new Rover 400, the final car to emerge from the Rover-Honda partnership. And Steve Berry goes to

Episode 13

In the last in the series, four teams compete to build a Westfield sports kit car against the clock. Quentin Willson con

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In the first of a new 14-part series, Jeremy Clarkson drives the first all-new MG sports car for two decades, the long-a

Episode 2

This week, Jeremy Clarkson drives the most important new car to be launched this autumn, the Vauxhall Vectra. It replace

Episode 3

Jeremy Clarkson visits Blackpool to test the new TVR Cerbera, “the noisiest, fastest and most exciting car this side o

Episode 4

This week, Jeremy Clarkson aims to realise a long-held ambition — to drive a GT40, the supercar that Ford built in the

Episode 5

Tonight, a preview of the London Motor Show, which opens at Earls Court tomorrow. Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Quentin

Episode 6

This week, Quentin Willson road tests the new Nissan Almera, replacement for the popular Sunny. Jeremy Clarkson drives a

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson test drives the new Mercedes E-class. It boasts a host of unique features, but does that make it a more

Episode 8

This week, Quentin Willson demonstrates how to take on the car auctioneers and win, while Tony Mason fulfils a childhood

Episode 9

In Italy, Jeremy Clarkson tests the Fiats that are seeking to prove mainstream does not mean boring, while Steve Berry c

Episode 10

Tonight, a race against the clock to build a kit car. Plus, Tiff Needell takes Lamborghini’s new prototype, the Cala,

Episode 11

Jeremy Clarkson tests the Volvo 850R against the BMW 328 and the Alfa Romeo 164 Lusso. Plus Steve Berry takes a look at

Episode 12

Quentin Willson previews the new 200 series from Rover.

Episode 13

Steve Berry tests two stylish new Alfa Romeos: the hard-top GTV and the soft-top Spider. Also Tony Mason charts the prog

Episode 14

Steve Berry visits the Bonneville Salt Flats in the American state of Utah — a place of pilgrimage for motorsport enth

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The motoring series returns with Jeremy Clarkson marking the centenary of the British auto industry and looking at some

Episode 2

Jeremy Clarkson mourns the passing of powerful cars such as the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, the Audi S2, Mazda RX-7 and Nis

Episode 3

Jeremy Clarkson travels to Germany to test out BMW’s new Z3, and Quentin Willson discovers an easy way to earn money w

Episode 4

Personalised registration plates are big business. Quentin Willson examines the history of these often-costly items and

Episode 5

Quentin Willson drives the new mid-range Volvo S40 and V40. Steve Berry meets people obsessed with Ford Escorts, while a

Episode 6

The HMC Mk IV’s striking resemblance to the old Austin-Healey 3000 is a deliberate attempt to capture the essence of t

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson travels to deepest Gloucestershire to take part in a group car test with a difference — driving amphib

Episode 8

Jeremy Clarkson looks at Renault’s new Megane, which replaces the 19 model. He drives the fastest Megane, the 16-valve

Episode 9

Jeremy Clarkson drives two new Aston Martins — the DB7 Volante convertible and the V8 coupe. He travels to the cars’

Episode 10

Jeremy Clarkson runs his eye over the new BMW 5-Series, which goes on sale in Britain this week. The manufacturer hopes

Episode 11

Maserati’s latest effort comes under the scrutiny of Jeremy Clarkson as supercar designers strive to produce a truly s

Episode 12

The new Esprit is an important car for Lotus. Its brand new V8 engine could keep the company alive in the vital US marke

Episode 13

Jeremy Clarkson goes to Italy to test the £350,000 Ferrari F50, the nearest thing to a Grand Prix racer to hit the road

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The return of the motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the Audi A3 hatchback, the latest addition to the range of

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In tonight’s edition, Tiff Needell gets behind the wheel of a 200 mph dragster. Jeremy Clarkson compares the new Nissa

Episode 3

Tiff Needell test-drives the Boxster, Porsche’s first new car for almost 20 years, while Jeremy Clarkson has a spin in

Episode 4

In tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine programme, Jeremy Clarkson tests the Peugeot 306 GTi, Michele Newman tri

Episode 5

Tonight, Jeremy Clarkson gives his verdict on Jaguar’s long-awaited new coupe, Tony Mason enters the Reliant Robin Cha

Episode 6

In tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine programme, Michele Newman visits the home of Škoda in Prague to view th

