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Latest Car S.O.S. returns with Celebrity Surprise Guests On National Geographic

by James Ruppert | Feb 21, 2025 | 4 x 4, Classic Cars, News, TV

Free Car Mag’s favourite Classic Car Show returns and we hope to be chatting to the chaps about what will be happening. 10 New Episodes Air on National Geographic Every Thursday at 8pm, Starting 13th March Featuring Guest Appearances from Automotive Legends Jeremy Clarkson and Mike Brewer, Along with Comedian Johnny Vegas and More!

Orient Star Launches New Contemporary Date Models in Subtle Earthy Colours

by James Ruppert | Feb 21, 2025 | Orient Watches, Watches

Orient Star has launched four new Contemporary Date models with earthy colour dials from the Contemporary Collection. The richly nuanced colours add charm to this model characterised by its power reserve display and modern style. What a wonderful set of watches. In addition to the three centre hands, the conventional design of the Contemporary Date

Jameel Motors UK joins SMMT + Coming Soon: Farizon SV first drive

by James Ruppert | Feb 20, 2025 | Articles, Electric Cars, New Model

Jameel Motors UK is a new British subsidiary of an experienced and successful international automotive distributor First launch programme is a born-electric large van from Geely’s Farizon commercial vehicle brand Farizon SV is the first series production electric van to use an advanced drive-by-wire intelligent architecture which delivers numerous benefits, including up to 13 m3

Just 7% of UK drivers understand car warning lights says Temporary Car Insurance

by James Ruppert | Feb 17, 2025 | Articles, Car Care, Car Culture, Car Parts, Car Products

Only 7% of UK drivers reportedly understand the meaning of car warning lights. To address this, the temporary car insurance specialists at Tempcover have created a guide highlighting the most common warning lights you should never ignore, as well as the warning lights Brits struggle with the most based on Google search data for their meanings.

Peugeot 205 GTI by Matthew Corrigan

by James Ruppert | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles, Books, Classic Cars

Great Books by our great friend Matthew Corrigan who is a wonderful writer. Peugeot 205 GTI – Matthew Corrigan Amberley Publishing £14.99 Covers the engineering and design features that made the 205 so special. Within a stylish design, it offered a variety of lively petrol and diesel engines while the suspension, with MacPherson struts at the front

The Innocenti by Frank Kirtley

by James Ruppert | Feb 14, 2025 | Articles, Books

Book of the Year, an exciting thriller propelled along by an Innocenti Mini… Despite appearances it isn’t a fact and stat based history of the boxy Bertone designed version of the British Leyland Mini. The author, Frank Kirtley (my good friend, sadly deceased) , did know his cars, but not to the extent that it

DAVANTI TYRES ELEVATES ITS HIGH-PERFORMANCE RANGE WITH BRAND NEW TYRE, ECOURA

by James Ruppert | Feb 12, 2025 | Articles, Tyres

Davanti Tyres, one of the UK’s leading mid-range tyre brands celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has expanded its high-performance (HP) range, launching the Ecoura. The latest addition is Davanti’s next generation HP tyre, combining enhanced comfort, low noise and wet weather performance. With a decade of research and development credentials, following an extensive testing

How to Creatively Budget for Your Monthly Driving Expenses – Featured

How to Creatively Budget for Your Monthly Driving Expenses: 6 Pointers

by James Ruppert | Feb 12, 2025 | Articles

As someone passionate about cars, hitting the open road in your ride isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. But, as every car enthusiast knows, the thrill of full-throttle can really rev up your monthly budget. Between fuel, maintenance, insurance and unexpected repairs, those expenses can feel like a roadblock to enjoying your vehicle says Oscar

Clean Cities Group prove Rise of ‘Carspreading’:

by James Ruppert | Feb 11, 2025 | 4 x 4, Articles, Car Culture, Car History, Electric Cars, Games, News, Off Roaders, Ruppert's Bangertorial, Technology

Rise of ‘Carspreading’: UK car owners say supersized SUVs “not necessary in towns and cities” Majority of UK passenger car owners think more SUVs “will make parking more difficult” and are “not necessary in towns and cities” SUV sales are at record levels in 2024 in UK – 62% of new car sales – while

Vertu reveal the 3 simple headlight checks could avoid MOT fails

by James Ruppert | Feb 11, 2025 | Articles, Bangernomics, Car Culture, Car History, Electric Cars, Games, News, Off Roaders, Ruppert's Bangertorial, Technology

These three simple headlight checks could stop you failing your MOT – Almost three million Brits had a fault with their lamps, reflectors, or electrical equipment during last year’s MOT – Motoring experts share top headlight checks to avoid MOT failure Experts are warning that some of the most common causes of MOT

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