More Top Gear in America?

xavier86 · February 27th, 2007, 6:44 AM

After seeing the American special episode a few weeks ago, I'm absolutely in love with the idea of Top Gear going to America, or reviewing American cars. It doesn't matter if they bash America or compliment it, I just think it's so interesting when "the special relationship" is shown like this in popular culture.

Anyway, has Top Gear ever travelled to America in previous seasons? I know about the Prius being shot, which season is that from? And when Jeremy goes to Las Vegas, is that Top Gear too?

Blind_Io · February 27th, 2007, 7:14 AM

There will be no Top Gear America for several reasons, most of which have already been covered in other threads but not the least of which is that the team, the studio and the presenters all live in the UK. Jeremy would rather pluck out his own eye with a grapefruit spoon than spend any amount of time the US.

They all hate our cars, and compared to the cars they get they should.

The Prius being shot is not from Top Gear, but from one of Jeremy's videos - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly if I recall.

xavier86 · February 27th, 2007, 8:36 AM

Thanks for the tip Blind Io, I found the relevant info on wikipedia and will proceed to Torrentspy images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Blind_Io · February 27th, 2007, 9:30 AM

No problem, and Welcome.

avidvideo · February 27th, 2007, 7:06 PM

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Originally Posted by xavier86

After seeing the American special episode a few weeks ago, I'm absolutely in love with the idea of Top Gear going to America, or reviewing American cars. It doesn't matter if they bash America or compliment it, I just think it's so interesting when "the special relationship" is shown like this in popular culture.

Anyway, has Top Gear ever travelled to America in previous seasons? I know about the Prius being shot, which season is that from? And when Jeremy goes to Las Vegas, is that Top Gear too?

I can't remember what series it was (maybe 6?), but JC went to Detroit to review the Ford GT.

Shawn · February 27th, 2007, 7:17 PM

He raced the NSX at Laguna Seca too, don't forget. Jeremy in Vegas is from his latest solo video (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). If you want there's also Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld which has an ep done in Detroit... it's pretty fun/ny.

zaybxcwd12 · February 27th, 2007, 7:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

He raced the NSX at Laguna Seca too, don't forget. Jeremy in Vegas is from his latest solo video (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). If you want there's also Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld which has an ep done in Detroit... it's pretty fun/ny.

Motoworld also has an episode in Texas, which is funnier.

Quote
Texan "Texas is the best place in the world to be"
Clarkson Voice over "Plainly he hasn't been to West Yorkshire then"

Shawn · February 27th, 2007, 7:23 PM

That's right, forgot about that one.

February 27th, 2007, 6:44 AM	#1
xavier86 Joined: Feb 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	More Top Gear in America? After seeing the American special episode a few weeks ago, I'm absolutely in love with the idea of Top Gear going to America, or reviewing American cars. It doesn't matter if they bash America or compliment it, I just think it's so interesting when "the special relationship" is shown like this in popular culture. Anyway, has Top Gear ever travelled to America in previous seasons? I know about the Prius being shot, which season is that from? And when Jeremy goes to Las Vegas, is that Top Gear too?

February 27th, 2007, 7:14 AM	#2
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:49 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,996 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	There will be no Top Gear America for several reasons, most of which have already been covered in other threads but not the least of which is that the team, the studio and the presenters all live in the UK. Jeremy would rather pluck out his own eye with a grapefruit spoon than spend any amount of time the US. They all hate our cars, and compared to the cars they get they should. The Prius being shot is not from Top Gear, but from one of Jeremy's videos - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly if I recall. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

February 27th, 2007, 9:30 AM	#4
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xavier86 Joined: Feb 21st, 2007 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the tip Blind Io, I found the relevant info on wikipedia and will proceed to Torrentspy

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	He raced the NSX at Laguna Seca too, don't forget. Jeremy in Vegas is from his latest solo video (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). If you want there's also Jeremy Clarkson's Motorworld which has an ep done in Detroit... it's pretty fun/ny.

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Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,026 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 134	That's right, forgot about that one.

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