James Ruppert

London, Twickenham

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Professor of Bangernomics, once sold German cars. Driving 64 Cooper/84 SIII/01 E46 Subscribe https://t.co/1JMDi4kAly Editor @FreeCarMag1

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Articles

Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour is back so well bloody enter!

3 days ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

UK petrolheads have their chance to make their mark on global car culture as the Hot Wheels Legends Tour returns for 2025. Now in its eighth year globally and fifth year in the UK, classic car modifiers and restorers, race car builders, JDM tuners, alongside truck and custom car constructors can now enter the competition for the chance to have their vehicle reimagined as a 1:64 scale die-cast model and become inducted into the revered Hot Wheels Garage of Legends™.
Dad will love washing his car on Father’s Day with Autoglym

3 days ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Believe me, I’m a dad and the last thing I need is a pair of slippers on Father’s Day, I would much prefer something I could use on my car and the great news is Autoglym have products that are absolutely perfect. As we approach Father’s Day (Sunday 15 June), a new nationwide survey has found that almost half (48%) of UK dads say washing the car is a great way to escape hectic family life.
When Dagenham Made Dustbins

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

Well they did. Thanks for reading Bangernomics! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. I went there a few times when Ford built the old Dustbins. I lived close enough to Essex for it to be a potential employer. My secondary school took me there in ‘70s in a Bedford coach on a careers trip. In all truthfulness unless you were a hardcore car nutcase like a teenage me it was all rather terrifying.
Bangernomics

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

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Matilda Makes Movies

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Catch up with Matilda & Jayne Walden Q&A by Kiran ParmarWe are delighted to catch up with a very special guest and familiar face at Free Car Mag.
Autoglym celebrates 60th anniversary competitions, limited-edition products and special offers

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Autoglym, the UK’s largest car care brand, is celebrating its 60th anniversary by launching a new competition for consumers to win exclusive commemorative products with unique designs, anniversary merchandise, and a Car Care Experience Day at its HQ. In addition, all competition entrants who don’t win a prize will be offered a discount of up to 15% off on a single purchase made via the Autoglym website.
Electric Classic Cars Interview with Everrati

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Free Car Mag exclusive interviewI was expecting this to be rather difficult. Instead I quickly realised that what Everrati do, is not for me, or anyone I know who loves cars. Instead Justin Lunny who founded the company and me chatted amiably and you can see the results in the video right here. A classic with a battery on board is not what I would ever want, clearly some do and that’s where Everrati comes in.
Panda in a Coma

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

Thanks for reading Bangernomics! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. I have realised that the whole point of doing this each week is just to have a moan about how terrible motoring things are now and how much better motoring things were then, whenever ‘then’ actually was. It’s an easy win for me and I have lots of fun doing it.
Munich have a Problem

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

How to easily fix their design crisisFUGLY. They just are. All grille, not so much action. Odd body creases. Proportionally challenging. That’s without going anywhere near the build quality issues, those weighty batteries or screen heavy interiors that blight all modern motor cars. BMWs were once handsome beasts. Purposeful, business class travel with a seriously sporty something for the weekend.
7 Lesser-Known Ways to Improve Your Gas Mileage

2 weeks ago | freecarmag.com | James Ruppert

Even when fuel prices remain unpredictable, you shouldn’t overlook simple habits that improve gas mileage. Small adjustments can reduce fuel consumption, save money and extend your vehicle’s lifespan say Oscar Collins Editor in Chief of Modded. These strategies offer cost-effective alternatives to expensive upgrades or major changes. 1. Replace Your Air FiltersOld engine and cabin air filters restrict airflow, forcing the system to overwork and burn more fuel.