Clarkson Defends Tesla Review Amid Accusations

Jeremy Clarkson has expressed frustration over allegations made by former Top Gear host Chris Harris on The Joe Rogan Experience, suggesting that a review of the Tesla Roadster aired in 2008 was staged. Rogan claimed that the show misrepresented the car's performance for dramatic effect, prompting anger from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who previously sued the BBC unsuccessfully over the review. Clarkson defended the integrity of Top Gear's road tests, stating they were always 'scrupulously fair' despite the show's playful reputation. Harris corroborated Rogan's remarks, mentioning that producers would often 'reverse engineer an outcome' for segments. Clarkson's rebuttal highlighted that these claims perpetuate a myth about the fairness of his Tesla review. The controversy reignites discussions about the show's impact on Tesla's early reputation.