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Auto News For Wednesday, June 17, 2015 – Chris Evans Takes Over On Top Gear

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Here are the seven must-read, must-watch auto news stories, review and videos for Wednesday, June 17, 2015.

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We don’t yet know what Top Gear will do in terms of replacements for Richard Hammond and James May, but Jeremy Clarkson is going to be replaced by Chris Evans. He’s a known entity in Britain. The global audience will have plenty of opportunity to get to know Evans, an avowed car enthusiast and loyal Ferrari owner.

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