Two Limited-Edition Orient Mako Models
At Free Car Mag we love an Orient and we are rather excited to reveal a couple of exciting new models. It is always good to celebrate a birthday see above and three more new Mako is always a cause for some celebration see below. These are the most handsome watches we...
Toyota Land Cruiser J250
Retro-Cool Legend or £78k Madness? The new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser J250 has arrived - and if you’re in the UK, this is your Land Cruiser. While much of the world gets the full-sized 300-series Big Daddy Land Cruiser, we get this slightly smaller, slightly leaner...
MG Cyberster GT
REVIEW: MG Cyberster GT - The 496bhp Electric Roadster That’ll Make You Believe in MG Roadsters Again! It’s been a long time coming, but I finally got my hands on the all-new MG Cyberster GT - and yes, it was worth the wait. I missed the launch, missed the press...
Breaking News 19
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 link below you need to find out...
Gardena Cleansystem Wash Set Test with Kiran Parmar
Kiran Parmar reveals the smarter way to clean your car. At Free Car Mag we love any product that makes our life easier, especially so when it comes to washing our cars, looking after the garden and outdoor areas. This month we were delighted to test a brilliant...
Checking a Used Car just got Better with PitStop
PitStop, a pioneering UK automotive tech start-up, has launched a unique, comprehensive and qualitative data platform, offering buyers and sellers a holistic way to evaluate the backstory and value of any car. Providing clear, concise information into a car’s past,...
Bribery and EV Corruption
Just in case you haven’t noticed the UK has reintroduced the Electric Car Grant (ECG), offering up to £3,750 off the purchase price of an eligible (that is the important bit) new electric vehicles (EVs). Why is this? Well, Analysis of the monthly Europcar Mobility...
Hosepipe Ban Causing Car Cleaning Grief? Autoglym has the answers
Well this is useful, and could come at a better time. In response to the introduction of hosepipe bans across large parts of the UK, Autoglym – the UK’s leading car care brand, has outlined 10 simple tips to help consumers keep their automotive pride and joy clean and...
BMW 3 Series The Magic Number
Happy Birthday BMW 3 Series. It is 50 years since it made the roads look much better and if you were lucky enough to get behind the wheel, then it was of course, ‘the ultimate driving machine’. I know this because I still remember 1975 as if it was 50 years ago. Not...
Survival Guide to the 6 Worst Breakdown Locations
Car breakdowns are inconvenient on a good day, but some places take the stress, danger and awkwardness to a whole new level. Whether it’s rush hour on a freeway or midnight in the middle of nowhere, knowing what to do now can make all the difference. Here’s your go-to...
The Spirit of Volvo Book Out Now
Here we have a lively exploration of Volvo, one of the world’s best-loved car brands, with evocative vintage photography and entertaining text that explains why you should want to own one. Perfect for a loved one who loves their Volvo and you want to buy them a...
British Leyland Made Pop Records in the ’70s
This is a record. Twelve beautiful British inches of plastic with some words and music between the grooves. I found it in a charity shop unloved and unremarked and it looks like it has never been played. A shame as the adverts are amusing little ear worms of fun and...
What’s the difference between cars and cheese? Asks Matthew Corrigan
I like cheese. In a world increasingly micro-managed by the joyless, I intend to stand firm on this – they can take my cheese from me when they prise it from my cold, dead hands. I also like France. Controversially, I think British cheese is better. This is, however,...
Hyundai Inster Review
Hyundai Inster Review - Small EV, Big Personality Sometimes a car doesn’t need to scream to make a statement. It just needs to show up with a cheeky grin, a bit of charm, and enough clever thinking to stand out in a sea of lookalike electric boxes. That’s precisely...
BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe
BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe Review - Slick and Quick, But Worth £55k? This compact 2025 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe has more horsepower than the 1992 E36 BMW M3. So does that make it a bona fide junior ‘M’ car? With the keys to the turbocharged four-door in my hands...
Porsche 928 GTS Review
Porsche 928 GTS Review: The Grand Tourer That Defined Cool Back in the day, I loved this thing. As a sci-fi fan, the Porsche 928's sleek, rounded, pod-like aesthetic appealed to me. It's astonishing and hard to believe, frankly, that the Stuttgart sports car company...
Wood and Pickett by Callum a retromod mini too far?
What am I furious about this week? At least it isn’t an electricity car for once. My basic beef is why can’t they leave the Issigonis original alone. In this case it is a Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM. That’s a needlessly complicated collection of monickers. Thrown...
Airport Parking Strategies That Keep Classic Cars Safe
Classic car ownership is all about preserving beauty, performance, and history. When you’re flying out of town, leaving that prized vehicle behind can feel like a risk. Airport parking might seem convenient, but it rarely caters to the unique needs of vintage...
The Truth about Aerodynamics by Kiran Parmar
Did you know and every time you go for a drive, you are driving through a wall? Not a physical wall but rather a ‘wall of air.’ The faster you go, the more that wall pushes against the front of your car to slow you down. We do not often think about ‘air’ that much but...
Peugeot E208 GTi – Matthew Corrigan explains how they got it wrong
They did it. Deep down, I knew it was only a matter of time. As soon as those supersized “Renault 5s” broke cover, astronomically missing the point, I knew it was going to happen. Still, this one feels kind of personal. I haven't watched Peugeot's advert for the 208...
