Top Gear will receive its own French version.

BBC Worldwide France announced that the new motoring show will start filming later this year.

Justin Leighton



The format will remain similar to the UK version, but with some added French twists and new presenters.

French channel RMC Découverte, which already shows the UK and US version of Top Gear, will air the series in 2015.

The Director of Entertainment Brands at BBC Worldwide, Adam Waddell, said: "The French have some amazing roads and incredible scenery which is why Top Gear UK has often filmed there.

"Now French petrol heads are going to have their own version of the programme and I have no doubt that the hosts will bring their own personality and sense of humour to the new show. I can't wait to watch it develop."

Local versions of Top Gear air in South Korea and USA, and a Chinese version is in the works for later this year.

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