Looking back at a decade of the Camaro reboot – and why it must live on!
See my latest commissioned featured on DriveTribe.com – click here to read.
Don’t Kill the Camaro – on DriveTribe
7 Cars for Eid
Money-no-object what seven cars would you treat yourself too for Eid?
Money-no-object what seven cars would you treat yourself too for Eid?
Eid is a week away, so I’ve been thinking fantasy Eid gifts – and after a month of fasting, that too under lockdown conditions, I believe they’re well-deserved. Being a petrolhead, they’ve got to be cars, and being a fantasy there doesn’t need to be any budgetary restrictions, and being Eid, let’s make it seven. Here’s mine, what would be yours?
Continue reading “7 Cars for Eid”Ian Cox: Kalashnikovs to Karaoke, confessions of a Dubai Pro Driver!
Handling drives, DJ-ings and the occasional ding in Dubai – latest episode of Browncarguy & Buddies
In the latest in my series where I catch up with friends and colleagues from around the world, I chat to Ian Cox who’s been in the United Arab Emirates for over a decade and is a man of many talents – a DJ, Quiz host, Karaoke entertainer, and pro-driver involved with track days and car manufacturer drive events on road and track for VIPs, tourists and of course the media.
Continue reading “Ian Cox: Kalashnikovs to Karaoke, confessions of a Dubai Pro Driver!”London in Virus-induced Gridlock
Why the metropolis will turn into the giant traffic jam
Standby for a head rush of facts, figures and stats, all of which point to one thing – London is heading for a coronavirus-induced gridlock as people are told to go back to work, but to not use public transport. That means walking, cycling, bikes or cars. With so many extra cars what does that mean for traffic? And how about the environment. And who is this good news for? Watch now! If you enjoyed this video please consider supporting me on Patreon and you can also exclusively check out my parody Cannonball Run sequel: https://www.patreon.com/shahzadsheikh
My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 13 May 2020
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BMW 330e Plug-In electric hybrid review
Check out my full review of the hybrid 3 Series – does it still feel like a 3 Series?
It’s the superclean BMW 3 Series that runs about half the time on electric power and claims a maximum of 200mpg! It’s an M-Sport version, but does it still feel, drive and behave like a 3 Series should? Watch my full review. Follow #BCGBMW #BCGBMW330e & #BrownCarGuy (on all all social media). If you enjoyed this video please consider supporting me on https://www.patreon.com/shahzadsheikh
Secrets of an Automotive PR Professional
Catching up with a PR buddy from Dubai
In this video I catch up with PR professional, good friend and supporter Tom Conway-Gordon. Having worked both in the UK and Dubai, I got to know Tom from the Chevrolet Camaro launch a decade ago. He worked on the huge General Motors Middle East account and also on the very important Daimler Mercedes-Benz account for the region.
Continue reading “Secrets of an Automotive PR Professional”Kevin Haggarthy – Cars Post COVID-19
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Kevin Haggarthy is a pioneer of motoring journalism in the UK: the first black motoring journalist, a motor industry consultant, race and high performance driving instructor, serial classic-car owner and a presenter of the Pulling Power car show on TV in the early 2000s.
Continue reading “Kevin Haggarthy – Cars Post COVID-19”This may be the last thing I ever write
That headline though. A bit much? Morosely melodramatic? Potentially true?!
I’ve often said I’ll never retire; I’ll just keep making content until I drop dead. Trouble is that that might happen sooner than I had anticipated. There I go again with the drama! But after reading the next paragraph, you may find my sympathy-trolling justified.
Continue reading “This may be the last thing I ever write”Motor Sage Speaks – Buy Your Dream Car Now!
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This is the time to buy your dream car says James Ruppert! He is the man that created the term Bangernomics – and comic book series about a 70s action hero (Spencer Haze) transporter to present day (which was allegedly modelled on me).
Continue reading “Motor Sage Speaks – Buy Your Dream Car Now!”