Mechanical Moon Phase from Orient Star
ORIENT STAR has added a new model to its popular Mechanical Moon Phase Classic Collection with the introduction of the “Next Generation” model. The new piece update the Mechanical Moon Phase, first released in 2017 and now one of the brand’s most iconic designs. The...
AVI-8 Flyboy Sector 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition
Free Car Mag are pleased to see another AVI-8 watch, which also happens to be a rather special one. The AVI-8 Flyboy Sector 40 Meca-Quartz Limited Edition marks the brand's first collaboration with the renowned Korean watch YouTube channel, SHW. Founded in 2018, SHW...
KAMManufaktur sub-700kg full-carbon 912c
Budapest-based KAMManufaktur takes the iconic 912 sports car to new levels of performance and usability, without losing its classic looks and analogue driving style. Launched in 2022, the KAMM 912c received high praise around the world for its blend of high...
Sacrilege Motors Electricity 911
Sacrilege Motors, a bespoke performance, restoration and electric-conversion studio, is proud to announce a partnership with powertrain supplier Fellten. Based in Bristol, UK, Fellten is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of systems used in converting...
Theon 911
Theon Design has revealed its latest bespoke Porsche 911 (964), its second for a UK customer. Finished in classic Oak Green Metallic with dark ‘ghost’ stripes, warm satin chrome brightwork, and complementary matching 18” Fuchs-style wheels, it further exemplifies...
The Fiat Panda 4×4: 40 years of adventure
The timeless Panda 4x4 is turning 40. The perfect embodiment of Italian style and a genuine icon, the legendary FIAT model combined the comfort of a city car designed for families with extraordinary performance on the toughest terrains. The Stellantis Heritage team is...
Bespoke Brickwork with Lukas RS Design
Kiran Parmar, our resident model expert explains just what it takes to make a scale model car from scratch: At Free Car Mag we love Lego! In issue 110, we built the fantastic Lego Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 and later added lights made by ‘Game of Bricks’. In issue...
Bangerfest is happening
Imagine car an event where you just turned up to somewhere local. Didn’t have to pay a penny, just had a chat with like minded owners and got the chance to look at everyday, working motors without some ironic agenda. There wouldn’t even be any intrusive corporate...
The ULEZ Files by Shahzad Sheikh
“The ULEZ Files” is a compelling all-action political thriller, set against the backdrop of London's expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and the escalating 'War on Motorists'. This exciting new novel is poised to capture the imagination of readers while touching...
2023 Car Market & Predictions for 2024
As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the new year, it's time to take stock of the ever-evolving automotive landscape. The car market, encompassing both new and used vehicles, has seen its fair share of twists and turns over the past year. Shahzad Sheik tells us what...
90 Years of Nissan
The world’s first mass-market electric vehicle has secured its place among some of the world’s greatest transport innovations according to a survey conducted by Nissan to mark its 90th birthday this week. Since the company was founded, on 26th December 1933, Nissan...
The Unofficial F1 Quiz 1950 to 2023
New for 2023, The Unofficial F1 Quiz 1950 to 2023 contains 300 questions, split across three levels of difficulty, which will really test your knowledge of Formula One motor racing from its inception in 1950 right up to the end of the 2023 season. If you think you...
Top Gear has a Future – Spin Cycle
Matthew Corrigan has an exclusive for us and it's called Spin Cycle With the Top Gear programme placed into indefinite hiatus*, it’s time to announce plans for its replacement. Following a period of reflection and interaction with numerous internal focus groups, the...
101 Cars in My Life by Robert Ramage
This is a jolly good idea...the perfect gift for Christmas especially if like Robert Ramage you love cars and life. This book consists of anecdotes of 101 words each about 101 cars in the author's life, most of which he has owned or driven or been driven in. In...
The War on the Car with Net Zero Watch
Zero Emission Mandate part of ‘war on the car’ Poor will subsidise the rich Net Zero Watch is warning that the new ‘Zero Emission Mandate’ is just the latest in a series of blows that the political establishment has struck at motorists, and says it will not be the...
Maintenance Tips for Electric Cars: Cost-Effective Strategies
As the world embraces sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have enjoyed a rapid increase in popularity, offering eco-conscious drivers a range of benefits. However, while EVs remove the need for tiresome oil changes and don’t have as many parts to...
Mazda MX-30 R-EV Review
The Rotary Revolution with a Green Heart - The MX-30 is ground-breaking because it heralds the return of the Rotary Engine, albeit, not quite as Mazda has previously used it. The Japanese company first deployed it in the futuristic 1967 Cosmo luxury coupe, but it...
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...
