Lev Moody Everyone is ripping so hard on this show but it has gotten better!Sure it could use more elements from the UK version (I'm a big fan of Top Gear UK) but they would be hard to implement at this stage. For example, the whole star in a reasonably priced car thing.. the show isn't that popular yet for something like that! I bet if its on for a while you can bring in a dedicated test track and have some stars come on. Just give it a bit more time. I love the guys.. they are all witty and they ARE passionate about cars.. just in their own way. I hope it never gets canceled..carry on the good work chaps!

mercedesx-142-167025 Honestly this show is an embarrassment. Nothing works well. The "personalities" are beyond watchable, stupidity at its pinnacle. The people on TopGear UK actually know something about cars, have a passion for cars. These twits are typical reality TV know nothings. All of it is quite painful to watch, please end it. it is a national disgrace, an abomination. Yes it is that bad. Nothing unique or original about this show, I wanted so much to like this show when I heard it was in the works, now I wish they had never attempted a US version. You want a good show? Hire people that are credible! This crap sucks. American audiences are not this stupid to accept this swill.

chris-5627 The Cast: This is a car show and you need car people. Adam simply doesn't belong on this show and it is clear that he doesn't care about cars. I could forgive him the first season but he has not made any improvement. Rutledge appears to genuinely know about cars but unfortunately he cannot drive. Get that kid some lessons because you can't have driving challenges with two captain slows. Tanner is a great driver and he cocky attitude plays well on the screen but he needs to stop cheating. The show is about cars, not his ego. The Challenges: I love the concept of all the challenges. They are creative things that America's youth would be interested in. However the show needs to stay true to the challenge. If the budget is $5,000 for a car, you cannot give a host a late model Mercedes (salvage title or not, it's way over budget). Pick something any one of us could find on CraigsList. Also, the cheating needs to stop. Viewers are interested in seeing how the host's selections match up. The show should be about the cars so revealing the well known strengths and flaws of comparable vehicles is what made the UK Top Gear so great.The Reviews: I hate to say it but this part of the show is pretty lame. These segments should be fueled by pure desire for speed and excitement but none of the hosts can pull off a narrative. Stop filming them and just show the car in all it's beauty. I don't need to see Tanner's face between each shot (it's pretty clear that it is always Tanner who narrates because he cheats to win and is the only host they would dare hand the keys to a performance car).What's Missing: The show needs to capture the attention of today's youth and help build interest in cars and racing. Documenting outlets for racing and getting these hosts into the scene is the only way to do that. Have them pick autocross cars for $5,000 and make them go to an actual autocross event. Have them go ice racing in the northern states. Show the viewers what its like to attend a track day at your local race track. In other words, pick challenges that are realistic for the average viewer and document the specifics of them. There are a lot of affordable outlets in motorsports that are missing from this show that the original Top Gear was able to capitalize on. Of course it helps when you have hosts that can actually drive.

Sam Taler I wait to see this show week after week , its funny , great setup and not like the UK virgin with dull old men. and FYI ,for the some of thereviews who like the " original" show , dot put your negative comments, just change the channel to BBC and watch your creepy old show. US version makes its entrance and I'll obviously give it the benefit of the doubt. Season 1 wasn't very enjoyable, because the hosts don't have that instantly-loved chemistry of the UK guys plus they can't pull off the UK concept of reviews and the whole interview thing. if you like cars , comedy and good value production , this is the show for you.