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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Cheapest cars on the Market according to Ovoko

Peugeot dominates the ranking with the 207, 207 CC, and 107 models ranking second, fourth, and sixth At £1,398.15, the Fiat Grande Punto is the cheapest  The study analysed the average price of various listings for more than 1,000 car makes and models New research has identified the most affordable cars to buy in

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Classic 4x4s Close to Extinction according to Adrian Flux

Well this is interesting and in line with our own research on the matter via Ruppert’s Bangerpedias Here is what we thought of it a few years ago Never the most sophisticated off roader, Vauxhall actually put a lot right when they revamped it in 1998, so that it handled better and was more reliable.

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Mini Countryman SE ALL4 JCW EV

The new 2024 Mini Countryman is electric, bigger and less, well… Minier? Not just in size but in looks. The headlights are square, not round, and the proportions are distinctly SUV. However, from the wing mirrors to the rounded black roof and the JCW badging, not to mention go-faster stripes (not normally found on a

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Drive Baby Drive: Welcome to 2025

Well this is interesting. The richest man in the world and the 45th President of the United States, soon to be the 47th, became jolly good friends during the run up to the election. Now it seems they are set to work together on making America Great Again. Again. First though it is important to

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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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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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