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.

Trump & Musk

Breaking News 12

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 truth. A – Global Climate/ Social/ Political Developments:

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Totem Automobili GT Super no. 07/40 “Hestia”

Free Car Mag adore Restomods as they remind us of just how exciting new cars used to be and this one spotted in Paris recently is certainly worth a closer look. “Hestia” is the seventh car in Totem Automobili’s special series, a masterpiece blending extraordinary performance with unparalleled luxury and design. The car’s exterior is

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Mini Cooper S Mk II by Tolman

At Free Car Mag we have a very soft spot for original minis and we do of course have an old one on our small fleet. We appreciate what huge fun they are and also know that they can be made even more exciting. This seems to be what Tolman have done and the lucky

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Issue 138

Breaking News 11

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 truth. lobal Climate/ Social/ Political Developments: 1. Northern

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Tire Experts reveals Most Complained About Cars

A new study by tire experts at Tires Easy has revealed the vehicle makes and models that were subject to the most complaints over the past decade. The research analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data regarding over 620,000 complaints entered into the Office of Defects Investigation’s (ODI) vehicle owner’s complaint database since 2015.

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BYD Seal U DM-i PHEV SUV – It’s Hybrid!

The BYD Seal is an EV saloon from China’s biggest maker of new energy vehicles. And it’s rather good! Now, it’s joined by another Seal – except this one isn’t a saloon; it’s an SUV. What’s more, it’s not even an EV – it’s a plug-in hybrid! Should it feature on your next family car

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MG ZS Hybrid+ 2025 Review

A Great Affordable and Fun SUV – But No EV?! This is the all-new second-generation MG ZS, tested here in Hybrid+ form in the top-of-the-range Trophy spec. Slightly bigger, with more features, and prices only up by around £1,000, it remains a competitive B-segment SUV. By competitive, I mean the entry-level SE starts at just

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Hawker Hurricane INKDIAL Chronograph Limited Edition from AVI-8

Free Car Mag are rather excited to see this very important watch from AVI-8 and Inkdial who unveil the Limited Edition ‘Blueprint’ Style Hawker Hurricane Chronograph. As students of aviation Free Car Mag may be all about cars, but we respect and celebrate our aviation history/ Here are the details. AVI-8 has renewed its collaboration

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Orient Star Releases Limited Edition M42 Diver

Free Car Mag love a Diving watch, even though we are mostly in dry cars. THis Orient Star model is exceptionally cool looking.Orient Star has launched M42 Diver 1964 2nd Edition F6 Date 200m Titanium from the SportsCollection M42 in a limited edition of 365 pieces, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Orient’s divers’ watch.

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Issue 136

Breaking News 10

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 truth. Global Climate/ Social/ Political Developments: India’s Cold

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