Following the mixed to negative feedback for the previous series from critics and viewers, and the firing of Chris Evans, the show underwent a revamp, with the creation of a brand new studio, complete with new seats, a racing tyre designed table and new screens, along with a brand new logo design and opening titles. In addition, along with continuing to host
BBC Three companion show,
Extra Gear, the BBC decided to reassign both Chris Harris and Rory Reid as
Top Gears main hosts alongside Matt LeBlanc. In February 2017, it was confirmed that comedian George Lewis would be joining the spin-off programme as a presenter alongside Harris and Reid. It was also announced that the format of the
Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment would return for Series 24, after the BBC dropped the controversial
Star in a Rally-Cross Car segment that had replaced it due to the negative feedback it received. As the previous car for the segment, the
Vauxhall Astra Tech Line, had been sent back to Vauxhall and auctioned off for charity, a brand new car was provided for the segment, the
Toyota GT86, leading to the segment being renamed as
Star in a Reasonably Fast Car.
Marketing On 4 February 2017,
BBC Two began showcasing trailers for the new series, with the caption "Top Gear: Coming Soon". On 24 February,
Top Gear's official
Twitter page confirmed that the twenty-fourth series would premiere on 5 March 2017, broadcasting seven weekly episodes. ==Episodes==