Andrew Clews

I stepped away from Bluesky because I was sick of all the lies I saw on here.

This article is an example of that.

It’s not US style pick ups it’s UK pick ups. The narrative is misleading

Do pickups belong in a city? No, but nearly all aren’t in one.

I'm off, this place is pathetic.

Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...

The Lunchtime Read is from Driven to Write and is the second part of a series on the DS. To read all about it, click the link in the show notes.

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Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...

Advanced Electric Machines, a UK start up that makes EV motors without rare earths, has signed a partnership with a major OEM supplier. Great news!

Hear that and more.

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Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...

List of the Week is all about fabulous Mazdas.

Do you agree with the choices made? Which is your favourite? Check the link in the show notes for the options.

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Ah, well, here we'll have to agree to disagree.

They also misrepresented the stats around hybrids by adding mild, this month. I class them the same as Transport & Environment - I can't trust them so I don't refer to them.

Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...

The And Finally we are recommending is from @t2stu.bsky.social as he helps us all learn about the Citroën Visa's parcel shelf.

Check the link in the show notes.

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It was a few months ago but saw Tristan Young call them out, as you say of course SMMT will for toe treading on.

Virtuous triangle - 4 November 2025 - Motoring Podcast We start with Follow Up as we learn that Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. In New News we start with grim financial results from the VW Group. This is followed by grim financial result...

First up is Follow Up as Matt Windle has now officially left Lotus Europe. Previously on a 'leave of absence', which we got wrong - sorry! Check the Evo article linked.

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And now I'm cross with myself for looking at social media and making myself angry. I shall now put down the internet as it is not making me a nice person currently.

Added on top, they are using data from New Automotive who has been regularly bollocked, publicly, by both experts and SMMT for making their stats up.

Organisation walks around with large hammer and declares it is good at hitting "nails".

And check out the stats they release. Look at the language. They are using the "tHiNk Of ThE cHiLdReN" messaging playbook.

Successive UK governments have traded (and continue to trade) on the presumption that crying "child safety" should exempt them from policy scrutiny. There's too much evidence to the contrary. It is absolutely unsafe to take the "child safety" veneer at face value.

Cannot shame the shameless.

Last chance to turn it off.

On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.

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Time to hit the road on the Cannoli-ball Run!

We're on the road home baby!!!

Oh man. So sorry to hear that.

The very best of luck for the future!

Ok Cannoli-ball run update time! We met Matteo on the roof of Lingotto, and he handed over our Piedmontese meal challenge!
Then it was time to get shopping for all the fabulous Italian ingredients in a very chic supermarket

I think you’ve oiled the gears for more fun. I’m sure everyone will be happy to hit top gear with the puns.

Yep. Thats what I mainly took from it, people with no integrity supported by the channels that publish their drivel.

He handles that well, also highlights an increasing element too, people happy to create utter tosh and drivel for no reason other than hopefully make money and “go viral”. It’s not just videos but organisations who publish “reports” full of lies knowing no one reads the details.

Integrity is key.

YouTube video by Abroad in Japan What is Happening to Japan?

M’colleague sent me this video as he knew it would make me angry. He was right.

I agree with so much of what Chris says in this. Everyone needs to watch it and consider the broader points he’s making. Especially content creators.

youtu.be/jEWhmQjeh_I?...

Jonny is away and we forgot to record a Smith and Sniff OTOSOT before he went so I’ve hijacked today’s show and used it to read out extracts from my new book. Contains several euphemisms for testicles. Sorry. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

Are they not looking at the real world and what is ACTUALLY going on?

Also, they’ve missed off a big one, WE DON’T HAVE THE DISPOSABLE INCOME!!!!

Where is that from? The Government?

oh boy.

Bit of a long shot, but looking for someone who is living on a new housing estate and would be prepared to speak to a journalist about poor local access to fresh food.

Think landlords of houses that will require a big electrical upgrade to enable an EV charger will be delighted with that extra costs.

In reality can see rents increasing.

Woman who booked flight to Italy but did not board has child benefits stopped Family denied entry at gate after one of her children had epileptic fit, but HMRC said she boarded one-way flight

Have HMRC reported themselves to ICO yet for this massive data breach (accuracy rather than confidentiality) and failed automated decision making? Symbolically of course, never enforcement. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...