US version Top Gear Host has S4

[SoCalS4Avant]

From Autoblog:

...The press release after the jump also reveals what each host drives, and as you would imagine, Carolla (who will now be referred to as Jezza Jr.) sports a garage full of Lamborghinis, Maseratis, two Ferraris and an Audi S4. Foust makes do with a simple, tricked out BMW M3. Stromer... a Camry Hybrid. Something tells us Stromer better come equipped with a thick skin. So what do you think? Does Top Gear USA now appear better suited for success or does the show have Bucket of Fail written all over it?...

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/16/t...sts-announced/

Adam Carollaa apparently drives an S4 - although it doesn't say which generation. Thought you guys may be interested. We don't need to get into whether the US version will be as good as the original.

[channad]

well, the OG version is on BBC america tonight at 8pm socals4avant! I have that ish on tivo!

[ItzDarrellS4]

FINALLY!!!!!

oh and...

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will they pound beers than get on the track

[SoCalS4Avant]

well, the OG version is on BBC america tonight at 8pm socals4avant! I have that ish on tivo!

I, too, watch that. They're throwin' mostly reruns now, but I occasionally catch one I want to see again. Those guys are pretty hilarious.

[earhythmic]

Finalgear.com. every episode of Top Gear (and Fifth Gear.....) available for download via torrent!

[kelticslob]

Someone tell Carolla he doesn't have to dress/style his hair like Clarkson.

[nealRlett]

Funny, bc two years ago I pitched this idea to one of our producers here at work. Now it happened! O well, I await to watch the season premiere.
Love that show.

[limeylee]

Your messin' with a classic here, tough to be as good.
If it's anything like the American version of "The Office" it's gonna suck!

[turbo4s]

thats going to suck dick with those guys. Clarkson is the best

[ItzDarrellS4]

thats going to suck dick with those guys. Clarkson is the best

no one will top Clarkson, or even come close for that matter. but im not gonna hack it till I see a few episodes. They will all be held to a high standard, but most americans have no clue about Top Gear or who Clarkson is in the first place.

I hope it does well, we NEED a good car show in the states.

[2PUTT]

Carolla also has a very nice old skool Datsun 510.

[toaster]

"Carolla sports a garage full of Lamborghinis, Maseratis, two Ferraris..."

"full" of lamborghinis, maseratis...how many lamborghinis does he have?

[JMG]

Funny, bc two years ago I pitched this idea to one of our producers here at work. Now it happened! O well, I await to watch the season premiere.
Love that show.

Do you work in production too? I'm in Post Production. Don't see many in the business here on AZ.

[TOMBO]

I am keeping an open mind to the US Version. My only hope is that BBC America will keep showing the British series next fall. Clarkson & Co. are funny as hell, and the show looks so much better in broadcast quality on TV. I'll go back to torrent download if need be to keep watching.

[ChampionMotorsport]

I think Carolla is going to surprise a lot of Top Gear fans.

I found this audio clip from his radio show a few months ago on a different forum, where people were discussing this same topic.

http://files.phyrefile.com/file/2008...Motorsport.mp3

He talks about a recent trip to Europe and says he hates Nascar and that most Americans have no idea what real motorsports are.

[channad]

^^^ That clip was funny as hell!

I, too, watch that. They're throwin' mostly reruns now, but I occasionally catch one I want to see again. Those guys are pretty hilarious.

yeah, I noticed that too! can't wait for the next season.

[SoCalS4Avant]

I am keeping an open mind to the US Version. My only hope is that BBC America will keep showing the British series next fall. Clarkson & Co. are funny as hell, and the show looks so much better in broadcast quality on TV. I'll go back to torrent download if need be to keep watching.

New episodes of Top Gear start on June 22! Get ready!

Unfortunately, that being said, they probably won't be released on BBC America until later, like you said. Final Gear here I come!

[CARTEL]

Tom Boonen drives an RS4 Avant:

[SoCalS4Avant]

^^^^^ wish I did too!

[Audi Juice]

Was listening to Carolla this morning, just like I do every A.M. and he denied the rumors of him hosting the show.

Pretty much said that it was bs. Maybe he just isnt allowed to leak info yet. Who knows

[sleepera8]

Tiff Needel & Jeremy Clarkson are my favorite two presenters, Hamster & Vicki Butler-Henderson would be just behind them. the US team will have to come out strong to sell me...but regardless we don't get very interesting cars in the US

[swoyekr.]

I don't think Carolla would remotely make a good host, in this type of show. Everyones going to hate me but the american version most likely will be a flop.

[OverSpun]

Tiff Needel & Jeremy Clarkson are my favorite two presenters, Hamster & Vicki Butler-Henderson would be just behind them. the US team will have to come out strong to sell me...but regardless we don't get very interesting cars in the US

I personally find Tiff's commentary annoying. Hes way too exaggerated in his head movements, and word emphasis. Clarkson, Hammond, and May are definitely the most balanced group of presenters for any car show and the US top gear is probably going to be a huge failure with those kind of standards to live up to.