Top Gear host Chris Harris warns petrol and diesel car makers

Top Gear is back and better than ever, with Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris testing out the weirdest and most wonderful cars the world has to offer. In episode one of series 33, Chris Harris tested a brand new all-electric supercar from Croatia – the Rimac Nevera.He said: ‘Croatia is a lovely place. Cracking seafood scene. But not one with a history of building fast cars. Or any history of building any cars.’But this Navera could be the car to put Croatia on the car map because it’s built by a company called Rimac.’The company is younger than a decade old, but is already being compared to Aston Martin, Porsche and Ferrari.The Navera is built completely from scratch, with the only non-Rimac components being the tyres and a few parts of the air conditioning.READ MORE: Electric bin lorry ‘upcycled’ by losing diesel engine may be UK-ready Top Gear’s Chris Harris tells petrol supercar makers to ‘give up’. (Image: Getty) The Rimac Nevera. (Image: Getty)The battery, technology and almost all other key components are designed and manufactured at Rimac’s headquarters near Zagreb.It is fitted with the largest battery of any electric vehicle and will do over 300 miles on a single charge.However, the price, as Chris Harris was keen to point out, may put some motorists off – coming in at a staggering £2million.’That’s not Ferrari money, that’s not Lamborghini money, that’s Bugatti money, that’s private jet money,’ Harris said. DON’T MISSElderly drivers could see major road changes across UK to boost safety [INSIGHT]E-scooter trials to continue until 2024 despite dangers [SHOCKING]Drivers demand E10 petrol to be ditched days before major changes [WARNING] Top Gear returns tonight on BBC One. (Image: Getty)Along the way, Paddy McGuinness was left red-faced after being accused of breaking a key driving law in Thailand.Over their car radios, Chris Harris asked the other petrolheads if they knew what the single most important road rule was in Thailand.He said: ‘It is actually illegal to drive without wearing a shirt. And McGuinness you are let’s say pushing it slightly.’Despite the often tropical weather, drivers can be fined for driving in Thailand without a shirt.Police can, and do, hand out tickets if they spot motorists topless while driving a car or motorcycle.The penalty can range from a mere slap on the wrist – or sun-burned shoulders – to a few hundred baht, which is generally around £10.Series 33 of Top Gear starts tonight at 8pm on BBC One and available on BBC iPlayer.