Top Gear (1977)

The return of the motoring show. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the Audi A3 hatchback, the latest addition to the range of a booming car manufacturer, while Tiff Needell takes the two-seater Lotus Elise for a spin. Off the road, Quentin Wilson looks at worrying EU plans to make car parts more expensive.

In tonight's edition, Tiff Needell gets behind the wheel of a 200mph dragster. Jeremy Clarkson compares the new Nissan Skyline coupe with the original, which he reckons is one of the best cars he has ever driven, and Quentin Wilson evaluates the Citroen Saxo.

Tiff Needell test-drives the Boxster, Porsche's first new car for almost 20 years, while Jeremy Clarkson has a spin in a Lamborghini Diablo. Steve Berry explains why now is an opportune time to take a motorcycle test.

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine programme, Jeremy Clarkson tests the Peugeot 306 GTi, Michele Newman tries the Renault Megane Scenic and Andy Wilman drives a new version of the Nissan Micra.

Tonight, Jeremy Clarkson gives his verdict on Jaguar's long-awaited new coupe, Tony Mason enters the Reliant Robin Championship and Steve Berry rides the Honda Blackbird "superbike".

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine programme, Michele Newman visits the home of the Skoda in Prague to view their new Octavia model. And Quentin Wilson casts his eye over the S-class Mercedes.

Tonight, an insider's guide to the Motor Show at the NEC, Birmingham. And Jeremy Clarkson tests the Ford Ka while Andy Wilman reports from Japan on the new mini people-carrier from Mazda.

Jeremy Clarkson travels business class with Audi, Mercedes and BMW, as he weighs up the winners and losers in up-market estate cars. And Quentin Wilson discovers the latest market prices on personal number plates.

Quentin Wilson tests the new Volkswagen Passat, a car previously known for its family-sized practicality, but which now promises a little more excitement. Does it deliver? And Steve Berry goes to Hednesford Raceway for the National Hot Rod championship.

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell tests the grown-up version of the legendary Caterham Seven. And Andy Wilman reviews La Passione , rock star Chris Rea 's tribute to the Ferrari.

In tonight's edition of the motoring magazine, Quentin Wilson traces the troubled history of the NSU Ro80, one of the world's first rotary engine cars. And Steve Berry visits the International Motorcycle Show, where the Buell Lightning superbike is on display.

Andy Wilman visits Japan to drive the RX01, Mazda's latest up-market sports car. Plus action from Spain in the Catalunya Rally.

In the motoring magazine tonight, Andy Wilman visits the annual Volkswagen "Beetle Bash", an event that revels in rave culture and performance art as much as cars. Plus there's a review of the latest turbo diesels.

Jeremy Clarkson tests the latest sports roadster, the Mercedes SLK, and Steve Berry drives the SSC, an experimental car full of gadgets including radar.

Honda's Prelude coupe has been criticised for having conservative styling. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives the latest version to see if its performance outshines its appearance. Andy Wilman reports from Tokyo, where inhabitants of the densely populated city are visiting an off-road arena to emulate the pleasures of a spin in the countryside.

Quentin Wilson , Steve Berry and Michele Newman join nearly 700 cars and drivers from 23 countries on the centenary London-to-Brighton run.