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Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy calls him a t**t in Father's Day post as she shares adorable throwback clip
This comes after he split with his wife Mindy after an "amazing 28 years together" Daddy Banter Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy calls him a t**t in Father's Day post as she shares adorable throwback clip Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RICHARD Hammond's daughter Izzy calls him a t**t in Father's Day post as she shares adorable throwback clip. Richard's daughter Izzy had fans in stitches after cheekily branding him a 'not an idiot" in a hilarious Father's Day tribute - while also melting hearts with a sweet childhood video of the pair. 5 Izzy paid tribute to her dad this Father's day on Instagram Credit: Getty 5 She also shared a video from her childhood Credit: Instagram / izzyhammondx The Top Gear legend didn't seem to mind, as Izzy's post quickly racked up the likes for its mix of sass and sentiment. Taking to Instagram, Izzy wrote: "Recently, people have decided that I think you're an idiot. I do not. I think you're a twat x "Happy Father's Day. Hope you don't mind me giving the whole car thing a go. Love ya. "(Swipe to see me and Rich chatting rubbish on telly 20 years ago. Not much has changed)". The 24-year-old then shared a sweet moment with her dad captured on video. Izzy is a young child watching her dad draw and colour and they are calling each other "funny". Fans rushed to the comment section as they gushed over the pair. One said: "How lovely. Your dad doing some great artwork with his little girl." Another added: "I hope that one day, my daughter holds me in such high regard." A third penned: "My favourite father daughter duo." Richard Hammond and James May make 'traumatising' return to Top Gear a decade after quitting BBC series Richard has two daughters Izzy, 24, and Willow, 22, with his ex-wife Amanda "Mindy". They announced their split back in January, after an "amazing 28 years together". The Sun understands that newspaper columnist Mindy, 59, demanded the divorce after a source claimed she "wanted him gone". The news was shared by Richard, 55, on an X account which read: "A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently. Richard Hammond's career through the decades By Summer Raemason Richard was born in Birmingham in 1970 and studied photography, as well as television production. He kickstarted his career in broadcasting at BBC Radio York. This saw him land another role at BBC Radio Cumbria, Leeds and Lancashire, before he left in 1995 to follow his passion for cars. He always dreamt of presenting motoring TV shows but initially took a job working in PR after leaving the BBC. He was involved in corporate events for clients including the Ferrari Owners' Club and Renault Sport. In 1998 he earned his debut motoring TV job on, hosting Motorweek on Satellite channel Men & Motors. This opened up many more avenues on screen and eventually he found his way to presenting Top Gear in 2002. The household show garnered up to six million viewers at its peak. While filming with Top Gear Richard crashed in a jet-powered traveling at over 300 mph. The dad-of-two is one of the only people to have ever survived such a horror smash. Hammond has also hosted science and nature programmes including Should I Worry About? on BBC One. Other TV projects for the BBC included being the face of Battle of the Geeks, Time Commanders and featuring as a team captain on Petrol Heads. He also presented ITV's eponymous Richard Hammond's Five O'Clock Show and Sky One's Brainiac. "Our marriage is coming to end, but we've had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters. "We will always be in each other's lives and are proud of the family we created. "We won't be commenting further and sincerely hope that our privacy and that of our children will be respected at this time. With Love, Richard and Mindy." It is believed Mindy is asking to keep their £7million Bollitree Castle estate, in Herefordshire, as they draw up divorce settlements. The source told The Sun: 'Richard is very upset about all this. It seems he has tried hard to rekindle the relationship but to no avail. 'There is no speculation that any third party is involved.' The couple met in 1995 and Richard wrote previously in his autobiography, On The Edge: My Story: "In an instant, I fell in love with her and realised I had met my soul-mate and best friend for life." After they tied the knot in 2002, the pair snapped up a grade II listed Bollitree Castle in 2008. It boasts six bedrooms, a swimming pool and 20 acres of land. Despite Richard's on screen presence, the pair have largely kept their relationship, and two daughters, out of the limelight. It's estimated their father, a former Top Gear legend alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, has a net worth of around £70million. 5 Mindy demanded the divorce after a source claimed she "wanted him gone" Credit: Getty 5 The pair have largely kept their relationship, and two daughters, out of the limelight Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy calls him a t**t in Father's Day post as she shares adorable throwback clip
