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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12/11/2025 0

Predictions: The War on Motorists to Explode in 2025?

Chaos, Rebellion, and the Death of Driving?

Well, hello 2025. What fresh hell do you have in store for us, eh? One thing no one can take away from us is our imagination. So, let’s picture a world where the simple act of driving has become as complicated and soul-destroying as trying to get through to a human being in customer services. Your call is important to them, they assure you – almost as important as this warning of the dystopian nightmare our motoring future could become.

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03/01/2025 1

Epic Rant on the State of Cars & Auto-Industry

Everything You Love about Cars is Disappearing!

I know what you’re thinking… lately, I’ve been thinking it too – cars and the car industry… things are… well, I don’t know, they’re not quite as they should be, as they used to be, right? And that’s putting it lightly. Somewhere, there’s a serious misfire happening, and gears are grinding to a halt. So what’s gone wrong? Where, when, how? Well, let’s get into that, right after this.

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10/09/2024 0

REDLINE – ULTIMATUM

New high-octane anthem & music video celebrates the thrill of cars – so Crank up the volume, embrace the chase!

Spectacular new Music Video is an Ode to Octane! Crank up the volume now for “REDLINE – ULTIMATUM”. This Anthem for Petrolheads is a tribute to the golden age of motoring, celebrating the raw, sensory experience of proper cars.

As we slam in those gear shifts, we honour the souls of our mechanical marvels and the thrill of the open road, with hat-tips to automotive film and TV pop culture icons! This song is a tribute to our champions, as well as a love letter to driving passion. (FULL LYRICS BELOW!)

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10/07/2024 0

PODCAST: In-Car Subscriptions vs. Pay-Per-Mile

I get into a discussion with Massimo Pini about The New Hidden Costs of Driving

In today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape, new business models are emerging that could significantly impact our driving experience. One such development is the rise of in-car subscription services, where manufacturers like BMW are considering charging extra for features that were once standard. But how do these subscriptions compare to pay-per-mile road user charges in terms of restricting our driving freedom? During a recent press drive of the new Nissan Qashqai in Portugal, my friend and fellow motoring journalist Massimo Pini and I got deep into this controversial topic. Our conversation highlighted the growing concerns among car owners regarding these new charges. You can watch the video, or read the full article below.

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08/06/2024 0