The Grand Tour Is Under Fire For Showing How To Smuggle Migrants

The more people complain, the more The Grand Tour will keep courting controversy.

Another day, another group has been angered by Clarkson’s antics in The Grand Tour. Is anyone else feeling déjà vu? It’s just like the good old days of Top Gear where there would be new complaints every week. And we bet they're loving it. After angering the PETA animal rights group by driving a car made out of meat and bones, another row has broken out about the Amazon Prime show, this time concerning a stunt in episode four where Hammond was hidden in an Audi TT.

While it was comical to see Hammond hunched up like a hamster, the point of the segment was to demonstrate a novel way of smuggling migrants into the UK. Predictably, it didn’t go down too well. "When immigrants try to get into the country they always come in the back of a container lorry and that is the world's worst game of hide and seek. If you work for Border Force you open the doors and go, ‘well there you are’. Surely, there must be a better way of getting into Britain. And I think I've worked it out." Barbara Drozdowicz from the East European Resource Center failed to see the funny side, telling the Daily Star "We are appalled by the portrayal of migrants as an illegal cargo."

Meanwhile, a spokeswoman from the Road Haulage Association added that airing a "how to guide" to smuggle immigrants into the country was "irresponsible." The Grand Tour declined to comment. Thing is, responses like these that generate publicity are probably exactly what Clarkson wants – not that The Grand Tour needs any publicity right now, given that it’s broken both viewing and illegal download records. Do you think the segment was in poor taste?

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5 Cars For Under $10,000 That Will Make Your Neighbors Jealous

You don't need to spend a fortune to have a nice ride.

Imagine coming home from the dealership having just spent $50,000 or even $100,000 on a brand new car. Your neighbors will likely take notice and marvel at how well work must be going for you (and also wondering why you didn't spend that money making your house look nicer). Bringing home a new car is such a great feeling, but you don't need to spend a ton of cash to make people think you've done well. In fact, we've found five cars that all cost under $10,000 that will make your neighbors think you spent much more.

People who don't know much about cars seem to think that anyone who drives a BMW must be wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. However, owning a BMW (especially a used one) doesn't have to be reserved for the rich. We found a 2008 BMW 550i for just $8,900. Unfortunately, an M5 will cost well over $10,000, but this 550i is the next best thing. This was the top level non-M 5 Series, powered by a 360 horsepower 4.8-liter V8. This isn't some basic 5 Series with as much power as a garden variety V6 Camry, this was the one that executives drove. This ultra-cool BMW will certainly drop jaws if you decide to reveal how cheap it actually was to buy.

The B6 Audi S4 is another V8 car and one of our personal favorites. We recommended the S4 as part of our V8s for under $10,000 list, and we're happy to bring it back again here. We found a 2005 S4 with only 72,000 miles on it for just $8,950. The 4.2-liter V8 in this car produces 340 hp going out to a Quattro AWD system. The model that we found has a six-speed automatic, but the six-speed manual is also available at this price. The S4 was a match for the E46 BMW M3 in its day, but now costs far less to own. The best part about this car is that you can tell your neighbors it has the same engine as the Audi R8 that Iron Man drove. Come on, will they really know the difference?

In 2010, Jaguar introduced a radically new XJ that signaled a complete design change for the company. In the minds of some, the XJ that preceded it (the X350 chassis) was the last "true Jaguar" that didn't have influence from Tata. We found one of the later versions of this XJ, a 2006 Vanden Plas model, for just $8,999. It even comes with the classic Jaguar green paint with a tan interior. This XJ came with Jaguar's workhorse 4.2-liter V8, which produces 294 hp in this application. Despite being an executive car, the XJ only weighed 3,800 pounds, which made it quite a driver's car. If nothing else, that Leaping Cat hood ornament will certainly make the neighbors jealous.

When the Germans decide to get quirky, they really go nuts. The original Audi TT had a very intriguing design. People either hated it or loved it, and we were among the latter. The TT wasn't like a conventional roadster because it was based on the FWD Golf platform. Luckily, we found a 2001 model that has Audi's excellent Quattro AWD system. The car only has 61,000 miles on it and is currently for sale for $7,990. This TT came with a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which produced 225 hp in the Quattro version. The car we found also has the optional six-speed manual transmission, which will add even more driving enjoyment when cruising with the top down.

