Author: James Ruppert

Loves cars, especially old cheap ones. Drives a fossilised Land Rover and original Mini Cooper. Incredibly, has won awards for journalism and books.

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Bangernomics means drivers are keeping their cars for longer says Cuvva

New data from leading temporary car insurance provider Cuvva has revealed the cars UK drivers love the most, with the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Fiesta, and Ford Focus taking the top spots in the nation’s hearts. Cuvva analysed over 2.2 million policies sold in 2025 to uncover the top 10 most popular cars to insure with

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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 new cars are too

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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 food-and-wine experiences. Modena is preparing to once again turn the spotlight on the Land of Motors. From 28

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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 display, adjustable 150° wide-angle lens, and flexible installation for calmer, safer family journeys Ottocast, a pioneer in in-car technology and connectivity, today

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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 cars for an average of

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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 pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, luckily I’m here

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