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1 month ago | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Car Culture |Car History |Classic Cars
Over its forty years of history, the Lancia Ypsilon has maintained its essence up until the present day. Always faithful to its distinctive style and ability to stay ahead of the curve, it is an icon which has changed with the times. Throughout the years, the model has become a brand within a brand thanks to its strong and distinct identity, winning over three million drivers across five generations and 36 special series.
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1 month ago | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Car Cleaning |Car Culture |Car History
Tonight at 8 o’clock and every Thursday watch the brilliant Car S.O.S. which returns to our screens on National Geographic. We have with Future Proof Cars collaborated on a interview to find out much more and we certainly did. You will want to catch up on each instalment after watching this.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Car Culture |Car History
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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Dec 3, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Car Culture |Car History
The BYD Seal is an EV saloon from China’s biggest maker of new energy vehicles. And it’s rather good! Now, it’s joined by another Seal – except this one isn’t a saloon; it’s an SUV. What’s more, it’s not even an EV – it’s a plug-in hybrid! Should it feature on your next family car buying shortlist? Well, let’s find out.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Brown Car Guy |Car Culture |Car History
A Great Affordable and Fun SUV – But No EV?!This is the all-new second-generation MG ZS, tested here in Hybrid+ form in the top-of-the-range Trophy spec. Slightly bigger, with more features, and prices only up by around £1,000, it remains a competitive B-segment SUV. By competitive, I mean the entry-level SE starts at just £21,995. There’s only one other trim level – the Trophy, priced at £24,495.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Michelin tyres |Car Culture |Car History
By: Kiran ParmarFor: Free Car MagIn early September we took delivery of a set of Michelin’s award-winning all-season tyre, the ‘CrossClimate 2.’ You can read our introductory article here: https://www.freecarmag.com/michelin-crossclimate-2-first-impressionsAfter doing our first 600 miles on the tyres in our Audi A6 2.8 FSI Quattro during the autumn of 2024, we are now ready to deliver our autumn review.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Car Culture |Car History |Classic Cars
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.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Buying Cars |Car Culture |Car History
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 for fans, with two in five (42%) either unwilling or simply unable to pay the ticket prices to see them live The ten cities most affected by the price of live experiences revealed, with...
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Car Culture |Car History |Classic Cars
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.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
freecarmag.com | James Ruppert |Car Culture |Car History |Classic Cars
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.
