Jeremy Clarkson has warned he will keep driving petrol and diesel vehicles even years after politicians issue bans.
The former Top Gear presenter stressed he would continue to enjoy combustion models despite plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.
The iconic host was even confident "there will always be petrol to buy" even years after the ban to ensure used vehicles could still run.
Clarkson even appeared to take a swipe at new electric models referring to them as "microwave ovens or a chest freezer".
He made the admission in a special Q&A event at his Diddly Squat Farm held after an exclusive airing of the Grand Tour: One for the Road TV special.
A member of the audience asked the host what he thought of the ban and how it would impact motoring enthusiasts.
Quickly responding, Clarkson said: "The bureaucrats are banning petrol and diesel cars. What's the future for the petrolhead? Well, hydrogen wouldn't be a petrolhead's choice on account of it being hydrogen.
"The way I look at it is this. When the internal combustion came along the horse got booted into touch. But there are still some people who still ride around on them and they have fun.
"I think keep a car like that, there will always be petrol to buy. You'll always be able to enjoy it and just because everyone else is driving around in a microwave oven or a chest freezer doesn't mean you have to.
"You can continue to do that which is what I shall do. That's my view."
Labour has previously pledged to reintroduce the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles which was previously pushed back by the Conservatives.
This is one of the most ambitious targets with the European Union hoping to reach the goal by 2035.
However, Clarkson's Grand Tour co-host James May has previously warned decision makers "should be a bit careful" pledging to a 2030 date.
James is more passionate about the new technology than Jeremy, holding the keys to a Tesla Model 3 and previously a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Mirai.
James told The Fast Charge: "I'd be wary of moving the 2030 date back into place solidly because it might be difficult to achieve.
"It was fine for the Tories when they first came up with it because nobody there was going to be around to see whether it works or not."
