So, we’ve just witnessed the second episode of the second season of the second Top Gear franchise. Was it any good? As it happens, the answer is both a thumb-raising “yes”, and a head-shaking “no”.

While my colleague Steane was generally happy with the improvements made in the last episode of TGA, I was a little [...]

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Let’s face it, Top Gear Australia season one wasn’t too flash. Our readers were widely critical and the internet buzz wasn’t flattering… at all.

For season 2, it was obvious that SBS took the criticism of season one on-board and the result is a revamp and a much improved show.

The ’shark cage’ Moke was dropped on [...]

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The second series of the Top Gear Australia begins on Monday, and while last year’s inaugural series failed to deliver on the hype, the show’s producers reckon that this time it’ll be a hit.

For those that have forgotten, Charlie Cox has left to pursue “other business interests,” and renowned car enthusiast (and jazz trumpeter) James [...]

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Top Gear Australia co-host Charlie Cox is, well, host no longer. Citing media and business commitments in the UK – where Cox has spent a good chunk of his life and career – the inaugural TGA presenter will step aside for the 2009 season.

Cox’s current co-hosts Steve Pizzati and Warren Brown will be joined next [...]

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