Monday, 31 August 2015

Jeremy Clarkson Making Nearly $15M a Year with Amazon

Jeremy Clarkson Making Nearly $15M a Year with Amazon

Jeremy Clarkson Making Nearly $15M a Year with Amazon

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Jeremy Clarkson seems to be doing pretty well for himself after getting fired from Top Gear.

It has already been reported that the new show on Amazon will have a $250-million budget, but Clarkson will become the U.K.'s highest paid host, making the equivalent of his BBC salary for each episode on the new show. He will reportedly be paid almost $15 million a year and it's unclear how much co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond will make as part of the deal, but it is believed to be "not far behind," a source told The Mirror.

SEE ALSO: New Amazon 'Top Gear' Reportedly has a $250M Budget

Clarkson's contract was not renewed after he punched one of the BBC's producers for Top Gear in a fracas over a steak dinner. Despite all the drama and controversy following his firing at Top Gear, Clarkson and the two former Top Gear hosts may be enjoying new editorial freedom with Amazon Prime and a budget that could result in some of the best automotive television when the 12-part series debuts next fall.

[Source: Telegraph]

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Chevrolet Malibu Celebrates 10M Sold

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The Chevrolet Malibu has sold 10-million units worldwide.

As Chevrolet's first midsize car, the Malibu was introduced 51 years ago and sales crossed the 10-million mark as the all-new 2016 model enters production.

According to the American automaker, the U.S., China and South Korea markets collectively account for over 90 percent of Malibu sales, which is sold in over 25 markets around the world.

SEE ALSO: 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Trims 300 Lbs of Fat

"The Chevy Malibu joins an exclusive club of vehicles that have achieved this extraordinary milestone and we acknowledge it today by honoring the common thread linking every one produced: The customer," said Alan Batey, president, global Chevrolet. "Some people are buying their very first Malibu today and others may have driven a Malibu from a different generation as their first car. It is a car that has resonated with customers for more than half a century."

Discuss this story at our Chevrolet Malibu Forum

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2017 Bentley Bentayga Speed Spotted Testing

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The high-performance 2017 Bentley Bentayga Speed variant has been spied testing for the first time in Europe.

Sporting larger air intakes, new lip spoilers on the front and rear bumpers, more prominent side skirts, bigger brake calipers with cross-drilled rotors, larger wheels with low profile tires and a bigger roof spoiler on the back, the Speed version of the Bentley Bentayga is expected to have as much as 700 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque.

Typically Bentley Speed models have around 30 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque more than their standard counterparts and the Bentayga won't stray far from the formula.

SEE ALSO: Bentley Bentayga Model Reveals Production Looks

Earlier this month, a model of the Bentley Bentayga surfaced revealing what the production SUV will look like when it makes its official debut in September at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The luxury SUV shares its platform with the 2016 Audi Q7, next-generation Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. Under the hood, expect a 6.0-liter W12 engine for both the standard and Speed models.

Discuss this story at our Luxury Lifestyle Forum

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2017 Chrysler Town and Country Rear Doors Will be Totally Hands Free

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The redesigned 2017 Chrysler Town & Country is getting numerous upgrades, including foot-operated rear doors.

For the first time, the van's side sliding doors and rear liftgate will have optional Open 'n Go foot activation, allowing users to open the doors automatically when the key fob is present and a foot or other object is passed by a sensor located below the doors. Along with the foot-operated rear doors, the new Town & Country will get USB charging ports on each of the three rows of seating as well as an optional built-in vacuum cleaner just like the Honda Odyssey.

The 700C Concept (seen above), which was revealed at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, will heavily influence the styling of the new minivan.

Now expected to arrive as a 2017 model year, the new Town & Country will get an upgraded version of the brand's 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine along with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The current Town & Country with a six-speed automatic transmission returns 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Chrysler Town & Country to go All-Wheel Drive

Although details on the Pentastar V6 engine upgrades are being kept quiet for the time being, we do know that the minivan will get an all-wheel drive variant that uses an electrically-powered rear axle for additional traction when required. Expected to arrive later this year is a plug-in hybrid variant.

[Source: Automotive News]

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AutoGuide Now For The Week of August 31

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August is practically finished, but we're not done testing fun new cars. This week, we have crossovers of all sizes and an iconic sports car that'll excite your inner enthusiast. 

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2016 Lexus RX – Mike Schlee, Road Test Editor:

Mike starts his week off driving the brand new crossover from Lexus. One of the best-selling luxury crossovers on the market, the new RX features a whole new look, and Lexus added direct-injection to improve the efficiency and output of its engines. Look to hear more about the new RX in the near future. We'll have a full review, photo gallery and video coming soon.

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2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS:

Once Mike returns from testing the new Lexus RX, he'll be stepping into one of the most iconic sports cars of all time, the Porsche 911. In GTS guise, it puts out 430 hp from its flat-packed six-cylinder engine, helping it hit 60 mph in under four seconds when equipped with the seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Be sure to catch up on Mike's Twitter account, where there will be no shortage of Porsche pictures.

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2016 Hyundai Tucson vs 2016 Mazda CX-5:

We take the newest compact crossover from Korea and pit it against one of our favorites in the segment to see just how impressive the Tucson really is. Early reports of the Hyundai are quite promising, but the CX-5 was always the perfect combination of style, features and fun-to-drive dynamics. We can't wait to see how they fare against each other.

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Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM Race Car Looks Fierce in New Teasers

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Mercedes-AMG is teasing a new race car that will compete in the 2016 DTM series. 

Based on the new 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, the new race car will begin competing during the 2016 season. Mercedes' current DTM formula seems mostly unchanged on the new car, which features a full aerodynamic makeover and a massive rear wing, much like the brand's current DTM entrant.

SEE ALSO: 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Dominates Horsepower War

"The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé will again set new standards for driving dynamics and design. So, the vehicle provides the ideal basis for our DTM car," said Head o fMercedes-AMG DTM Ulrich Fritz. "I'm already looking forward to seeing the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM compete in 2016. Our aim with this vehicle is, of course, to continue the Mercedes-Benz success story in the DTM."

A new 4.0-liter V8, capped at 500 hp, will power the race car, sending its power to the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox.

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