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Ben Hodges

Ben is the deputy web editor of Carbuyer, and responsible for ensuring the site is continually updated with the latest car reviews, best car lists, advice and news while also working behind the scenes on the videos for our YouTube channel. He has owned various cars over the years including an Alfa Romeo 159 and a Subaru Outback, and he currently drives an Abarth 595 and a BMW 523i (E39). He has been road testing cars for over six years, having worked as a freelancer for a variety of automotive websites before joining Carbuyer in early 2019. 

New Genesis GV70 to challenge BMW X3
2021 Genesis GV70
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New Genesis GV70 to challenge BMW X3

Mid-size Genesis GV70 SUV will go on sale later this year, starting from £39,450
24 Aug 2021
New Kia Soul EV Maxx trim arrives priced from £32,445
New Kia Soul EV Maxx
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New Kia Soul EV Maxx trim arrives priced from £32,445

The Kia Soul EV Maxx replaces the First Edition trim and has a 280-mile range
20 Aug 2021
BMW iX3 electric SUV gets an early facelift and M Sport trim
2021 BMW iX3
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BMW iX3 electric SUV gets an early facelift and M Sport trim

Updates for the BMW iX3 to match petrol-powered X3, including refreshed design and upgraded technology
10 Aug 2021
All-new 395bhp Audi RS 3 gets starting price of £50,900
2021 Audi RS 3 Saloon
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All-new 395bhp Audi RS 3 gets starting price of £50,900

The 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatchback gets aggressive styling and upgraded technology to take on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S
9 Aug 2021
New 2021 Honda HR-V: prices and specifications announced
2021 Honda HR-V
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New 2021 Honda HR-V: prices and specifications announced

New Honda HR-V hybrid SUV is on sale now for £26,960 and gets a fresh look, updated technology and a 129bhp dual-motor hybrid powertrain
2 Aug 2021
New Hyundai Kona N SUV gets £35,395 price tag
2021 Hyundai Kona N - front 3/4 view
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New Hyundai Kona N SUV gets £35,395 price tag

2021 Hyundai Kona N SUV has 276bhp and is a rival to the VW T-Roc R
16 Jul 2021
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine hybrid owner reviews
Volvo V60 Recharge hybrid
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine hybrid

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine hybrid owner reviews

"The Volvo V60 Recharge hybrid offers potent performance, practicality and low running costs, making it especially desirable for company-car drivers"
15 Jul 2021
Bold new Vauxhall Grandland SUV on sale for £25,500
2021 Vauxhall Grandland SUV.
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Bold new Vauxhall Grandland SUV on sale for £25,500

Flagship Vauxhall Grandland SUV receives new ‘Vizor’ styling and upgraded tech
8 Jul 2021
Updated Renault Megane is plug-in hybrid only
2021 Renault Megane E-Tech
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Updated Renault Megane is plug-in hybrid only

Renault Megane range gets the latest interior tech, tweaked trim levels and E-Tech plug-in hybrid powertrain
7 Jul 2021
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New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R Estate arrives with drift mode
2021 Volkswagen Golf R Estate - front 3/4 driving
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New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R Estate arrives with drift mode

All-new VW Golf R Estate gets the same engine and tech as the hatch but with a larger, 611-litre boot
6 Jul 2021
New BMW 2 Series Coupe aims to put the fun back into driving
2021 BMW 2 Series Coupe - front 3/4 view
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New BMW 2 Series Coupe aims to put the fun back into driving

New BMW 2 Series Coupe is rival for Audi TT and Alpine A110; flagship M240i xDrive model has 369bhp
6 Jul 2021
New Toyota Yaris Cross SUV prototype drive
2021 Yaris Cross prototype - front 3/4
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New Toyota Yaris Cross SUV prototype drive

The new Toyota Yaris Cross has a hybrid powertrain and four-wheel drive - and we’ve driven an early development car
24 Jun 2021
Sporty Hyundai Tucson N Line now available with hybrid powertrains
Hyundai Tucson N Line front
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Sporty Hyundai Tucson N Line now available with hybrid powertrains

New Hyundai Tucson N Line gets styling borrowed from ‘N’ performance models
18 Jun 2021
New Hyundai Bayon SUV priced from £20,295
Hyundai Bayon
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New Hyundai Bayon SUV priced from £20,295

New compact Hyundai Bayon SUV available in three trim levels and goes on sale next month
3 Jun 2021
New electric Volvo C40 Recharge gets £57,400 price tag
2021 Volvo C40 Recharge - front 3/4 moving
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New electric Volvo C40 Recharge gets £57,400 price tag

Electric-only Volvo C40 Recharge crossover is available on a subscription basis
3 Jun 2021
New 2021 BMW i4 M50 prototype driven
2021 BMW i4 M50 - front 3/4
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New 2021 BMW i4 M50 prototype driven

New electric BMW i4 will rival Tesla Model 3 and claims official range of 367 miles
2 Jun 2021
New electric BMW iX SUV starts from £69,905
2021 BMW iX SUV
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New electric BMW iX SUV starts from £69,905

