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The number of young people is declining and road safety charity, IAM, RoadSmart, has been looking into why 17-24 year-olds are putting off leaning to drive.
Continue reading “Why Young People Don’t Want Cars!”The Mini Moke, based on the classic Mini and made famous in the 1960s as an alternative beach buggy for the glamour set (including The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Bridget Bardot) after initially having been created for military use, is back, and now it’s electric.
Continue reading “1960s Mini Moke goes EV”
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Continue reading “My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 27 Oct 2021”It may look similar to the previous version, but over 50 years in the making, this is in fact, the all-new fifth generation Range Rover, which will also be the last to feature traditional ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) power units. Initially being made available with a series of six-cylinder petrol, mile-hybrid, plug-in hybrids, and diesel engines, as well as a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre V8, an all-electric version of this car will also be introduced in 2024. So much new technology has gone into this car that 125 patents have been filed.
Continue reading “All-new 2022 Range Rover revealed!”Fuel prices hit a record high in the United Kingdom with average price per litre at £1.43 – it’s $1.50 at the pumps behind me, and I’ve had reports of 1.75 from some places. The cost of filling up an average car has risen $12 in a year, it’s now at over £78. I break down the costs and have more bad news in this video!
Continue reading “Petrol Prices at Record High!”Watch out! The ULEZ – Ultra Low Emission Zone – has expanded, by 18 times its former size, from Central London, to the North and South Circular roads. Check your car at the ULEZ checker (most petrol cars after 2006 and most diesels after 2015 should be okay) – link below. If your car is not allowed, you’ll have to pay £12.50, if you don’t you’ll be subject to a £160 fine. https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
Continue reading “ULEZ has expanded”It makes sense. Korean companies Hyundai and now Kia, appear to be leap-frogging more recognised and established car makers in the race to create desirable, usable and quality electric cars. The 2022 Kia EV6 has just gone on sale, and is Kia’s version of Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 – kind of. Discrepancies in dimensions and battery packs, maintain sufficient distinction to present these as very different offerings.
Continue reading “Kia EV6 Full Review”Check out my chat with dear friend Mathias Doutreleau who is Founder and Chairman of the Concours d’Elegance Suisse and has created automotive events around the world including the Middle East, Far East and The Quail in California. We talk about his classic ex-Royal Range Rover and he recalls his father’s humungous station wagon they used to cruise around France in and the extremely rare and unique classic Rolls-Royce that still lives in the family. Passionate, insightful and inspirational, if you care for classic cars and automotive events, this is podcast is a must! Find him: https://www.concoursdelegancesuisse.com/ https://www.projectautomobile.com/
Continue reading “Concours, The Quail, Royal Range Rovers & Chevy Station Wagons”
Check out videos from yesterday – driving the new Kia EV6 RWD – and today – trying the more powerful AWD version, plus charging it.
Continue reading “Attending the media drive of Kia EV6”Deep-dive interview and podcast by Behind The Wheel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCTtsZV9YsZSPZqOU6IGqg ) charting the highs and lows of my career and experiences. Video and podcast reproduced here with kind permission
Continue reading “How To Bounce Back From Failures & Maintain Drive & Passion”