What do a DeLorean nearly falling into a trench, an Aston Martin suspension destroyed by a UK pothole, and modern cars quietly turning against their owners all have in common?

Nothing! But they're all in the latest crazy BCG Therapy podcast!

In this episode of BCG Therapy Podcast, I’m joined by Sy from Drivers Union and Imthishan Giado from Dubai, for a wide-ranging, brutally honest conversation about the state of modern motoring, car culture, and why driving no longer feels like freedom for so many people.

We start with one of the most surreal motoring moments imaginable. A DeLorean being driven into a luxury hotel in Dubai for a diplomatic event featuring US Marines, Star Wars Stormtroopers and Star Trek cut-out figures. The DeLorean, balanced on planks over a trench, with seconds to spare before it nearly disappeared backwards into a hole, when the planks snapped!

Then we jump back to Britain, where a perfectly normal drive ended with a pothole snapping the suspension on an Aston Martin. Yes, we talk about why UK roads are falling apart, why potholes are becoming a hidden tax on motorists, and how infrastructure neglect is quietly making driving more expensive, stressful, and unrewarding.

We look at how new cars have become heavier, more complex, and more fragile, while also being more expensive than ever to buy and repair - you won't believe how much Britain's best-selling car sells for!

We also explore the darker side of modern car technology. Connected cars, remote shut-off systems, software control, sanctions that can brick vehicles, and the growing concern that cars are no longer machines we own, but devices we’re allowed to use. This is where the idea that new cars could eventually turn on their owners stops sounding dramatic and starts sounding realistic.

Along the way, we dive into:

• Why younger people are opting out of driving altogether

• How EVs and Chinese cars are reshaping the market through tech, not emotion

• Why modern SUVs and EVs are becoming dangerously heavy

• The decline of car culture, magazines, and authentic driving experiences

• Why classic and analogue cars are starting to make more sense again

• How systems, not bans, are quietly redesigning cars out of everyday life

If you’ve ever felt that something about cars, roads, and driving just doesn’t sit right anymore, this episode will probably hit home.

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Have cars already turned on us, or is this just the beginning?

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What are the best classic cars to buy in 2026 — and how do you separate real opportunity from internet hype?In this video, I break down 15 classic cars to buy in 2026, combining hard market data, real ownership insight, and something spreadsheets can’t measure — desire.Using insights inspired by the US and (just released) UK Hagerty Bull Market data, real-world values, and decades of enthusiast knowledge, we cover UK and US classics, modern future classics, and cult icons that people are actually searching for right now.This is not guesswork. And it’s definitely not “buy this because TikTok said so”.We look at:• Porsche 911 (996)• BMW M3 E46• Ferrari F430• Toyota Corolla AE86• Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33)• Mazda MX-5• Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class• Chevrolet 454 SS• Alfa Romeo classics• And more genuine enthusiast favouritesYou’ll get:✔ Realistic price expectations✔ “Before You Buy” warnings most videos skip✔ Which classics still make sense financially✔ Which ones are driven by pure emotional pull✔ Why the best classic car isn’t always the best investment on paperAnd in the end, I’ll tell you the uncomfortable truth most car videos won’t say:👉 You can ignore all the lists.Because the right classic car is the one you’ve always wanted.If you’re searching for:- classic cars to buy- best classic cars 2026- Hagerty bull market list explained- future classic cars- modern classics to invest in- cars going up in value- classic car buying guide…you’re in exactly the right place.Drop a comment and tell me:Which car would YOU buy if logic took a back seat?Sources:https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/bull-market-2026/https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/2026-bull-market-list/ @Hagerty Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates!SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy🔥 MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! 🔥https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/📖 Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? Check out my book: How to be an Automotive Content Creator👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/7VTs0ii📖 The ULEZ Files – My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt📖 Quantum Races – A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories!👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g🔥 30% OFF VELOCE BOOKS 🔥 For 30% of car books from Veloce - enter code BCG30 on checkout at https://veloce.co.uk/ 📌 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM Enjoy my content? Support the channel using the links below! Every little helps.👉🏽 Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join👉🏽 Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy🙏🏽☺️🚗 Want to work with me? Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me!Big Thanks to Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.ukTom Conway-Gordon ( https://www.instagram.com/tconwaygordon/ )Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. 📲 Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere!📧 Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries.#ClassicCars #ClassicCarsToBuy #FutureClassics #Hagerty #BullMarketList #CarInvestment #ModernClassics #Porsche996 #BMWM3E46 #FerrariF430 #ToyotaAE86 #NissanGTR #MazdaMX5 #CarBuyingGuide #Petrolhead #CarCulture #CollectorCars #UsedCars #DreamCars #BrownCarGuy

Everything you think is real probably isn’t anymore… and cars, Bond and AI are right at the centre of it.

In this wide-ranging BCG Podcast episode, I’m joined by Sy from Drivers Union for a candid, funny and occasionally unsettling conversation about AI, cars, car culture, events, media, movies and what the future actually looks like for enthusiasts and creators alike.

We kick off by tackling AI and reality — from fake videos and AI-generated voices to the moment you stop trusting your own eyes. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this real or AI?”, you’re not alone. We discuss how artificial intelligence is already reshaping content creation, photography, video, journalism, marketing and media, and why ignoring it puts you at a serious disadvantage.

From there, the conversation naturally moves into cars and car culture, including:

- Why AI is changing how cars are designed, marketed and perceived

- The explosion of Chinese EVs, industry uncertainty and why legacy manufacturers are hitting the brakes

- Why classic cars and 80s/90s icons are becoming more desirable than new cars

- The stabilising (and shifting) classic car market

We dive deep into one of the most talked-about new projects of the year:

👉 The Encor Design Lotus Esprit S1 reimagining

A modern re-engineering of a true Bond icon — and arguably the car Lotus should have built. We discuss why this Esprit matters, what makes it special, and why it captures the imagination in a way most modern launches don’t.

There’s also plenty of real-world car culture:

- The best car events of the year

- Why many launches now feel forgettable

- Why design, theatre and emotion matter more than specs

- Supercars vs classics and where enthusiasm is heading next

Sy also reveals major plans for Drivers Union, including:

- Expansion beyond supercars into classics and sports cars

- International membership

- The future of Drivers Union events

- Launching a new Drivers Union magazine

- And his ambitious move into publishing — with 11 car books in progress, effectively becoming a specialist automotive publisher

Things then take a sharp turn into James Bond territory:

- Amazon owning the Bond franchise

- Whether Bond can (or should) be reinvented

- Retired Bonds, Roger Moore nostalgia and Pierce Brosnan speculation

- Why the Bond debate is really about culture, identity and aspiration

We even touch on my own past — including my comic-book spoof of a Pakistani Bond character, Jamshed Khan, created years before today’s conversations about representation ever went mainstream.

This episode blends cars, culture, AI, movies, publishing and the business of enthusiasm into one honest conversation — no scripts, no corporate filters, just real talk.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Is AI helping or hollowing out creativity?

Is car culture entering a new golden age… or a slow fade?

And what should Bond become next?

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