James Ruppert

London, Twickenham

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Professor of Bangernomics, once sold German cars now driving a '64 Cooper + '84 Series III Subscribe https://t.co/1JMDi4kAly Editor @FreeCarMag1

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Articles

How to make your car a family heirloom

4 days ago | autocar.co.uk | James Ruppert

Dogs aren't just for Christmas and cars aren't just for their lease period. Well they certainly aren't for the purveyors of used bangers. But how long might a car last? That can be down to you, because it genuinely is possible to future-proof a car and make it last at least until you find yourself in a care home. You’ll save a fortune in the meantime, too.
Father's Day is coming an Orient Star Layered Skeleton is perfect

5 days ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

As Father’s Day is approaching, 15th June, here is the perfect present from Orient Star. They have added two new models to the Contemporary Collection’s Layered Skeleton series: a regular model with a champagne gold-coloured dial evoking the seaside, and a limited-edition mint green model with a limited release of 700 pieces. The sophisticated design makes this the ideal watch to pair with summer outfits for Father’s Day.
2025 MG S5 EV - Free Car Mag

1 week ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

2025 MG S5 EV Review – Bigger, Faster, Smarter – but is it better? A new affordable electric SUV that’s more refined and packed with greater tech than its predecessor, the all-new MG S5 EV is essentially the replacement for the best-selling MG ZS EV. The S5 EV steps up the game in terms of style, performance, and practicality – while still offering astonishing value – so should it be on your shortlist? The MG S5 EV isn’t just a facelift of the old ZS EV; it’s a complete reinvention.
BYD Sealion 7 EV

1 week ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

REVIEW: BYD Sealion 7 EV 530BHP, 312 Miles, 24 Min Fast Charge and extraordinary Voice Control!Usually, when you arrive at a media drive event for a new car, you’re greeted by some PR, there may or may not be a presentation, and then you jostle with the other journos for some keys and take the new car for a drive. However, BYD did things a little differently for the launch of its new Sealion 7 electric family SUV.
Back to that Future

1 week ago | jamesruppert.substack.com | James Ruppert

Glad that I shuffled through a pile of old books at a car boot sale the other day which turned up what is, a pamphlet. I paid a pound, but it would have cost you 7s 6d in 1960, so despite being ripped off, it is worth every single penny. Thanks for reading Bangernomics! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This pocket book is perfect bound with glue and I have to be careful not to crack the old spine, so there will be some shonky pictures, but never mind.
Breaking News 15

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

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 link below you need to find out the truth.
Red Ed Millivolts Needs Solar Factories

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Red Ed Millivolts Needs Solar Factories to charge up his BYD DolphinI 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 now my priority and it really ought to be yours. Here is a brief not strictly about cars although there are Freedom of Information Requests going on in the background to all this.
We Need to talk about the EVCapri

3 weeks ago | jamesruppert.substack.com | James Ruppert

There I was minding my own business in a supermarket car park when I saw my first Capri. It was rather a shock, especially as it was launched almost a year ago in July 2024. Back in the old days, I’d have seen a new reg Capri within a couple of days tops. This is different, it’s a colossal Electricity SUV and no one wants one.
Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck With These 6 Careers for Car Enthusiasts

3 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

As the saying goes, if you find a job you enjoy doing, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. If you are a gearhead, the automotive industry offers many fulfilling career paths. Consider these six exciting occupations to make a living as a car enthusiast. Car SalespersonSales can be a rewarding line of work, often with flexible hours and the ability to earn commissions on sales. Sales skills are also universal.
Tamiya RC Fighter NXGEN Buggy (DT-04) Kit

4 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Free Car Mag have always loved the Dune Buggy, a wonderful way to get around the dessert in some real style. Imagine being able to do that in your own back yard, well Tamiya make that happen with their usual brilliant model. Get it here from Wonderland Models on special offerThe new DT-04 – a 2WD rear wheel drive buggy chassis – of course offers ease of assembly and lively performance, which is a characteristic of this series.