Top Gear may survive; but they will need a whole new group, and may have to change up the format.
They cant just pretend that nothing has changed because the whole chemistry of the cast has changed.
I suspect 2016 will be a lot like American Top Gear if they don't - just a crappy imitation of the original.

I see your point; and I'm not saying that Clarkson should get a free pass; but I honestly don't see it as a big deal either. If I was on the receiving end of that I would have walked away from the belligerent attitude immediately without escalation. That's the adult thing to do. When fights escalate their are always 2…

I don't think its a big deal at all; just a bit immature. He should have outgrown this behavior by his age, but at the same time I honestly have no idea how society and men have become so sensitive. It's pathetic that ever little negative human interaction requires lawyers and HR departments to blow them way out of…

Same with my wife; she watched for the entertainment value, and now she loves cars almost as much as I do.

Great article Chris.

I’m going to cut Clarkson some slack on this. This isn't a 9-5 job; it's long days including what would be down-time and drinking time in a normal job. These guys spend a lot of time together, hotels and traveling constantly. Tensions rise, shit happens; apologize and move on without lawyers. It’s not a big deal.…

If you're looking to buy a car to restore, focus on body, frame and paint first.
Repairing these problems are FAR more expensive and time consuming to fix and far more difficult to DIY than mechanical issues.
That's my 2 cents.

Hurts my eyes to watch; but bravo for maneuvering around the stupid video ban.

These automatics and dual clutches are faster - no doubt; but seriously I rather have the fun of driving manual; I really don't need to shave a second off my joy-ride. And if I do...I'd accomplish that with more power!

Z06 or GT4 - It's nice to have choices.

Haha - Love the Wrangler / Alfa pair!
So true; I have the Wrangler; its a great vehicle, but I always need a light an nimble sports car too. One makes me crave the other. While I can't afford the new Alfa; pairing it with a Miata or the Alfa Spider works well too and keeps the budget down.

Why would this car end up in a junk yard if the damage is as minor as it looks?

Ya, you have a point.

Totally agree with the OP here.
Decades ago when I was young and dumb, I did it, my father did it before me. Its an American tradition. I'm sure a lot of people here did.
Now I'm that guy who would say "stupid kids" and call the cops.
But that's what they are; they're just young and dumb, looking for some danger and…

Exactly; my computer is far faster than my computer from 1995; it costs far less, and its lighter. That's progress, and without government "help".

Totally agree. Adjusting for inflation; a new Corvette costs $25,000 more than a 1969 Corvette.
Yes, it's faster and has higher performance; but this isn't magic and the EPA didn't "make it happen"; you simply pay a lot more and have no choice, since every car costs a lot more than it did.

Just remember YOU pay for this.
In 1969 (before EPA) you could get a Corvette for $4,781
In 2015 $55,000

Adjusting for inflation; the '69 was the equivalent of $30,845.16
So $25K more adjusted.

We are living in a golden age of automotive performance, but like 1969 our time is almost up. I'm pretty sure when the next batch of over-zealous EPA standards kick in we'll loose a lot of the kind of cars we're passionate about for another 20 years or so.
Increased cost, decreased performance, less fun.

Mid-engine V8 called the "Indy" would be pretty awesome.
And don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of the Vette; love generation 1 - 3; and 6 was pretty decent, but the 7th gen is the first that I've really considered a performance car and the first modern one I've considered owning. (once it depreciates a bit)
What real…

True; from a pure performance standpoint I agree with you 100%.
It's the first that looks to be able to compete internationally which is awesome.

But unlike Ferrari; It's not exotic, it's not rare, it's not exclusive, it's mass produced, it's got some pretty poor performing predecessors, cheap interior (although better…