The Strange Death of Vauxhall 1903-2018
“A lot can change in a quarter of a century. From 1993 to 2018, icons and idols have evolved considerably and a new generation that redefines what it means to be a ‘model’ has landed.” This is Vauxhall talking to its customers and presumably potential ones. Perhaps...
RANGE ROVERS AND PORSCHES TOP CHRISTMAS WISHLISTS SAYS JBR CAPITAL
The high-end vehicle finance provider lends most frequently on Range Rover and Porsche models in the run up to Christmas, with Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Ferrari rounding off the top-five most popular marques. During the month of December there is also a 40 per cent...
KITT cars are coming says Leasing Options
Knight Rider led to a whole generation yearning to have a car as cool as KITT. A car that talked, thought and could help you do pretty much anything as you fought crime together. With advancements in car technology picking up speed every year, we think it...
Posh EV Charger from Andersen EV
Well this looks jolly smart, the Andersen EV, has released the first ever customisable premium home charger, the A2.The state-of-the-art charging unit offers EV owners the best combination of elegant design and smart functionality on the UK market to date. The sleek...
TRACK YOUR CAR REPAIR WITH MOTOREASY
The UK’s fastest growing motoring association, MotorEasy, has a brand new an online tool that allows members to track the progress of garage maintenance and repairs on their car. The Repair Tracker is much like the tool that lets people ordering takeaway pizza see...
Supercar Map of Britain according to JBR Capital
Buyers in the north of England and Scotland are most likely to buy British-based exotica, according to new research of Britain’s supercar buying habits, says JBR Capital. The study reveals the favourite supercars across Britain show a stark difference across regions,...
The New Land Rover Evoque
There is an awful lot to be said about the brand new Evoque and barely enough space. There will be more details in first 2019 edition of Free Car Mag, but right now, apart from the fact that prices start at £31,600, here are some pictures and the person who for us...
Vauxhall’s GT Experimental is the Future
Vauxhall have recently shown Free Car Mag their GT X Experimental and even let us sit in it. We chatted to the European Vice President of Design, Mark Adams about it and we will have much more in our 2019 issue of Free Car Mag. For the moment here are a few useful...
The Trouble with Ebay
Here is something I wrote in 2007 and was published in 2008 about Ebay In Autocar. It is worth sharing again because they promised to do something and they should have sorted it all out a decade later. The number of complaints about scam listings the behaviour of...
Customers prefer Independent Garages says motoreasy
Garage satisfaction ratings from 1,100 customers indicate car owners are happier with an independent workshop than a main dealer. But the biggest satisfaction ratings were reserved for MotorEasy network workshops, where customers didn’t need to liaise with mechanics,...
PEUGEOT ‘BLACK FRIDAY’ GREAT DEALS ONLINE
PEUGEOT is helping motorists get into the Christmas spirit, with a huge range of leading models available in a ‘Black Friday’ event. Christmas shoppers are able to find Black Friday exclusive offers across the PEUGEOT range when ordering a new car online. From city...
Classic Experiences for less from Great Escape Cars
Starting now until midnight on Friday 23rd November, Great Escape Cars Limited are running Black Friday Deals across all of our driving experiences. There are free passenger places on all their Road Trips (worth up to £120) and Buy One, Get One Free deals on Classic...
Most Dangerous Places To Own A Car revealed by Quotezone
Research from price comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk has uncovered the most dangerous places to own a car in the UK. Their study found that Birmingham reported a colossal 100 vehicle crimes in July 2018 alone. What’s worse is that 11% of those happened close to a...
Aston Martin DBX is coming
Aston Martin has made a significant and symbolic stride towards the luxury brand’s first SUV - now officially confirmed as being named DBX - with the first development prototype being put through its paces along a demanding Welsh Rally stage in the hands of the...
The Car Years – Classic Car TV with a Twist – Coming soon
Footman James announced as sponsor of new classic car programme coming in 2019 and presented by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley. Free Car mag will be interviewing Alex for a future issue when we should have a lot more inside info on this exciting telly...
Fred, First Dates and a Citroen Berlingo
Marking 20 years since the much-loved Citroën Berlingo Leisure Activity Vehicle was first launched in the UK; Citroën has teamed up with Channel 4’s First Dates to celebrate love and family life with two expert observers. Since the UK launch of the original Berlingo...
Goldmine in your Garage? Turo says there is
The nation is wasting thousands of pounds each year by leaving their prized motors in the garage and paying for a vehicle they rarely drive, a study by peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace Turo revealed. A poll of 2,000 motorists in the UK found the average driver...
Eco-Unfriendly Celebs according to Select Car Leasing
Well, this is interesting, with many big names often preaching about how the world needs to step up to deal with climate change, it can sometimes feel like we’re not doing our part. However, are the rich and famous really holding up to their words? After Leonardo...
Die Hard Coming to a Cinema in time for Christmas
Free Car Mag have our Christmas treat sorted out. It is a magnificent film in so many ways and the appearance of a Mercedes Benz E Class is just the icing on an action packed cake. Just in case you wondered what it is all about and who stars in it.... This 1988...
Spanner Addicts produce the Spanner Report
Spanner Addicts are our favourite bunch of mad mechanics and now they've got a magazine out... If you like getting your hands dirty and getting stuck into a restoration then they are your cheerful and expert guides. You can watch their brilliant videos here....
