#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Is there any comparison between a brand new 2024 BMW i4 eDrive 35 M Sport (EV version of the current generation 4 Series) and a classic 1989 BMW 325i SE (E30 generation 3 Series)? I took my classic E30 to a BMW EV driving event and couldn’t resist putting the ancestor and its most modern evolution up against each other. Which would you want to have and why? Tell me in the comments below.
Quick walkaround of some of Mazda’s rotary-engine sportscar icons at a presentation ahead of a media launch drive of the new MX-30 R-EV tomorrow – stay tuned for that review. Meanwhile, enjoy this nostalgic walk back through Mazda’s Wankel superstar history. Includes Mazda RX3, Mazda Cosmo, Mazda RX-7 and RX-8 models. This was at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool.
While at a BMW Media Event, I took the opportunity to have a quick look around next year’s new Mini Cooper, which will come as an EV, although petrol models of the Mini will also still be available. It has a remarkable interior!
As recent election results indicate that the UK’s Labour party is likely to win the net general election, it’s worth taking time to examine their plan for cars, motorists and the automotive industry. We look at Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh’s plan for cars, and deep dive in Labour’s Plan for the Automotive Sector, and the foreward by Jonathan Reynolds, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy
This video unpacks the looming crisis, explaining why the SMMT is calling for immediate action to prevent costly tariffs and keep green vehicles affordable.
Don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old to drive. Not unless they’re a doctor. Or an ophthalmologist. Because the day they wrench that steering wheel out of your hand, is the day you’ll really start to age. Navigating the ageing process is difficult enough without losing your priceless freedom, and that comes from the ability to drive your own car.
Over 400,000 drivers dodged London’s ULEZ fines, leaving millions on the table. Plus there’s more on the horizon for Londoners with upcoming tolls and charges that are set to make commuting pricier. Scientists strike lithium gold in an extinct US volcano – a find that could revolutionise the EV industry. And get ready to get Manga as we reveal Nissan’s Hyper Punk, a concept car straight out of every influencer’s dream! Discover hot it’s merging reality with the metaverse.
Could major changes be coming to the historic vehicle tax exemption we rely on? In today’s video, we’re unpacking a concerning piece of communication that hints at possible changes to the tax exemptions for classic cars in the UK. A subscriber’s back-and-forth with the DVLA might have inadvertently revealed the possibility that the UK Chancellor could be reconsidering the 40-year rolling exemption rule for historic vehicles. With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement scheduled for November 22nd, and given the switch to electric vehicles, the government could be eyeing historic vehicles as a source of recouped revenue. This could affect approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the UK!
In today’s video, we’re uncovering a startling reality affecting thousands of UK motorists – they’re still paying taxes on cars they no longer own due to theft. With the national recovery rate of stolen vehicles plummeting to an all-time low of 20%, the issue is more pressing than ever before. Why is this happening, and how are victims of car theft losing money in such an underhanded way? Let’s dive into the shocking details revealed by Claims Management Adjusting (CMA) and discuss what can be done about it.
In this very special podcast, I talk to The Motor Claim Guru, Tim Kelly, who brings an extraordinary wealth of experience and inside knowledge of the Insurance Industry. We discuss the big fire at the Luton Airport car park that has destroyed over 1500 cars according to the latest reports. More importantly, he reveals the secrets of how to reduce your annual insurance premium and reveals the astonishing inner workings of how insurance companies really work and calculate your premiums. Plus could a classic car actually reduce your insurance costs?
