Top Gear Bakkie Wars
South Africans are crazy about bakkies – we tested 10 of the best out there
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Why good governance is key for countries facing climate disruption
More droughts and floods, driven by climate change, will expose competing political pressures.
‘Top Gear’ presenter Jeremy Clarkson suspended after ‘punch’
The controversial TV host was suspended by the BBC after a "fracas" with a producer. He was already on a final warning after alleged racist comments.
UK union calls for Jeremy Clarkson’s head
A British trade union is demanding that the BBC fire Jeremy Clarkson over comments that striking public sector workers should be shot.
Acidic Top Gear defends uncool, ‘aided’ electric car test
Jeremy Clarkson has angrily defended an episode of <i>Top Gear</i> in which he deliberately runs out of power in Nissan’s Leaf electric car.
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BBC defends Mexico jokes on Top Gear
The BBC has apologised to the Mexican ambassador to London for remarks made about him on a TV show — but defended its jokes about the country.
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Mexico complains about Top Gear’s ‘offensive’ slurs
Mexico’s ambassador in London has written a furious letter to BBC bosses to complain about "offensive and xenophobic" comments made on <i>Top Gear</i>
Battle of the brands: Madiba vs Top Gear
A row has broken out between the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the local event organisers who brought <i>Top Gear</i> to South Africa last month.
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‘Crap’, but captivating
Patrick Barkham explains why international TV phenomenon <em>Top Gear</em> is more than just a television show.
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And Top Gear’s mystery driver is …
After years of keeping his identity secret, Michael Schumacher has revealed he is ”The Stig”, the anonymous test driver from Top Gear.
