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The Rise of the ‘Weekend Car’: Why Driving for Pleasure Still Matters

by James Ruppert | Mar 13, 2026 | Articles, Car Culture, Car History, Driving, Economy

For decades, the car has been associated with freedom. Yet in modern Britain, much of driving has become purely functional: commuting, school runs, supermarket trips and motorway journeys squeezed between busy schedules. Cars are often treated as tools rather than sources of enjoyment. But alongside this utilitarian reality, another trend has quietly grown stronger —

MG Cyberster GT

by James Ruppert | Mar 8, 2026 | Articles, Brown Car Guy, Driving, New Model, Road Test

MG Cyberster GT Review – Detailed Daily Driver Review I first drove the MG Cyberster earlier last year on a brief test at Millbrook Proving Ground. Enough to intrigue, enough to raise eyebrows, but not enough to truly understand it. This time, MG handed me the keys for a week. Living with a car exposes

Drivers not getting enough Sleep warns Hilarys

by James Ruppert | Feb 23, 2026 | Articles, Driving, Safety, Transportation, Travel, Young Drivers

We found this really interesting that a Curtain company is warning that 2 million UK transport workers functioning on as little as four hours’ sleep per night and revealed the most sleep-deprived industries in the UK. Indeed, Free Car Mag once gave away a camper van that was in the Eddie The Eagle film, which

car traffic by city highway in rainy night

All-season tyres perfect for the UK weather says Davanti Tyres

by James Ruppert | Feb 22, 2026 | Articles, Car Parts, Car Products, Driving, Economy, Tyres

The UK climate presents drivers with a variety of challenges throughout the year. 2026 has already seen ice, rain and wind, with storms causing widespread travel disruptions up and down the country. As the days get longer, spring and summer introduce a new set of challenges on the road, from sudden downpours to higher temperatures

How to Dodge Points for Speeding

by James Ruppert | Feb 16, 2026 | Articles, Bangernomics, Driving, Speed Cameras

Well this is jolly interesting. We linked up with Data News UK and they asked us for a comment on their findings. It was all about speeding and the only conclusion seems to be that it all depends where you live. And drive, as to whether you get any points. Basically move to Scotland and

Two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens before setting off

Autoglym reveal two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens

by James Ruppert | Jan 8, 2026 | Articles, Driving, Winter Motoring

Two-thirds of younger drivers don’t fully clear ice from windscreens before setting off Survey commissioned by Autoglym found that 43% of motorists admit to driving off before windscreen is completely clear of snow and ice; that proportion jumps to 67% among those aged 25-34 Many resort to unusual methods for de-icing – 28% use a

Davanti Tyres Tips for staying on the road this winter

by James Ruppert | Jan 8, 2026 | 4 x 4, Articles, Driving, Winter Motoring

Snow and ice: expert tips to stay safe on the road With the arrival of snow and ice in the UK and motorists across the company preparing for a week or two of chaos, staying safe on the roads is of paramount importance. With this in mind, Davanti Tyres has put together their top tips

The 6 Most Dangerous Places in the World to Drive

by James Ruppert | Nov 18, 2025 | Articles, Car Culture, Car History, Driving, Safety

Car enthusiasts love the open road and feeling the wind in their hair. However, some places require your head to be on a swivel at all times. Dangerous drivers, unpredictable traffic and poor road conditions are a recipe for disaster. Here are the six most dangerous countries in the world for driving. 1. Zimbabwe Statistics

4 Last-Minute Tips for Your Driving Test

by James Ruppert | Sep 18, 2025 | Articles, Driving, Driving Test, Young Drivers

Preparing for your driving test? After many driving lessons and waiting months for your test, the moment has finally come. You now have 40 minutes to demonstrate you are a safe and confident driver; however, it is perfectly natural and expected to have some nerves. To ensure you are fully ready for your test, here

Survival Guide to the 6 Worst Breakdown Locations

by James Ruppert | Jul 17, 2025 | Articles, Driving, News, Safety

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 survival guide for six of the

The Truth about Aerodynamics by Kiran Parmar

by James Ruppert | Jun 23, 2025 | Articles, Car Culture, Car History, Car Manufacturers, Driving, Economy, Technology

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

Red Ed Millivolts Needs Solar Factories

by James Ruppert | Apr 25, 2025 | Articles, Demotorized, Driving, Economy, Electric Cars, Net Zero, News, Politics, Solar Factories

Red Ed Millivolts Needs Solar Factories to charge up his BYD Dolphin I now live in the village of the damned. Damned to be blighted by thousands and thousands of Chinese made solar panels. Prime agricultural land will be given over to these things and the end game is, zero countryside. Fighting against this is

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