Top Gear, Season 15 - due to start in July
Monday, March 15th, 2010 Posted in Top Gear, Top Gear Australia | 10 Comments »A number of sources are currently suggesting Series 15 will premiere on UK screens in July. BBC's scheduling of Top Gear during Germany 2006 shows it is unlikely they will air Top Gear while the World Cup is underway. ...
Across the line
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Top Gear, Top Gear Australia | 8 Comments »The tenure of SBS TV as the home of Top Gear in Australia will cross the line on Monday evening. The final episode via SBS will air at 7:30pm and is one from the vault—the final episode of Season 4—which ...
Top Gear Australia - now with Nine speed box
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 Posted in News, Top Gear, Top Gear Australia | 9 Comments »Viewers of Top Gear Australia will be tuning into a new channel in 2010 after it was confirmed today that Channel Nine has negotiated the rights away from SBS. The switch of channels completes a quinella for PBL Media, publishers ...
WTF - Shane Warne to host Top Gear Australia?
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in Top Gear, Top Gear Australia | 14 Comments »Wow, I didn't ever see the day where Shane Warne would feature on AUSmotive, but the Herald Sun is reporting that Warney is set to host a revamped version of Top Gear Australia which would move from current broadcaster SBS ...
Steve Pizzati plays a bit of roly poly
Monday, August 10th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | No Comments »Top Gear Australia host Steve Pizzati—the Australian Hamster—got himself into a spot of bother last weekend when he tried barrel rolling his car during Aussie Racing Car event. Needless to say the ordeal ended in tears, or more accurately, a ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 8
Monday, June 29th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 2 Comments »Tonight saw the conclusion of the second series of Top Gear Australia and if I reflect back to my notes from the same point at Series 1 I have to conclude that forward steps have been taken by the crew ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 7
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 2 Comments »The real Top Gear has returned to UK screens, but that doesn't mean we can't still have our fun with the local guys. Sure, they may not reach the same lofty standards of the UK originals, but in isolation they're ...
World of Top Gear exhibition opens
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | No Comments »On schedule, the new World of Top Gear exhibition opened on Friday at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, near Southampton. From the World of Top Gear page on the Beaulieu website: "Ever wondered what happened to the amphibious Toyota, the Alfa/Saab ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 6
Monday, June 15th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 1 Comment »Tonight's was a run of the mill episode. James drove a Pontiac Commodore around LA and waxed lyrical about Aussie motoring brilliance. His points weren't entirely convincing, it has to be said. He also took a new Nissan 370Z for a ...
Win a trip to the Nürburgring Nordschleife
Friday, June 12th, 2009 Posted in News, Top Gear Australia | 3 Comments »Top Gear Australia are offering up a trip for two to the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The prize includes airfares, accommodation and, the best part, driver tuition with Ron Simons from RSR Nurburg. You must be over 18 to enter, hold an ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 5
Monday, June 8th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 1 Comment »Another pass mark for TGA this week. The main challenge, making an armoured car, did have as many holes in it as the cars by segment end. But it was what it was—a harmless bit of fun. The hosts are ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 4
Monday, June 1st, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 3 Comments »There seems to be a pattern forming here. This was, generally speaking, another very good episode from the TGA lads. More importantly, the hosts are improving. They still have a way to go if their aim is to match the ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 3
Monday, May 25th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 2 Comments »After tonight's episode I think we can say Top Gear Australia has found second gear. This was easily one of their best episodes and probably the best episode to date. The chemistry with the hosts was smooth, natural and the ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 2
Monday, May 18th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 6 Comments »A serviceable episode from the lads tonight. I'm yet to be convinced we can expect greatness from the locals, but episode 2 did provide solid entertainment. The show opened with a piece on the HSV Clubsport R8, which quickly, and thankfully, ...
Top Gear Australia - Series 2, Episode 1
Monday, May 11th, 2009 Posted in Top Gear Australia | 6 Comments »Well, I didn't mind the return of Top Gear Australia on SBS TV tonight. New host James Morrison was not bad. Actually, for a first up effort he was quite good, even if there is room for improvement. His opening piece ...
