Amazon announced on Thursday the trio behind popular U.K. TV show "Top Gear" have signed a deal with the online streaming digital library to star in a new car show debuting in 2016.

Fans of "Top Gear" will recall that in March the BBC did not renew show host Jeremy Clarkson's contract after he allegedly punched a show producer. On Clarkson's departure from the cast, his two co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond and executive producer Andy Wilman quit.

"Customers told us they wanted to see the team back onscreen, and we are excited to make that happen," said Jay Marine, vice president of Amazon Prime Video EU, in a statement. "We can't wait to see what Jeremy, Richard, James and the team will create in what is sure to be one of the most globally anticipated shows of 2016."

The three car show enthusiasts and hosts wasted no time telling fans the exciting news on social media.

Clarkson tweeted on Thursday, "I'm very excited to announce that Hammond, May and I have signed a deal with .@AmazonVideo."

 "I've got a job," Hammond tweeted. "Haircut, clean jeans and practice driving again. Forrrrwaaaaaaaard!!"

May took to Twitter with a sense of humor about the trio's deal with Amazon, writing, "Good news! I've got a job with @AmazonVideoUK. Bad news! So have the other two. #AmazonPrime #ItSaysHere."

The new car show will not be named "Top Gear" as the BBC retains the branding copyright, but fans can expect the new car show will be similar in content.

Amazon has committed to airing three seasons of the show, a move which won the bidding war with Netflix and television networks, reports the Wall Street Journal.

According to the BBC, the original "Top Gear" show maintained a worldwide audience of 350 million viewers.

The first season starts production soon and is scheduled to premiere for Amazon Prime members in 2016, according to Amazon.

Prime members in the U.S., Germany, Austria and Japan will be able to receive the new show.