We were quite upset when Infiniti announced that it was going to change the model designations on its whole lineup. This is because we had grown to love the Infiniti G model. The G35 was a great car that has become incredibly affordable. We've found the more handsome looking coupe model for sale for $9,500. The car comes powered by a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 280 hp with the five-speed automatic or 298 hp with the six-speed manual. The 2005 model that we found only has 65,000 miles on it. It's also possible to get a G37 for under $10,000, but these will likely have over 100,000 miles on them. Both the G35 and G37 still look great today because of their timeless designs.

Audi Under Investigation For Falsifying Vehicle VINs

Three Audi employees are currently under investigation by German authorities.

Five years on, the infamous Dieselgate scandal is still haunting the Volkswagen Group. Recently, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Dieselgate scandal and was denied release from jail. Now, Audi is under investigation in Germany for falsifying documents, mileage readings and vehicle identification numbers since 2013 to work around emissions regulations in South Korea. According to The Wall Street Journal, the investigation focuses on three non-board members but "there could be more."

Last year, an unnamed Audi employee in South Korea was convicted of fraud in a case that's linked to this latest investigation. They were sentenced to 18 months in jail for tampering with documents to make them appear legal and certified for sale in South Korea.

Audi became aware of this during an internal audit in 2016 but was not obligated to report evidence of these types of violations to prosecutors according to German news site Süddeutsche. A year later, Audi’s headquarters was raided by German authorities.

According to a report discovered during the raid, Audi employees deliberately manipulated test data and faked VINs to make it impossible to confirm the correct information about emissions and chassis numbers. Eighteen vehicle chassis numbers were wrongly entered during the test report, which was then sent to local authorities in South Korea to verify before putting the vehicles on sale.

Audi reportedly told German newspaper Handelsblatt a “Chinese gang” wanted them to cheat on emissions when asked about the chassis numbers. Investigations are ongoing, but this latest scandal won’t help VW and Audi repair the damage done to their public image.

13 Sedans That Can Sprint From 0-60 MPH In Under 4 Seconds

Sedans as fast as supercars, right off the showroom floor.

Cast your mind back a decade, to 2008 – the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 520-4, with a 5.0-liter 513-hp V10, could run 0-62 mph in 4.0 seconds dead. For its time, this was a standard supercar benchmark. Of course, top speed could also be a measure, but since most manufacturers limit their vehicles at 155 mph, though they’re far capable of exceeding this, it’s a half measure at best.

So, isn’t it a joyous time for automotive enthusiasts, an era where a family sedan can keep pace with a bona fide supercar? It’s either testament to how far things have come or a scathing indictment on the supercar sector. But it’s now not at all uncommon to find sedans not just keeping pace from standstill, but around racetracks too. To honor the era of the super-sedan, we’ve found all the sedans on the market in the US that currently crack the 0-60 mph mark in under 4 seconds – though many of them have far greater credit than merely their ability to out-accelerate a decade old supercar.

Cadillac CTS-V

A decade ago, Cadillac wouldn’t have dared even dream of being on this list, but the latest incarnations of the ATS-V and CTS-V have established them as a proper performance carmaker for the American masses. It’s the CTS-V that finds a spot here though, as the rear-wheel-drive thunder-saloon is capable of a 0-60 mph sprint time of a manufacturer claimed 3.7 seconds. It’s thanks to the immense power available from its Corvette-sourced 6.2-liter supercharged V8 – 640 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque. That gut-wrenching power doesn’t end at 60 mph though, as the CTS-V will run on to 200 mph if given the track-space to do so.

Audi RS7

The Audi RS7 is one of the oldest cars on this list, and due for replacement at some stage in the near future. But quattro all-wheel drive and a potent twin-turbo V8 engine set the RS7 in good stead to run with supercars well before the rest of the world played catch-up. With 560 hp and 516 lb-ft tied to the ground via permanent all-wheel drive, is it any wonder the RS7 sprints to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.7 seconds? The potent RS7 Performance does it quicker still, in 3.6 seconds with 605hp.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

Which is more exciting – a sedan that can keep pace with supercars, or the fact that it’s a rear-wheel drive Alfa Romeo? Powered by a Ferrari-derived 2.9-liter bi-turbo V6, 505 hp and superior engineering see the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio rocket to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. More than that, the Giulia Quadrifoglio held the Nurburgring record for the fastest production sedan, lapping the Nordschleife in 7 minutes 32 seconds, quicker than a Lexus LFA and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera. It’s pretty much earned the tag of being a Ferrari sedan.