Episode 7

Tonight, an insider’s guide to the Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. And Jeremy Clarkson tests the Ford Ka while Andy

Episode 8

Jeremy Clarkson travels business class with Audi, Mercedes and BMW, as he weighs up the winners and losers in up-market

Episode 9

Quentin Willson tests the new Volkswagen Passat, a car previously known for its family-sized practicality, but which now

Episode 10

In tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell tests the grown-up version of the legendary Caterham Seven

Episode 11

In tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine, Quentin Willson traces the troubled history of the NSU Ro 80, one of th

Episode 12

Andy Wilman visits Japan to drive the RX01, Mazda’s latest up-market sports car. Plus action from Spain in the Catalun

Episode 13

In the motoring magazine tonight, Andy Wilman visits the annual Volkswagen “Beetle Bash”, an event that revels in ra

Episode 14

Jeremy Clarkson tests the latest sports roadster, the Mercedes SLK, and Steve Berry drives the SSC, an experimental car

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Aston Martin’s story is one of engineering triumph in the face of financial adversity. In a special profile of the com

Episode 2

Contestants in last November’s Network Q RAC Rally faced some of the worst weather conditions for decades, and more th

Episode 3

Three thousand people have already put money down for the BMW Z3, which is scheduled to hit the road in February. Tiff N

Episode 4

Quentin Willson considers the merits of buying an accident-damaged car and repairing it to become a runner. Andy Wilman

Episode 5

Since 1991 the Ford Explorer has been the world’s biggest selling off-roader, and now it is finally available in Brita

Episode 6

Jeremy Clarkson chooses the best of the latest small hatchbacks. Plus Quentin Willson offers some tips for picking up a

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson tests the Honda Legend and Toyota Camry, and asks whether these cars have sufficient pulling power to be

Episode 8

Jeremy Clarkson assesses the flood of sports cars that have recently appeared on the market and decides which one should

Episode 9

For thousands of sales reps travelling up and down the country a company car can often feel like a second home. Tiff Nee

Episode 10

Jeremy Clarkson gets behind the wheel of the latest juggernauts. One of the vehicles he tries out is the 1997 Truck of t

Episode 11

Jeremy Clarkson and Michele Newman report from Geneva on the highlights of this year’s International Show, including n

Episode 12

Quentin Willson takes a chauffeur-driven ride in a Mercedes 600 stretch limousine once owned by John Lennon, and discove

Episode 13

Jeremy Clarkson asks whether the new A6 will be another overnight success for Audi. Will the combination of cutting edge

Episode 14

Michele Newman checks out the latest in a tradition of cars bent on stealing tiny parking spaces — the Seat Arosa and

Episode 15

Eighty-seven different cars come under scrutiny in the fourth annual survey into customer satisfaction. Quentin Willson

Episode 16

In the Swinging Sixties Roger Moore cruised the streets of London as The Saint in his white Volvo P1800. Will the new C7

Episode 17

There’s a new star in Hollywood — the Spectre EV1, which is the first electric car to make it to the showrooms. Alth

Episode 18

Despite his aversion to driving diesels, Jeremy Clarkson tries out the Mercedes E-Class Elegance Estate and the BMW tour

Episode 19

As Ferrari celebrates its 50th anniversary, Jeremy Clarkson joins the party by driving the Maranello, the motor giant’

Episode 20

In the last programme of the series, Steve Berry assesses the market potential of three new models from Daewoo. Jon Bent

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The motoring series returns for a 17-week run with Jeremy Clarkson test-driving Ford’s new Puma — a tiny coupe based

Episode 2

Tiff Needell plays rough on tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine with the tough guy’s off-roader. The armour-p

Episode 3

In tonight’s edition of the motoring magazine, Jeremy Clarkson compares the new midsize coupe from Mercedes, the CLK,

Episode 4

Jaguar are 75 years old but show no sign of slowing down. Jeremy Clarkson drives the fastest version of the new V8 XJ se

Episode 5

For those who cannot wait six months for the brand new BMW 5 Series or who feel that buying a German car is just followi

Episode 6

Jeremy Clarkson takes delivery of the Range Rover Autobiography, the latest gadget-laden luxury off-roader from Land Rov

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson and Quentin Willson are at Earls Court for this year’s London Motor Show. They look at the new Porsche

