UK to launch first EV Battery Gigafactory
Electric vehicles are fast becoming a big deal. The government has pledged that the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles will be banned by 2030, and adoption of new electric vehicles is increasing, year-on-year. Millions of UK motorists are, over the course of the...
Fiat Stilo with the Schumacher connection on Car & Classic
Clio Williams, Honda Civic Jordan, Arrows Escort Cosworth – car makers have often tried to build what is often a tenuous link between the road and F1. One F1 driver who wasn’t afraid to put his name on the tin boxes of the period was Michael Schumacher. After an XR3i...
Bangers and Classics Podcast
Bangers and Classics, the brilliant mind altering Podcast featuring James Ruppert and David Milloy explaining life, the universe and everything to do with the wonderful world of motoring... Does the world need another Podcast with a couple of idiots talking about...
Goblin Works Mod Shop on Discovery+
The Goblin Works crew are back in this brand-new discovery+ Original series, as Jimmy, Helen and Ant open their very own mod shop to bring affordable custom design to everyday cars and we will be interviewing in Free Car Mag soon. Putting together stunning visual and...
Ruppert’s Bangerpedia Book
What is the point of a Bangerpedia? Especially when there is the Interweb? If you are looking for affordable used cars it is possible within a few clicks to look at a decent colour picture, get the full specification, find out prices, check features and forums for...
Demotorized Book Updated
Happy New Year everyone, just to let you know that Demotorized now has a chapter about the madness of 2020 which has been attached to the printed and the PDF version. If you have bought the book I will happily email you a link to the extra chapter. Just drop me an...
Charging into the future with Ohme-ev
Free Car Mag recently chatted to David Watson about what his company Ohme-ev does to help the EV driver. Can you explain very briefly why someone should use the Ohme system? Ohme is for drivers who want to control the cost of running their electric vehicle. Smart...
CALLUM creates a Christmas special with zirconia ceramic 3D printed car bauble
CALLUM creates a Christmas special with zirconia ceramic 3D printed car bauble Thousands of inkjet nozzles simultaneously jet millions of ultrafine drops to create unique Christmas tree decoration, pointing to further uses of the technology in the car Christmas might...
‘Three Men Four Wheels’ on discovery+
What is the greatest racing car ever made? That is the question that a trio of expert motoring fanatics will look to answer in the brand news series Three Men Four Wheels, coming soon to the new streaming service discovery+ PLUS READ OUR AMAZING INTERVIEW IN ISSUE 91...
Which celebrities ride motorcycles?
As many a motorcycle enthusiast knows, owning just one bike never seems to be enough. With ample space in the garage for many two-wheeled vehicles, collections can quickly grow and you’ll want to make sure you are covered with multi-bike insurance. While you may not...
Buying your first Classic Motorcycle: What do you need to know?
Given that motorcycles are smaller than cars, riders have the luxury of space. Alongside the main, day-to-day bike, they might invest in a second, more esoteric one for use at weekends. Often, this makes it easier to get into the wonderful world of classic bikes. But...
Top Car Buying Tips from Quest TVs Paul Cowland
https://youtu.be/ObvxQ1AHNd8 The great Paul Cowland off of the telly shares his car buying wisdom with us right here… Don’t forget to watch Helen Stanley and Paul in their brilliant new show, Motor Pickers every Thursday from 10pm on Quest, or stream on discovery+....
What counties have the highest accident rate in the UK?
Road accidents happen for any number of reasons. Drivers could be distracted by something on the road (or their phones), they could be under the influence of alcohol or they could be contending with some severe weather conditions. Either way, the result remains the...
Swindon Powertrain launches Classic Mini Electrification Kit
Swindon Powertrain launches Classic Mini Kit aimed to offer electrification for any classic Mini Customers can now order Swindon Powertrain’s electric Classic Mini Kit and explore optional EV upgrades, including 12 kWhr battery pack, motor controller, onboard charger...
Boost your skills with RH Engineering Training Courses
Here is fantastic opportunity if you want to learn from the very best. Ralph Hosier has over 30 years in the automotive engineering industry and now he is offering training courses from Ralph’s ‘shed of dreams’ in Bedfordshire. Ralph has worked for a number of vehicle...
Motor Pickers- Speed Dating for Petrol Heads coming to soon to Quest
Second-hand car sales are booming, but buying a car is one of the most nerve wracking and costly purchases most of us will ever make and with millions of cars for sale, finding the right one, and the right deal, can be difficult. Car customiser and builder Helen...
How to power your EV and choose the right one
By 2022, there will be more than a million electric cars on UK roads. If you drive an electric car or are planning to buy one, knowing how to save money on your charging costs is crucial if you want to get value for money and minimises the carbon cost of each mile....
The UK’s Most Common Causes of Vehicle Breakdown
Breaking down in the car is a situation that all motorists will desperately want to avoid and being aware of what the main reasons for breaking down are should help motorists to stay on the roads. Automobiles are highly complex machines and there are a wide number of...
Should you be looking for a new car now, or waiting?
Car showrooms and dealerships have been open again in the UK since June and most have quite admirably been able to restructure their operations to comply with social distancing guidelines. However, just because you can buy a new car now does that mean you necessarily...
Comparing electric and hybrid cars
Are you considering investing in a new car? While road traffic dropped by 65% at the beginning of the UK lockdown, drivers are getting back behind the wheel to visit loved ones, return to work and head off on staycations. And as the world advances at an increased...
