#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Have you heard the news? London’s air pollution has plummeted since the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in 2023. A victory for public health? A triumph for the Mayor of London? That’s what they’d have you believe. But let’s take a closer look—because once we break it down, things aren’t quite as they seem.
Tesla, once the rockstar of the electric vehicle (EV) world, is now facing a spectacular nosedive in sales. From being the cool kid that made EVs sexy, to becoming the awkward uncle at the family barbecue who won’t stop ranting about MAGA — January 2025 has been a brutal wake-up call. In just a month, Tesla has gone from the top two spots of the UK sales charts in December 2024 to completely vanishing from the top ten in January. The question: is this a natural shift towards better alternatives, or has Elon Musk’s twitchy Twitter fingers tanked his own empire?
For nearly three weeks, I’ve been trying to write about Donald Trump’s return to the White House and what it means for the car industry. But every time I sit down to put my thoughts together, bam! – another policy shift, another executive order, another round of economic chaos. Trying to keep up with this has been like watching Final Destination – one unexpected turn after another, except instead of people dodging fate, it’s automakers dodging tariffs.
So, what’s going on? How will this affect the cost of cars, the future of electric vehicles, and – most importantly – your next car purchase? Let’s break it all down.
Continue reading “Trump’s Auto Tariffs Explained”
Things just got weird. I’m not talking about Trump being back in the White House – although that’s certainly part of it – nor am I referring to the world’s richest man doing a Nazi salute on stage and seemingly modelling himself on Moonraker villain Hugo Drax (because let’s face it, that’s exactly who he’s emulating, isn’t he?). No, I’m talking about the phrase “never the twain shall meet” being exposed as a complete falsehood. The twain are meeting, intertwining, and connecting on multiple levels. Let’s take a look at the generational gap that’s apparently no gap at all. Shockingly, the young and old are sharing surprisingly similar frustrations about the politics of the day.
Continue reading “The Curious Case of Britain’s Lost Faith in Democracy”
The recent resignation of Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq, amid corruption allegations linked to Bangladesh, has led to significant changes within the UK Treasury. Siddiq’s departure has paved the way for Torsten Bell, a prominent economist and co-author of the Ending Stagnation Report, to assume a key role in shaping the nation’s economic policies.
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is rolling forward, but not without its share of twists, turns, and roadblocks. The UK has seen impressive EV sales growth, but recent political decisions are shaking things up. Labour has officially reversed the 2035 ban on petrol and diesel car sales, bringing the deadline back to 2030. So, what does this mean for the car industry, buyers, and the broader push for electrification?
Let’s get one thing absolutely clear; the grooming and exploitation of women, girls, and children is an unconscionable crime that no society can tolerate. As a Muslim, I unequivocally denounce such heinous acts. Islam, like all major religions, holds the sanctity and protection of the vulnerable as paramount. The Quran condemns injustice and exploitation, and under Sharia law, those who perpetrate such crimes would face the most severe punishments.
Continue reading “Musk’s Dangerous Antics Could Ignite Devastating Violence”
Year-end; time to reflect, react and contemplate. A tough 12 months, that’s for sure. Didn’t go to plan, that too an understatement. But did it beat me? Nearly. Did it scar me? Definitely. Don’t hesitate to hit play on the video below – my words, SUNO’s sounds. It’s something that you might relate to, it’s something that might soothe, maybe even inspire some hope. But as for reading the rest of this, if you share a state of mind as delicate as mine, best to cease now, and click away. Check out my automotive year in review instead, it’s kinda funny. It may amuse and distract. But peruse below only at your peril.
The ULEZ scrappage scheme in London was meant to help clean up the city’s air by encouraging the removal of older, more polluting vehicles from the road. But for classic car lovers like myself, it’s heart-wrenching to see future collectibles and cherished cars crushed before their time. To uncover exactly what has been lost, I submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Transport for London (TfL) to find out which cars were scrapped in the most recent ULEZ scheme. Today, I got my answer.
Big Brother – you know, the iconic and voyeuristic reality TV experiment – is back this weekend. I won’t be watching. It was fascinating when it first aired 24 years ago, but now it’s just a tired rehash of a formula that’s been worked to death and beyond. What did catch my attention, though, were the hype-building adverts on ITV, featuring mice in a maze – or rather, in a miniaturised version of the Big Brother house.
Continue reading “Are We Mice in a Maze? “