Series 17 in pictures: a sneak preview

Eagle-eyed viewers will have seen our trailer for Series 17 by now - yes, all of us at Top Gear have been beavering away over the last few months, and the results are almost ready for your consumption.

We'll be heading back to the studio later this week for what seems like the first time in ages. But for now, without giving too much away, here's a quick glimpse at what you can expect...

First show is our usual time: BBC2 and BBC HD, 8pm, Sunday 26 June. See you there.

WARNING: minor spoilers ahead, so don't click if you want to keep your mind free of distraction in the weeks ahead.

Richard spends some time with some British Army heroes

A very powerful BMW. A very shouty man. There will be fireworks...

Heavy artillery always put a smile on the boys' faces

Don't their little faces look cute?

Probably best we don't explain this one

Jeremy's been fishing again. Locals remain unimpressed with claims.

James and the Giant Mini. And a really small one

And she's back too!

As the E-Type celebrates its 50th birthday, Jeremy takes a quiet moment in a field.

Red wheels. Yet to look good in any car/iteration (Cayman S and A-Team Van possibly excepted).

Richard's Adam Ant fixation gives way to a Richard Gere look for series 17

James didn't care much for Aston Virage's Hollyoaks-spec tan

This is available for less than the price of a brand-new Nissan Pixo

The McLaren MP4-12C. Name like a fax machine, engineering like a racing car

Three plucky little fellas rest up in Southern Europe before the drive of their life...

Ferrari 458 Italia. McLaren MP4-12C. Should be enough POWER for one film...