Paris Motor Show 2024

Retro Comebacks, Hydrogen Power & Electric Dreams

The Paris Motor Show 2024 has brought a mix of nostalgia, cutting-edge tech, and a glimpse into the future of motoring. Once considered the hub for unveiling new cars, motor shows have become less crucial with the rise of digital media, but Paris this year has captured the attention of enthusiasts, especially with the French manufacturers leading the charge. From iconic revivals to hydrogen-powered innovations, let’s take a closer look at some of the biggest announcements.

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16/10/2024 0

PODCAST: Kirpal of West London Classics

WLC Founder Talks Car Culture, Ford Capris & That Shocking New Capri!

In this podcast I’m catching up with my mate Kirpal Singh Randhawa, founder of West London Classics, the car club that’s gone from a small group of petrolheads getting together to chat about carburettors, to one of the most significant forces in London’s car community!

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12/10/2024 0

The Truth Behind EV Sales: Fleets vs Private Buyers

Electric Vehicle Sales Surge, But Why Aren’t Private Buyers Interested?

The UK new car market rose 1.0% in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, to 275,239 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The sales figures were the best since 2020, but still -19.8% off pre-Covid September 2019.

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04/10/2024 1

Britain’s Worst Motorists Revealed!

The Shocking Confessions of UK Motorists – 4% Admit Being a Danger to Others!

Brace yourself, because the truth about British driving is more alarming than an Audi RS6 tailgating you an the M40. According to a new survey commissioned by Isuzu, as many as 15% of UK motorists freely admit they’re terrible drivers. And if that wasn’t bad enough, a shocking 4% confess they’re an actual danger on the roads! You know what, if you’re in that 4%, maybe it’s time to hang up the keys and take up walking. Better yet, stay at home. Just saying.

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30/09/2024 0

Lotus Theory 1 Concept Display at Lotus London till Sunday

The original Lotus Esprit is also there at the Piccadilly showroom – let’s be honest, that’s what I really went to see!

Lotus is exhibiting its extraordinary Theory 1 concept car at Lotus London in Picadilly opposite Green Park station, along with prototypes of the materials used on the car, as well as the original Lotus Esprit S1 that inspired it, also featuring an original technical drawing of the Esprit and secret spec sheet from 1973! I’m posting this video on Friday 27 September 2024, and the exhibit will remain till Sunday 29 September 2024 – so hurry over this weekend to catch it.

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27/09/2024 0

Race to Buy Petrol Cars – Is a Black Market Emerging?

And Why 30% of Drivers Are Clueless About the 2030 Ban!

Imagine this: you’re skulking through a dodgy back alley, and a shadowy figure in a hoodie whispers, “What do you need? A four? A six?” Desperately, you respond, “No, mate, I need an eight. Give me an 8 – and fast!”

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26/09/2024 0

DVSA Parking Fine Scam – Here’s What It Looks Like!

Beware Phone Scam Warns DVSA

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a stark warning about a new wave of fraudulent text messages aimed at unsuspecting drivers. These scam texts claim to be issuing parking fines in an attempt to trick people into clicking malicious links and providing personal information. Below is an example of what they look like.

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24/09/2024 0

Review: BYD Seal U DM-i PHEV SUV

Not an EV – This Seal’s a Hybrid

The BYD Seal is an EV saloon from China’s biggest maker of new energy vehicles. And it’s rather good! Now, it’s joined by another Seal – except this one isn’t a saloon; it’s an SUV. What’s more, it’s not even an EV – it’s a plug-in hybrid! Should it feature on your next family car buying shortlist? Well, let’s find out.

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22/09/2024 0

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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19/09/2024 0

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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