Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry & Jethro Bovingdon to Host Top Gear America

Discovery’s MotorTrend Group and the Los Angeles production office of BBC Studios have revealed that Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry and Jethro Bovingdon are signed on to host the all-new U.S. version of Top Gear, Top Gear America.

Premiering in spring 2020 exclusively on the MotorTrend App, the new Top Gear America will deliver a fresh, uniquely American take on the classic Top Gear format. The show will follow the motorized mischief and supercharged adventures of Shepard, Corddry and Bovingdon across America.

“What an extraordinary trio to add to the storied history of the Top Gear franchise,” said Alex Wellen, global president and general manager of MotorTrend Group. “Individually Dax, Rob and Jethro bring unique experiences, perspectives and genuine passion for the automotive world. Together they create all the essential and joyful ingredients that we’ve come to love about Top Gear—comradery, competitiveness and sheer curiosity. We can’t wait to share their exhilarating adventures as they traverse American car culture with each new episode of Top Gear America.”

Matt Forde, managing director of international production and formats at BBC Studios, said: “We’re thrilled that the U.S. fans of our global franchise will be able to continue to relish in all that is Top Gear—excitement, fun and passion. The clear chemistry between Dax, Rob and Jethro, in combination with the challenges and car stunts—ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary—are certain to make Top Gear America a new fan favorite.”

Shepard is a lifelong gearhead who grew up in Detroit and was raised by a single mother working in the automotive industry. He is the writer, director and star of CHIPS, about two motorcycle highway patrolmen, and Hit and Run, about a getaway driver who goes on the lam in order to save his girlfriend. In addition to his film credits, Shepard starred in seven seasons of Parenthood and is currently starring in three series: Netflix’s The Ranch, opposite Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott; the ABC sitcom Bless This Mess with Lake Bell; and as the host of the FOX game show Spin the Wheel.

Corddry, a four-time Emmy Award-winning actor, producer and comedian, has been a car enthusiast since his teens. Corddry is best known for his work on Adult Swim’s satirical comedy series Childrens Hospital, which he created, executive produced and starred in. He recently wrapped production on Netflix’s Medical Police, a Childrens Hospital spin-off series premiering January 2020, and can currently be seen in the CBS comedy The Unicorn.

Bovingdon is an automotive journalist, having spent more than 20 years behind the wheel for many of the industry’s most influential media outlets including CAR, evo, DriveTribe, Automobile and MotorTrend.