#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
In a world where technological advancements are rapidly changing the way we view driving, the concept of keeping a low mileage car has become increasingly outdated and wasteful. As a passionate car enthusiast, I believe it’s time we re-evaluate our approach to car usage. Low mileage cars are a mistake. We should be driving our cars more than ever before!
It’s been quite a few years since Imthishan Giado and I last sat down for a good, old-fashioned chat. As former business partners and good friends, we’ve shared countless memories during our time at Car Middle East and Motoring Middle East. Yesterday, we found ourselves in a sunny corner of London, reminiscing about the good old days and reflecting on how the car culture in the UAE has evolved over the years over a cup of coffee.
Six months on from the expansion of ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) to cover the whole of London, in August 2023 and the London Mayor still hasn’t released impact data to prove that it’s improved the air quality in the expanded zones. And it won’t be released until after the elections in May 2024. However, I shot two videos last year, taking an ELITECH Temptop air quality meter around London, covering firstly the previous ULEZ zone in part 1 and the proposed area of expansion in Part 2. This means I can directly compare my findings today, six months on from the expansion to the data I had before, to see if there has been any improvement in air quality. This is what I do in this video. And the results may surprise you – they certainly astonished me!
New 2024 Series 12 of Car S.O.S (the car show with a heart!) begins on Thursday, 7th March 2024 at 8.00pm on the National Geographic Channel. See my exclusive interview with TV presenters Tim Shaw & Fuzz Townshend in this brilliant podcast! 🤩 We talk about cars and episodes of the new series plus the important connections we have with our cars!
Modern car adverts are banal and insipid, and fundamentally failing to inspire a generation of car enthusiasts the way we were. Here’s why, it’s all down to the ASA draining the fun out of automotive advertising.
Which is ultimately best for the environment? A brand new Cradle-to-Grave study compares Electric Cars to Internal Combustion Engine Cars and reveals surprising results! In this eye-opening video, I delve deep into the battery-powered Electric Vehicle (EV) versus Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) debate. I take a comprehensive look at the research conducted by Fair Fuel UK, ABD (Alliance of British Drivers), and MAG (Motorcycle Action Group). Discover the surprising findings that challenge the popular notion of EVs being environmentally superior. From CO2 emissions to manufacturing processes, we uncover the truth about the ecological impact of both vehicle types. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion that aims to separate fact from fiction in the world of automotive technology.
RANT TIME! Wake up People! Stop being Smug if you have a compliant car of EV, ULEZ may not hit you immediately, but it’s been confirmed as a precursor to Pay-Per-Mile. It’s true, soon EVERY motorist in the UK will be hit by expensive road charging that will leave us questioning whether you can afford to drive anywhere, or even contemplate owning a car! Watch now, Like, Comment and PLEASE SHARE!
Renault and Geely have just announced a joint venture to develop and build petrol, diesel and hybrid engines – going against the tidal wave of the EV Revolution. With potentially huge investment from Saudi Aramco for its $7 plan, headquartered in the UK – where sales for new petrol and diesel cars are planned to be banned in just 7 years’ time. Utter craziness or insightful genius? Does the ICE fightback start here?
I take an ELITech TemTop LKC-1000S+ 2nd into London’s ULEZ Zone, including travelling on the London Underground Tube Network and on the Buses, plus stand on some of London’s busiest roads to get readings. We are constantly told that London has a toxic air health emergency that is dangerous to our health, and that we should abandon our cars and use public transport instead. However, the readings contradict this and some of the numbers will shock you! This is Part 1 – in Part 2 I will explore the Outer London Area where it is proposed ULEZ should expand to in order to clean the air. Standby to see if it’s needed. Get yourself an ELITech Air Monitoring device – 10% DISCOUNT CODE: ‘Shahzad’ – just type in my first name on the checkout page to get the 10% off. Link for the device I’m using: https://bit.ly/42YxhPK
Full video coverage from the latest big Anti ULEZ Expansion Protest held in Marble Arch on Sunday 25 June, 2023. I speak to protestors, councilors, MPs and Mayoral Candidates including Howard Cox for Reform UK and Daniel Korski for Conservatives. Most importantly talking to real people seriously impacted and concerned by the ULEZ Expansion due at the end of August this year across the whole of Greater London. Watch now!