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Lotus RESET Again! Have They Finally Learned?

Lotus Cars Reset - Focus 2030
Lotus says its new “Focus 2030” plan marks a fresh start for the iconic British sports car brand, but after years of chasing EV luxury trends, has the company finally remembered what Lotus is really all about?

There was a time when hearing the word “Lotus” instantly conjured up images of lightweight sports cars dancing down B-roads with the delicacy of a hummingbird. Tiny steering wheels writhing in your hands. Barely-there kerb weights. Fibreglass bodies. A driving experience so pure and alive that you could forgive the occasional electrical tantrum, water leak, or trim piece that decided it no longer wished to participate in the journey – because the journey itself was epic (and that’s just to the shops!).

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Petrolhead ≠ Politically Incorrect: I don’t Rev for the Right, but nor do I Line-Lock for the Left!

Some think that if you enjoy the sound of a V8 and a whiff of burnt rubber, you’re a climate-denying dinosaur. Time to set the steering straight

I know that I’m pigeon-holed sometimes. And I know why. I love cars, especially big hairy monstrous motors that smoke their tyres and obliterate decibel detectors. 

Yes, my name is Shahzad and I’m an Autoholic. I confess the thrum of a V8 turns me on, octane is my cologne, and a gear-snatching, wheel-twirling thrash up a twisty road is my therapy. Cyclists are annoying, traffic cameras are the enemy, and the Highway Code is a quaint little booklet that’s just the right thickness for the wobbly leg of my coffee table. 

And most damning of all, I refuse to apologise for any of this. 

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Is Zohran Mamdani Anti-Car? What New York’s Motorists Need to Know

The Mayor doesn’t drive, but he’s steering New York’s future – and motorists might not like where the road’s heading

When a man who doesn’t even drive becomes the Mayor of New York City, you just know things are about to get interesting. Zohran Mamdani’s victory has made waves across the world – not just because he’s the first Muslim, first brown and first African-born mayor in NYC’s history, but because he represents something much bigger: a changing philosophy about how cities are built, who they serve, and – crucially for us car lovers – whether there’s still space for motorists in the urban future.

Now, before you reach for your pitchforks or your petrol can, let’s take a calm, and rational look at what this actually means for drivers.

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California Zero Emission Zones could Ban Classic Cars!

California’s Proposal to Ban Classic Cars: Could it happen? What would it mean for the rest of the world?

Classic cars under threat? California, the birthplace of car culture, is considering a bold move that’s left motoring enthusiasts fuming. The state is proposing to introduce Zero Emission Zones that could restrict or outright ban vintage cars from certain areas. Sound familiar? It’s eerily similar to London’s ULEZ, and history tells us that what happens in California doesn’t stay in California. These trends tend to spread. So, could cherished classic car culture face the same fate globally?

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Petrolheads in Crisis

Is Classic Car Culture Doomed?

Picture it: rows of gleaming chrome, that nostalgic smell of petrol and leather, and the unmistakable chatter of classic car fans, congregating around an open bonnet outdoing each other with facts and trivia. It’s the NEC Classic Motor Show, a slice of paradise for any petrolhead. But as Ralph Hosier and I walked the halls this year, an unsettling thought crept in – could we be witnessing the last breaths of classic car culture as we know it?

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Who are the Ultimate Celeb Road Trip Companions

Which celebrities would you want to take with you on a road trip?

When it comes to road trips, the destination might be important, the right car is crucial, but the company is what really makes the journey memorable. Whether it’s sharing stories, cranking up the tunes, or just having a laugh, the right people can turn any road trip into an epic adventure. But if you had to pick, who would be your dream celebrity road trip companions? Who would you trust to take the wheel, and who would you want to have in the passenger seat for a cross-country escapade?

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Cars and Politics: Tesla Boycott Over Elon Musk’s Right-Wing Views!

Tesla Boycotts and Political Associations in the Automotive World + Commentary on the Right Wing Protests Currently in the UK

Is there a political divide growing over Tesla? Yes, you read that right. It seems that some people are ditching Tesla, not because they have problems with electric cars or because the cars are not properly developed and built, but because of Elon Musk’s apparent political antics. Should your car choice be dictated by the politics of the company’s founder? Does it make you complicit in supporting a worldview you don’t subscribe to, fearing online trolls calling you out and cancelling you for driving the wrong car?

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Meet the Judges for the 2024 WLC Show & Shine Awards

I will be at the show taking place 21 July 2024 – it’s a great event. Get your Tickets Now!!

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as we gear up for the 2024 West London Classics (WLC) Show & Shine event. In this video, I meet up with fellow judges Preeta from Classic Custom and Bob from Autotechnic at the Nashtaa Cafe in Langley, where we enjoy a delightful breakfast, featuring both full English and full Indian options.

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