How to shop for a used car
With the cost of living soaring and the UK on the brink of a recession, many of us are looking to save money on our next car. One of the most popular ways to save money is by buying used. That way, you won’t get the same level of depreciation compared to a new car. If...
Prospex 1965 Revival Diver’s 3-day 300m
Free Car Mag's favourite watch brand? That would be a Seiko. At the last count we were into double figures, but you can never have enough of a good thing. Here is our new favourite Seiko... This design, offered in three colours, is the latest interpretation of Seiko’s...
Escalating War on Motorists: A Global Assault on Cars
As a car owner and driver, do you feel put upon by rising insurance and running costs, the high prices of new cars, and taxation? Well, that’s nothing compared to what’s coming. The War on Motorists is real, it’s global and it’s coming for you and your car says...
PODCAST: Car S.O.S. – New Series 12
New 2024 Series 12 of Car S.O.S (the car show with a heart!) begins on Thursday, 7th March 2024 at 8.00pm on the National Geographic Channel. See my exclusive interview with TV presenters Tim Shaw & Fuzz Townshend in this brilliant podcast! We talk about cars and...
2024 BYD Seal EV Review
It's brand new, it's electric, it's Chinese and it's inspired by the Ocean. Plus, it can accelerate from rest to 62mph in under four seconds, putting down over 500bhp through all four wheels. Meet the BYD Seal! BYD is the biggest, fastest growing company, you...
New BMW 5 Series in 1972
So what is the best car in the world? When BMW get their hands on the Rolls Royce Spirit of Ecstasy maybe the world will have to pay a bit more attention. In the real world though, the best car is usually the best all rounder. So when it comes to a car that is...
Factors Affecting Trucking Insurance Rates
You must have trucking insurance in place to operate your trucking company. It serves as a measure of protection for your business, your truck drivers, the cargo, and everyone else on the road. Trucking insurance is customizable and based on your needs. As such, the...
Urban Automotive Defender 130
Available to order now, the suite of styling upgrades includes the Extended Widetrack wheel arch set and WX-4 ‘Ballistic’ wheels, available in 20-inch or 22-inch diameter. Urban Automotive’s enhancement package is underlined by the XRS lightweight vented carbon fibre...
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Twilight Tear Automatic Limited Edition
One of Free Car Mag's favourite aircraft is the P-51 Mustang and it is wonderful that the fine people at AVI-8 have produced what is probably the best watch release of 2024. Go here right now and get a stunning 20% off at AVI-8 A Timepiece Born from History and...
AI Hits the Road: Your Car’s About to Get Chatty!
Shahzad Sheikh asks, are you ready for your car to talk back to you? Well, you’d better be, because the future of driving is about to get a whole lot more like "Knight Rider" than you ever thought possible, remember KITT, the talking car? Well, hold onto your steering...
Rat-astrophe on Wheels!
Shahzad Sheikh explains Rat-astrophe on Wheels and why Soy Wiring Turns Cars into Rodent Buffets! Rodent Alert! The automotive industry's eco-friendly shift has turned our beloved cars into a gourmet feast for rodents. Yes, you read that right. Our streets are...
Net Zero Loony Lords says more EV subsidy for the poor that they pay for
Here is the House of Lords report pushing for more electricity cars through subsidy, which means taxpayers and drivers will pay. It is released tomorrow but fell on our laps today for some reason. Here is the press release then a link to the report. Government EV...
FTX Outlaw Brushed 1:10 Review
Kiran Parmar is our scale model expert and takes the off road ready FTX Outlaw for a test drive. He also took the great pictures and film you can see right here Winter has been dragging on for a bit, but the good news is that spring is just around the corner. What a...
Mechanical Moon Phase from Orient Star
ORIENT STAR has added a new model to its popular Mechanical Moon Phase Classic Collection with the introduction of the “Next Generation” model. The new piece update the Mechanical Moon Phase, first released in 2017 and now one of the brand’s most iconic designs. The...
AVI-8 Flyboy Sector 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition
Free Car Mag are pleased to see another AVI-8 watch, which also happens to be a rather special one. The AVI-8 Flyboy Sector 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition marks the brand's first collaboration with the renowned Korean watch YouTube channel, SHW. Founded in 2018, SHW...
KAMManufaktur sub-700kg full-carbon 912c
Budapest-based KAMManufaktur takes the iconic 912 sports car to new levels of performance and usability, without losing its classic looks and analogue driving style. Launched in 2022, the KAMM 912c received high praise around the world for its blend of high...
Sacrilege Motors Electricity 911
Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is proud to announce a partnership with powertrain supplier Fellten. Based in Bristol, UK, Fellten is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting...
Theon 911
Theon Design has revealed its latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964), its second for a UK customer. Finished in classic Oak Green Metallic with dark ‘ghost’ stripes, warm satin chrome brightwork, and complementary matching 18” Fuchs-style wheels, it further exemplifies...
The Fiat Panda 4×4: 40 years of adventure
The timeless Panda 4x4 is turning 40. The perfect embodiment of Italian style and a genuine icon, the legendary FIAT model combined the comfort of a city car designed for families with extraordinary performance on the toughest terrains. The Stellantis Heritage team is...
Bespoke Brickwork with Lukas RS Design
Kiran Parmar, our resident model expert explains just what it takes to make a scale model car from scratch: At Free Car Mag we love Lego! In issue 110, we built the fantastic Lego Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 and later added lights made by ‘Game of Bricks’. In issue...
