#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Have you heard the news? London’s air pollution has plummeted since the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in 2023. A victory for public health? A triumph for the Mayor of London? That’s what they’d have you believe. But let’s take a closer look—because once we break it down, things aren’t quite as they seem.
It’s happening, or at least, that’s what they’re claiming. According to Auto Trader’s latest report, 2024 marks the year we hit ‘Peak Petrol’—the moment when the number of petrol-powered cars on UK roads reached its all-time high and will now begin its inevitable decline.
How dramatic! How final!
Or is it?
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Classic car enthusiasts, brace yourselves! The DVLA has been quietly running a consultation that could have MAJOR implications for historic, rebuilt, modified, and electric-converted vehicles in the UK. The responses are in, and while no official policy changes have been announced yet, the findings reveal a growing divide between preservationists, custom builders, and bureaucratic red tape.
The UK’s roads are under constant surveillance, with ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras tracking vehicles for everything from speeding to ULEZ compliance. But what if I told you that for as little as £30, drivers can make their number plates invisible to these cameras? Enter ghost plates – a trick that’s becoming alarmingly common and is now in the crosshairs of MPs and law enforcement.
Tesla’s once-unshakable dominance in the EV world is facing its biggest test yet. In January 2025, while European EV sales surged by over a third, Tesla’s own sales crashed by more than 45%, with an even steeper 50% drop in the EU alone. The result? A 9% drop in Tesla’s stock price, dragging its valuation back below the $1 trillion mark.
Depreciation – it’s the silent assassin of the car world. You buy a brand-new motor, drive it off the forecourt, and before you’ve even parked it in your driveway, it’s worth significantly less. But what if I told you that some cars from 2024 have lost over half their value in just 12 months? Yes, you heard that right – 50% depreciation in just a year!
Ramadan is a month of spiritual reflection, discipline, and self-control. But when you’re behind the wheel, fasting can present unique challenges, such as fatigue, irritability, and reduced concentration. Long hours without food and water can impact reaction times and decision-making, making driving riskier than usual. Understanding these challenges and adopting mindful driving habits can make a huge difference.
140,000 UK drivers just lost their licences – and the numbers are rising fast! A 15% increase in disqualifications over the past year has sent shockwaves through Britain’s motoring community. But what’s behind this massive spike? Is it a crackdown on reckless driving, or is something bigger at play? Let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on.
The global automotive industry is in turmoil once again, and this time, it’s thanks to a political grenade lobbed straight from the White House. Donald Trump has just announced a fresh wave of 25% tariffs on imported automobiles, along with semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, sending shockwaves through the already uncertain EV market. If you thought the shift to electrification was on shaky ground before, buckle up—because it just got a whole lot worse.
