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Starbucks coffee cup with 'Your fab!' written on it.

Sat in Starbucks, listening in on a group conversation about EVs. Every talking point raised so far — terrible for the environment, only lasts five years, fire hazards, no chargers, etc. — is both angering and amusing me.

Time to put some earbuds in.

Also, my fab... what?

It really does make things up 😘

"Is Neil Briscoe an idiot?"

ChatGPT said:

I couldn’t find any credible evidence suggesting that Neil Briscoe is an "idiot." In fact, Neil Briscoe, based in Belfast, is a well-regarded motoring journalist.

I would have thought it'd charge quicker than that!

It's genuinely impressive work. Proud of what you've achieved.

That's got to feel amazing!

My US-market knowledge isn't great, so I don't know if they're officially considered manufacturers, but there are a couple of EV conversions of the Stellantis Massive Van (Zenith and, er, something else) on sale over there, too.

When it arrives, I'm almost certain that it'll also be the oldest new model ever, at 20 years old. The Toyota Proace Max nearly gets that title at 18, but there's a version of the Piaggio Ape (that I've now forgotten) that was introduced at 19 years old.

We. Are. Influencing.

There are so many more, too! Already given a lot away, and used quite a few of them.

I've got boxes of USB sticks, too 😂

Hey there, car people (but probably not journos!)

I've got a literal box full of automotive note pads. Lots in the box: no idea on brands, some small, some larger, some cheap, some really high-end.

Does anybody want them?

Free to collect from Huntingdon.

Logo design. I know nothing, but feel that the logos for Professional Pickup and Professional Van are... not great.

I need hand-holding through changing what we've got to better represent what we're doing.

The saying goes I can have 2 out of 3: cheap, fast, good. Anybody help with cheap and good?!

The irony is, now I work for myself, I make less money and work much longer hours 🤣

In a previous life with a multinational, I took on a role that needed a few hours work each Sunday. I optimised it and got that down to about 15–20 minutes. Sometimes the data wasn't there, so I would close the laptop within a minute.
I always charged a full day rate.
It's your life, not theirs.

You'll be more than welcome. Will throw in tea and biscuits.

Is it? Bugger. I should put the price up 😂

A slightly random post, sure, but I wonder if anybody wants a pair of BenQ GW2270 21.5" 1080p monitors?

It's a cheap way into a dual monitor setup, and what I've used for years. They'll also attach to a 100x100 VESA mount.

Available to collect in Huntingdon. No idea of the value. £50 for the pair?

Enjoy them while you can - I can't see *Alfa* Romeo lasting much longer in the US!

In fairness, I've spent a lot of time around that car over the last four years or so.

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Cardle 1/5
Streak 3🔥
Total Score 30
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You driven one yet?

Fashion is fleeting, style is timeless.

Italians know style when they see it.

At €16 (or £14.06), it didn't feel too far removed from that!

Way off! €8 each, so a total of £14.06 according to my credit card 😢

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<does happy dance>

Sipping an Aperol Spritz in an Italian hotel, celebrating a huge month at Professional Van and Professional Pickup...

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I'm in a hotel in Italy. I fancy a snack.
How much would you expect this pack of crisps and a Coke to cost from the minibar?

And it's the 'Scratch' social edition model!

There have been some excellent guesses, but according to Europcar, a Jeep Avenger EV or similar is a...

Peugeot e-2008

It's the Hire Car "Or similar..." game!

I've arrived in Milan and picked up a hire car. I booked a Jeep Avenger EV, or similar, from Europcar.

What have I got?