2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 and M60 xDrive
This is the new BMW 5 Series. We see the arrival of the new G60 generation in electric guise first (there will be petrol hybrid versions to follow). The 5 Series has often received the accolade of ‘best car’, not just the best car in BMW’s line-up, not only the best...
What makes BMWs so popular?
BMW cars have been some of the most popular on UK roads for some time now and if you haven’t had the pleasure of driving one, you may be wondering why that’s the case. From the entry-level 1 Series to used sporty coupes like the BMW 4 Series, there are plenty of...
The Trouble with Cameras
Andy Sherratt is not convinced that all cameras are a good thing. Is he right? “Good” said lots of people in a local Facebook group about the installation of one of the latest type of speed cameras which has been installed in my village. They were clearly happy that...
Why Mileage Matters When Buying a Car
There are many important factors to consider when buying a car. One key aspect that should not be overlooked is miles per gallon (MPG). Obviously, this is important in terms of the automobile's fuel efficiency and running costs, but it is also a holistic indicator of...
Black Eyewear the perfect Gift for Classic Car Drivers
Black Eyewear designer Robert Roope spent 50 years as an optician, serving clients as diverse as Stanley Kubrick before turning his hand to design.Dissatisfied with a lack of simple black frames on the market, Roope looked to design inspiration from his favourite era...
Warranty Guide with Motoreasy
Here is something which you may find useful. In association with MotorEasy, we have produced the most comprehensive guide to new car and extended warranties. Not only that, it is all completely free. It contains details of all 51 manufacturers who are selling cars in...
Skoda Citigo is the most dependable car says MotorEasy
The latest Reliability Index from MotorEasy reveals the Skoda Citigo as the most dependable car Data analysis of warranty claims costs for over 44 manufacturers and 300 models gives motorists greater insight into the financial implications of car ownership The...
When Capris were Cool
Matthew Corrigan tells us how it used to be with Ford in general and Capris in particular. For me, the Capri has always existed. Born before I was, the Ford was a part of my life from the moment I first peered over the side of my pram to marvel at the brightly...
Air-cooled Porsche 911 ice driving in Santa’s back garden
Well, this looks like fun in January. Experience an adrenaline rush like no other and push the limits of rally-prepared air- and water-cooled Porsche 911s across breathtaking landscapes of snow and ice near Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and the ‘official’ home of...
TAG HEUER MONACO CHRONOGRAPH NIGHT DRIVER
For over 50 years, the Monaco chronograph has been the ultimate driver’s watch. TAG Heuer now introduces the Monaco Chronograph Night Driver, a Limited Edition that is a modern and innovative tribute to the racing spirit of this collection as well as its iconic Monaco...
AVI-8 Dambuster 80th Anniversary Limited Edition
Here is a wonderful watch celebrating a historic event and supporting a great cause. In remembrance of the historic 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise and the valiant 617 Squadron, known as the Dambusters, AVI-8 unveils the Dambuster 80th Anniversary Royal British...
Orient Bambino a Limited Edition Cracker
Orient Bambino 38mm has been a bestseller around the world since it’s launch in 2022, and is loved for its traditional classical dial, a domed glass with a retro feel, and delicate case with slender lugs. The new models explore an entirely new world of design by...
Cars Stop You from Ageing
Don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old to drive. Not unless they’re a doctor. Or an ophthalmologist. Because the day they wrench that steering wheel out of your hand, is the day you’ll really start to age. Navigating the ageing process is difficult enough without...
Toyota bZ4X – Toyota’s First Full EV
The bZ4X is Toyota’s first full electric vehicle offering, which may come as something of a surprise from the world’s biggest car company, coming at least five years behind much of the rest of the car industry, despite Toyota being among the pioneers of hybrid...
MEET FRANKENSTEIN’S CAR Created by Motoreasy
As 31st October approaches MotorEasy has unearthed some Halloween horrors of car repair costs and imagined a Frankenstein car that brings together the worst parts for reliability and repair. This horror story car would need be checking in to the garage once a month...
Lesser Spotted Classics is back!
New for 2023, this expanded version of Lesser Spotted Classics not only features an additional four cars but also revises and updates the data (and some of the text) from the original (2021) edition. If you rather enjoyed the original then there is every possible...
Enzo Ferrari by Brock Yates out soon from Random House
Free Car Mag will be honest, we haven't read the book yet, but it is written by the great Brock Yates who knows more than a thing or two about cars. This is the book of the film and we haven't seen that yet, because it has not come out. Don't worry we will have read...
Cannonball 4X4 road trip comes to Kerry
The thrill of wild, rugged landscapes, breath-taking cross-country and mountain drives, warm friendly pubs and spirited traditional Irish music as autumn bequeaths her most vibrant hues, a gift of seasons past and a promise of seasons to come. The third annual...
Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton
Orient Star has announced two new Avant-garde Skeleton models which join its Sports Collection. Combining refined aesthetics and high performance, the latest models are the flagship of the Sports Collection, combining Orient Star’s first automatic movement with a...
Eonon E39A12S Mediacentre
Kiran Parmar tells us all about the excellent Eonon car stereo, fits one and gets you an exclusive discount. When my car-mad cousin was about six years old, she asked me with great curiosity, “Where is the screen in your BMW?” referring to the lack of 'i-drive' and...