Episode 8

Since its first appearance in the sixties, the Porsche 911 has become a design classic and a motoring legend. Now aged 3

Episode 9

The A Class is Mercedes’s first entry into the crowded small car market. Flouting conventional ideas of small-car desi

Episode 10

Steve Berry visits the International Bike Show in Birmingham, where he looks at the latest models including BMW’s new

Episode 11

Land Rover hope to overturn their rural image with the launch of the long-awaited new utility vehicle — the Freelander

Episode 12

Quentin Willson looks at a BMW 7 Series that has been round the clock twice, and argues that buying high-mileage cars ca

Episode 13

The Lotus 49 changed the face of motor racing. Driven by Jim Clark and powered by the V8 engine, it gave Ford their firs

Episode 14

When the stock market trembles, the effects on the classic-car market are never very far behind. With auction prices fal

Episode 15

With two new models on the British market, Lexus is trying to change the ways of top people who prefer a more prestigiou

Episode 16

Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell and Quentin Willson select their favourite cars of 1997. Among the contenders for top car

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Jeremy Clarkson looks at the new Volkswagen Beetle. Will its combination of retro styling and new technology gain it the

Episode 2

The VW Golf continues to be one of the most popular small cars as Quentin Willson assesses how it fares in the second-ha

Episode 3

The new Toyota Avensis enters a fiercely competitive market where sales reps and families are the main customers. Jeremy

Episode 4

Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the star of the Geneva Motorshow the new Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph — and, accompanied by Q

Episode 5

Tiff Needell takes to the track to test road cars with a racing heritage, such as the Porsche 911, Nissan Skyline and Ho

Episode 6

Jeremy Clarkson attempts to prove his assertion that fast cars are the safest, Quentin Willson looks at prices for a sec

Episode 7

Jeremy Clarkson test-drives America’s 170 mph Vector, which boasts a powerful 5.7 litre V12 engine. Has it got what it

Episode 8

Quentin Willson discovers the people’s choice in terms of performance, reliability, economy and customer care with the

Episode 9

Jeremy Clarkson squeezes inside the sleek MX5 to find out whether Mazda have improved their modern-day sports classic. I

Episode 10

One-third of the half-a-million cars stolen annually in England and Wales are never recovered. Quentin Willson reports o

Episode 11

Jeremy Clarkson reports on successful women and the cars they drive. Have roadsters and coupes replaced diamonds as a gi

Episode 12

Why is it so difficult to import cheap cars from the continent? Quentin Willson attempts to untangle the red tape. Tony

Episode 13

In the last of the series, Jeremy Clarkson looks at the opposition that the Cougar, Ford's new coupe, will face, while T

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Jeremy Clarkson slips behind the wheel for the new 15-part run of the motoring magazine and road-tests the Ford Focus, w

Episode 2

The Peugeot 205 was a practical, fun hatchback that many drivers found irresistible. Will the 206 be as popular? Vicki B

Episode 3

As motor racing returned last weekend to Goodwood in Sussex for the first time since 1966, Tiff Needell tells the story

Episode 4

Since its launch in 1989, the original Land Rover Discovery has been Britain’s best-selling four-wheel drive. Tiff Nee

Episode 5

Alfa Romeo are hoping to put past design problems behind them with their new saloon models. Tiff Needell test-drives the

Episode 6

Owing to concerns over safety the Mercedes A-class was withdrawn shortly after its launch earlier this year. Jeremy Clar

Episode 7

Featuring reports from the British International Motor Show in Birmingham. Rover are hoping to steal the limelight with

Episode 8

The Ford Puma was such a hit with the Top Gear team that they voted it their Car of the Year for 1997. Now Ford has foll

Episode 9

Volkswagen’s Golf GTi first came to Britain in 1976 and soon became the choice of the fashionable set. Over the years

Episode 10

As the latest manufacturer to enter the sports-car market, Audi hopes to take on rivals Porsche and BMW with the new TT,

Episode 11

The appearance of the luxuriously equipped V8-engined Seville STS marks the return of the Cadillac name to the British m

Episode 12

Steve Berry travels to Seattle to look at Jeep’s new Grand Cherokee, which is huge and available for the first time in

Episode 13

Tony Mason looks back at two of Britain’s failed attempts to infiltrate the US market during the post war years: the 1

