Volkswagen Passat Estate 2024 Review
Review: 2024 Volkswagen Passat Estate – Does Default Estate Herald a Comeback? In the past whenever a family was in need of a vehicle that could carry them and all their ‘stuff’ or which could double as a business vehicle, or if you had dogs, then you’d get yourself...
Kia EV9 – Unbelievable Interior Space and Luxury
This Kia EV9 is a behemoth with enough boot space (despite three rows of seats) to accommodate all the awards it's been winning! But is it a worthy winner? This huge electric SUV, available in rear-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive, seems to think it's an MPV...
Breaking News 5
The Alliance of British Drivers, The Motorcycle Action Group and Fair Fuel share all the important stories about motoring, the environment and politics which affect us all on a day to day driving basis. Here are the headlines and the links you need to find out the...
Polestar 4 is a new breed of SUV coupé
Polestar introduces Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupé and the second SUV in the brand’s line-up. Polestar 4 transforms the aerodynamics of a coupé and the space of an SUV into a new breed of SUV coupé. Design cues first seen on Polestar’s concept cars are...
Polestar 3 is the SUV for the electric age
Polestar 3 is the SUV for the electric age... That's what it says here in the press release. Whether we actually need yet another electric SUV on the planet is open to some question. My main takeaway from spending a good few hours driving one is that opening the glove...
Most and least reliable Models according to National Scrap Car
New data ranks the top 10 least reliable vehicles on UK roads and the great thing is that Free Car Mag are very good at choosing used cars/. Knowing what vehicle to purchase comes with many challenges and reliability is one of the most important factors in the...
CLASSIC DEFENDER V8 BY WORKS BESPOKE COSTS A FORTUNE
Free Car Mag love a Land Rover, but it is unlikely that we would ever pay 20 times what a half decent '90s Defender might cost anyway here's the press release... Classic Defender V8 by Works Bespoke is the next chapter in the Classic Defender story. Unique new...
Kerbcrawler Mark 1 – Bargain Jags?
Welcome to Kerbcrawler and specifically the very first one. Thanks for taking the time to read this. If you don’t like Jags then I’m afraid there will be rather a lot of that for a couple of weeks, then normal service, (cheapie MOT borderline cars) will be resumed. It...
Kingsley Re-Engineered unveils definitive Defender
Kingsley Re-Engineered has unveiled its definitive Defender. Situated just five miles from where it was meticulously engineered, handcrafted, and assembled, this all-new Kingsley Defender is designed for the modern driver. Created in the UK and made for custodians...
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 PICKUP: THE ALL BLACKS HOMAGE EDITION – HERITAGE CUSTOMS
An Ode to Excellence, Team Spirit, and Legendary Craftsmanship Heritage Customs, the renowned name in bespoke Land Rover Defenders and Range Rovers, proudly announces the release of its latest creation: the Heritage Customs Land Rover Defender 130 Pickup, now...
Bentley T Series back at Crewe
The world’s oldest Bentley T-Series, a standard saloon in Shell Grey, has returned to Crewe after 59 years. Sensitively recommissioned and retaining much of its original componentry and running gear, it takes its place in the Bentley Heritage Collection of road- and...
Most Affordable Cars for New Drivers according to Independent Advisor
The Nissan Micra is the cheapest car for new drivers, with an average second hand price tag of £1,990. The Renault Megane has the lowest insurance estimate, at £2,493 per year. The highest initial price tag in the top 10 is the Nissan Note at £3,273. Connor Campbell,...
Bangernomics is on Substack and Free Car Mag
Free Car Mag Editor, James Ruppert, that's me, is now on Substack taking about my specialist subject: used cars. Following some changes, it was time to put the best used car material on some new platforms. That also includes Free Car Mag as well as the fancy Substack...
MG3 Hybrid – Performance, Specs, and Driving Impressions
This is the new 2024 MG3 Hybrid, priced from just £18,500. The third generation of the compact city car from Chinese-owned MG, that takes inspiration from the big brother MG4 EV in terms of design but aims to add style to practical and affordable motoring. For anyone...
Kia Picanto GT-Line
A Fresh Facelift for an Urban Favourite, because in the world of city cars, the Kia Picanto has long been a favourite for its practicality, reliability, and value for money. The 2024 Kia Picanto GT-Line brings a fresh facelift to this third-generation model - and...
Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK 2024 Winner is ‘Mentley’ the Mini
This is rather good news. Free Car Mag have always been big fans of Hot Wheels models but also the Legends Tour, please see some of the features we have written over the years at the end of this feature. Best of all, not just any old motor has won the Tour, it's a...
Michelin CrossClimate 2: First Impressions
To many, the topic of tyres may seem a little dull, but here, at Free Car Mag, we find them fascinating, reckons Kiran Parmar who wrote the story and took the pictures. After all, the tyres are the only components of your car that make contact with the road. You can...
2030 Diesel and Petrol Sales Ban is back on
Not sure if you remember a few weeks ago, but there was an election. I know an awful lot has happened since then in Britain. You may just recall that the Labour Party pledged to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars if they won the General Election? The...
Autoglym Tyre Dressing on Test
In our second installment of exploring the Autoglym car care range, we decided to look at the Autoglym’s Instant Tyre Dressing. After washing and polishing your car, your tyres are often left looking dull and drab letting the overall appearance of your car down. The...
Honda Concept from 1984
Honda is turning back the clock 40 years, with the North American debut of the company's very first concept car, the Honda HP-X, during next month's Monterey Car Week – one of the world's top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. Styled and handcrafted...
