It's not just cars and vans, you know. Sometimes I do proper* consumer journalism about other things. averagejoes.co.uk/food-drink/f... * There was nothing proper about this!

It's not just cars and vans, you know. Sometimes I do proper* consumer journalism about other things. averagejoes.co.uk/food-drink/f... * There was nothing proper about this!

Car brochures and spec sheets that aren't available to download as a PDF are high on my list worst things in the world. Looking at one today that's awful to use, and not accessible in any way. Truly dreadful. I'm looking at you, Vauxhall.

I've been invited to share my views on a podcast. I might pass on it, though, as I did when L'Oréal invited* me to talk about how a strong haircare regimen is the perfect expression of sustainable beauty. * They didn't. Just to be clear.

No photo, as I was too busy staring, but G-BEDF, or Sally B, the only remaining airworthy B-17 Flying Fortress in Europe, has just flown directly over my house on its way from RAF Syerston. I guess it's heading to Duxford... Cool.

As a freelancer, it pains me to threaten legal proceedings against a client for unpaid bills. To do it twice in three months to the same client is oddly satisfying. Unsurprisingly, I won't be working for them again. (Also, I *absolutely will* follow through on the threat!)

Opened an old box of toy cars for the boys to pay with, and found this mint Volvo 760. Love the model and colour, but it's the number plate that makes 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?

We. Are. Influencing.

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?!

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?

Fashion is fleeting, style is timeless. Italians know style when they see it.

Sipping an Aperol Spritz in an Italian hotel, celebrating a huge month at Professional Van and Professional Pickup... 269,990 unique users! Thanks (a quarter of) a million to everyone who's clicked, read, or shared. I love you all. 🛻❤️🚚

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?

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?

Anyway, bonkers cars. Tyler went to drive the weirdest British luxury car for CALIBRE... calibremag.com/driven-by-vi...

Last week, there was a UN resolution (A/79/L.75) highlighting the need for UN/Council of Europe cooperation in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Nine countries voted against it. Belarus Eritrea Mali Nicaragua Niger North Korea Russia Sudan USA They're not even hiding it now.

Apparently em dashes are now a telltale sign of AI-generated content. I’ve always used them, taught others how to, and even know the Chromebook keyboard shortcut. Do I dumb down my writing to prove I’m human, or take it as a compliment that AI mimics good style? (AI-generated image for irony.)

We've been working on a big work trip to the US. We were supposed to spend a month there. Flights. Hotels. Thousands in spending. Not anymore. It's cancelled. After what happened today, I refuse to put my money into a country that sides with aggression and turns its back on its allies. 1/2

Judged to perfection. My wife was less impressed by my confidence in making it home.

Sooooo... Google Docs?

Trump says he wants to introduce tariffs for the EU because "they don't take our cars...they take almost nothing and we take everything from them. Millions of cars." Here's the best selling car in Europe vs the best selling car in the US...

Ok, who wants a Saab 93 Convertible? It's a 1.8t Vector in metallic sky blue over cream leather. I've had it for seven years, but the needing room for a pair of child seats means it's got to go. Pictures taken a couple of days ago, without bothering to clean it - this is what it actually looks like!

Anybody want a Saab 93 Convertible? 1.8t Vector auto, sky blue metallic, cream leather interior. Everything works (apart from air-con). 104,655 miles (today). MOT expires soon. Will *probably* pass. Might not. Roof needs a clean! £1,000?

Lifestyle stats blast! Despite a drop in December, we're well up for 2024. Between our three lifestyle titles, we've served 3,503,824 unique users over the year. Three-point-five million! How does that break down? Average Janes: 16,446 Average Joes: 2,491,164 CALIBRE: 996,214

Opening the laptop for the first time this year with (for now, at least) lots of work to do :-) Starting with a strong cup of coffee...

Merry Christmas to you all!

So, what's a Saab 93 Convertible worth? It's a 1.8t Vector auto, with 105,000 miles. It's well used, so it's no show car, but it's a long way from being a project car. I trust it works, so it gets used for critical journeys (like airport runs) frequently. What do you say?

I'm driving swiftly home for Christmas Oh, I can't wait to see those faces I'm driving a GV60 home for Christmas, yeah Well, I'm moving down that line And it's been so long But I will be there I sing this song To pass the time away Driving in my car Driving home for Christmas

The storms have brought down the power at home. I'm currently the envy of the neighborhood as I'm powering essentials - TV, kettle, etc. - with the V2L system on the Genesis GV60! #smug

An unusual day in Huntingdon. A Rover 75 driver was doing their best Max Verstappen impression at Hartford, and moments later a 1989 Mercedes 560SEL pulled up next to me at the car wash. Then an unmodified Nissan 200SX drove by. Driving when it happened, so no pics. Here's a goat instead.

I've just had a week with the Vauxhall Grandland Electric. It's big, bumpy, and I honestly have no idea what colour this is.

Out enjoying some good value live music with Sam, powered by the Dacia Spring. Headliners are Sam Fender* and Oasis**! *Sham Fender **Shoasis

I'm in London for an event later on with budget brand Dacia, so, ahead of the event, I'm starting early with a hideously expensive cocktail 😂

It's been a long day in the Mercedes eVito...

That's not what I meant when I said take it off-road!

Just been playing with ChatGPT to create some alternative logos for car brands. Here's my first effort...

Really excited to have joined Bluevan.

An early morning run in an original @Skoda Octavia vRS, and an evening run in the latest Mk4 Skoda Octavia vRS, both on the glorious roads of the Isle of Man. There are 23 years, 85 horsepower, 195 kilos, and £21,170 between them. And they're both great.

Everybody loves an open-top bus tour, right? I've done them in Havana, Barcelona, Athens, Chicago and many more. Never, ever, have I thought about doing one in... Peterborough!

New social media app, who dis?