TOYOTA C-HR is the most stolen car says Tempcover
TOYOTA C-HR VARIANT OVERTAKES FORD FIESTA TO TOP UK’S ‘MOST STOLEN’ CAR LIST New data reveals a specific Toyota C-HR Hybrid variant has surged past the Ford Fiesta Zetec to top the list of most stolen trims in 2025. The figures highlight a distinct shift in criminal...
MG Cyberster GT
MG Cyberster GT Review – Detailed Daily Driver Review I first drove the MG Cyberster earlier last year on a brief test at Millbrook Proving Ground. Enough to intrigue, enough to raise eyebrows, but not enough to truly understand it. This time, MG handed me the keys...
Geely Starray EM-i
Geely Starray EM-i Arrives in the UK – Big Range, Big Tech, Serious Value Geely has officially launched its second model into the UK market, and this time it is not a full electric vehicle. The new Starray EM-i arrives as a plug-in hybrid SUV aimed squarely at one of...
The Spirit of Mercedes Book
The Spirit of Mercedes 50 Reasons Why We Love Them Vaughan Grylls is not out until 11th June, so make a note in your diary. Free Car Mag like a Mercedes and we do have have an old C- Class which is comfy and very economical. See Issue 125, click on the image below...
We chat with Fuzz and Tim at Car S.O.S.
4 00:00:02.940 --> 00:00:04.400 Fuzz: Hi James, how you doing? 5 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:12.500 Tim shaw: I'm extremely well. It's very good to see you again, and you're both back for Series 14. We can't get rid of you. No, we're still here. 6 00:00:12.500...
Saharan dust is coming Autoglym have the answers
We didn't realise this was coming, but now we know, here is the expert way to deal with it. Autoglym, the UK’s largest car care brand, is warning car owners to exercise particular caution when clearing ‘Saharan dust’ from their vehicles over the coming days, because...
Fix dodgy paintwork with Autoglym
Autoglym, the UK’s largest car care brand, has launched two new surface correction products that tackle unsightly defects such as fine scratches and swirls to significantly improve the appearance of a vehicle’s paintwork. Autoglym Advanced Paint Restorer (£21.99 RRP)...
Car S.O.S returns on National Geographic
Well this is exciting, our favourite TV show returns and we will be chatting to the Car S.O.S. Chaps once again and we can hardly wait. Just take a look at what is coming, you are bound to find something that will take your fancy, but what we love are the stories...
Drivers not getting enough Sleep warns Hilarys
We found this really interesting that a Curtain company is warning that 2 million UK transport workers functioning on as little as four hours’ sleep per night and revealed the most sleep-deprived industries in the UK. Indeed, Free Car Mag once gave away a camper van...
All-season tyres perfect for the UK weather says Davanti Tyres
The UK climate presents drivers with a variety of challenges throughout the year. 2026 has already seen ice, rain and wind, with storms causing widespread travel disruptions up and down the country. As the days get longer, spring and summer introduce a new set of...
Autoglym Exterior Trim Restorer is what every car owner needs
Free Car Mag are really excited by this one as some of the products that claim to make your plastic all black again, struggle. the next day they look all very grey. Autoglym, the UK’s largest car care brand, has launched Exterior Trim Restorer, a new premium-grade...
Alpina becomes Dullpina as BMW takes over
Make of this what you will fellow BMW fans and detractors... 1 January 2026 marks the launch of BMW ALPINA as an exclusive standalone brand under the BMW Group umbrella. The initial focus will be on brand activation. Key elements of the BMW ALPINA brand are its unique...
How to Dodge Points for Speeding
Well this is jolly interesting. We linked up with Data News UK and they asked us for a comment on their findings. It was all about speeding and the only conclusion seems to be that it all depends where you live. And drive, as to whether you get any points. Basically...
Car Taxation is Death
Car Taxation is Death And Bangernomics is on life support This increased taxation is nothing less than imminent death for a lot of very decent used cars. It also presents me with an opportunity to mention the fact that I have updated one Bangerpedia 2000 to 2010 and...
Bangernomics means drivers are keeping their cars for longer says Cuvva
New data from leading temporary car insurance provider Cuvva has revealed the cars UK drivers love the most, with the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Fiesta, and Ford Focus taking the top spots in the nation’s hearts. Cuvva analysed over 2.2 million policies sold in 2025 to...
Bangernomics means motorists keeping their cars longer says Tempcover
New survey explores how long Brits are keeping their cars for and what's stopping them from upgrading. One in five UK (21%) drivers keep their cars for an average of six to nine years, with 11% holding on for a decade or more. Cost plays a key role, with 39% saying...
BEVERLY HILLS CAR CLUB’S ALEX MANOS ON CLASSIC CARS
Free Car Mag were lucky enough to corner Alex Manos for a couple of minutes in between him buying and selling at least 23 classics and ask him a few important questions about what he does and what he knows. Classic cars have gone down in value in Europe. Has that...
Motor Valley Fest 2026
In Modena from 28 to 31 May. Conferences, exhibitions, car parades, circuits, company museums: all scheduled events. Bologna, Italy, 2 February 2026 – Exhibitions of new models, international conferences, vintage car gatherings, talent talks, open museums and...
Ottocast’s in car Adapter to keep the family entertained and safe
Ottocast Launches Cabin Care Wireless CarPlay Adapter with Baby Camera for Safer In-Car Monitoring Innovative two-in-one solution integrates 1080p rear-seat baby camera with no-glow night vision and wireless CarPlay, featuring split-screen and picture-in-picture...
Toyota C-HR PHEV GR Sport
Toyota C-HR PHEV GR Sport (223bhp) Review: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying The Toyota C-HR has grown up, plugged in and gone premium – but does the range-topper still have the spark that made the original so memorable? I’ve always had a soft spot for the...
