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Jeremy Clarkson's funniest quotes of 2020

Clarkson: “death cannot be that far away”

In a particularly poignant mood ahead of his 62nd birthday, Jeremy Clarkson, reflects on his life.
Published 10 April 2022
Matchbox reveals recycled zinc toy car pack

Matchbox announces expanded range of eco toy cars

Toy-maker Mattel has announced the launch of a range of new carbon-neutral toy lines under its Mega and Matchbox brands.
Published 05 April 2022

Nine best Lego car sets

Looking for the best Lego sets for car lovers? We've got you covered.
Published 01 April 2022
Lego makes a Vespa 125 scale model

Say ciao to Lego's new Vespa set

Lego has announced the launch of the first official brick version of the Vespa scooter, the stylish and ubiquitous Piaggio motorcycle.
Published 28 February 2022
The Fast and the Farmer-ish tractor racing show sows seeds of BBC3 relaunch

Fast and the Farmer-ish: BBC3 goes tractor racing

The newly relaunched TV channel, BBC3 is set to mark its return to television with an all-new tractor racing and challenge series.
Published 03 February 2022
Nordic Air Racing makes first ever piloted flight of all-electric racing aeroplane

Electric air racer takes off

The first ever flight of a piloted all-electric racing aircraft has taken place in Norway in what its makers hope is a significant breakthrough.
Published 02 February 2022
9 things we've learned about farming from Jeremy Clarkson

Farmers react to Clarkson restaurant rejection

Farmers and local food producers have come out in support of Clarkson, branding the ruling "shortsighted" and "absurd".
Published 14 January 2022
Toyota GR Yaris

Clarkson’s best and worst cars of 2021

There may have been a pandemic to contend with and a farm to run, but Jeremy Clarkson still found the time to test new cars in 2021.
Published 27 December 2021
Jeremy Clarkson voted screen’s greatest automotive icon

Clarkson’s most hilarious comments

Jeremy Clarkson has never been short of a good quip or put-down — the more withering the better.
Published 25 December 2021
Clarkson at Christmas

Why Clarkson will have little rest this Christmas

The cast members of Clarkson’s Farm have revealed their plans for this Christmas and they're not as idyllic and restful as one might think.
Published 22 December 2021

The best motoring TV to stream this Christmas

With Christmas upon us, what better way to relax than by putting your feet up and streaming some of the best automotive TV and movies?
Published 21 December 2021
Henry Ford with a Model T

Who invented the car?

From the Mesopotamians to the current switch to EV power, we trace the history of the car.
Published 29 November 2021