RICHARD Hammond's daughter Izzy calls him a t **t in Father's Day post as she shares adorable throwback clip. Richard's daughter Izzy had fans in stitches after cheekily branding him a 'not an idiot" in a hilarious Father's Day tribute - while also melting hearts with a sweet childhood video of the pair. Advertisement 5 Izzy paid tribute to her dad this Father's day on Instagram Credit: Getty 5 She also shared a video from her childhood Credit: Instagram / izzyhammondx The Top Gear legend didn't seem to mind, as Izzy's post quickly racked up the likes for its mix of sass and sentiment. Taking to Instagram, Izzy wrote: "Recently, people have decided that I think you're an idiot. I do not. I think you're a twat x "Happy Father's Day. Hope you don't mind me giving the whole car thing a go. Love ya. "(Swipe to see me and Rich chatting rubbish on telly 20 years ago. Not much has changed)". Advertisement more richard hammond The 24-year-old then shared a sweet moment with her dad captured on video. Izzy is a young child watching her dad draw and colour and they are calling each other "funny". Fans rushed to the comment section as they gushed over the pair. One said: "How lovely. Your dad doing some great artwork with his little girl." Advertisement Most read in Reality Another added: "I hope that one day, my daughter holds me in such high regard." A third penned: "My favourite father daughter duo." Richard Hammond and James May make 'traumatising' return to Top Gear a decade after quitting BBC series Richard has two daughters Izzy, 24, and Willow, 22, with his ex-wife Amanda "Mindy". They Advertisement The Sun understands that newspaper columnist Mindy, 59, demanded the divorce after a source claimed she "wanted him gone". The news was shared by Richard, 55, on an X account which read: "A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently. Richard Hammond's career through the decades By Summer Raemason Richard was born in Birmingham in 1970 and studied photography, as well as television production. He kickstarted his career in broadcasting at BBC Radio York. This saw him land another role at BBC Radio Cumbria, Leeds and Lancashire, before he left in 1995 to follow his passion for cars. He always dreamt of presenting motoring TV shows but initially took a job working in PR after leaving the BBC. He was involved in corporate events for clients including the Ferrari Owners' Club and Renault Sport. In 1998 he earned his debut motoring TV job on, hosting Motorweek on Satellite channel Men & Motors. This opened up many more avenues on screen and eventually he found his way to presenting Top Gear in 2002. The household show garnered up to six million viewers at its peak. While filming with Top Gear Richard crashed in a jet-powered traveling at over 300 mph. The dad-of-two is one of the only people to have ever survived such a horror smash. Hammond has also hosted science and nature programmes including Should I Worry About? on BBC One. Other TV projects for the BBC included being the face of Battle of the Geeks, Time Commanders and featuring as a team captain on Petrol Heads. He also presented ITV's eponymous Richard Hammond's Five O'Clock Show and Sky One's Brainiac. "Our marriage is coming to end, but we've had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters. "We will always be in each other's lives and are proud of the family we created. Advertisement "We won't be commenting further and sincerely hope that our privacy and that of our children will be respected at this time. With Love, Richard and Mindy." It is believed Mindy is asking to keep their £7million Bollitree Castle estate, in Herefordshire, as they draw up divorce settlements. The source told The Sun: 'Richard is very upset about all this. It seems he has tried hard to rekindle the relationship but to no avail. 'There is no speculation that any third party is involved.' Advertisement The couple met in 1995 and Richard wrote previously in his autobiography, On The Edge: My Story: "In an instant, I fell in love with her and realised I had met my soul-mate and best friend for life." After they tied the knot in 2002, the pair snapped up a grade II listed Bollitree Castle in 2008. It boasts six bedrooms, a swimming pool and 20 acres of land. Despite Richard's on screen presence, the pair have largely kept their relationship, and two daughters, out of the limelight. Advertisement It's estimated their father, a former Top Gear legend alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, has a net worth of around £70million. 5 Mindy demanded the divorce after a source claimed she "wanted him gone" Credit: Getty 5 The pair have largely kept their relationship, and two daughters, out of the limelight Credit: Getty 5 Richard has a net worth of around £70million Credit: PA Advertisement
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
MotorWeek announces its 2025 Drivers' Choice Awards - Best of the Year: Chevrolet Equinox EV
Chevrolet Equinox EV - MotorWeek's 2025 Drivers' Choice Awards Best of the Year Motorweek's Drivers' Choice Awards OWINGS MILLS, MD, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MotorWeek today announced its 2025 Drivers' Choice Awards, highlighted by its 2025 Best of the Year winner – the all-electric Chevrolet Equinox EV. The full slate of Drivers' Choice Awards presented by MotorWeek, now in its 44th season as TV and digital media's original automotive magazine series, reflects the new age of EVs while maintaining the mantle of practicality with an eye toward the future. The Drivers' Choice Awards digital ceremony can be viewed at and MotorWeek's YouTube channel. The Equinox EV builds on the solid reputation of the internal combustion engine Equinox, which has been among North America's most popular compact SUVs for two decades. While sharing a name and purpose, the Equinox EV is an all-new 21st-century standout with its combination of extended driving range, family practicality, and affordable price. It also promises to open up the world of all-electric motoring to a wider audience like no battery-electric before it. That is why MotorWeek's editorial staff awarded the Chevrolet Equinox EV its top vehicle honor. John Davis, MotorWeek creator and host said, 'While this is not the first time an EV has won Best of the Year honors, the Equinox EV, with over 300 miles of standard range for all models, and just under $35,000 price tag before incentives, is poised to finally make an EV purchase something most families and fleet buyers, large and small, can not only afford but, also, cannot afford to ignore. 