Classic BMW up Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb
Shahzad Sheikh was invited by Motul, the global French company that makes oil and lubricants for cars, and has traditionally had strong motorsports connections, to take part in a session with the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Driving School located in Worcestershire,...
Classic Austin Healey 3000 & 100/6 Converted to Electric
Revival Autos in London gives new lease of life to vintage British Roadsters A pair of stunning and beautifully restored Austin Healeys sit awaiting my attention. The Blue car is a 1965 Healey 3000, and the white car is a 1957 100/6. It’s a bright sunny day, we’re in...
Most stolen cars in UK according to Confused.com
As car theft continues to rise in the UK, with over 130,000 cars being stolen in the last year, how likely is it that your car could become a target? Confused.com car insurance experts have analysed DVLA data to find out the most stolen car makes and models in the UK,...
Falken ready for the 24-hour marathon at The Green Hell
One of the most sensational motorsport spectacles of the year is heading to the starting grid: this year's 24-hour race on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife will start on May 20th. Once again, the teal and blue race cars from Falken are entered for the race: two Porsche...
Narrowing Our Horizons
STORY & PICTURES MATTHEW CORRIGAN We took a last, wistful look across the fields, taking in the joyous sight of lambs gambolling irresponsibly in the spring sunshine. Beyond lay the ocean, a benign blue line in stark contrast to the towering, angry waves that had...
Car & Classic have the perfect GTE for your ’80s revival
We love the '80s at Free Car Mag and we reckon the perfect way tp get back there would be this wonderful Astra GTE convertible at Car and Classic https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1989-vauxhall-astra-gte-convertible-8bvKo8 If you buy it let us know so we can come...
Matilda’s First Car
In Issue 113 of Free Car Mag Kiran Parmar met woodworker and automotive restorer Billy Walden (https://shorturl.at/ekszA) and later he met his sister Matilda when she successfully completed her challenge of becoming the fastest person ever to assemble a ‘Mr Potato...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 – nod to the past, glimpse of the future
When the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was introduced just over a year ago, jaws dropped. This all-new, all-electric crossover referenced Hyundai’s inaugural production car, and indeed South Korea’s first car, the Pony, from 1975. Squint and you’ll recognise the proportions and...
2023 Suzuki Swace Review
This is the brand new 2023 Suzuki Swace. You’re looking at the pictures on this page and thinking one or both of two things: a) that it looks exactly like the previous Suzuki Swace and/or b) it looks a lot like a Toyota Corolla Estate. Frankly you’re right on both...
Lexus RX350h 2023 Road Test with Kiran
In issue 100 of Free Car mag, we road tested Lexus’ entry level baby SUV, the ‘UX’ (Read here: https://shorturl.at/mnENW). This month we are behind the wheel of its eldest brother, the ‘RX,’ the biggest SUV Lexus makes for the UK market. Our test car was the RX 350h...
Orient and Orient Star Watches Available Now with 25% off!
At Free Car Mag we are huge fans of the world's best watches and we have known that getting and Orient on our wrist involved a long haul flight to somewhere nice, or making some complicated arrangements over the internet. Now we don't have to worry any more. Japanese...
What Checks Should You Perform Before Buying a Used Car?
Buying a car is a major life event, whichever way you look at it. You might be buying your first-ever vehicle, in the weeks before your first driving test. Your family might be expanding, and it might be time to upgrade to something fit for the morning school run. You...
Motorway Tips for New Drivers
If you’ve only recently passed your practical test, then the prospect of driving on a motorway for the first time might be a galling one. These are high-speed roads which demand a completely different set of driving skills to the ones you might be used to. And, it...
How to choose the right car for you
Choosing the right car can be a daunting task, especially with so many options available in the market. There are several factors that you need to consider before deciding, such as budget, size, extras, and fuel. In this article, we will discuss each of these factors...
How to drive safely in the Summer
Summer driving can be a lot of fun, but it's important to be aware of the risks and take steps to stay safe on the road during this hotter and more relaxed time of year. Here are a few tips to help you drive safely in the summer months: - Check your fluids - Before...
BMW i4 M50 Electric Sports Saloon
The BMW i4 is essentially the full electric version of the 4 Series. The M50, which I reviewed at Millbrook Proving Ground last year (which is to say I got to drive it hard around the close road circuit), is the top dog. Pretty much the M4 of BMW’s i-series saloons....
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor Review
This thing makes no sense in the world we live in. We desperately want one! Do you need a truck? Probably not. Will you drive off road, actually, the question should be, will you frequently drive like a bat-out-of-hell on rough terrain? Unlikely. Is it smart to have a...
Marlin Automatic Sub-Dial from Timex Watches
Free Car Mag are spiritually and stylistically Mod. We might have an old oily Bike like a Rocker but we do crave a Lambretta to go with our sharp three piece suits. To top it all off though we do need to have just the right timepiece. Here's one we can go out and buy...
Kiran fits Lights to his Lego Ferrari
Story and pictures by Kiran Parmar In issue 110 of Free Car Mag, we built a Lego Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3, a fantastic and highly educational model kit. (Read issue 110 here: https://www.freecarmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Free-Car-Mag-Issue-110.pdf ) After...
Recycling Rolls-Royce and Bentley Cars with Flying Spares
Leicestershire-based Flying Spares, the world’s largest independent supplier of Rolls-Royce and Bentley parts, has crystallised its guiding principle into a new company motto: ‘Recycle to Preserve’. Flying Spares director, Neil Arman, explained: “As we shifted to...
