#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
Have you heard the news? London’s air pollution has plummeted since the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion in 2023. A victory for public health? A triumph for the Mayor of London? That’s what they’d have you believe. But let’s take a closer look—because once we break it down, things aren’t quite as they seem.
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.
The fourth edition of the London EV Show concluded at ExCeL London, setting a new standard in electric mobility discussions and showcasing a bold vision for a sustainable future. Over three days, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered to explore the cutting-edge advancements driving the transition to electric transportation.
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.
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.
I don’t normally commute on public transport these days (I work from home). But as Conference Coordinator for the Proptech Show in Angle the last couple of days, I was taking the London Underground into town in rush hour. I had forgotten just how crowded, awful and potentially dangerous that experience was. How is this better for our health?
Cancel your flight drive Instead! The airports are in chaos, the airlines are cancelling flights. So could you drive to your holiday instead? From here in the UK, that might just be possible. ChooseMyCar.com has put out a press release, claiming that it could be cheaper for a family of four, albeit take longer, to go to their European holiday by car.
Continue reading “Cancelled Flights? Then Drive to your Holiday Instead!”Our man Reza Adil (@alizarde.cigars on Instagram) in the Dominican Republic has been out car spotting! 🇩🇴 He found a turbo diesel Mercedes 500 SEL and a disoriented Civic with a confused sense of self-worth 😜🤣 More to come – stay tuned 🤩
Continue reading “Car Spotting in Santiago, Dominican Republic”Got the MG ZS EV on test, so drove the electric car through London – into Marble Arch, to Knightsbridge and then to Piccadilly Circus. Follow #BCGMGZSEV
Continue reading “Driving in London”Which country has the most luxury cars relative to population?
Continue reading “Which Country has the Most Luxury Cars per Person?!”