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I'm Ben Freakley, a Brighton-based car enthusiast sharing honest reviews, automotive news, first drives and thoughts on the cars that interest me.
From everyday EVs and family SUVs to new launches and the occasional dream car, this is where I share what I've driven, what I've discovered and what I think is worth knowing.
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Real-world thoughts on the cars I've driven, from quick first impressions to more detailed road tests.
Kia EV5 GT-Line S Review
The Kia EV5 GT-Line S AWD is not trying to be the most extreme electric SUV on sale. Instead, it combines comfort, space, useful technology, strong performance and genuine SUV character into an exceptionally convincing everyday package. For me, it is one of Kia’s best electric cars yet and potentially my favourite all-rounder of the year.
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Review
The Polestar 2 remains the thinking person's electric car, offering a brilliant blend of style, tech, and genuine driver engagement.
Polestar 4 Coupé Review
There is a lot I really like about the Polestar 4. The quality is exceptional, the driving position is superb, the chassis actually encourages you to find an interesting road and the interior feels every bit as premium as the price suggests. After several days with the rear-wheel-drive version, including around 200 miles in a single trip, it is the sort of EV I could very easily live with. It is not perfect. Some of the driver-assistance technology became irritating, the touchscreen still controls too much and I never completely warmed to the digital rear-view mirror. But those frustrations are surrounded by so much good stuff that the Polestar 4 has become one of my favourite cars in this part of the market.
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Reviews, news, advice, opinion, comparisons and thoughts from the road.
BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference 2026
I headed to Coventry for my first BVRLA Leasing Broker Conference, a day bringing together people from across the vehicle leasing industry to discuss everything from changing customer behaviour and AI to compliance, customer experience and the future of the broker sector.
Are There Too Many Cars to Choose From?
Britain's new-car market has exploded with choice, particularly with the arrival of new electric car brands. That's brilliant for competition, but I'm increasingly convinced that many customers don't know where to start.
MG’s Quality Push Is Paying Off as Brand Surges into Reliability Top 10
MG has been named the most-improved brand in the 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey. After being impressed by the new MGS5 EV, I take a closer look at what's changing behind the scenes.
Tyre Safety Month 2026: The Four Small Patches of Rubber We Trust With Our Lives
We trust our tyres every time we accelerate, corner or brake, yet they’re among the easiest parts of a car to neglect. For Tyre Safety Month 2026, here’s why five minutes checking them could make all the difference.
I Made a Car Colouring Book! Amazing Cars is Now Available on Amazon
I’ve turned my love of cars into something a little different. Amazing Cars Colouring Book features 50 cars to colour, from supercars and classics to EVs, SUVs and off-roaders, and it’s available now on Amazon.
Used PHEVs Are Arriving at Auction With Unused Charging Cables. So What Were Their Owners Doing?
Three-year-old plug-in hybrids are reportedly arriving at UK auctions with unused charging cables. Were they bought for the tax savings rather than the fuel savings, and could they now make great used buys?
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Behind the wheel
I'm Ben, a Brighton-based car enthusiast who has spent many years around the motor industry.
This website is my place to share the cars I've driven, launches I've attended, automotive stories I've found interesting and the occasional adventure beyond the wheel.
I focus on making car content useful, approachable and grounded in what vehicles are actually like in the real world.
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