U.S. Top Gear

NBC is gonna make an American version of the BBC show Top Gear. This could be a good thing, but I don't think its gonna work. Part of the appeal of the BBC version is the hosts, and with new hosts, it just won't be the same show. It will be nice to have them reviewing cars that we can actually buy in the US. However, it could be problematic since car companies will be advertising for the show. When a car sucks, the BBC hosts will tell you it sucks. Will the American host be able to be that honest when GM and Ford are sponsoring the show? Probably not, but I'll be watching anyway. Just judge it as its own show, and don't expect it to be as good as the real Top Gear.