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‘Top Gear’ magazine gets new look as tv show returns
LONDON: The BBC Top Gear magazine will have a new-look from its December issue (on sale 30 October), coinciding with this weeks return of the TV show in a brand new format. Completing the refreshment of the brand, the Top Gear website is also sporting a new look.
Jeremy Clarkson, whose acerbic opinions made the old programme a hit returns as presenter of the hour-long programme, joined by used car guru Jason Dawe and Richard Hammond.
Top Gear magazine has undergone a major redesign, with more hard-hitting tests, entertaining off-the-wall features, a new 20-page Front End section of news, sport and humour plus even more opinionated views from Clarkson, who will be contributing even more to the magazine after signing an exclusive new contract with it.
BBC Magazines Top Gear website, www.topgear.com has undergone a complete overhaul. Its extensive road test library and comprehensive database of new and used car data now carries even more information and is much easier navigate. The site continues to attract top advertisers and host some of the most creative advertising on the web.
Top Gear magazine has remained market-leader for every ABC period since its launch in 1993. BBC Top Gear magazine is Britains best-selling general motoring monthly , with a circulation of 150,747 (ABC: Jan – Jun 2002). It is published by BBC Magazines – a division of BBC Worldwide Ltd, the main commercial arm of the BBC.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
