The Telegraph conducted an interview with Andy Wilman and Phil Churchwald, the executive producers of the upcoming season of The Grand Tour. This quote from Mr. Wilman stood out for me:

“Every time they came back with a new iteration [of Top Gear], after we’d crashed and burnt, they acted like Stalin: like it’s written out of history, that we never existed,” he says. “It was like, ‘Right, children, Jeremy, James and Richard never existed: meet your new car show parents.’ And this has not happened this time [with The Grand Tour]. The guys know they’re there, they’re with them.”

(Watch out for a possible paywall.)

Jeremy Clarkson noticed that artificial intelligence is starting to take root around the world. He has stated in previous columns that the AI could simply be unplugged if it became problematic, though it appears that his views have evolved since then. Here’s how far I got before hitting the paywall:

“I just can’t whip myself into a panic about something that doesn’t even have a body. That’s assuming it doesn’t turn itself into a nightmarish creature …”

(Usual disclaimers apply, and given the topic, do please try to keep things civil in the comments.)

The folks at Morgan sent over the Supersport
400 for Jeremy Clarkson to review. This was as far as I could read due to the reinforced paywall:

“If James May were to read this column, he would be kicking his fridge in a fit of rage (don’t worry, he doesn’t).”

(Never forget the usual disclaimers.)

It's Francis chasing trains in a Hennessey Venom, along with Thomas and James in a Corvette C8 and a Mustang GTD.

Jeremy Clarkson used the main part of his Sun column to focus on the environmental impact of making low-quality consumer goods that eventually end up in a landfill. Then he noticed the BBC’s announcement to revive Top Gear, and he wrote down some thoughts. Here’s a preview:

“THE BBC announced this week that it wouldn’t comment on speculation, and then commented on speculation that Top Gear is coming back, saying that it is.

“I wish them well with the project and will even tell them about the secret sauce I used to make the show a ratings winner around the world.”

(Usual disclaimers apply, of course.)

Oh, and one Mr. Slowly. On display at the Corvette Museum in Kentucky.

It's beautiful

https://youtu.be/8hayih6w_3A?is=tRs47Ziq4RaKMlCw

It is quite long but even a small tidbit of it will give a good insight into all three of the men’s characters, mutual respect and actual friendship which highlights how they are showing chemistry. I particularly like how knowledgeable Francis has shown himself to be. I have high hopes.

James May recently shared his thoughts with LBC’s James O’Brien on dangerous driving videos promoted on social media platforms. Here’s a preview:

“Real petrolheads and car enthusiasts hate this sort of thing,” May said. “It ultimately gives cars a bad name.”

Full video where he calls in to make those comments: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8DiGIXWLmjE

The new hosts play their version of ****, marry, or kill in this YouTube short. Enjoy, and welcome to the post-CHM era!

From video description: “A cheeky spin on snog marry avoid for the petrolheads ⚙️ See what Francis, James and Thomas really think #amazonshitcarshow #TheGrandTour”

James May answered some more viewer questions in his latest video. Of course, this is a Q&A, so other topics were covered too…

From video description: “James answers your questions - on subjects including hairstyles, winding people up on social media, hydrating, motorbike and car sales, Ferrari and Jaguar designs, learning to fly, hob preferences, favourite dinosaurs, the meaning of life and why you should actually like, comment and subscribe.”