The new BMW iX electric SUV will go on sale in November, with ranges of 257 miles and 380 miles available
2 Jun 2021
Hot new Volkswagen Arteon R line-up storms in
2021 Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake - front 3/4 dynamic
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Hot new Volkswagen Arteon R line-up storms in

New Arteon fastback and Shooting Brake get 316bhp and a price tag starting at £51,615
28 May 2021
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New Hyundai i20 N Line offers hot hatch flavour for less
2021 Hyundai i20 N Line - front 3/4 dynamic
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New Hyundai i20 N Line offers hot hatch flavour for less

The new Hyundai i20 N Line trim gets sporty styling, a 118bhp petrol engine and a £22,000 price tag
27 May 2021
New Aston Martin DBX Coupe to arrive next year
2022 Aston Martin DBX Coupe
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New Aston Martin DBX Coupe to arrive next year

New Aston Martin DBX Coupe is part of brand’s future plans as a rival to the Porsche Cayenne Coupe
27 May 2021
New BMW M4 Competition Convertible scorches in for summer
2021 BMW M4 Competition Convertible M xDrive - front 3/4
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New BMW M4 Competition Convertible scorches in for summer

New M4 Competition Convertible boasts 503bhp and sprints from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds
26 May 2021
Toyota RAV4 PHEV lineup expanded with new entry-level Design model
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
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Toyota RAV4 PHEV lineup expanded with new entry-level Design model

The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid combines hot hatch performance and 46 miles of electric range
26 May 2021
New Renault Arkana coupe-SUV arrives with hybrid powertrains
2021 Renault Arkana SUV
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New Renault Arkana coupe-SUV arrives with hybrid powertrains

New Renault Captur-based SUV starts from £25,300 and is available in three trim levels
26 May 2021
The BMW X8 is coming: giant flagship SUV aims for sleeker look
2022 BMW X8 SUV prototype - front 3/4 dynamic
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The BMW X8 is coming: giant flagship SUV aims for sleeker look

Flagship 2022 BMW X8 will rival premium large SUV models including the Range Rover and Mercedes GLS
24 May 2021
Updated Skoda Kodiaq starts from £27,650
2021 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline static
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Updated Skoda Kodiaq starts from £27,650

Facelifted Skoda Kodiaq SUV available in five trim levels, including a new petrol-powered vRS model
19 May 2021
New Vauxhall Combo-e Life MPV priced at £31,160
Vauxhall Combo-e Life driving
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New Vauxhall Combo-e Life MPV priced at £31,160

Van-based electric Combo-e Life offers 174-mile range and can be ordered with seven seats
12 May 2021
2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback: new 242bhp engine revealed
Cupra Leon PHEV - front 3/4 view
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2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback: new 242bhp engine revealed

New Cupra Leon gets familiar 2.0-litre engine from the VW Golf GTI; prices start from £31,460
6 May 2021
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Facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch starts from £33,745
2021 Hyundai i30 N
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Facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch starts from £33,745

Updated Hyundai i30 N range gets styling refresh and a new automatic gearbox
29 Apr 2021
Dacia and Renault models to be limited to 112mph
Renault Megane eVision concept
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Dacia and Renault models to be limited to 112mph

The speed limiter is part of an array of new safety technology for Dacia and Renault models designed to prevent accidents
28 Apr 2021
New BMW M3 and M4 xDrive models storm in
2021 BMW M3 and M4 xDrive
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New BMW M3 and M4 xDrive models storm in

For the first time in their history, the M3 and M4 are now available with all-wheel drive
18 Apr 2021
Revised 2021 Toyota Camry starts from £32,260
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Revised 2021 Toyota Camry starts from £32,260

Updated Toyota Camry gets styling tweaks, the latest technology and additional safety features for 2021
15 Apr 2021
2021 Volkswagen ID.3: new Pure Performance model joins range
2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Tour pro
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2021 Volkswagen ID.3: new Pure Performance model joins range

The ID.3 Pure Performance has a price of £28,370 and a range of up to 217 miles
15 Apr 2021
Car showrooms reopen in England and Wales
Car showroom
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Car showrooms reopen in England and Wales

New and used car dealerships reopen on 12 April with safety measures in place
12 Apr 2021
New 2021 DS 9 saloon gets price tag of £40,615
2021 DS 9 saloon - front 3/4 dynamic
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New 2021 DS 9 saloon gets price tag of £40,615

Flagship DS 9 saloon will get petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains
7 Apr 2021
Facelifted 2021 Mercedes CLS breaks cover
2021 Mercedes CLS AMG 53 - front 3/4 driving
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Facelifted 2021 Mercedes CLS breaks cover

New Mercedes CLS coupe revealed with refreshed design and updated tech
7 Apr 2021
New Fiat 500 Hey Google range unveiled
Fiat 500, 500X and 500L Hey Google models
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New Fiat 500 Hey Google range unveiled

Fiat introduces new Hey Google technology to the 500, 500X and 500L models
31 Mar 2021
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