London has been gridlocked since last night because – to put it simple – people are stupid. The revelation that a handful of BP petrol stations ran out of fuel, has caused chaos especially after the government warned people not to panic buy – which is of course exactly what they did.
There is legislation coming into effect in July 2022 that will radically alter your liberties behind the wheel of a new car. These draconian new car rules will take advantage of all the electronic driver assist systems in our cars today, and will stop you speeding, force a breathalyser test before you can even start the car, and come to a halt at EVERY stop sign. It will enforce road rules in a way that has never been possible before and in the event of an accident, an on-board black box will reveal your exact actions during the incident. These rules will change everything about driving as we know it. As a motorist, and particularly as a car owner, this is potentially the most important video you’ll ever watch!
Continue reading “The Most Important Video You’ll Watch Today”So what do I think of the ‘new’ Lamborghini Countach, which is actually just a limited edition final hurrah of the Aventador (or the Sian based on the Aventador). It’s cool, beautiful and will be better in every possible way than the iconic legendary original – a flawed but brilliant standard-bearer for the ultimate poster supercar. Will it detract from the myth of the original? Nah.
Continue reading “Lamborghini Countach Vs Countach”What is Go Classics magazine? The team and thinking behind it. The concept of classics and modern classics. Who is Go Classics aimed at? What are classics, what makes cars special and what are cars with soul?
Continue reading “What makes GoClassics Different!”Taking a look at the all-new 2022 Lotus Emira that was revealed yesterday and will go on sale next Spring. It’s the last Lotus to not be electrified, is it then the last true Lotus? I look at the styling, the design, the platform, the interior, the spec, the engines, and speculate about what this means for Lotus, and ‘For The Drivers’.
Continue reading “New 2022 Lotus Emira!”In this video I reveal the world’s Top 5 most popular cars according to research by findandfundmycar.com – number two was a big surprise to me. I compare them to global sports car sales figures and which are the most hash-tagged on social media and most Instagrammable. Which cars do you think were a surprise on these lists and what has been missed out – mention them in the comments.
Continue reading “Top 5 World’s Most Popular Sportscars”Finally needed to charge up the Ford Mustang Mach-E I have on test after a hard run this morning, went InstaLive and ended up chatting to ‘EV-angelist’ Salman Hussain about electric cars in the UK, UAE and even in Pakistan. Good fun, great info and more details on life with an EV Mustang. Follow BCGFordMachE
Continue reading “InstaLive: Charging a 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E”Tesal Roadster to be capable of 0-62mph (0-100kph) in just 1.1 seconds, thanks to Space X Package Rockets!! Remember when humans used to be worried that trains would be too fast for the human body, how about this? What else gets close and when can I have a go? All covered in this video thanks to info from Vanarama Source: https://www.vanarama.com/car-leasing/blog/tesla-drag-race.html
Continue reading “0-60mph in 1.1 seconds!!”Electric cars are not the answer to our future transpor requirements according to the world’s biggest car maker. They have an alternative, in the form of a racing Toyota Corolla with a conventional engine that’s powered by hydrogen. Unlike most manufacturers, Toyota are not jumping on the EV bandwagon. And there’s clear reasoning for it. I look at the evidence and the pros and cons of a future not wholly dependent on electric cars.
Continue reading “Electric Cars are Not the Answer”While charging the 2021 Mini Electric – full review soon – I went live on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shahzadsheikh/) and answered questions about the MINI Electric, charging and driving it, and EVs (electric vehicles) in general.
If you joined me you’ll be mentioned in this video. If you didn’t be sure to follow my main Instagram account so you’ll know next time I go live.
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