Hermione & Madam Hooch Banned for Speeding

Emma Watson and Zoe Wannamaker both banned from driving on the same day – on yer broomsticks then!

It seems even the magical world isn’t immune to the long arm of the law… or should I say, the long quill of Traffic Enforcement. In a bizarre twist of reality-meets-fantasy, Harry Potter stars Emma Watson (aka Hermione Granger) and Zoë Wanamaker (Madam Hooch) have been broomed off the road – both handed driving bans for exceeding speed limits in their respective metal chariots.

Yes, it’s official: even Hogwart’s brightest can’t charm their way out of a speeding ticket. And Madam Hooch? Let’s just say her ‘watch the speed’ advice only applies during flying lessons, apparently.

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Flashed Your Lights to Help Another Driver? That’s a £1,000 Fine Now!

Welcome to motoring in Britain, 2025 edition – where common courtesy behind the wheel is apparently a crime

You know that little flash of headlights you do to help out a fellow motorist – to say “watch out, mate, there’s a speed trap ahead”? Yeah… turns out that could cost you £1,000. Yup. One grand. For being a nice person.

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Killer Exploding Airbags!

Citroen Owners Issued URGENT ‘DO NOT DRIVE’ Order!

If you own a second-generation Citroën C3 (2009–2016) or a first-generation DS3 (2009–2019), stop everything. You might be sitting behind a steering wheel that could literally kill you. In June 2024, Citroën issued a Europe-wide “Do Not Drive” order for thousands of these models after a horrific fatal incident in France – where an airbag deployed during a minor crash and shot metal shrapnel into the driver’s face, killing her. That’s right – the very safety device designed to protect, became the instrument of death.

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50 Years of the Lotus Esprit – The Ultimate Wedge Wonder!

Ode to an Icon: My Lifelong Love Affair with the Lotus Esprit

It started with a dive. Yes… I said “dive”, not “drive”. Actually, I don’t do water. So my answer to Roger Moore would have been “no” when he turned to his passenger in the 1977 Bond movie, The Spy Who Loved Me, and asked, “Can you swim?”. Of course, his actual passenger was a lot prettier.

I am obviously referring to that epochal moment when 007 truly went full sci-fi, as a sleek, low, wedge-shaped car sliced under a helicopter, zipped off a pier, dove into the ocean and transformed into a submarine. That white Lotus Esprit had me at “Look what Q’s brought for us, isn’t it nice?” – it was love at first sight, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since.

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Review: Superman 2025

James Gunn Goes Back to First Principles – and It Works, thankfully!

This is not the best Superman movie. I just wanted to get that out of the way. Superman the Movie (1978) and Superman II (1980) still place first and second on the podium pedestals. However, could the latest James Gunn Superman movie actually take that third position – an unthinkable proposition surely?

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New EV Subsidy Grants Explained! £1,500–£3,750 Off – But Don’t Get Caught Out!

Thinking of buying an electric car? The government’s back with fresh EV grants – but there’s a catch, and it could cost you more than you think.

Well, it’s finally here – the much anticipated return of EV subsidies in the UK. The government has announced a massive £700 million pot to encourage more people to go electric, offering grants of up to £3,750 off the purchase of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV). Sounds fantastic, right? But wait – before you dash off to your nearest dealership, there are a few important details you really need to understand. Because this time, things are a little different. And if you’re not careful, you might end up worse off!

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15/07/2025 0

UK Gov to Hand Out £700 Million for EVs – But Only If You Buy This Car?

The government’s bringing back EV grants – but this time, it’s less about going green and more about going Made in Britain

Could the Nissan Leaf be the next national car? Sounds wild, but with the UK Government planning to throw £700 million at boosting electric vehicle sales – and reports suggesting only UK-built EVs may qualify for the cash – it might just happen. This isn’t just about climate targets anymore. It’s about protecting British manufacturing, curbing cheap imports, and getting private buyers back in the game. I break it all down in the video below.

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14/07/2025 0

Car Guy Therapy: Bizarre Bentleys, McMessy Maseratis & 911 Letdowns – Seriously, What?!

How do you cope with electric luxury barges with super long bonnets, Maseratis making up mad names, boutique supercar companies parting the foolish rich from their faloos, meanwhile two of the most iconic cars celebrate big birthdays!

Welcome to Car Guy Therapy – your dose of motoring mayhem, eyebrow-raising concepts, and proper petrolhead perspective. We will dish out the latest car news, drop a few truth bombs, and maybe help you make sense of the bizarre world the automotive industry’s driving us through. Watch the video below now!

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14/07/2025 0

You Could Be Driving Like You’re Drunk Just From Mild Dehydration!

And while your aircon might be keeping you nice and cool, it’s actually making things worse!

It’s summer in Britain. Yes, actual summer – it’s our THIRD HEATWAVE so far this year!. That means barbecues, ice cream vans, and… dangerously dehydrated drivers. Wait, what? Yes, really.

You might think you’re safe and sound, cruising along in your climate-controlled motor, cold air gently blasting your cheeks, enjoying life with the smug satisfaction of someone who ticked the “dual-zone AC” box. But while you’re sipping that fizzy drink or half-lukewarm coffee from the services, your driving ability is deterioting rapidly, you won’t even realise it, until its too late!

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13/07/2025 0

55 Years of Suzuki ALLGRIP

Off-Roading the Jimny & V6 Vitara at Monster Mountain

Some days you just get handed a gift. An off-road playground. A couple of rugged Suzukis. And 55 years of 4WD history to dig into – literally.

That’s exactly what happened when Suzuki invited me to Monster Mountain, just outside Cardiff, to celebrate 55 years of Suzuki ALLGRIP four-wheel drive technology. This rough-and-ready quarry facility – now a motocross training ground for Suzuki ambassador and MX champion Geoff Walker – was the perfect terrain to unleash a couple of their finest go-anywhere heroes: the legendary Suzuki Jimny and a classic 2005 Grand Vitara V6.

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Emma Watson and Zoe Wannamaker both banned from driving on the same day – on yer broomsticks then!

Welcome to motoring in Britain, 2025 edition – where common courtesy behind the wheel is apparently a crime

Citroen Owners Issued URGENT ‘DO NOT DRIVE’ Order!

Ode to an Icon: My Lifelong Love Affair with the Lotus Esprit

James Gunn Goes Back to First Principles – and It Works, thankfully!

Thinking of buying an electric car? The government’s back with fresh EV grants – but there’s a catch, and it could cost you more than you think.

The government’s bringing back EV grants – but this time, it’s less about going green and more about going Made in Britain

How do you cope with electric luxury barges with super long bonnets, Maseratis making up mad names, boutique supercar companies parting the foolish rich from their faloos, meanwhile two of the most iconic cars celebrate big birthdays!

And while your aircon might be keeping you nice and cool, it’s actually making things worse!

Off-Roading the Jimny & V6 Vitara at Monster Mountain

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