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Excellent work on the vids Harry, the variety of content is fantastic (and on the farm too). Funnily enough I ended up listening to an auto play playlist on youtube as I washed my car on Sunday and they are actually very engaging without video, which was unexpected.
One that worked really well was the McLaren GT video? though I imagine it helped that I'd watch it previously. Have you considered reading bedtime stories, for PHers?
BTW, I came across an old copy of 'Supercar' in which your Maser is collected from the factory and driven back home.
One that worked really well was the McLaren GT video? though I imagine it helped that I'd watch it previously. Have you considered reading bedtime stories, for PHers?
BTW, I came across an old copy of 'Supercar' in which your Maser is collected from the factory and driven back home.
DonkeyApple said:
Fleming stuck Bond in one for a reason afterall.
Fleming stuck Bond in a 25 year old DHC, in battleship grey and no doubt with patina to match. No some gross, new money SUV. p.s. And not a 1929 Le Mans Blower in green that even Bentley Motors would Like everyone to believe.
jw673 said:
Re: Mic interference (Bentayga review) - try putting your phone(s) into airplane mode for the duration of the filming, along with any other cellular devices in the vehicle (e.g. the car's SIM), and you may find the problem then goes away.
Was just about to post the exact same advice.I was driving down Sparkhill in Birmingham once, and as I sat at the lights I looked around me, and I saw a Chrysler 300C parked up. As I looked at it, I noticed it wasn't a proper Chrysler 300C. Oh no, it was a Chrysler 300C adorned with Bentley badges. The owner had gone to great lengths to change every Chrysler badge to a Bentley one.
That level of awfulness was only matched in December, when a BMW i8 drove past me with a Louis Vitton wrap. It was white with gold LV lettering.
Both though pale in comparison to the Bentley Bentayga though. It exists because people who hate money are running out of things to burn their cash on. Each to their own sure, but christ alive in 10 years that thing won't be fondly remembered.
That level of awfulness was only matched in December, when a BMW i8 drove past me with a Louis Vitton wrap. It was white with gold LV lettering.
Both though pale in comparison to the Bentley Bentayga though. It exists because people who hate money are running out of things to burn their cash on. Each to their own sure, but christ alive in 10 years that thing won't be fondly remembered.
jw673 said:
Re: Mic interference (Bentayga review) - try putting your phone(s) into airplane mode for the duration of the filming, along with any other cellular devices in the vehicle (e.g. the car's SIM), and you may find the problem then goes away.
My phone was on airplane mode throughout the review, so I think it's either a sim card based tracking device Bentley fit to all their press cars, or a sim fitted to the Bentley infotainment system. Really annoying, as you don't discover the interference issue until you do the edit!M4SER said:
My phone was on airplane mode throughout the review, so I think it's either a sim card based tracking device Bentley fit to all their press cars, or a sim fitted to the Bentley infotainment system. Really annoying, as you don't discover the interference issue until you do the edit!
I still enjoyed it thanks. When are you going to do a Performante?Interesting reading the comments on here which are generally of the loathing variety for the Bentayga, I thought it was a pretty impressive all round package and historically I have been in the "anti-SUV" camp. Not a looker sure, but Bentleys haven't generally been lookers of late. Made a nice noise and put its power down very well. In fact as a GT car for all weather use, a whole lot better as a package than that Ferrari Roma that was tested a few weeks back. In terms of fit for purposes, also probably fits its brief better than the 992 Carreras that Harry has featured. At least you can hear yourself talk! Its clear that Harry was quite impressed with it even if it is not as he said a "farmers car". But then of the larger SUVs what is these days?
Thanks Harry, I really enjoyed that video; you may a way of making people like me look objectively at the vehicle being tested, even if we arrive at it with our own preconceptions!!
Thanks Harry, I really enjoyed that video; you may a way of making people like me look objectively at the vehicle being tested, even if we arrive at it with our own preconceptions!!
I agree and think that there should be a better blend of screen and physical controls. I actually like the current Range Rover balance between the two (although have yet to live with Pivi Pro) - certainly in comparison to the Tesla and current Mercedes set-ups . The latter are currently appalling, providing an accurate representation of a mid nineties Southend night club.
DonkeyApple said:
I think that eventually the touch screen priapism will settle down ...
I'm sure it will soon end up with cheap mass market cars having all controls on a touchscreen to save cost and nice cars will have exquisite buttons and dials - almost the opposite of what is happening currently.ettore said:
I agree and think that there should be a better blend of screen and physical controls. I actually like the current Range Rover balance between the two (although have yet to live with Pivi Pro) - certainly in comparison to the Tesla and current Mercedes set-ups . The latter are currently appalling, providing an accurate representation of a mid nineties Southend night club.
