Saddam’s Lost Mercedes, a Gulf War Heist & a Car Thriller Author I Met by Accident!

When I stumbled upon a fellow car guy Indie Author debuting his first automotive-themed thriller, I simply couldn’t contain my excitement!

There I was, taking a break from b-rolling footage of the car-nucopia that is the Enfield Pageant of Motoring, strolling amongst stalls of tibits, car parts and tempting dinkies, while cradling a hot cup of coffee, when I nearly choked on my cheese toastie! Smack bang between sellers of Capri instrument panels and post-war grille badges, was a bloke with a book. His modest table and roll-up banner advertised a new novel, “It Can’t See You in the Dark” by Feroze Engineer. There was a car on the cover. And not just any car!

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02/06/2025 1

New Grand Tour Presenters Revealed

But will you actually watch it? This was a show created, after all, specifically for the Top Gear refugees, Clarkson, Hammond & May!

It’s official (well, sort of) – The Grand Tour is gearing up for a new era. The legendary trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May have finally driven off into the sunset for good (after that rather fitting Zimbabwe send-off), and now the rumour mill – nay, the internet – is buzzing with the announcement of their replacements. So who are the brave souls stepping into the shoes of one of the most daunting trios in Automotive TV history?

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02/06/2025 0

First Look: All-New 2025 Toyota Aygo X Hybrid

Small Car, Big Leap! BrownCarGuy Exclusive Walkaround Preview – Now with Hybrid Power!

Some cars are like that mate who’s always around, never causes drama, but suddenly shows up with a fresh trim, a protein shake in one hand, and talks about going green. That, in essence, is the new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid. I got an exclusive sneak peek at the car in Brussels, where Toyota unveiled this cleverly updated version of their best-selling city car – now fully hybrid for the first time. And yes, I filmed a full walkaround, which you can watch below.

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01/06/2025 0

Congestion Charge Carnage in London

The War on Drivers Just Escalated!

Here we go again. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for London’s drivers, Transport for London (TfL)has proposed yet another stinger to your wallet – and this one might be the final straw. Under the finite wisdom of our Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the Congestion Charge is set to be hiked from £15 to a staggering £18 per day from 2 January 2026. That’s a 20% increase, in case you’re counting – but don’t worry, there’s more to this tale of a convoluted tide of motoring misery.

Welcome to London’s Paywall. Because let’s be honest, that’s exactly what this is becoming.

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28/05/2025 0

REVIEW: MG Cyberster GT

The 496bhp Electric Roadster That’ll Make You Believe in MG Roadsters Again!

It’s been a long time coming, but I finally got my hands on the all-new MG Cyberster GT – and yes, it was worth the wait. I missed the launch, missed the press events, nearly missed this drive too, thanks to a temporarily closed track at Millbrook. But I’m stubborn (or mildly obsessive), and I wasn’t going to leave until I got my go behind the wheel of what is arguably the most important sports car of recent times!

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27/05/2025 1

Save the Manuals!

This is Our Last Chance – Only 82 New Manual Cars Left on sale in the UK!

If alarm bells aren’t ringing, they should be! An extinction-level event is unfolding right under our noses. And no one seems to be doing anything thing about it. According to new research from CarGurus, the number of manual gearbox cars available in the UK has dropped a shocking 57% over the past decade. In 2015, you had 192 new car models you could buy with a manual. Now? Just 82. That’s it. That’s your lot. Let that sink in.

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27/05/2025 0

Diary: I was invited to be one of the judges for the second Drivers Union Concours this weekend!

Plus my vids from the 2nd Annual Drivers Union Supercar & Classic Concours

This weekend, I was honoured to be invited once again to be a judge at The Drivers Union’s second annual Supercar and Classic Concours, held once more at Worth School in Crawley. Sy – the single-handed powerhouse who founded and runs The Drivers Union – had upped the game: more cars, more categories… potentially more work for us! So, in his infinite wisdom, he’d press-ganged a larger motley junta of judges and demarcated the brands.

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26/05/2025 0

2025 Enfield Pageant of Motoring Walkaround

Bonkers Builds, Proper Classics & Brilliant Characters!

Some car events are about shiny bodywork and concours polish. Others are about dyno runs, burnouts and drifting lunacy. And then there’s the Enfield Pageant of Motoring – a gloriously eccentric celebration of British car culture at its most charming, cosmoplitan and utterly captivating.

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25/05/2025 0

It’s back!! 300BHP Mental Micra from 2002!!

I Rode in the Bonkers Mid-Engined Nissan Micra 350SR!

Think the Nissan Micra is a sensible little supermini for your nan? Think again. Because this one… this one is utterly mad. I’m talking about the Nissan Micra 350SR – a rare, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined Micra, powered by a V6 and tuned up with 350Z bits to produce a whopping 300bhp. I remember when it was first unleashed 23 years ago as a mad marketing exercise by Nissan. Never thought that one day I would have a go in it – well, a passenger ride to be precise – at Millbrook Proving Ground during the 2025 SMMT Test Day. And yes, it was just as unhinged as it sounds.

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22/05/2025 0

New 2026 Lexus ES Revealed

Electrified Luxury Like You’ve Never Seen Before!

I’ve just returned from Brussels where I got an exclusive early look at the all-new 2026 Lexus ES, and let me tell you – it’s a quite a game-changer for the famed Toyota luxury marque. This isn’t just a facelift or mild refresh. No, this is a complete reinvention of the ES saloon. Sleeker, smarter, and now electrified; both hybrid and fully electric for the first time ever.

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