Govt Urged to Introduce Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax ‘Quickly’

As the War on Motorists Continues, We Assess the Impact of PPM on Drivers

It has begun! Barely five days after the new Labour government took power, we’re already seeing the early signs of what many, including myself, have been warning about for years. The dreaded pay-per-mile road user charging system is no longer a distant threat but a looming reality. This development isn’t just a hypothesis from a fictional narrative in my book The ULEZ Files (which predicts PPM implementation in London in the year 2026) but this is a tangible shift happening right now – potentially turning my fiction into our fact!

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Ford’s Small Car Comeback: The $30,000 EV Revolution

After abandoning small cars, is Ford realising the error of its ways?

Ford, the very company that phased out the likes of the Fiesta and Focus, is now making headlines with a bold announcement – it wants people to fall in love with small cars again. As such, there is a sub-$30,000 electric vehicle in Ford’s pipeline, set to hit the market by 2027.

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09/07/2024 0

Why Creators Are Really Quitting Big Automotive YouTube Channels

As always, it’s about greed and money, but not how you might think!

A video caught my eye the other day: “Why Everyone is Quitting BIG Automotive YouTube Channels (Donut, Hoonigan, CarThrottle)” from AutoTea Channel. Turns out that fledgling channel (fast-growing though – with just five videos it already has over a million views and nearly 10k subs), belongs to Tiernan, who himself was part of the team that grew Donut Media, and indeed has now left.

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02/07/2024 0

Three Mighty Machines Revealed – But Where’s the Excitement?

2024 Aston Martin Valiant, Bentley Continental GT, BMW M5

This past week saw the reveal of three sensational new cars: the Aston Martin Valiant, the Bentley Continental GT, and the BMW M5. These are not just any cars – we’re talking about the pinnacle of automotive engineering, boasting incredible power, luxury, and performance. Yet, despite their jaw-dropping specs and prestigious badges, the reaction has been surprisingly subdued. What’s going on?

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29/06/2024 0

Car Industry in Crisis

Electric Boom or Bust? What’s Really Going On?

In 35 years of covering the car industry, I’ve never seen such confusion and uncertainty as we’re experiencing now. Traditionally, when sitting down with car company executives, they’d be confident, thinking years ahead with clear plans. That’s no longer the case. Ask them about the future these days and you can see them struggling to resist an urge to shrug and fling their hands in the air in confusion. So what gives?

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Chinese Cars Hit with Up to 30% EU Tariff

EV Prices to Rocket! What It Means for You!

Breaking news! The EU is set to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), with rates potentially reaching up to 48%. This dramatic move combines new tariffs with existing ones and is set to take effect from the 4th of July. This decision stems from the EU’s ongoing concerns over heavy subsidies provided by the Chinese government to its EV manufacturers, which is seen as giving them an unfair advantage in the global market.

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12/06/2024 0

Nissan 2026-onwards Plans!

Paving the Way for Future Mobility with EVs, Hybrids, and Solid-State Batteries

While on a Nissan media trip to Portugal to drive the new 2024 Qashqai (review coming very soon) we were also given a presentation on Nissan’s future plans up to 2026 and beyond, particularly in regards to drivetrains. And it’s not entirely EV as you might think. Watch the video below, or read on.

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09/06/2024 0

PODCAST: In-Car Subscriptions vs. Pay-Per-Mile

I get into a discussion with Massimo Pini about The New Hidden Costs of Driving

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, new business models are emerging that could significantly impact our driving experience. One such development is the rise of in-car subscription services, where manufacturers like BMW are considering charging extra for features that were once standard. But how do these subscriptions compare to pay-per-mile road user charges in terms of restricting our driving freedom? During a recent press drive of the new Nissan Qashqai in Portugal, my friend and fellow motoring journalist Massimo Pini and I got deep into this controversial topic. Our conversation highlighted the growing concerns among car owners regarding these new charges. You can watch the video, or read the full article below.

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08/06/2024 0

Toyota, Subaru & Mazda Back ICE Technology

What’s really going on with ICE vs EV technology in the car industry?

Are car makers really giving up on EVs and redirecting their efforts back to ICE (internal combustion engines)? There’s a lot of buzz and confusion over a recent announcement by Japanese automotive giants Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda confirming their joint commitment to continue developing ICE technology. But what does this mean for the future of mobility, and why are these manufacturers investing in internal combustion engines now?

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29/05/2024 0

Interview & Podcast: From IT to Iconic Cars:

Kish Nelson on Collecting Motors & the UK & UAE Classic Car Scene!

Meet Kish Nelson, the visionary founder of Collecting Motors. Kish shares his remarkable journey from a career in IT to becoming a prominent figure in the classic car scene. Discover how he transformed his passion for vintage vehicles into a thriving business that connects classic car enthusiasts and investors in the UK and UAE.

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