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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London once had an ambulance driver so fast he could outpace supercars — and after hearing these stories, you’ll never look at paramedics the same way again.

In this outrageous and unmissable episode of the BCG Podcast, I’m joined by Sy and Alan Robb, Chairman of the Lamborghini Club U.K. — and a former emergency response driver with tales that sound more like Hollywood than the NHS. If you enjoy supercars, mad stories, near-impossible driving feats, automotive culture, and pure banter, this one’s going to blow your socks off.

Alan reveals what it’s really like to pilot a 1990s ambulance (with a 3.0-litre Ford Cosworth V6) at high speed, drifting through London — including training, technique, controlled chaos, split-second decision-making, and the a record-breaking life-saving run that was so impressive, the nurse married him!

And then things get even wilder…

We dive into:

• The unspoken rules of urinal etiquette (you will never un-hear this).

• Why a certain caped crusader would genuinely struggle to pee.

• How grown men end up crying inside a Lamborghini Countach.

• Sy playing with his Iron-Man-ish helmet and light-saber like a big kid.

• The supercar world’s quirks, secrets, egos and pure joy.

• What it takes to drive fast — properly fast — in the real world.

This episode swings from hysterical to heartfelt, from nerdy car culture to life-and-death realities, and from superhero nonsense to the most astonishing true stories a paramedic has ever told.

It is easily one of the most entertaining, surprising and insightful episodes we’ve ever recorded — so don’t skim, don’t skip… dive in and enjoy the ride.

👉 WATCH to the end because Alan tells us something at the end that had all of us with our jaws on the floor.

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We share untold stories and personal memories of Quentin Wilson from the final week we spent with him in 2024.This episode of the BCG Therapy Podcast is a heartfelt tribute to Quentin Wilson – motoring journalist, TV presenter, consumer champion and one of the most influential voices in British car culture. His passing shocked the entire automotive world, and for me and Imthishan it hit especially hard. We spent a week with him in December 2024, travelling, talking cars, sharing stories, and seeing the real man behind the Top Gear legend.In this conversation, we reflect on Quentin’s legacy, his role in shaping Top Gear’s golden era, his impact on car journalism, his fearless campaigning for motorists, and the depth of knowledge and charm that made him one of the last true greats. He wasn’t just a presenter – he was a walking encyclopedia of the car world, a fierce consumer advocate, a gifted writer, and a generous human being.We share behind-the-scenes memories, unseen stories, and insights into his time at the London EV Show, at the Mille Miglia UAE, and during our drives through Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We talk about his love for classic cars, his passion for EVs, his respect across the industry, and the huge gap his loss leaves in the motoring landscape.Whether you remember him from Top Gear, The Car’s the Star, his columns, or his campaigning work, this episode is for everyone who grew up watching him, learned from him, or simply admired his unmatched voice in car culture.💬 Share your own memories of Quentin Wilson in the comments – let’s give him the tribute he deserves.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=1You Shorts now here https://www.youtube.com/@BrownCarGuyShortsAnd 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📖 Quantum Races – A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories!👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g📖 The ULEZ Files – My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt📌 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.#QuentinWilson #TopGear #BCGTherapyPodcast #BrownCarGuy #MotoringJournalism #CarCulture #ClassicCars #AutomotiveLegends #UKMotoring #CarHistory #MotoringTribute

Ghosts, Gearboxes & Great Stories | BCG Podcast w/ Jeff Bailey & Imthishan Giado!

Classic cars, haunted highways, and the death (or rebirth?) of motoring journalism! In this lively BrownCarGuy Therapy Session, Shahzad Sheikh (BrownCarGuy) is joined by fellow automotive media veterans Jeff Bailey and Imthishan Giado for a deep dive into how the car world - and the way we write, film, and talk about it - has evolved.

They discuss whether car journalism is dead or just rebooted for the influencer age, how understanding your audience really matters, and why EVs, range anxiety, and modern car design are reshaping everything. Expect humour, nostalgia, and brutally honest insights about writing, creating, and surviving in the ever-changing world of cars and content.

Plus: haunted roads, electric Minis, oversized modern cars, classic BMWs, and how sound — or the lack of it — is killing the joy of driving. If you love cars, car culture, and good conversation, this one’s for you.

📚 Featured Topics:

- EV range anxiety & charging chaos

- Why classic cars get more attention than supercars

- The real difference between influencers and journalists

- How sound defines driving emotion

- The behavioural psychology of car ownership

- What audiences actually want from car media

- Haunted highways and the cars we’d take to drive them

🧠 About the Guests:

Jeff Bailey – journalist, author, publisher, songwriter, entrepreneur and all-round motoring raconteur.

Imthishan Giado (in Dubai) – car journalist, and co-founder of Motoring Middle East.

Hosted by Shahzad Sheikh – aka BrownCarGuy.

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Welcome to the BrownCarGuy Therapy Podcast — where we rant, reminisce, and revel in all things automotive!

In this packed episode, I’m joined by three of the most opinionated petrolheads I know:

🔥 Sy Ali – Founder of Drivers Union Supercar Club

🔥 Adnan Mallick – Collector & Founder of Landbeasts Automobile Classica

🔥 Imthishan Giado – Motoring Middle East co-founder & Dubai car culture legend

Together we dive deep into the real frustrations, nostalgia, and passion that define modern motoring:

🚨 Classic Car Market Crash?

Why values of icons like the Jaguar E-Type and MGB have plunged — and whether this is correction or collapse.

