Cracking video once again Mike setting the standard for automotive integrity and honesty. The Mazda rotary world has been dealing with this issue for years now. CNC machining, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing is our only hope against the chosen ones battling climate change in their 100M super yachts and Gulfstream G650's!
Great video. I've owned many Astons and Jags. Loved that super V8 engine. No chance of me buying an EV in future or another Jag now sadly. It will be 'classics' for me only now.
Thanks for sharing and appreciate you fighting the good fight. As a Canadian, the threat of these potential policies are indeed worrying, especially if you consider that govts wouldn’t have to even pull the cars off the road but instead apply a carbon tax to ownership which becomes enormous over time. This is already happening in many small countries in order to disincentive driving due to congestion as is the case in Singapore for instance.
Interesting video, thanks. I was thinking about joining MAG having seen a video on their lobbying regarding the proposed ban on ICE motorcycles, you've convinced me to sign up today.
Mike. My everyday bus is a 2017 Range Rover Vogue. One of the EGR valves has failed, and they've been on back order from JLR for ages with no sign of supply. Luckily the engine mgmt fault light on the dash can be extinguished long enough to pass MOT! Very poor show!
I don’t think the legislation will be the catalyst to this. As you say, as manufacturers go full EV, parts supply for ICE vehicles will dry up. Specialists like BR can do a lot, but it’s the complex electronics in post 1990 cars and the IP rights being held by the manufacturers that will prevent you creating E.G. replacement ECU’s /PTEC etc. The Bentley Arnage you mentioned is an early example of this. However, if you own a simple 70’s or prior Classic with carbs and points etc, specialists will be able to keep them running provided not prohibited by legislation. I have far more confidence driving my 1968 car into the future than my Noughties classics.
The great lie is that internal combustion has been made synonymous with fossil fuel. I will miss F-Type, I worked on the thermal attribute from 14MY to 18MY. And now find myself stuck in a industry that has left me behind. The hell scape of BEV where the infotainment is more important than the drivetrain character. What I foresee will happen is; you may not be able to buy the parts aftermarket or OE to repair your Aston or Jaguar, however given the huge premiums involved the likes of Works and Heritage will be offer "restoration" services at the very top end of the market.
I also heard they government will change the mot equipment to make older cars un MOT able , in other words the test equipment won’t be compatible with older car , no MOT then the car is unusable
Have a Morgan and DB9 and wonder how long both companies will survive post ICE age, need clean fuels for ICE engines, those motor companies that hang back on changeover will benefit on possibly technology providing the answer. In the UK the infrastructure cannot cope with just EV’s. Parts will be a problem and mechanics post ICE will have to become engineers again to mend and fix parts, being innovative just like 3rd world mechanics
I can well imagine that governments would like ICE vehicles off the road to meet their low emissions targets. Let's enjoy them while we can and see what the future holds. I was considering a Tesla but bought an old C63 instead!
Cracking video once again Mike setting the standard for automotive integrity and honesty. The Mazda rotary world has been dealing with this issue for years now. CNC machining, 3D printing, and additive manufacturing is our only hope against the chosen ones battling climate change in their 100M super yachts and Gulfstream G650's!
Great video. I've owned many Astons and Jags. Loved that super V8 engine. No chance of me buying an EV in future or another Jag now sadly. It will be 'classics' for me only now.
Thanks for sharing and appreciate you fighting the good fight. As a Canadian, the threat of these potential policies are indeed worrying, especially if you consider that govts wouldn’t have to even pull the cars off the road but instead apply a carbon tax to ownership which becomes enormous over time. This is already happening in many small countries in order to disincentive driving due to congestion as is the case in Singapore for instance.
Interesting video, thanks. I was thinking about joining MAG having seen a video on their lobbying regarding the proposed ban on ICE motorcycles, you've convinced me to sign up today.
No, they want ALL cars/private transport off the roads and everyone living in 15 MINUTE CITIES. Wake up people.
15mins cities for our children. 1mins cities for their children. 10ft rooms for the ones who make it after that
On db9 training, I remember someone saying the cars our only ment to last ten years
Absolutely on the spot!
BTW, I got to your channel trhough that jayemm video... and you got me thinking about getting a virage
Mike. My everyday bus is a 2017 Range Rover Vogue. One of the EGR valves has failed, and they've been on back order from JLR for ages with no sign of supply. Luckily the engine mgmt fault light on the dash can be extinguished long enough to pass MOT! Very poor show!
I don’t think the legislation will be the catalyst to this. As you say, as manufacturers go full EV, parts supply for ICE vehicles will dry up. Specialists like BR can do a lot, but it’s the complex electronics in post 1990 cars and the IP rights being held by the manufacturers that will prevent you creating E.G. replacement ECU’s /PTEC etc. The Bentley Arnage you mentioned is an early example of this. However, if you own a simple 70’s or prior Classic with carbs and points etc, specialists will be able to keep them running provided not prohibited by legislation. I have far more confidence driving my 1968 car into the future than my Noughties classics.
Exactly my thoughts, the more ECU's its got, the less is viable to keep
The great lie is that internal combustion has been made synonymous with fossil fuel.
I will miss F-Type, I worked on the thermal attribute from 14MY to 18MY. And now find myself stuck in a industry that has left me behind. The hell scape of BEV where the infotainment is more important than the drivetrain character.
What I foresee will happen is; you may not be able to buy the parts aftermarket or OE to repair your Aston or Jaguar, however given the huge premiums involved the likes of Works and Heritage will be offer "restoration" services at the very top end of the market.
I also heard they government will change the mot equipment to make older cars un MOT able , in other words the test equipment won’t be compatible with older car , no MOT then the car is unusable
Rubbish. That won't happen. Cars that are over 40 years old on a rolling basis are exempt from testing. MOTs will still be done.
The only independent Aston workshop sho speaks common sense.
Have a Morgan and DB9 and wonder how long both companies will survive post ICE age, need clean fuels for ICE engines, those motor companies that hang back on changeover will benefit on possibly technology providing the answer. In the UK the infrastructure cannot cope with just EV’s. Parts will be a problem and mechanics post ICE will have to become engineers again to mend and fix parts, being innovative just like 3rd world mechanics
That's why in Africa you see many W114 & W123 and not later MB
Good work - if scary.
Best book in for switchable dampers soon!
Can you explain how AML gets around the 22% of cars manufactured in 2024 must be electric or fines will be imposed.
They can't, but they can add it to 2025, etc.
It'll probably fold into MB
I hope to get a proper Aston before the lunacy takes hold of even the latest confines of this industry.
I think you'll find they want you off the planet. The road and your carr is merely the start.
next rick will to mandate petrol composition change that makes older cars unusable
Sadly, this is the end of Jaguar.
Well I'm screwed all my cars are over 15 years. 😒
Porsche make it easy to own a classic, one of the reason I own an old one, BMW and Merc are good as well, Audi are one of the worst.
Some logic not making sense but I’ll keep it to my self. Enjoy your other content tho..
I can well imagine that governments would like ICE vehicles off the road to meet their low emissions targets. Let's enjoy them while we can and see what the future holds. I was considering a Tesla but bought an old C63 instead!
In the other hand we could all unite and tell our rulers where to stick it. But we won't.
No No No!
That’s why I’ve just bought a used DB9! As a protest against EV’s!
Always been a petrol head and sure as hell not going to change now! 🖕😂
Why are you putting a full stop after every 3rd word. It's driving me nuts. I'm out.
I see today a report that BMW are stopping EV and moving over to hydrogen engine development. Is this another galvanised nail in the electric coffin?
I'd love to see a chat between you and @GeoffBuysCars