The Last Few Driver’s Cars Still Left on the Planet!

The last proper driver’s cars still sold new worldwide in 2026 are getting fewer and fewer in number by the month – here’s what’s still out there.

Three pedals. A proper gearlever. An engine that responds directly to you, rather than semi-conductors trying to figure out what you desire. If you want a brand-new performance car with a manual gearbox, your window of opportunity is closing fast. Britain and Europe have already lost the Toyota GR86 and Honda Civic Type R. The current Toyota GR Supra has reached the end of the road, while several other great manual cars appear to be living on borrowed time.

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Lotus RESET Again! Have They Finally Learned?

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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BrownCarGuy Therapy Session: Supercars and Sh*t – with Sy from Drivers Union!

A no-filter car conversation that petrolheads didn’t know they needed – but absolutely do.

Sometimes you just need to talk it out – rant, rave, reminisce, and reflect. That’s what BrownCarGuy Therapy Sessionsare all about: putting the car reviews and news aside, sitting down with fellow enthusiasts, and just having honest conversations about where we’re at as car lovers in a world that’s rapidly changing.

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What’s More Fun to Drive? New or Classic?

Sensation or Serenity? Why Brilliant New Cars Don’t Excite Like an 80s BMW

So, I was coming back from a media launch drive of a brand new, shiny, tech-laden, plug-in hybrid family SUV, boasting an impressive list of features longer than the Pan-American Highway. Yet, I couldn’t help but ponder that whilst it was undeniably brilliant, my pituitary gland remained decidedly indifferent. Despite having over 300bhp under my right foot, where were the coursing endorphins and the dopamine hit? Oh wait, I’ve found them…

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