- Season 12 — Top Gear (uk)

The trio buys second-hand HGVs for under £5,000 to see how difficult it is to be a trucker .

They drive a new generation of American muscle cars (the Corvette ZR1, Dodge Challenger, and Cadillac CTS-V) from San Francisco to the Bonneville Salt Flats .

The Stig finally takes the Veyron around the test track for a timed lap. Top Gear (UK) - Season 12

A controversial review where Clarkson questioned the practicality and range of electric vehicles , leading to a libel suit from Tesla.

Jeremy and James explore whether communist countries ever produced a good car. Notable Car Reviews The trio buys second-hand HGVs for under £5,000

Series 12 of , aired on BBC Two between November 2 and December 28, 2008, is widely regarded as one of the show's strongest periods . It consists of seven standard episodes and a feature-length special. Key Episodes & Challenges

A race from Basel, Switzerland, to Blackpool, England, on a single tank of fuel. The winner earned the right to turn on the Blackpool Illuminations . It consists of seven standard episodes and a

A "sensible" road test that famously included a beach landing with the Royal Marines . Series Data Overview Original Run Nov 2 – Dec 28, 2008 Number of Episodes 7 + 1 Special Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May Star in a Reasonably Priced Car