'Rarely is a brand able to transform a highly familiar nameplate into a new-era standard bearer, but that is just what Chevrolet has done with the all-new Equinox EV,' noted Davis. 'This Equinox EV is also a real head turner, with some of the best-looking styling to come out of the Bow Tie Brigade in decades.' Chevrolet has put everything it has learned in nine decades of building SUVs into the ground-breaking Equinox EV. MotorWeek's staff notes the vehicle's airy and modern interior that has room for five adults along with an impressive suite of technology. 'While the gas-powered Equinox has been a standard for small utilities for some 20 years, the Equinox EV picks up the torch for an all-electric driving future,' explained Davis. 'Along with its over-300-mile range, using a Level 3 DC-Fast Charger, the new Equinox EV can add back as much as 70 miles of range in only 10 minutes. So, the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is so much more than just a new generation of a great selling nameplate, it's a class revolution that delivers better than ever.' 'We are honored to see our best-selling EV receive this recognition,' said Scott Bell, global vice president, Chevrolet. 'It's a vehicle we are extremely proud of – it looks and drives great, is affordable and it just happens to be an EV. There's no surprise it's converting EV skeptics and bringing new folks to the Chevrolet family.' MotorWeek's production team evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles every year. Drivers' Choice Award winners, in 12 consumer-driven categories, were chosen based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value for the dollar. 'Our category winners this year cover a wider array of vehicles than ever, not only in vehicle type but in capability and price. Plus, as the award's name says, we love driving all of them' said Davis. 'Prices start (on this award list) from around $29,000. Even with more EVs being introduced into the market, those who prefer traditional internal-combustion-powered cars will find popular brands have not forgotten them and have many updated models on the way. For those uncertain about a full-on transition to EV, many vehicles on our list come with either standard or optional hybrid powertrains. With inventories fully stocked, dropping interest rates, and rising dealer and manufacturer financial incentives, 2025 is shaping up to be a new car buyer's market dream.' The 2025 Drivers' Choice Award winners also appear on a special episode of MotorWeek (#4423) airing on public television stations beginning February 8. The episode can also be seen on the series' cable partner, the MAVTV Motorsports Network, starting February 16. MotorWeek and the 2025 Drivers' Choice Awards are nationally sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper-to-Bumper, and 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards Best of the Year… Chevrolet Equinox EV Drivers' Choice Individual Categories 1. Best Family Car Toyota Camry 2. Best Luxury Car Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3. Best Sport Sedan Genesis G70 4. Best Sport Coupe Dodge Charger Daytona 5. Best Performance Car Hyundai IONIQ 5 N 6. Best Small Utility Chevrolet Equinox 7. Best Midsize Utility Acura MDX 8. Best Large Utility Toyota Grand Highlander** 9. Best Luxury Utility Lincoln Nautilus 10. Best Small Truck Chevrolet Colorado*; GMC Canyon* 11. Best Fullsize Truck Ram 1500 12. Best EV Chevrolet Equinox EV; Porsche Macan Electric; Volkswagen ID. Buzz *Denotes Repeat Winner from 2024 **Denotes Returning Winner from 2023 About MotorWeekTelevision's longest-running and most-respected automotive series, MotorWeek launched a new TV genre in 1981 by becoming the first weekly series to offer consumer-oriented car and truck reviews, do-it-yourself car care tips, and the latest auto industry news. The winner of numerous automotive journalism awards, MotorWeek is a trusted source of automotive news on television and the web. Maryland Public Television produces and distributes the series nationwide and overseas. It airs on 90 percent of PBS stations. Viewers can find the days and times their local public television station airs MotorWeek by going to the station listings page on MotorWeek can also be seen on the MAVTV motorsports and automotive enthusiasts' cable channel, and Spanish-language viewers can catch the show on the V-me network. Current episodes can be streamed 24/7 on mobile devices and streaming boxes or sources by downloading the free PBS app, while the latest episodes are also available for free at Recent seasons of MotorWeek are also now available on the free streaming service Tubi. Hundreds of MotorWeek-archived road tests and features, including popular Retro Road Test Marathons, can also be accessed at reaching nearly three million viewers each month. For additional 24/7 access to all things MotorWeek, download the free MotorWeek app with its unique 'EVerything' tab offering specifications of all the electric and plug-in vehicles, both new and used, on the market today. MotorWeek is also the source for up-to-the-minute automotive news, instantaneous driving impressions, and exclusive videos at Viewers can also follow the series on Facebook, as well as download complete shows on iTunes. For commercial licensing opportunities regarding the 2025 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards including the use of the logo, contact David Eng of PARS International Corp. at (212) 221-9595 x145 or Attachments Chevrolet Equinox EV - MotorWeek's 2025 Drivers' Choice Awards Best of the Year Motorweek's Drivers' Choice Awards CONTACT: Tom Williams Maryland Public Television 4105814031 tomwilliams@
