{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"I Nearly Dropped a DeLorean Into a Trench, a Pothole Broke My Aston… & Why New Cars Will Turn on Us","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/i-nearly-dropped-a-delorean-into-a-trench-a-pothole-broke-my-aston-why-new-cars-will-turn-on-us","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/30fc550/podcast/play/114854924/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-1%2F417235264-44100-2-09041e7a560ca.mp3","description":"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 lifeIf 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?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? 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Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me!#BCGTherapy #CarPodcast #CarCulture #MotoringUK #Potholes #DeLorean #AstonMartin #ModernCars #WarOnCars #DrivingInTheUK #CarEnthusiast #FutureOfCars #ConnectedCars #ClassicCars #DriversUnion\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.4,"endTime":66.42,"type":"car","title":"Ford Fiesta","url":"/cars/ford/fiesta-active","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/2018_Ford_Fiesta_Active_B%26O_PLAY_1.0.jpg","quote":"...the top selling car in the uk was a ford fiesta the starting price on a ford fiesta was just over 10 000 pounds brand new...","canonicalId":"car:ford:fiesta-active","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Fiesta is a popular subcompact car known for its affordability and practicality. It has been a top-selling model in various markets, particularly in Europe.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Fiesta is a small and affordable car that many people in the UK like to buy. 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