Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has riled critics once again by announcing yesterday he has driven at 186mph on a public highway.
He also revealed, during an interview with journalist Rosie Boycott at the Hay on Wye festival in Gloucestershire, he hasn't been pulled over for speeding for at least 20 years – only for driving without insurance.
Mr Clarkson was acquitted of a motoring offence last year after his solicitor Nick Freeman, also known as Mr Loophole, showed the prosecution was unable to prove he was the driver of a speeding car loaned to him by Alfa Romeo.
Mary Williams, chief executive of Brake, told the Daily Mail today: "Jeremy Clarkson is extremely offensive and irresponsible. His comments are very upsetting to loved ones who have suffered a bereavement through a road crash because of a speeding driver.
"He is the most appalling role model for our next generation of drivers. The BBC should sack him - he is totally out of control."
MrClarkson has long courted controversy, which has helped make Top Gear the most-watched TV show on BBC2 – shown in over 100 countries around the world.
He has insisted, however, that he doesn't have any influence over anyone and that people just don't listen to him anymore.
Related Articles
Latest family cars perform well in crash testsNew models from Audi, Ford, Skoda and Seat received five-star ratings in the latest round of crash-tests performed by Euro NCAP.Of the seven cars tested four were ...
Published: 29-May-2008
Car buyers urged to 'look past modifications'Car loan customers considering purchasing a second-hand car have been advised to look beyond any modifications and ensure it is checked thoroughly before they agree ...
Published: 03-Jul-2008
Buyers are still willing despite slumpEuropean car sales have slumped by 8.2 per cent compared with last year, according to new Jato figures.But despite the decline in sale volumes, more comma than ...
Published: 17-Jul-2008
Increase in automobile production recorded over 2008Car credit customers may have found that there are more new vehicles to pick up over 2008 than there were in 2007.This is because statistics from the Society of ...
Published: 25-Jul-2008
Tickets for Top Gear Live go on sale on FridayTickets for the Top Gear Live show go on sale on Friday - prompting MPH 08 to take on more staff to cope with the influx of motorists.MPH 08 is launching the first ...
Car Loan 4U is
authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority,
and licensed by the office of fair trading under the consumer
credit act 1974. Licensed Credit Broker. All finance is subject
to status and income. Written Quotation on request. Registered
office: Car Loan 4U Ltd, Beechfield House, Winterton
Way, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0LP. Registered in the UK.
| Affiliate Scheme | Testimonial | Career | Sitemap |