Merc and Tesla clearly target the consumer who traditionally wanted to win a speedboat off Jim Bowen. Mercs are truly shocking homages to towie culture ( and 80s discount stereo stores) and remain best used on a pay per mile basis and sitting in the back so you don't have to look at the driver's work station and too much of the shiny tat that resembles a pound shop for magpies. They've both nailed the consumer zeitgeist of today well though. 
M4SER said:
LM240 said:
Harry.... is it true you get your CTEK chargers for free, CTEK pay you £25,000 each video, plus every charger sold you get a margin?
Having worked with manufacturers in EVO days from the traditional motoring journalist side and now part of the YouTube content side of things (though different league to the other dross)... what’s your take on this recent storm in a teacup?
Any anecdotes from the magazine days where integrity was challenged by manufacturer offers?
My impression is you’re pretty straight in terms of telling people who is sponsoring when you talk about the product.
Though understandable if you don’t want to wade into it.
Not keen going there after last week shenanigans! The little bit I will add, though, is many YouTubers are doing it as a business and in today's Influencer world, what might appear outlandish and a bit of a cheek, isn't seen that way in many other industries Influencers are prevalent in. Having worked with manufacturers in EVO days from the traditional motoring journalist side and now part of the YouTube content side of things (though different league to the other dross)... what’s your take on this recent storm in a teacup?
Any anecdotes from the magazine days where integrity was challenged by manufacturer offers?
My impression is you’re pretty straight in terms of telling people who is sponsoring when you talk about the product.
Though understandable if you don’t want to wade into it.
There's a long history of specialist automotive media reviewing cars and because potential buyers are often spending an awful lot of money, then need to have trust in the opinions of so called expert reviewers. That's why I, and many other what I might term old school car journos, treasure their editorial integrity above anything else. Opinions shouldn't be bought, they should come straight from the reviewer's experience, without any monetary interference.
Back in evo days, there was often the dreaded Advertorial to have to deal with, which always grated with editorial. The money was often great, though, so if one came along I'd always do my best to make it of value to the reader. I can remember Peugeot booking an advertorial in evo around Le Mans time and I got the legendary Brian Leban to do his insider's guide to Le Mans (which he used to live for) in a pocket book we bagged with the issue. That meant Peugeot got value and evo readers did too.
Then concerning my relationship with my sponsors, they came about after I noticed Goodwood were sponsored by Mastercard and used their logo on any video they put out. It didn't interfere with my viewing pleasure and I thought it worked really well, so I thought it worked really well. I approached Footman James and a deal was done in the early days of HG. I still have pay full price for my insurance, though, as that's organised by a completely separate department.
CTEK joined later and while most of my cars were already on CTEK trickle chargers, they do occasionally send me a new version to try out and I would always make that clear in any video by saying 'CTEK sent me this to try..' I do videos with Silverstone Auctions too and really enjoy doing them, as there's zero guidance on what I should feature. Then Magnitude Finance approached and I thought they had a good website that works out possible monthly payments on any car you fancy buying, so they seemed a good fit too.
The end result of having all the sponsors on board is I can do videos I want to do, rather than having to cover stuff just to get more views (drag races, etc.). It makes no commercial sense to drive a Rolls Royce Shadow to the Arctic, or Testarossa to the Sahara but by having these sponsors on board, I can say b
ks to it and just go do it! Hence why I'm hugely grateful for their continued support. I must be the small minority that actually quite likes the looks of the new Bentayga 
it would be my perfect daily car if I had the money, lovely quiet interior, good for towing and I would never off road it properly but could easily get onto mates farms without worry. I like to see Harry do a video on the G63 see how that fairs with the other 4x4’s he’s tested on the farm.
it would be my perfect daily car if I had the money, lovely quiet interior, good for towing and I would never off road it properly but could easily get onto mates farms without worry. I like to see Harry do a video on the G63 see how that fairs with the other 4x4’s he’s tested on the farm.I like the Bentayga. Used to drive past Harwoods Bentley in Pulborough daily and whilst there's some shocker specs possible the examples I'd see where surprisingly tasteful.
I'm definitely in the minority regarding the Cullinan, but I see them all the time around Goodwood. In deep navy blue, they're fooking gorgeous.
Plus, if I bought one everyone locally would just think I worked at the factory. Therefore fewer tt points. Every little helps.
I'm definitely in the minority regarding the Cullinan, but I see them all the time around Goodwood. In deep navy blue, they're fooking gorgeous.
Plus, if I bought one everyone locally would just think I worked at the factory. Therefore fewer t
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