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Racism – I tell you what it is, how it’s done and where you can get some. Plus how to install it in your car. Actually none of that is true…. well most of it’s not true. But there will be a bit of race in this discourse, and I don’t mean on the track… or the road for that matter.
“Losing yourself in a good book has been shown to reduce your levels of stress. Research by Dr David Lewis showed that reading as little as six minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 60% by reducing your heart rate, easing muscle tension and altering your state of mind. That same study showed that reading was better at reducing stress than music, drinking a cup of tea, going for a walk and playing video games.” So get my books “How to be an Automotive Content Creator, Motoring Journalist and Car Influencer”, “The ULEZ Files” & “Quantum Races” from Amazon!
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Some people dream of driving exotic cars. Others dream of writing about them. And then there’s Shafiq Abidin, who’s managed to land one of the coolest jobs, In The World – Top Gear staff writer. But the journey from a student interviewing me during Covid to being a year-in to one of the most coveted car jobs out there, has not been without challenges and disappointments. It almost never happened, but this young talent fought for his goals, pushing past cultural expectations, imposter syndrome, and countless rejections to make it happen. His story? It’s as inspiring as it is relatable.
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When governments tighten control… when the streets become battlegrounds… when freedom is traded for convenience… someone has to push back. And in The ULEZ Files, that someone is a motoring journalist who never asked to be a hero – but becomes one anyway.
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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.
What role does storytelling play in preserving motoring culture? After attending the Self-Publishing Live Conference, I’m reflecting on my journey as an author, my first novel ‘The ULEZ Files’, and my next venture as a book publisher. I ask the question: is it my duty to write more car fiction?
Since publishing my first novel, ‘The ULEZ Files’, there is one question that is frequently put to me: How did I manage to write it? To be fair, after several false starts over the last few decades, it’s a pertinent question, well worth exploring.
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!
In this in-depth video, we bid farewell to one of the most iconic car shows in television history, BBC’s “Top Gear.” Join me as I delve into the rich legacy of a show that redefined automotive entertainment, from its early days to its peak with presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Read my full opinion piece below as well!
