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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Free Car Mag were lucky enough to corner Alex Manos for a couple of minutes in between him buying and selling at least 23 classics and ask him a few important questions about what he does and what he knows. Classic cars have gone down in value in Europe. Has that happened in America? Not
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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 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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Classic Car Review: 2004 Škoda Octavia vRS – The OG Hot Hatch Remains as Reintegrating as Ever! I remember driving the Škoda Octavia vRS when it first came out. It was brilliant and delightful, because it was completely unexpected. If you think back to the history of the brand, it was never really taken seriously
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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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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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Free Car Mag were lucky enough to corner Alex Manos for a couple of minutes in between him buying and selling at least 23 classics and ask him a few important questions about what he does and what he knows. It is worth going to the brilliant Beverly Hills website not least because you will
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Car auctions might seem like something reserved for dealers and experts, but attending one can offer you a unique opportunity to find great deals and discover rare vehicles. Whether you’re searching for your next car or just curious, attending an auction can provide an experience that you don’t get from traditional dealerships. The atmosphere is
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Dragster Genesis The formative years of fearsome acceleration By Barry John is just the sort of book that we adore at Free Car Mag. There is a lot to learn about a subject we have admired from a distance (we learned a lot from '70s Custom Car mags) and brilliantly told by an absolute 24
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Chery Picked: Why the UK Car Industry is cooked. Never mind the super mega Chinese embassy that’s going up and tunneling underneath our capital city, if you want proof that Britain has fallen, here it is: ‘CHERY UK confirms its first partnership, appointing Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy to support the introduction of the flagship
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