Ben Griffin
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Surrey, BC, Canada
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What we learned from Heineken's 'When You Drive, Never Drink' drink-drive campaign
A new campaign – ‘When You Drive, Never Drink’ – and a study of drink-drive behaviour was launched at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal,... → Read More
Ford Fiesta ST review: First drive
In our Ford Fiesta ST review: First drive, Ben Griffin puts the 197bhp, three-cylinder through its paces along the stunning roads of Nice to see whether it is still a class-leading supermini. → Read More
Five tech-based Father's Day gadgets for 2018
Got a dad who is a bit of a nerd at heart? Good for you. Here are five tech-based Father’s Day gadgets that may just... → Read More
McLaren 570S review: The Audi R8 destroyer?
In the Recombu Cars McLaren 570S review, Ben Griffin puts the second cheapest McLaren in the range to the test – and then spends the... → Read More
Falken Ecorun A-A: Everything you need to know about the EV-specific tyre
The Falken Ecorun A-A is the latest tyre designed with electric cars in mind. We take a look at what makes it different and why electric vehicles need a slightly different design. → Read More
Tesla Model 3 review round-up: What the press thinks
While we wait for an official UK drive, here is a gathering of thoughts on the most pre-ordered car of all time – and one that could change the world – as part of our Tesla Model 3 review round-up. → Read More
Tesla Model S 100D review: Big battery, little trouble?
In a test to see just how much of an issue range anxiety can be, Ben Griffin borrowed a Tesla Model S P100D and drove 313 miles to the Lake District and back in a weekend, with a Supercharger stop along the way. → Read More
Wandrd PRVKE 21 backpack: The travelling photographer's dream?
The Wandrd PRVKE 21 and 31 backpacks are designed to let photographers and gadget hoarders travel in style. Recombu takes a look at what makes them special, how much they cost and what features you get. → Read More
2019 Lexus ES: A potential BMW 5 Series rival?
The 2019 Lexus ES is important for a number of reasons, one of which is that for the first time it will be available in Britain. But what else is worth knowing about the mid-size executive saloon? Ben Griffin jetted off to the launch in Brussels to investigate. → Read More
Caterham 310R vs 310S: Just how different can they be?
Caterham 310R vs 310S: Ben Griffin drove both cars back to back to see just how much more livable the latter really is and which one he would actually buy. → Read More
Peugeot 3008 voted the 'best car to own in 2018'
The Auto Express Driver Power 2018 reader results are in and coming out top (having scored gold in five out of nine categories) is the Peugeot 3008, one of the few affordable crossovers we would actually want to own. → Read More
BMW M2 Competition: Everything you need to know
The BMW M2 Competition is here, complete with the heart of an M3 and 410hp. Here is everything worth knowing about the latest addition to... → Read More
Audi RS 3 Sportback review: RS-clenchingly fast
As fast as the new Audi RS 3 Sportback is, can you ever really justify a £45,000 hatchback? Ben Griffin braved the Beast from the... → Read More
Steeda Q500 Enforcer Mustang review: 480bhp of American muscle
There is a brand new Ford Mustang in town and it is better than its predecessor. Can the modified Steeda Q500 Enforcer Mustang, which is based on the old model, still hold its own? There was only one way to find out. → Read More
2019 Ford Focus: Stronger, smarter, lighter, cleaner
The 2019 Ford Focus has arrived, eight years on from the debut of the third-generation model. This what is worth knowing, including details of the new technologies, engines, body design, infotainment, interior, safety systems and the Active version. → Read More
Kia Sorento GT-Line S review: Seven seats of so so?
Rarely do you get to test a 4x4 when you actually need one, but our Kia Sorento 2.2 CDRi review week ended up erring on the snowy side. Is the seven-seater and its 2.2-litre diesel able to cope with other facets of life quite as competently, though? → Read More
Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe with 641bhp and F1 hybrid tech rumoured
These days saloons have the power of what was considered supercar territory and the Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe is looking to up the bar even further with 641bhp, revised looks and a Formula 1 energy recovery system (ERS). → Read More
Kia Picanto X-Line review: First drive
You know SUVs are popular when pint-sized city cars emulate the look, but is a more rugged-looking Kia Picanto X-Line worth the money? We jumped behind the wheel to find out. → Read More
Caterham 310R review: The little race car with a big price
Testing a Caterham 310R in the midst of winter? Madness, you cry. Yet despite the icy grip of winter, the British race car for the road was just about livable, as Ben Griffin found out during his week-long road test in Surrey. → Read More
2018 Ford Mustang review: First drive
Forget moving to America for a slice of the American dream, because the right-hand drive 2018 Ford Mustang is here. Ben Griffin drove it along Route Napoleon in the South of France as part of the V8-flavoured European launch. → Read More