Episode 14

Back in the seventies the BMW 3.0, Fiat 130 and Peugeot were the coupes to be seen in-glamorous, rare and expensive. Ste

Episode 15

In the concluding episode of the current series, Jeremy Clarkson, Tiff Needell, Quentin Willson and Vicki Butler-Henders

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Presenter Tiff Needell tries to break a British speed record in the McLaren F1, while new recruit James May test-drives

Episode 2

James May tries out the Jaguar S Type, a new version of the popular sixties model. Quentin Willson goes to Holland as pa

Episode 3

James May and Julia Bradbury road-test the Yaris, Toyota’s new supermini, which contains several surprises — includi

Episode 4

Tiff Needell takes a two-seater Jaguar XK sportscar, one of only two in existence, for a trip around Silverstone. In the

Episode 5

A new Japanese contender to be the dream car of young executives has appeared — the Lexus IS200. James May tests out t

Episode 6

An average of eight million people a year buy a second-hand car. For many, it will be one of the most fraught purchases

Episode 7

At an auction selling hundreds of ex-police cars, Quentin Willson reveals that they can make a surprisingly good buy —

Episode 8

The Peugeot 205 Gti was in demand a decade ago, but its popularity declined in the face of the recession and soaring car

Episode 9

Tiff Needell drives Honda’s replacement for the sporty NSX, the S2000, to find out whether it lives up to expectations

Episode 10

The new Ferrari Modena coupe has all the classic ingredients — mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive and a sumptuous le

Episode 11

Vicki Butler-Henderson reports on the latest Lamborghini Diablo, while Jay Kay, Ferrari fanatic and lead singer of top p

Episode 12

Tiff Needell flexes the muscles of the mighty BMW M5, with its 400-brake horsepower, 5-litre V8 engine, and assesses its

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The motoring magazine returns with a new presenter, as Kate Humble joins Quentin Willson and the team. Tonight’s progr

Episode 2

This week on the motoring magazine, Kate Humble and Quentin Willson consider the current state of the market for 4x4 veh

Episode 3

Presenters Kate Humble and Quentin Willson take to the streets on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza to road-test Seat’

Episode 4

This week on the motoring magazine, Quentin Willson gets behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage, while Kate Humble

Episode 5

As Fiat celebrates its centenary, the motor magazine takes its stylish new Punto for a road-test to ascertain if this la

Episode 6

This weekend the Formula One circus descends on Sepang for the first ever Malaysian Grand Prix. Tiff Needell previews th

Episode 7

Quentin Willson and Kate Humble report from the London Motor Show at Earls Court, where Rover’s new model will be unve

Episode 8

Tonight’s show explores company-car culture, offers an alternative to the fast but expensive Nissan Skyline, and ventu

Episode 9

Vicki Butler-Henderson tests BMW’s new off-roader, the X5, and Tiff Needell finds out how Singapore’s rush hour live

Episode 10

This week’s programme visits the Classic Car Show in Birmingham, and looks at a scheme banning cars from Oxford city c

Episode 11

More road-tests of the latest models, motoring advice and features of interest to drivers.

Episode 12

Tonight’s programme reveals the tactics used by the minders of celebrities to ward off unwanted pursuers as they trans

Episode 13

The motor magazine looks at the future for cars that still run on unleaded petrol, views bargains to be had in the world

Episode 14

Vicki Butler-Henderson test-drives the new Clio Sport. Kate Humble and Quentin Willson pick up a bargain, while Tiff Nee

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The series returns after a short break with a special edition from Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Tiff Needell test-drives t

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Quentin Willson assesses high-performance estate cars.

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The team mark the 20th anniversary of the Audi Quattro and test a 1985 model against a Mitsubishi Evo 6.

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Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the new Mitsubishi Shogun and goes head to head against Kate Humble in a top-of-the-range L

Episode 13

Motoring magazine show, tonight revealing the results of a survey of 24,000 British motorists who assess top-selling mod

Episode 14

Motoring magazine, this week looking at racing tips ahead of the weekend’s British Grand Prix.

Episode 15

Hard on the heels of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Vicki Butler-Henderson takes a ride in an Arrows Form

Episode 16

Tiff Needell test-drives Jaguar’s latest Formula One car on the track in Barcelona, while Quentin Willson offers tips

Episode 17

Quentin Wilson takes a look at the new Ford Transit and Tiff Needell test-drives the Audi TT.

