Top Gear: Season 10 Episode 1

Introduction: Jeremy introduced the series by showing a sneak preview of the forthcoming episodes.
Main Review: Clarkson reviewed the Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 Concept. He says it's been rushed in eight weeks, constructed out of parts from other VW owned models and as a result, most onboard electronics do not work and it "cannot go round corners". He also comments he finds the idea of a 600+ HP VW Golf rather ridiculous. The Stig (whom in this episode was referred to as 'Cuddles') posts a lap time of 1:29.6.
News: The three presenters disc<uss the Top Gear arson, blaming Fifth Gear presenters for starting it. They also point out the "new" furniture in the studio, as the old equipment got caught in the fire. Richard and James introduce the new Supercars showcased across the year, while Jeremy rants about new rules banning smoking cigarettes while driving.
Star in a reasonably priced car: Dame Helen Mirren is the first guest star of this series and posts a time of 1:52.8 in the Chevrolet Lacetti.
The Cool Wall: Richard and Jeremy talk about the burnt down Cool Wall, then try to familiarize themselves with some burnt leftovers of car stickers that were once on the board. The segment ends with Richard saying the old cool wall is useless, which points out the possibility of a replacement wall used in the upcoming episodes.
Challenge: The presenters each took a light-weight supercar to Mainland Europe to find the best driving road in the world that provides a grueling grip test and a rush of adrenaline together with beautiful driving scenery. Jeremy drove a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Richard a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and James an Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24.