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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.
You don’t notice it at first. The chatter. It’s pathetic, then it’s amusing, then it’s mildly annoying. But it’s background din. Easily drowned out by the thrumb of a V8 at barely above idle. Irksome but insignificant.
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Subaru doesn’t do things like everyone else. While most brands chase style over substance, dazzle you with tech, and try to convince you how sustainable-savvy they are, Subaru quietly gets on with making tough, dependable all-wheel-drive SUVs that outlive most of their owners’ vegetable patches (as they witness weeds reclaim their allotment ambitions).
XPeng, the innovative Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has officially launched its G6 mid-size SUV in the UK, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s European expansion. The G6, designed to rival established models like the Tesla Model Y, offers British consumers a blend of advanced technology, impressive performance, and sustainable mobility.
Did you buy a used car in 2024? If so, you were far from alone! In fact, a staggering 7.6 million second-hand cars changed hands across the UK last year, marking a 5.5% increase over 2023. That’s over 400,000 more transactions—or nearly half a million extra cars moving from one driveway to another.
Tesla, once the rockstar of the electric vehicle (EV) world, is now facing a spectacular nosedive in sales. From being the cool kid that made EVs sexy, to becoming the awkward uncle at the family barbecue who won’t stop ranting about MAGA — January 2025 has been a brutal wake-up call. In just a month, Tesla has gone from the top two spots of the UK sales charts in December 2024 to completely vanishing from the top ten in January. The question: is this a natural shift towards better alternatives, or has Elon Musk’s twitchy Twitter fingers tanked his own empire?
BCG BMW SOLD! The End of an Era for My Classic E30.
8 February 2025 – Well, here we are. The BrownCarGuy BMW E30 325i SE – the BCG BMW – has officially moved on. The keys have been handed over, the last revs have echoed through the streets of Brent, and the car park suddenly feels a little too empty.
Not long ago, I posted a video and article about Honda and Nissan’s proposed merger, a deal that could have created Japan’s second-largest car manufacturer. The idea made sense – combining forces to compete against Tesla, BYD, and the growing dominance of Chinese EV manufacturers. It would have allowed both brands to share technology, cut production costs, and accelerate their transition to electric vehicles.