⚡ Ferrari’s Identity Crisis

From the failed EV push to the ugly new SC40, has Ferrari lost its soul or just changed its audience?

🎬 Movie Car Magic

DeLoreans, Esprits, KITT, the Batmobile, Mustang “Eleanor,” and more — why the coolest cars ever made all come from the silver screen.

💥 The Jay Leno Syndrome

Are we all just hoarders at heart? Inside the psychology of car collecting and what makes us chase nostalgia on four wheels.

🧠 Generations & Gearboxes

Why young drivers are reviving manuals while older enthusiasts cling to analog icons — and what it means for car culture’s future.

💬 COMMENT BELOW:

Which movie car defines you?

Would you buy a modern Ferrari or stick to the classics?

And what car would YOU hoard if money and space were no issue?

📅 Filmed: Saturday 18 October 2025

🎥 Host: Shahzad Sheikh — BrownCarGuy

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BrownCarGuy Therapy: Fiona Easterby & Syeed Ali of Drivers Union!

In this wild and heartfelt episode of BrownCarGuy Therapy Session, we welcome adventurer and TV camera operator Fiona Easterby, alongside our regular guest Sy.

Fiona shares her incredible stories of overlanding across continents — from buying a £99 Beetle and driving it across the Sahara Desert to Gambia, to an epic journey from the UK to Singapore, passing through Iran and Pakistan in her beloved Baja Bug, Pedro.

You’ll hear about:

🚙 Real-world adventures in classic cars — from Europe to Asia

🏜️ The Plymouth-Banjul Challenge, Mongol Rally, and travelling through war zones

🔋 Fiona's experience owning a converted electric Beetle – and why it was a disaster

🇵🇰 How she found Pakistan safer and more hospitable than expected

🧾 Sy's rage about garage-blocking drivers, ridiculous parking fines, and the war on motoring access

🏁 Fiona & Sy’s thoughts on recent events like Brooklands German Day, Kop Hill Climb, and AMG GT drives at Brands Hatch and Silverstone

⚡ EV reliability issues, e-fuels, and the future of classic car ownership

This is one of the most human, funny, and raw episodes yet — a true tribute to car culture, global travel, and what it's like to live life behind the wheel.

📌 Subscribe, like, comment and JOIN the conversation. Let us know your thoughts!

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“Imposter Syndrome in Car Journalism + Why 911s Are Driven by Pricks!”

Yes, we went there. From battling self-doubt in the industry to a savage takedown of Porsche 911 culture, this BrownCarGuy Therapy Session pulls no punches.

But that’s just the start…

In this episode I’m joined by:
👉 Naveed Hussain aka @Naveed4Speed – UK car reviewer & AutoEvolution contributor.
👉 Imthishan Giado – Dubai-based automotive business journalist, ex-CAR Middle East deputy editor, and my co-founder at Motoring Middle East.

We dive into the most controversial, hilarious and revealing conversations you’ll hear about car culture right now:
⚡ Imposter Syndrome in Car Journalism – why young creators feel they don’t belong, and whether “real” journalists vs influencers even matters anymore.
⚡ 911s are for Pricks? – Imthishan drops the most brutal take on Porsche 911 ownership you’ve ever heard (and why he might reluctantly agree they’re brilliant).
⚡ Gatekeeping & Diversity – “the barrier of entry for brown people is invisible and so much higher… you’ve got to be the Barack Obama of automotive journalism.”
⚡ Bradford Car Culture – Caterhams, LaFerraris on the high street, and why Bradford’s car + food scene might surprise you.
⚡ Chinese Cars Take Over – BYD has 100,000 people in R&D compared to VW’s 20k. Are legacy manufacturers totally screwed?
⚡ Enthusiasts vs Consumers – are petrolheads becoming an endangered species in the algorithm era?
⚡ AI & Algorithms – why opinions may no longer matter if Google and ChatGPT just spit out the specs.
⚡ Ford’s Fast-Tracked Ranger Raptor Disaster – how rushing development to keep up with the Chinese exposed huge flaws in the Middle East.
⚡ Classic Cars vs New Cars – the truth about running costs, honesty in old school engineering, and whether passion is worth the pain.

This isn’t just car talk — it’s a raw, funny, and brutally honest session on the future of cars, culture, and journalism itself.

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Welcome to another BrownCarGuy Therapy Session - the unfiltered, unscripted podcast where car guys let it all out!

In this episode, I’m joined by Sy of Drivers Union and Darren Sullivan Vince - founder of Waterloo Classics Car Club and Bloomsbury Classic Car Show - for a lively, passionate, and often hilarious discussion on the state of car culture today.

We ask the big questions:

🎯 Is the new Ferrari 849 Testarossa a styling flop or misunderstood genius?

🎯 Have fake engine noises in EVs gone too far?

🎯 Will the Knight Rider reboot crash harder than KITT ever could?

🎯 Is the golden era of the car really ending?

From skyrocketing cost of hosting car events, to driving wars in London, to whether it’s right to be converting classics to electric - we dive into it all.

We touch on:

- 50 years of the Lotus Esprit

- Goodbye to the Nissan GT-R, Boxster/Cayman & Civic Type R

- Why a new Audi C concept might actually be hopeful

- Whether classic car culture can survive in the age of digital content

And why the real value in cars today might just be found in nostalgia, passion, and good company.

🗣️ Join the conversation! What’s your take – are we witnessing the burnout of car culture, or is this just the beginning of a new era?

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