James May Bidding Farewell To Top Gear Unless Clarkson Returns

He is the most well-rounded of the three. He can be funny, but also intelligent and thoughtful with what he says. His specials are usually very good, and he's good at giving information rather than Clarkson hyperbole. I feel like Hammond doesn't know much about anything other than farming and Morgans. The rest is just fed to him and he's not that bothered.

@Corey Lewis Agreed Corey, I also prefer May. BTW, thanks for the tip on his car of the people specials. I learned of that from your comments on TTAC, watched them all and did learn a few things. And yes, the shelling of the French cars was the lowest point in the series. Barely justifiable.

@Marcelo de Vasconcellos Of course. That was a fun series, I think my favorite part was the long history of the Fiat 124 (a very stylish car!). And I couldn't believe the lax regulations allowing what was it, 13 year olds to drive those low powered death traps in France? Since they were considered "scooters" or whatever the term was. The shelling part - just made my head hurt. No reason for it, I would rather have had much more detail on the history of the 2cv, or perhaps how the French have done hatchbacks for so long with Citroen and Peugeot.

@Corey Lewis I agree, the 124 even made it to Brazil in the 90s for a very brief period back in the 90s as Ladas. Still see some tooling about, mostly decrepit, though a few years back I saw a red one in mint condition driving though a nicer part of town. Amid the BMWs and smaller Fiats and VWs I'd say it looked...regal. Yes those scooters were fun. Being electric, and making no noise, it also seems they led to a rash of people being run over in towns. As to French hatches, don't forget the Simca! Originator of it all. Absorbed by Chrysler IIRC and later still by Peugeot who I thinks holds the brand.