Audi RS3 Sedan

Who would’ve thought something sharing a chassis with a VW Beetle would end up on this list? Well, here the RS3 Sedan is, replete with a 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine – of course – and 400 horsepower, sent to all four corners with 0-60 mph taking a rapid 3.9 seconds. Lest we forget, the RS3 is the junior Audi Sport model of the entire line-up, and it’s capable of dealing out hidings to far bigger foes without batting an eyelid.

Dodge Charger Hellcat

Hellcat power, is there anything else that needs saying? The Dodge Charger Hellcat’s supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 generates 707 earthshaking horsepower, sent to the rear pair of tires with enough force, and grip, to send the Charger from 0-60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. But stick it on a drag strip with some track rubber and it’ll outgun many a supercar. Not to mention, how many family sedans can brag about having 707 horsepower and a 204 mph top speed?

BMW M760i xDrive

Whilst many of the vehicles on this list possess genuine sports car credentials, the same can’t be said of the BMW M760i xDrive. It is after all a luxury land yacht first and foremost, designed to ferry passengers in the rear of the cabin in complete relaxation. But whilst appearances may be somewhat unassuming, the 601 horsepower 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12 lurking under the hood is anything but. Throw in permanent all-wheel drive, and the M760i is the land yacht capable of 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds. Down any straight stretch of road, the M760i is capable of dealing supercars a good scare.

Tesla Model S P100D

Representing the boys from Electric Avenue, the Tesla Model S P100D has been the poster-child for EV performance since day one. YouTube is filled with videos of P100Ds destroying supercars and drag-monsters alike down the strip, not surprising given it sprints from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. Two point five seconds!

Not only is that true supercar territory, but that’s as quick as a Bugatti Veyron completes the same feat, and the Tesla has been known to do it quicker in testing. It’s perhaps the single feature of the Model S that’s cemented it in the hearts and minds of motoring enthusiasts.

Mercedes-AMG S63

While almost all AMGs are thundering demons of the street and track, it’s the biggest of the lot – the AMG S63 – that offers the best performance in a 4-door sedan package. Powered by the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine seen across the range, outputs of 603 hp and 664 lb-ft mean the S63 offers one of the highest states of tune for the hot-vee motor. Mated to all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission, 0-60 mph arrives in 3.4 seconds, frightening not just the BMW M760i but many a supercar on the street too.

Mercedes-AMG E63 S

From one AMG to the next, the AMG E63 S makes use of the same 4.0-liter V8 as the S63, in an identical 603-hp state of tune, and with the same automatic gearbox. But its all-wheel-drive system has an extreme rear bias (and a drift mode), and the reduced weight compared to its bigger brother means the E63 S 4Matic+ takes performance to a new level. 0-60 mph arrives in just 3.3 seconds, but it’s not just that number that tells the story. The E63 S is a capable luxury cruiser but possesses the duality of being equally at home on a racetrack where it can be found hunting down BMW M5s and Audi RS7s.

BMW M5 Competition

After Mercedes-AMG took the E63 the AWD route, it was a waiting game to see how BMW would respond. The response was swift and the strike deadly accurate, as BMW pioneered the M-xDrive all-wheel-drive system specifically for the new M5. Paired with an upgraded 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 churning out 617 hp in Competition trim, the M5 Performance – replete with an illustrious performance history dating back more than 30 years – smashes the 0-60 mph benchmark in 3.1 seconds. Every day is a track day when you drive an M5.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

It’s said that every Porsche is a sports car first, and a segment competitor second. That’s the ethos behind vehicles like the Macan, and indeed the Porsche Panamera. Now in its second – and arguably most beautiful generation – it’s the hybridized Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid that delivers the strongest of killer blows. A twin-turbocharged V8, measuring 4.0-liters in displacement, kicks out 550 hp, but is bonded to a supplementary electrical system to bolster total outputs to a manic 680 hp and 626 lb-ft of torque.

With all-wheel drive and the incredible PDK dual-clutch gearbox, 0-60 mph takes 3.2 seconds before the Turbo S E-Hybrid stretches on to a 192 mph top speed. Of course, it does all this with the ability to out-handle just about any other sports saloon on track too, making it a true supercar slayer for the modern family man.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe

The most recent addition to this list is perhaps one of the most fitting. Though the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S might be based upon the same chassis as the E63 mentioned above, with the same engine at its heart, the whole thing has been worked over from the ground up by the team at AMG to create what is effectively a 4-door version of its monstrous AMG GT supercar.

