Top Gear thread

[CALL_911]

^Agreed. I liked Reid's segment, and Harris was classic Harris (which is to say, fantastic).

[68_427]

Autoblog is reporting Reid and Harris' roles will grow while Evans' will shrink

[Raza]

Should I add the DVR timer back then?

[68_427]

It seems he'll still be on the "in-studio" part of the show, but the car reviews and such will be mostly done by others now.  I thought Harris and Reid did a good job.  Reid had good energy and sounded like he was legitimately enjoying the car.

[MrH]

So I finished the 1st episode watched the 2nd.  Honestly, just get rid of Chris Evans and the whole thing would be pretty good.  Reid, Harris, and Le Blanc are all great.  Sabine's english isn't the best, but she brings some raw driving talent to the group.

[VTEC_Inside]

So I finished the 1st episode watched the 2nd.  Honestly, just get rid of Chris Evans and the whole thing would be pretty good.  Reid, Harris, and Le Blanc are all great.  Sabine's english isn't the best, but she brings some raw driving talent to the group.

That's pretty much what a buddy of mine and I agreed with.

Evans just seems like he is forcing it all the time.

I don't care for the rally cross, and wonder what happened to the news segment...

[MrH]

Yeah, news with Reid and Harris was great in Extra Gear on the first episode.  Extend that.  Get rid of Evans.  Problem solved.

[Raza]

Watching old episodes of Top Gear on my iPod.  Man, this show used to be so awesome.  Right now I have the episode where they do the best non-Porsche £1500 coupe.  Such a classic episode, with the Jag XJS, BMW 635csi, and Mitsu Starion. 

[CaminoRacer]

What's up with the sound in the studio? It's always jumping up and down, like an intern is in charge of the sound levels.

[CaminoRacer]

Also, everyone is too nice to each other and about the cars

[Morris Minor]

Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'

Matt LeBlanc is allegedly planning to quit Top Gear if his co-host Chris Evans is not removed from the team first, sources have claimed.

The American presenter, 48, is said to be concerned about Evans's rudeness towards other members of the team, with some suggesting he also is frustrating to film with.t allegedly comes just months ahead of the start of filming for the second series, which is due to begin in September.

The rumours also emerged as the show's bosses face a rapidly declining audience, with just 2.34 million people tuning into last week's episode. The lowest audience posted by the show's former team, led by Jeremy Clarkson, was 2.36 million in June 2003.
More...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/26/matt-leblanc-is-planning-to-quit-top-gear-if-co-host-chris-evans/

[MX793]

Matt LeBlanc is 'planning to quit Top Gear if co-host Chris Evans does not go first'

Matt LeBlanc is allegedly planning to quit Top Gear if his co-host Chris Evans is not removed from the team first, sources have claimed.

The American presenter, 48, is said to be concerned about Evans's rudeness towards other members of the team, with some suggesting he also is frustrating to film with.t allegedly comes just months ahead of the start of filming for the second series, which is due to begin in September.

The rumours also emerged as the show's bosses face a rapidly declining audience, with just 2.34 million people tuning into last week's episode. The lowest audience posted by the show's former team, led by Jeremy Clarkson, was 2.36 million in June 2003.
More...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/26/matt-leblanc-is-planning-to-quit-top-gear-if-co-host-chris-evans/

I was just about to post this.  Cut the cast down to LeBlanc, Harris, and Reid and it stands a fighting chance.  Maybe have Sabine as a recurring guest host.  Evans is insufferable and Jordan adds essentially nothing.

[Galaxy]

Top Gear USA is cancelled.

[veeman]

Saw episode 4.  Very entertaining.  LeBlanc and Reid are pretty natural.  I don't have much of an opinion on Evans but everyone says he sucks.  Harris is kind of off by himself on a very cool race track in Abu Dhabi.  Sabine is awesome.  The segment with the chefs cooking in the cars and motorcycle was hilarious.  I hope this show survives because there's nothing like it on the air right now. 

Looking forward to the original 3 getting back together on Amazon.

[CaminoRacer]

Le Blanc even called Harris the lone wolf. Only because Evans is taking up too much space and keeping Harris out of the inner circle!

[Morris Minor]

Top Gear USA is cancelled.

. Decision validated by nobody noticing.

[MX793]

Top Gear USA is cancelled.

Unfortunate.  The show was just starting to find its groove and much of the last season was pretty enjoyable.

[68_427]

Le Blanc even called Harris the lone wolf. Only because Evans is taking up too much space and keeping Harris out of the inner circle!

Maybe I misread the article but I thought he said Evans was the one not socializing with the rest of the cast.

[MX793]

Maybe I misread the article but I thought he said Evans was the one not socializing with the rest of the cast.

In the most recent episode, he introduced Chris Harris as a "lone wolf".

I have this feeling that Harris has some other professional obligations and that has limited his availability to be there for studio segments.  As a result, he feels more like an adjunct contributor than a core member of the cast even though he's been getting more screen time in terms of filmed segments.

[68_427]

In the most recent episode, he introduced Chris Harris as a "lone wolf".

I have this feeling that Harris has some other professional obligations and that has limited his availability to be there for studio segments.  As a result, he feels more like an adjunct contributor than a core member of the cast even though he's been getting more screen time in terms of filmed segments.

It looks like he will still be doing a "Chris Harris On Cars" type series, but it's for Top Gear and BBC has posted the first episode on their website.

http://www.topgear.com/videos/chris-harris-drives/chris-harris-drives-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio

[Morris Minor]

It looks like he will still be doing a "Chris Harris On Cars" type series, but it's for Top Gear and BBC has posted the first episode on their website.

http://www.topgear.com/videos/chris-harris-drives/chris-harris-drives-alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio

I watched that. More detailed & technical than could be used on the TV show, but he is fluent, intelligent, comfortable on camera, & doesn't do the children's TV yelling. I think he'd be a shoe-in for full time on the TV show. But my tastes are more niche car-oriented and with less interest in general entertainment. The stunts & the general entertainment are a big part of Top Gear & its success, Not sure how comfortable he'd be with that side of the show.

[Byteme]

Unfortunate.  The show was just starting to find its groove and much of the last season was pretty enjoyable.

Very unfortunate in my opinion.  This last year the show was very much closer to the British Top Gear formula of "Three Mates Cocking About" than the new British version is. 

[Payman]

Chris Evans has resigned from Top Gear.

[MX793]

Chris Evans has resigned from Top Gear.

     

[giant_mtb]

What a clusterfuck.

[MrH]

Perfect. Now, give the keys to Reid Harris and Le Blanc full time.

[Payman]

What a clusterfuck.

Nah, he wasn't needed. It'll be a much better show with the remaining hosts filling the void.

[Byteme]

Nah, he wasn't needed. It'll be a much better show with the remaining hosts filling the void.

I agree.   I wanted to like the guy but just couldn't warm up to him.

[MX793]

He was a poor fit for the show, like Jason Dawe of the 2002 reboot (remember him?  He was replaced by May in the second season of the reboot).  What aggravated the situation was that he was positioned as the primary host.

[Morris Minor]

Chris Evans quits Top Gear, saying 'I gave it my best shot'

• Presenter understood to have made decision last week
• BBC sources say Evans became tired of the press sniping about the show
• Evans will keep his Radio 2 breakfast show
• Earlier this morning police confirmed a sexual assault probe, after allegations that Evans had groped a woman in the 1990s, which he denies

More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/04/chris-evans-to-leave-top-gear-after-police-launch-sexual-assault/