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...
2004 Škoda Octavia vRS
Classic Car Review: 2004 Škoda Octavia vRS - The OG Hot Hatch Remains as Reintegrating as Ever! I remember driving the Škoda Octavia vRS when it first came out. It was brilliant and delightful, because it was completely unexpected. If you think back to the history of...
Car Owners Keeping Cars longer Bangernomics is back says Tempcover
OVER ONE IN FIVE UK DRIVERS KEEP THEIR CARS FOR SIX TO NINE YEARS, WITH 11% HOLDING ON FOR A DECADE OR MORE, SURVEY REVEALS 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...
Amelia can fix the British Car Industry
I never expected to be writing about how a character from government propoganda game/roleplay material issued to schools might just be able to save the British Car Industry, but here we are. This does need a bit of explanation if you don’t have your finger on the...
BEVERLY HILLS CAR CLUB’S ALEX MANOS TELLS US THE TRUTH ABOUT CLASSICS
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. It is worth going to the brilliant Beverly Hills website not...
Why Should You Attend Car Auctions?
Car auctions might seem like something reserved for dealers and experts, but attending one can offer you a unique opportunity to find great deals and discover rare vehicles. Whether you’re searching for your next car or just curious, attending an auction can provide...
Dragster Genesis out now from Evro
Dragster Genesis The formative years of fearsome acceleration By Barry John is just the sort of book that we adore at Free Car Mag. There is a lot to learn about a subject we have admired from a distance (we learned a lot from '70s Custom Car mags) and brilliantly...
The Great Chinese Takeaway
Chery Picked: Why the UK Car Industry is cooked. Never mind the super mega Chinese embassy that’s going up and tunneling underneath our capital city, if you want proof that Britain has fallen, here it is: ‘CHERY UK confirms its first partnership, appointing Peter...
Bangers that will Expire soon according to Tempcover
We love Bangers at Free Car Mag, probably because we own several and our editor coined the term Bangernomics and has written 40 years worth of Bangerpedias, so this is a subject close to our heart. The Stats though from Tempcover suggest that their time on our roads...
Mattel Brick Shop™ and Hot Wheels® Collector Builds
Unofficially this is micro Fast and indeed Furious for fans of the best scale models you can buy, officially however it's... Mattel Brick Shop™ and Hot Wheels® Expand Line and Introduce Collector Builds of Two Iconic Honda Models Free Car Mag just love old Hondas and...
Autoglym reveal two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens
Two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens before setting off Survey commissioned by Autoglym found that 43% of motorists admit to driving off before windscreen is completely clear of snow and ice; that proportion jumps to 67% among those...
Davanti Tyres Tips for staying on the road this winter
Snow and ice: expert tips to stay safe on the road With the arrival of snow and ice in the UK and motorists across the company preparing for a week or two of chaos, staying safe on the roads is of paramount importance. With this in mind, Davanti Tyres has put together...
Put a proper Aston Martin on your Wrist
At Free Car Mag we don't like watches. We love them. We own far too many. Is it possible to have too many? Probably not and if there is car connection, we love them even more. It was nice then to learn that Aston Martin have teamed up with Timex. I mean how could that...
2026 Suzuki e-Vitara
2026 Suzuki e-Vitara Review - India’s First Global EV Lights Up the UK! Suzuki’s first electric car is made in India! The e-Vitara blends a Desi heart with Japanese engineering precision, and right now it’s one of the best EV bargains on sale in Britain. Japanese car...
2026 MG S6 EV
2026 MG S6 EV Review: The Big, Calm, Grown-Up MG EV MG’s new S6 EV arrives as a grown-up, spacious and impressively refined electric SUV that could tempt many families away from the usual big-brand choices. The 2026 MG S6 EV arrives without theatrics, yet the moment...
The AA is on patrol for Santa as Brits fear sleigh overload this Christmas
AA members worried Santa has too many toys to carry, and Rudolph's nose might not shine Drivers are encouraged to check their cars as 22.7 million car journeys are set to take place "Even Santa isn't immune to breakdowns" cautions AA president As millions of...
