Motoring into 2024

Celebrating 35 Years of Motoring Content & the Epic Rise of BrownCarGuy!

Welcome to a Special Milestones Episode on – Motoring into 2024: Celebrating 35 Years of Motoring Content & the Epic Rise of BrownCarGuy! 🏁 2024 marks a significant year as I delve into a journey spanning 35 incredible years of motoring journalism and 5 thrilling years of BrownCarGuy. This video is not just a recap of 2023 but a celebration of milestones, memories, and the machines that have fuelled our shared passion for cars!

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06/01/2024 0

Original Lexus LS400 Marks 34th Anniversary

I reviewed the all-new Lexus LS400 way back when it first came out!

Looking back at my review of the all-new Lexus LS400 luxury car that was an absolute game-changer in the luxury car segment, it was launched in Saudi Arabia in November 1989, but went on sale around March 1990. (see my original review below too).

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30/09/2023 1

The British Motor Show 2023

I just completed four days working at the British Motor Show in Farnborough

Just completed working four-days at the British Motor Show, 17-20 August 2023 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. Here’s part 1 and 2 of my walk around videos (shot the first on Day 1, and the second on Day 3). Read my preview of the show here.

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21/08/2023 0

2023 Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Driving School [Guide to a Fast Time!]

Did this in my own classic 1989 BMW 325i E30 with Motul

I was invited by Motul to take my classic 1989 BMW 325i (E30) to the historic Shelley Walsh Hill Climb to take part in the Driver School – find out what the experience was like, what time I did in my car, and if I managed to get quicker during the day. Plus a genuine Shelby Cobra that has also appeared in a film with Elvis Presley and a chat with 2014 FIM World Superbike Champion, Sylvain Guintoli who did the hill in his personal McLaren supercar.

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18/05/2023 4

My Classic 1989 E30 BMW 325i SE – Part 1 (2022)

Ongoing BLOG, video reports & Instagram posts

Follow #BCGBMWE30 on social media Bookmark this page to follow my ongoing series with this car – everything that happens with the ownership of this BMW – one that I’ve owned for the second time. I used to own a blue one just like this back in the 1990s, and it was one of my most missed cars.

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31/12/2022 6

2022: Year of Motoring Mania!

Looking back at the last 12 months of motoring

Approaching the start of any January, one must always be optimistic about the outlook ahead. It’s vital to inwardly, discreetly, whisper to oneself, with some forceful conviction: ‘THIS is going to be my year.’ In December 2021, winding up what actually turned out be a fantastic, fruitful and fun month, there was undoubtedly more confidence than usual in that forward-looking affirmation for 2022.

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22/12/2022 1

My Top 10 Vids & Social Media Posts of 2022

Looking back at the last 12 months on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok

The later half of 2022 has seen my YouTube channel surge, with some top performaning videos and rapidly increasing subscriber numbers. Followers remain pretty steady on Instagram, but I’ve also seen substantial interaction on TikTok, more in terms of views than overall follower count. In general, it’s all been very positive, though in the fiercely competitive digital world numbers rule! Only Facebook continues to disappoint, though I see that as a general trend in social media. Here’s my top performing posts of 2022.

YouTube – Top Ten

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22/12/2022 0

The Ultimate Podcast Machine

BMW Driver Gets Roasted!

2 Guys, a 1989 BMW E30, and Controversy in Conversation – this is the Ulimate Podcast Machine (and the Ultimate Driving Machine). Why has Reza gone off Mercedes after a lifetime of loyalty, and has Shahzad left his balls at home? Was it ever okay to race around London? Is it okay to smoke in cars? Don’t watch this if you’re easily offended! Hilarious though!

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22/11/2022 0

2022 NEC Classic Car Show

See all my video coverage from the NEC Classic Car Show Nov 2022

Compiled all my coverage of the massive NEC Classic Car Show on this page!

You’ll feel like you were at the show after watching this walk-around video

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15/11/2022 1

I Was Tested on Cars on Behind The Wheel Life Podcast!

Honoured to have been invited to appear on the inaugural Behind The Wheel Life In-Person podcast

We end up chatting about: Why as parents, we should be more supportive of our kids’ creative aspirations; How the automotive journalism industry has evolved; What it’s REALLY like to be a motoring journalist, behind the scenes; What does it take to succeed in the motoring journalism space; PLUS, we have our first ever, “Star on a very reasonably priced sofa” quiz. How many questions do I get right in 3 minutes? 😲🤦🏽‍♂️ Watch now to find out.

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13/11/2022 0