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The Transporter is back: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Jason Statham

by James Ruppert | Nov 16, 2024 | Articles, Bangernomics, Car Culture, Celebrities, Films

The transporter drives the Transporter, of course: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents the brand’s latest advertising campaign as part of the world premiere of the new Transporter, and Hollywood star Jason Statham, known from the cult film series “The Transporter”, will take on the leading role. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is relying on a perfect match

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by James Ruppert | Nov 12, 2024 | Alliance of British Drivers, Articles, Car Manufacturers, Electric Cars, Emissions, Environment, Low Emission Zones, Net Zero, ULEZ

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 Chills;

Half of Brits can't afford to see their favourite music artist says Dacia so here's a free gig…

by James Ruppert | Nov 12, 2024 | Articles, Buying Cars, Electric Cars, Funny, New Model

Well this seems like a lot of fun and it is free as well… Nearly half (47%) of Brits have missed out on seeing their favourite music artist in the last two years due to inflated ticket prices, “dynamic pricing” and rising demand Oasis, Taylor Swift and Coldplay are revealed as the most “out-of-budget” artists

Bergerac is back on U and U&DRAMA in the Triumph Roadster

by James Ruppert | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Bangernomics, Bangers and Classics, Celebrities, Classic Cars, TV

This is jolly exciting for those in the Free Car Mag TV department, because Jim Bergerac’s iconic Triumph Roadster is set to feature in the upcoming re-imagined series of Bergerac (6×60’) for U and U&DRAMA. The six-part U&Original series is produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK, Jersey based Westward Studios and supported by

Kia Sorento HEV Review

by James Ruppert | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Brown Car Guy, New Model, Road Test

The Kia Sorento has been a solid choice in the family SUV market, and for 2024 it gets a bit of an update. So, what’s new? Well, the facelift aims to keep things fresh and in line with Kia’s evolving design language. Take in the front with those angular headlights, and you might notice the

MG HS Petrol & PHEV Driven

by James Ruppert | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Brown Car Guy, New Model, Road Test

MG is truly on a roll, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and marking it with the launch of several new cars, including their UK best-seller, the all-new 2025 MG HS. With over 57,000 units sold in the UK alone, the MG HS is now the eighth best-selling car in the country this year. This

Rolls-Royce celebrates sixty years of Goldfinger

by James Ruppert | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Bangers and Classics, Car Culture, Car History, Celebrities, Classic Cars, Films, New Model, News

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled a one-of-one Phantom Extended that pays homage to the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger – one of twelve Rolls-Royce appearances in the 007 film franchise. Revealed in the film’s 60th anniversary year, it takes inspiration from the 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville owned by the eponymous villain, Auric Goldfinger.

THE MASERATI BITURBO SHAMAL RESTOMOD BY MODENA AUTOMOBILI

by James Ruppert | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Classic Cars, Restomod

Free Car Mag as you know rather adore a good restomod and this seems like a rather excellent. Haven’t seen anything looking this good for a long while. Anyway, here is the full press release and we will put the pretty pictures in the next edition of the Mag. Ideally we’d like to drive it,

It"s the @HiKennys HiKCoTY Classic Car Beauty Contest

by James Ruppert | Nov 3, 2024 | Articles, Classic Cars

Free Car Mag have no idea how it really works, all we know is that @HiKennys spends the summer going to car shows, in the north, taking pictures, making funny comments and then collating a top ten that we can all judge. Anyway we borrowed an Austin 3-Litre from 1969 and parked it up outside

Billion Pound Windscreen Replacement Misery solved by Clarus

by James Ruppert | Nov 1, 2024 | Articles, Bangernomics, Car Products, Car Repairs, Future Proof Cars, MOT Test, Running Costs

Free Car Mag are rather taken with this new product which seems to be a jolly good idea. The average cost of replacing a windscreen has been estimated by one of the UK’s leading insurers at £700* – and in many cases exceeding £2,000 on premium and luxury vehicles’ windscreens**. Now, a brand new, exclusive and

‘Auto Rewind’ Classic Car Telly for the People

by James Ruppert | Oct 31, 2024 | Articles, Bangernomics, Bangers and Classics, Car Culture, Classic Cars, TV

As far as Free Car Mag is concerned you can never have enough classic cars on the telly box. We haven’t seen Auto Rewind yet but we will be giving it a go on November 1st. The line up of cars looks interesting so there should be plenty to enjoy. Rewind TV launches ‘Auto Rewind’,

Budget 2024 for Car Owners

by James Ruppert | Oct 30, 2024 | Articles, Bangernomics, Car Manufacturers, Driving, Economy, Miles Per Gallon, Net Zero, News, Politics, Running Costs

Budget 2024 wasn’t quite as end of the world as it was supposed to be for car owners, unless they are buying a brand petrol or diesel. Chancellor Colonel Rachel Klebb as Free Car mag has christened her. Still bad enough, but let’s have a look at some of the details. Fuel Duty Fuel duty