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Electric vehicles are transforming the car rental landscape

by James Ruppert | Dec 12, 2025 | Articles, Car Rental, Electric Cars

Electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping transportation, offering cleaner alternatives to traditional cars. This shift is evident in the car rental industry, where EVs are increasingly integrated into fleets. As interest grows, the rental sector adapts to demand for eco-friendly vehicles. The introduction of electric vehicles marks a significant evolution in the automotive industry, driven by

Scalextric Expansion Track Packs with Kiran Parmar

by James Ruppert | Dec 10, 2025 | Articles, Car Culture, Model Cars, Scalextric

Have you ever done a track day that you enjoyed so much, you wished you could just continue driving and explore the hidden part of the circuit that you were not allowed access to on the day? For example, you might have been racing on the Brands Hatch ‘Indy circuit,’ and you just knew in

Orient Introduces European Exclusive AC0F Models

by James Ruppert | Dec 4, 2025 | Articles, Orient Watches, Watches

At Free Car Mag we do love an Orient and the fact that in Europe we are getting some unique models. Well yes this is rather lovely, Orient is launching five new AC0F models, available exclusively across Europe. A long-standing favourite within the Orient Core Collection, the AC0F series has become synonymous with simple design,

Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Review

by James Ruppert | Dec 3, 2025 | 4 x 4, Articles, Brown Car Guy, New Model

2025 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Review – The Pickup That Flexes Hard! I get a truck and I’m a kid with a Tonka Toy again. Okay, I won’t bash it into the table leg or drop it from the kitchen counter, but I still want to drive it with a big grin on my face. So

Mazda6e First Drive

by James Ruppert | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles, Brown Car Guy, Electric Cars

Mazda6e First Drive Review Jinba Ittai Goes Electric (Properly This Time) Mazda’s flirted with electrification before – remember the MX-30? Stylish, well-built, and charmingly unconventional, but with a range so short you’d start worrying halfway to the shops. Even Mazda later admitted it needed work, adding a rotary range-extender to make it more usable.

Drivers Go Nuclear over The Budget

by James Ruppert | Nov 26, 2025 | Articles, Bangernomics, Bangerpedia, Bangers and Classics, Books, Politics, ULEZ

They won’t like us when they are angry… It could have been worse or even worseserer I suppose especially for drivers. Colonel Rachel Klebb, as we like to call her at Free Car Mag (see further Colonel Rosa Klebb in From Russia with Love, with poison tipped comfortable shoes). Anyway Rosa, sorry Rachel had to

Scalextric Williams Racing Race Set with Kiran Parmar

by James Ruppert | Nov 23, 2025 | Articles, Model Cars, Motorsport, Scalextric

Back in the ‘old days’ when I was a child, there was no such thing as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or even smartphones for that matter, and if you wanted to hear something that sounded like ‘Tick Tock’ all you had to do was hold your wrist watch next to your ear or stand next

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

Hot Wheels Legends Tour Global Champion: Mini Rally-Inspired Fiat From Poland

by James Ruppert | Nov 17, 2025 | Articles, Car Culture, Car History, Classic Cars, Model Cars

Everyday when there is a Hot Wheels story, is a jolly good day. For Free Car Mag the sheer joy, creativity and passion involved in every model is what makes us feel as though going for a drive is still a great thing to do. And if we can't, well we can have fun on

Invisible Glass Reach & Clean Tool & Glass Cleaner Spray

by James Ruppert | Nov 17, 2025 | Articles, Car Care, Car Cleaning, Car Products

One of the most important parts of your car is the windscreen. “What?” I hear you say, well allow me to explain…says Kiran Parmar The windscreen has an incredibly tough life; constantly being assaulted by the wind, pelted with rain, insects, attacked by frost on those winter mornings, intense heat and UV rays during summer

Is Your Car Trying to Tell You Something? Here Are 5 Sounds and What They Mean

by James Ruppert | Nov 14, 2025 | Articles, Bangernomics, Car Care, Car Parts, Car Repairs, Used Cars

Cars often indicate problems through sounds, much like a person might cough or sneeze when they’re sick. A strange noise might be a sign that there’s something wrong with a crucial component. If left unaddressed, the issue can lead to an expensive repair bill and even put you at risk on the road. Listen to

Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix Race Circuit and Scale Models are all we want for Christmas!

by James Ruppert | Nov 13, 2025 | Articles, Model Cars

Free Car Mag's favourite toy since we were in shorts are Hot Wheels. Always will be and the package we most want to find at the bottom of our bed at Christmas, always contains Hot Wheels and now the experts agree. The official DreamToys list 2025 announced this week, reveals that Hot Wheels Formula 1®