It makes use of the same 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system, but dialed in for sharper responses and better on-track behavior – though drift mode is still standard – and the 4.0-liter V8 churns out 630 hp in 63 S trim. 0-60 mph takes 3.1 seconds, quick enough to rival any supercar, and handling gets a boost courtesy of rear-wheel steering. Though it’s yet to go on sale in the US, the recent international launch is enough to warrant its eligibility for inclusion here.

Jaguar XE SV Project 8

The Jaguar XE is a competent sports sedan in its own right, but hand it over to Jaguar Land Rovers Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) department, and the sports sedan becomes something beastly. Under the hood, SVO shoehorned a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 outputting 592 horsepower. Traction is found through a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system, with specially designed, track-honed suspension aiding high levels of grip. Carbon fiber usage is liberal for reduced weight, meaning the most powerful series-production Jaguar ever can achieve impressive performance in all circumstances.

0-60 mph takes 3.3 seconds, the Project 8 tops out at 200 mph, and the giant rear wing develops 269 lbs of downforce at 186 mph. But Project 8 was designed to conquer any and all racetracks, and the limited production model of just 300 units proved its track pedigree by setting the fastest ever lap at the Nurburgring for a production four-door sedan, lapping the circuit in 7 minutes, 21.2 seconds – quicker than a Ferrari 488 GTB, Dodge Viper, and Ferrari Enzo. It seems a fitting sedan to finish this list with, one that hammers home the point that sedans are now truly as fast as supercars. What a time to be alive!

Audi Under Investigation For Falsifying Vehicle VINs

Three Audi employees are currently under investigation by German authorities.

Five years on, the infamous Dieselgate scandal is still haunting the Volkswagen Group. Recently, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Dieselgate scandal and was denied release from jail. Now, Audi is under investigation in Germany for falsifying documents, mileage readings and vehicle identification numbers since 2013 to work around emissions regulations in South Korea. According to The Wall Street Journal, the investigation focuses on three non-board members but "there could be more."

Last year, an unnamed Audi employee in South Korea was convicted of fraud in a case that's linked to this latest investigation. They were sentenced to 18 months in jail for tampering with documents to make them appear legal and certified for sale in South Korea.

Audi became aware of this during an internal audit in 2016 but was not obligated to report evidence of these types of violations to prosecutors according to German news site Süddeutsche. A year later, Audi’s headquarters was raided by German authorities.

According to a report discovered during the raid, Audi employees deliberately manipulated test data and faked VINs to make it impossible to confirm the correct information about emissions and chassis numbers. Eighteen vehicle chassis numbers were wrongly entered during the test report, which was then sent to local authorities in South Korea to verify before putting the vehicles on sale.

Audi reportedly told German newspaper Handelsblatt a “Chinese gang” wanted them to cheat on emissions when asked about the chassis numbers. Investigations are ongoing, but this latest scandal won’t help VW and Audi repair the damage done to their public image.

Audi e-tron GT Will Charge Up To 80 Percent In Under 12 Minutes

It will be the first EV capable of such swift charging.

Audi recently revealed its first EV, the e-tron SUV, which is capable of charging to 80 percent in 30 minutes using 150-kW fast chargers currently being rolled out across Europe. However, these chargers are already capable of 350-kW charging but can only be upgraded when battery technology advances to support the technology. According to a report by Autocar, the e-tron GT will be the first Audi EV with batteries capable of charging at 350kW when it arrives in 2020 to take on the Tesla Model S.

Senior e-tron product marketing manager Johannes Eckstein confirmed to Autocar that battery technology is not advanced enough to accommodate the electricity flow rate of 350kW charging, but next-generation batteries will support the faster charging. As a result, the e-Tron GT will be able to charge to 80 percent capacity in less than 12 minutes when hooked up to a 350 kW fast charger, which should help combat people’s range anxiety with EVs.

To allow owners to take advantage of 350-kW charging in future electric vehicles, Audi is currently developing fast-charging stations around the world with 350 kW support. In Europe, these stations are part of Ionity network, the result of a collaboration between Audi, BMW, Ford, Mercedes, and other automakers.

VW Group’s Electify America subsidiary is also rolling out these stations across America.
Little is currently known about the Audi e-tron GT, but the EV is expected to take the form of an electric luxury sedan that will rival the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. It will be one of 12 electric vehicles Audi will launch by 2025.

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