Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Opinion

0-60mph in 1.1 seconds!!

Find out which production car might actually be able to accomplish such shocking acceleration

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

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Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Opinion

Electric Cars are Not the Answer

but a Unique Racing Toyota Corolla could be!

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.

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Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Opinion, reviews

InstaLive: 2021 Mini Electric Q&A

your Questions Answered [Charging an EV]

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.

#BCGMiniElectric

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Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Opinion

Young or Old? Who Are the Best Drivers? [It’s NOT who you think!] Plus Top 10 Family Cars

See my latest video on whether young or more ‘mature’ people make better drivers

Who are the best drivers? Young or Old? This will be news – Gen Z, Millennials or the – shall we say – more mature among us? Well if responses to a survey are anything to go buy, then this one will surprise.

Plus what are the Top 10 best family cars?

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Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Opinion

I defend the Toyota Supra & and THAT BMW grille [Kinda]

With the Supra heading back and the BMW 4 Series arriving I reflected on their controversial aspects

Defending the Toyota Supra and THAT controversial BMW kidney grille. Well, kinda. As the Supra headed back and the new BMW 420i M Sport arrived for me to review, I realised both are the subject of sometimes heated discussion and debate among petrolheads and car enthusiasts.

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Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Interview, Opinion

Cars & Controversy with Alizarde.Cigars

Instagram Live Podcast with good buddy Reza Adil about the identity of cars

Went live with good buddy, Reza Adil (@Alizarde.Cigars on Instagram) to talks cars and controversy – chiefly: is the Toyota Supra really a Toyota, and will the grille on the BMW grow on you? Why this is all happening? And who are these cars aimed at?

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Shahzad Sheikh Automotive, Interview, Opinion

Bored!! Going Live While Charging an EV [with Partha Srinivasan]

Things got a bit silly when I went InstaLive yesterday

After recording the drive section of my review of the all-electric Peugeot E-208, I had obviously depleted the mileage range. I decided to give it a full charge. That meant sitting in the Morrison’s car park at a Genie Point charger for an hour. So I went live online. And ended up with a guest – my good buddy Partha in India.

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