Following the Internet rumors about the official date for the new season of the world’s favorite motoring show, guys at TopGear.com released an official statement, in bold, confirming June 26 as the day that Top Gear returns for its 17th season which apparently has six episodes. That’s not enough really, in the olden days they used to make more than 10 episode for each season. The new season will include [stop reading right now if you don’t want us to spoil it for you] a hot hatch race in Monaco, an electric car challenge that’s already sparked controversy, and Top Gear’s attempt to improve public transport, as the main features.

As an added bonus, check out a video of James May trying to improve fashion industry – in a manly way – after the jump…

Part of James May’s Man Lab – He says he wants to stop fashion industry so people won’t waste money and time on what they wear. Instead he wants all men to wear jumpsuits with a multipurpose belt on which you can hang your spanners in the right order. He has scary visions you know!

video courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk