We're back next weekpublished at 21:30 BST 19 June 2016
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Summary
Rory Reid and Chris Harris deepen their relationship with the Aston Martin Vulcan.
Rory makes a trip to Monaco to see Eddie Jordan and his E-type.
Chris takes to the Top Gear track once more in another truly awesome car.
Comedians Elis James and John Robins join them in studio to compare their first motors.
We're back next weekpublished at 21:30 BST 19 June 2016
Scotch egg mobilepublished at 21:26 BST 19 June 2016
Elis and John talk about their car history and dream rides... as well as why Elis' first car was called the "scotch egg mobile".
Media caption, Elis and John talk about their car history and dream rides
Quote MessageI had a framed picture of a Ferrari F40 as a little kid when I was 10...
Quote Message...but then when you've actually got to get to places and insure them, your ambitions become far more... achievable.
Elis James, Comedian
What's your favourite motorway services?published at 21:24 BST 19 June 2016
John Robins has a top three:
- Tebay Northbound
- Tebay Southbound
- Gloucester Gate
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So what does John drive?published at 21:24 BST 19 June 2016
Quote MessageI've done 300,000 miles driving for comedy stand-up around the country...
Quote Message...at that level the difference between 50 and 52 miles per gallon could be as much as 40 pounds.
John Robins, Comedian
Elis James and John Robinspublished at 21:22 BST 19 June 2016
This week we are joined by comedians Elis James and John Robins on the sofa. With efficient driving top priority, what's his dream car? A Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion apparently...
NEWS: Driverless carspublished at 21:19 BST 19 June 2016
Driverless cars will be tested on UK roads as early as next year, starting on small local roads, and building up to motorways…
Check out this chart by a research company that shows us how they think our driving habits are going to evolve in the coming years.
Image source, Thatcham ResearchWhat the chart shows is...
- Stage 1 – 2016 - hands fully on wheel steering.
- Stage 2 – 2018 – you can take your hands off wheel, but only 3 minutes at a time.
- Stage 3 – 2021 – you can have your hands on your lap.
- Stage 4 – 2025 – you can fall asleep.
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NEWS: Tesla pranksterpublished at 21:19 BST 19 June 2016
A YouTube prankster Magic of Rehat, external took a Tesla onto the road in autopilot mode and hid behind a ‘seat’ costume cover, to give the illusion the car had nobody in it. It's rather funny, watch it below.
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End of youtube videoHowever is this just a glimpse of what's to expect in the near future?
Quote MessageI don’t get it. I have to say, it terrifies me.
Chris Harris, Presenter
Are you excited about the future or should cars always be part operated by man?
NEWS: Ferrari 458 MM Specialepublished at 21:18 BST 19 June 2016
Ferrari have made a one-off custom built car based on last year’s 458 Speciale. The bodywork is entirely new and was created for a British-based customer. Check it out...
Image caption, Ferrari 458 MM Speciale
Rory wonders why you would spend millions on a new Ferrari when you could have gone to Norfolk and got a Lotus Evora? Do you think they look similar?
Image caption, Lotus Evora
Which do you prefer? Are you Team Rory and think that the Evora is a nicer looking car? Or are you Team Harris?
Media caption, Chris and Rory talk Ferrari’s 458 MM Special one-off.
Poll position is Godpublished at 21:17 BST 19 June 2016
Rory and Eddie Jordan drive a Jaguar E-Type around a lap of the Circuit de Monaco talking the Grand Prix, Eddie’s racing history and car-spotting in Monte-Carlo's Casino Square.
Media caption, Rory and Eddie Jordan drive a Jaguar E-Type.
Quote MessageIf ever there is the most important qualifying, it's always here. Always in Monaco...
Quote Message...poll position is God.
Eddie Jordan
Overtaking at La Rascassepublished at 21:13 BST 19 June 2016
Watch this exclusive clip of Eddie Jordan letting us in on the secret of how to overtake on the notorious 135 degree right-hander La Rascasse on the Circuit de Monaco.
NYPDpublished at 21:10 BST 19 June 2016
Whilst on the Tesla Model X shoot, Rory talks with the NYPD officer that has escorted him through the city.
Welcome to New York Citypublished at 21:10 BST 19 June 2016
This week on Top Gear Rory crossed the North Atlantic Ocean to New York City to test drive the brand new Tesla model X SUV.
He made us a video diary of the trip, showing us behind-the-scenes and a sneak-peak at how we make our films.
Can we hug you instead, Sean?published at 21:08 BST 19 June 2016
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V12 Vantage S Aston Martinpublished at 21:07 BST 19 June 2016
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Chris Harris takes the V12 Vantage S Aston Martin for a test spin around the Top Gear test track.
Here are the headline specs:
- 7-speed manual gear box
- 205mph top speed
- 0-62mph in 3.9s
- 563 horsepower
Media caption, Chris Harris takes the V12 Vantage S Aston Martin for a test spin.
Quote MessageIt's a really special car. Should you pay £139,000 for one? Of course you should...
Quote Message...it's the first thing you should be doing with your £139,000.
Chris Harris, Presenter
First things firstpublished at 21:04 BST 19 June 2016
This week Top Gear gave Rory Reid a family SUV and Chris Harris got given a Vulcan.
But what do they think of it? Rory particularly doesn't like the exhaust pipes sticking out of the side because they might burn your leg...
Media caption, Chris and Rory analyse Aston Martin’s Vulcan.
We're backpublished at 21:02 BST 19 June 2016
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