PODCAST: Ghosts, Gearboxes & Great Stories – Is Car Journalism Dead or Just Rebooted?

BCG Therapy Session Podcast with Jeff Bailey & Imthishan Giado

Somewhere between haunted roads, electric cars, and the eternal fight between influencers and journalists, a very honest discussion broke out. In the latest BrownCarGuy Therapy Session Podcast, I was joined by Jeff Bailey – long-time motoring writer, serial car buyer, and author – and Imthishan Giado, my partner-in-crime from our Car Middle East and Motoring Middle East days. We didn’t plan to solve the mysteries of the universe, but somewhere between the nostalgia and the banter, we might just have done that – or something…

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Supercars & Classics with Drivers Union – The Ultimate Brands Hatch Day Out!

From vintage treasures to track-ready beasts, here’s everything I saw and heard at Brands Hatch this weekend!

The Brands Hatch GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS – May 2025 – was a proper feast for fans of fast metal, rare classics and raw car culture. I was there all weekend soaking it all in, and I’ve bundled up every last rev, roar, and rear-end slide for your viewing pleasure.

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06/05/2025 1

Defending Car Culture: The Petrolhead’s Battle

Automotive enthusiasts must act now to preserve car culture against encroaching threats to out motoring freedoms

You don’t notice it at first. The chatter. It’s pathetic, then it’s amusing, then it’s mildly annoying. But it’s background din. Easily drowned out by the thrumb of a V8 at barely above idle. Irksome but insignificant.

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My Classic 1989 E30 BMW 325i SE – Part 2 (2023-25)

1989 BCG BMW E30 325i SE – BLOG, video reports & Instagram posts

BCG BMW SOLD! The End of an Era for My Classic E30.

8 February 2025 – Well, here we are. The BrownCarGuy BMW E30 325i SE – the BCG BMW – has officially moved on. The keys have been handed over, the last revs have echoed through the streets of Brent, and the car park suddenly feels a little too empty.

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Antique Cars Museum Classic Car Show – Jan 2025

Pakistan’s Premier Classic Car Show: Aston Martins, Camaros & Rare Rolls-Royces!

Some places surprise you. Pakistan, for instance, isn’t exactly the first country you’d think of when it comes to classic cars, right? But let me tell you – you’d be wrong. This past Sunday, the majestic grounds of Frere Hall in Karachi played host to the annual Antique Car Museum Show, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Think of it as a treasure chest of automotive history, polished and primed for all to see. And yes, there were Aston Martins, Camaros, and rare Rolls-Royces – but that’s just scratching the surface.

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29/01/2025 0

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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Back to Dubai: A Week of Cars, Camaraderie, and the Mille Miglia UAE 2024

Rediscovering a Place That Once Was Home, Through the World’s Greatest Cars and an Unforgettable Rally

Dubai – a city where the skyline grows faster than my waistline. Yes, I know, I need to diet and exercise (New Year’s resolution!). Erm… where was I? Ah yes, after nearly six years away, I finally returned to the UAE for the incredible 1000 Miglia Experience UAE 2024.

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10/12/2024 4

How to Be a Top Gear Writer

Shafiq Abidin’s Rebel Journey to Motoring Journalism

Some people dream of driving exotic cars. Others dream of writing about them. And then there’s Shafiq Abidin, who’s managed to land one of the coolest jobs, In The World – Top Gear staff writer. But the journey from a student interviewing me during Covid to being a year-in to one of the most coveted car jobs out there, has not been without challenges and disappointments. It almost never happened, but this young talent fought for his goals, pushing past cultural expectations, imposter syndrome, and countless rejections to make it happen. His story? It’s as inspiring as it is relatable.

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19/11/2024 0

2024 NEC Classic Motor Show – WALKAROUND!

Video walk around of the show on its 40th anniversary

The NEC Classic Motor Show has returned to Birmingham, marking its 40th anniversary as the UK’s biggest classic car event. This year’s show brings together over 3,000 iconic cars and motorcycles, with a record 330+ clubs on display, showcasing the best of the UK’s motoring heritage.

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St James Motoring Spectacle 2024

Supercars meet veteran classics in Pall Mall ahead of London-to-Brighton Run

London’s Pall Mall transformed into a motoring paradise with the brand-new St James Motoring Spectacle, right in the heart of the city, just outside the iconic Royal Automobile Club.

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