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To close the series, the team choose their favourite luxury vehicles.

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The motoring show returns, with new presenter Jason Barlow joining the team. Tonight, there’s a road-test of the new A

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Jason Barlow investigates ways of buying a car, from dealerships to the internet and importing from abroad. Tiff Needell

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Vicki Butler-Henderson finds out why the motoring world is talking about the new Vauxhall VX220, while Jason Barlow test

Episode 4

Tiff Needell looks at British sports cars, while Vicki Butler-Henderson reaches for the convertible hood in some upmarke

Episode 5

The motoring magazine stages a “Fuelympics” to find out which one of five low-emission cars best marries performance

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Today, Jason Barlow road-tests the new Ford Mondeo, Vicki Butler-Henderson uncovers some surprisingly affordable and sty

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The motoring magazine visits Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre for Motor Show 2000, where Jason Barlow surveys t

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Jason Barlow assesses Alfa’s new Sportswagon, Adrian Simpson reveals some surprisingly attractive options for those wa

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Jason Barlow gets to grips with the latest Audi A4 and asks if it will be able to hold its own against stiff competition

Episode 10

Tiff Needell joins the Ferrari Formula One team in Italy as they celebrate their first victory in 21 years. Meanwhile Ja

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Tiff Needell joins owners and drivers on the grid as he enters the glamorous finals of the biggest Ferrari Festival ever

Episode 12

Tiff Needell celebrates the 40th birthday of Cosworth, the engine that revolutionised Formula One motor racing, while Vi

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In this week’s edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell investigates the growing popularity of the push-button g

Episode 14

Jason Barlow finds out whether Renault’s new Laguna can prove serious competition for Ford’s new Mondeo, while Andy

Episode 15

In the last of the current series, Tiff Needell learns some tips from Hollywood movie stunt drivers. Jason Barlow takes

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Tonight, chasing the Mondeo and the Renault Laguna, the Lamborghini Miura and how it will blow your doors off, and the f

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Jason Barlow takes a ride in the new Alfa 147, which Alfa Romeo hopes will make waves in the small-car market. Tiff Need

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Vicki Butler-Henderson looks at whether the brand new Volkswagen Lupo GTi’s sporty credentials live up to its looks, w

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Jason Barlow tests the new MG F Trophy, one of Rover’s new sporting models, while Vicki Butler-Henderson checks out Va

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Tonight’s show reveals the results of a special customer satisfaction survey — a study into buying, owning and runni

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This week in the motoring magazine Vicki Butler-Henderson tests Citroën and Peugeot hatchbacks that offer better-than-a

Episode 11

The latest model from Jaguar’s production lines, the X-Type, marks a radical departure for the luxury brand. Jason Bar

Episode 12

A look at the new Peugeot 307 — has it got what it takes to lead the family hatchback pack? Plus, is the recently revi

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Tiff Needell sees how BMW’s new Mini One compares with its rivals, and competes against Vicki Butler-Henderson in a do

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Tiff Needell and the team test the quality of the new MG road cars and take a look behind-the-scenes at John Travolta’

Episode 22

Twenty percent of Britain’s income is spent on motoring. Jason Barlow, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Adrian Simpson and Tiff

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Tiff Needell test-drives the eagerly-awaited Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, the most talked-about supercar ever to come out

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Episode 26

Vicki Butler-Henderson road-tests the new Tuscan S, which is rumoured to reach speeds of up to 200mph. Plus a look at wh

Episode 27

Jason Barlow tries out the latest update of the Ford Thunderbird, Tiff Needell assesses the merits of the BMW M3 convert

Episode 28

Tiff Needell test-drives new models from TVR and AC, while Vicki Butler-Henderson rides in the Arrows three-seater Formu

Episode 29

Jason Barlow compares the new Rat Stilo with the Ford Focus, there’s a report from the Frankfurt Motor Show including

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Episode 33

Jason Barlow, Adrian Simpson and design guru Richard Seymour assess what makes the Ford Focus a bestseller.

Episode 34

Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson take a look at the Land Rover Freelander and its competition in the off-roader market, w

Episode 35

Vicki Butler-Henderson sizes up the new Volkswagen Polo, while Jason Barlow and Adrian Simpson report on BMW’s fortune

Episode 36

Vicki Butler-Henderson and Adrian Simpson compare the merits of British roadster the MG F with international counterpart