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Did you know you could get fined and even penalty points on your licence for not wearing the right footwear while driving?!
Continue reading “£5000 Fine & 9 Penalty Points for Not wearing the Right Footwear while Driving”When it comes to pure electric cars, they’re generally more expensive than their petrol or diesel equivalents to buy. So are they really cheaper to run on electricity?
Continue reading “Nissan Leaf or VW Golf – which will get you further for £50? [EV Vs Petrol]”New research from Vehicle Contracts, the car leasing firm, claims noise pollution from traffic affects over 11.5 million people – 20% of the UK’s population.
Continue reading “Traffic Noise is Driving us Crazy!!”So last weekend I saw the latest instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise – Fast and Furious 9- Cars in Space. I don’t think it’s really called that, in fact I think it’s The Fast Saga, but it should be called Cars in Space. So have I just let slip a spoiler? Probably not if you’ve seen the trailer or if you’ve actually seen the movie of course.
But in any case – I’ll give you a big warning right now, this is one of those rare occasions I will tell you NOT to read on or watch the embedded video, if you haven’t seen the movie or even the trailer (which mostly tells you everything anyway), because there are going to be huge spoilers ahead. On the other hand if you have seen it, or just don’t care, then here’s what I thought of the newest car movie out, which you can actually see now that – Thank God – the cinemas are open again.
Continue reading “Fast & Furious 9 Review [Spoiler Alert]”Taking a look at the all-new 2022 Lotus Emira that was revealed yesterday and will go on sale next Spring. It’s the last Lotus to not be electrified, is it then the last true Lotus? I look at the styling, the design, the platform, the interior, the spec, the engines, and speculate about what this means for Lotus, and ‘For The Drivers’.
Continue reading “New 2022 Lotus Emira!”Electric cars are not the answer to our future transpor requirements according to the world’s biggest car maker. They have an alternative, in the form of a racing Toyota Corolla with a conventional engine that’s powered by hydrogen. Unlike most manufacturers, Toyota are not jumping on the EV bandwagon. And there’s clear reasoning for it. I look at the evidence and the pros and cons of a future not wholly dependent on electric cars.
Continue reading “Electric Cars are Not the Answer”While charging the 2021 Mini Electric – full review soon – I went live on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shahzadsheikh/) and answered questions about the MINI Electric, charging and driving it, and EVs (electric vehicles) in general.
If you joined me you’ll be mentioned in this video. If you didn’t be sure to follow my main Instagram account so you’ll know next time I go live.
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Continue reading “InstaLive: 2021 Mini Electric Q&A”Who are the best drivers? Young or Old? This will be news – Gen Z, Millennials or the – shall we say – more mature among us? Well if responses to a survey are anything to go buy, then this one will surprise.
Plus what are the Top 10 best family cars?
Continue reading “Young or Old? Who Are the Best Drivers? [It’s NOT who you think!] Plus Top 10 Family Cars”Which were the most expensive movie car crash scenes ever? Were they from Marvel movies, the F&F Fast & Furious franchise, or the 007 James Bond films?
Continue reading “Most Expensive Movie Car Crashes Ever!”What are Britain’s most crashed cars? Find out in this video. Plus there’s also a checklist on what to do if you have an accident.
Continue reading “Britain’s 10 Most Crashed Cars”
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