PinnedBen KitchenTouchscreens should be banned in cars. Here’s why.An international love of touchscreens is rooted in science fiction of the past, forging the smartphones of today. In a car, they’re deadly.Mar 12Mar 12
PinnedBen KitchenThe Rivian R3 — the first EV I’m really excited forEVs are gaining popularity and, despite stalling momentum, sales are projected to continue growing. The R3 might be my ticket in.Mar 231Mar 231
PinnedBen KitchenExplaining the car climate crisis with a dishwasherBelieve it or not, I promise the way we use dishwashers is directly related to how we drive and how we treat automotive sustainability.Mar 21Mar 21
Ben KitchenCars and energy consumption: what does the future hold?EVs are here, and they’re here to stay. But, no matter the sustainable fuel of choice, will they save our planet? I have my doubts.Apr 291Apr 291
Ben KitchenRoadkill is far sadder than we let ourselves believeRoadkill is unbelievably sad — if we take the time to properly think about it.Apr 26Apr 26
Ben KitchenThings that amaze me about driving in Canada (vs. England)Driving in Canada is a different experience to driving in England. Very different.Apr 24Apr 24
Ben KitchenThe new 2024 Santa Fe — oooh. Pretty.Hyundai is taking over, and they’re doing it fantastically. Check out the very pretty 2024 Santa Fe to see how they’re doing it in style.Apr 22Apr 22
Ben KitchenToyota Prius XW60 — I grudgingly accept it; it looks fantasticThe Toyota Prius is no longer a joke. The XW60 is a serious eye-catcher, a fantastic upgrade to the lifeless boredom of previous…Apr 192Apr 192
Ben KitchenFuel economy: don’t (excessively) worry too much.It’s easy to get obsessed with fuel economy, even prioritising it over safety. This article addresses why that’s not the greatest of ideas.Apr 17Apr 17
Ben KitchenDo we take emissions seriously? A car size analysisI always thought I took carbon emissions seriously. But, thinking about it, that probably isn’t true. Our obession with big cars proves it.Apr 9Apr 9