#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
In this video I explore how China is gearing up to dominate the global automotive market, shifting from local saturation to massive international exports. As Chinese manufacturers ramp up production and buy a fleet of ships, what implications will this have on global industries and economies? Join us as we analyse the strategic moves that could reshape the auto industry and discuss the environmental and economic impacts of this major shift.
Check out this spectacular walkaround of the third Salon Prive Show (2024) held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea – it’s on 18-21 April. This includes coverage of the media walk-through of all the major exhibitors and a look at all the other cars on display, including some genuinely rare and exciting exotics like the Countach and Koenig Ferrari BB from 1980, as well as around 50 Porsche 911 celebrating the 60 years of the car. https://www.salonprivelondon.com/
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Euro 7 emissions regulations for cars, set to revolutionize the automotive industry by imposing stricter emission standards from 1st July 2025. In this video, we explore when Euro 7 will be introduced, detail the key requirements, and discuss why these changes might drive up car prices. From exhaust to tyre and brake emissions as well as EV battery longevity, learn what Euro 7 will mean for consumers and manufacturers alike. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, or in the market for a new vehicle, understanding these new regulations is crucial!
Check out my coverage of last weekend’s spectacular Petrolheadonism Underground Wembley 2024 (the second event held there). We take a walkaround, meet up with show-goers, talk to a man about a Cobra, catch-up with a BMW fan whose E36 was stolen and find out why Helen is painting directly onto a new Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato.
Prepare for major changes on the roads as draconian driver licence restrictions roll out, and EVs get slapped with London’s Congestion Charge starting in 2025. The rising costs of driving are dampening the driving spirit, and potholes continue to wreak havoc on our vehicles. The battle against motorists is intensifying, and it’s set to escalate with the upcoming government changes.
Has new car design lost it’s way? Is it stuck in a rut? What is going on with the new Alfa Romeo Milano? Why is there no exciting cars around me on the A40. Yet there are some spectacular cars out there, but not enough. What are designers missing? Why aren’t they pushing the boundaries of car design, especially with the advent of modular EV drive platforms?
Mystery Car Monday. Guess the Car! Put your answers in the comments below. Answer will be revealed next Monday with the second instalment.
Here’s stuff you might not know, but should do!
Highlighting some of the hidden gems of the automotive world, cars you maybe didn’t know about but should do!
Meet the newest, biggest and fanciest member of Volkswagen’s all-electric ID range of passenger cars. The ID.7 rolls out at nearly five metres long, sets a new benchmark for luggage capacity and yet achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.23 Cd, letting it slice through the air with the serenity of a swallow.
