TOP GEAR'S STIG REVEALED AS BEN COLLINS

The BBC has lost a legal fight to stop publication of a book which reveals the identity of Top Gear's driver The Stig.


The High Court in London refused to grant the BBC an injunction blocking the publication by HarperCollins of an autobiography of former Formula Three driver Ben Collins.

The book, called The Man In The White Suit, claims Mr Collins is the mystery driver on the BBC Two show.

The Stig is famous for his racing overalls and dark-visored helmet. His identity has long been a closely-guarded secret on Top Gear - one of the BBC's most popular shows in the UK and around the world.

Last week, HarperCollins said it would "vigorously defend" its right to publish the book, adding it was "disappointed that the BBC has chosen to spend licence fee payers' money to suppress this book".

However Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman attacked the publisher, writing on the Top Gear website that the BBC had a right to protect Stig's anonymity "from a bunch of chancers" who were "hoping to cash in on it".

Source: BBC

VELOCE PUBLISHING LTD BECOMES RAC’S PUBLISHING PARTNER

Leading British automotive publisher, Veloce Publishing, is delighted to announce that it has teamed up with one of Britain's oldest and most esteemed motoring organisations, RAC, to produce books carrying the RAC brand. The first fruits of the new relationship will appear in the Summer of 2010 in the form of -



"Electric Cars – The future is now"

Are electric cars a feasible alternative to conventionally powered cars? Here's a comprehensive guide - aimed squarely at the man and woman in the street - to the cars you can buy now, and what the future holds, priced at ￡12.99. Isbn: 9781845843106



"The Efficient Driver's Handbook"

With fuel prices at record levels, here's a timely guide to fuel efficient driving techniques and car choice, priced at ￡9.99. Isbn: 9781845843519



"Roads with a view – England's greatest views and how to find them by road"

A beautifully produced large format hardback featuring 44 breathtaking views, and how to get to them by road. Priced at ￡24.99. Isbn: 9781845843502







Many more books are in the pipeline, including technical books based on RAC's extensive automotive experience and data.



Rod Grainger, Publisher at Veloce, says: "This is a really exciting development for our company. It's a prestigious association with a hugely respected organisation which not only marks a coming of age for Veloce, but presents a huge range of potential publications which can be created in association with RAC".

VELOCE AT THE LONDON BOOK FAIR 2010

From 19-21 April 2010 you can visit us at The London Book Fair at Earls Court. Come and have a chat, browse our books, and see what's new for Veloce in 2010. You'll find us at Stand R455. We hope to see you there!

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