Ben Freakley

Gay car enthusiast living in Brighton, England. Fan of Aperol Spritz, Coffee, Red Wine & Social Connection.

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Sunshine. Aperols. Rainbows. Eye Candy. 🌈☀️🍹

Brighton Pride never disappoints.

A reminder that being yourself is still a privilege many people around the world don’t have. Proud to live in a city that answers hate with love, unity and inclusion.

Happy Pride, Brighton. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Who's at Brighton Pride this weekend? I'm not going to the park or street party this year, but I'm looking forward to watching the parade then enjoying a bottomless brunch! What's everyone else doing? Any fun, smaller parties?

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I finally managed to get behind the wheel of the Kia PV5 Cargo van... but is it good enough to take on the Volkswagen ID Buzz?

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I had so much fun at Sports Day, although the sack race did me dirty… tripping over twice my knees red raw and are killing me today 😅

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New £50k Lotus sports car competitor coming soon to the UK. What do you think? https://t.co/bmo35E1dSk

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I drove 600 miles in the Leapmotor B10, an electric SUV from China. Here's my full in-depth car review: https://t.co/E1zc7b7zmI

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I still remember seeing the first modern MINI in Colchester and being instantly obsessed.

I later learnt to drive in one and finally bought my own Cooper S in 2020.

As MINI celebrates 25 years under BMW, I look back at how it reinvented a British icon: https://t.co/IYIImzGEqk

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I’ve just spent a week with the Leapmotor B10. Full review video coming soon. If you’ve got one or have driven one, I’d love to hear what you loved or disliked.

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@char1iewatts Oh wow, what is this place?

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Manchester was such a fun place! I can’t wait to go back!

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A Neue Klasse BMW X5 is coming.

I’ve rounded up everything we know about BMW’s new flagship SUV, including UK launch timing, specs and first driving impressions.

Would you choose this over a Range Rover Sport?

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https://t.co/MGEklDNi1h

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Oh so that’s why French cars have such big boots! Filled to the brim with French wine!

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Sunny Thursday afternoon checking out a new Ford Transit Custom van.

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Those of you that know me, know that football isn’t a passion of mine, but I had to watch the England game last night. It’s kinda sad they didn’t make the World Cup final, but amazing to get this far. #WorldCupSemiFinal #fifawolrdcup2026

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I explained how losing weight and being on this journey hasn’t ruined my social life: https://t.co/cOWRdHwvwW

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2.5 years ago I started on my weight loss and fitness journey. Not dieting like I’d tried so many times before. Losing nearly 50kg I’m so much happier, healthier and can actually touch my own toes now 😅 #fatloss #fitness #weightloss #gayfoodie

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Goodwood has to be the best day out for a car enthusiast. Would you agree? P.s. photography and videography are not my strong point 😅

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@harry_jrh Ouch, that looks seriously painful

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EV range figures can be helpful, but they are not a promise.

Weather, speed, tyres, driving style and charging habits all make a difference in the real world.

I’ve written a guide on how to read electric car range claims without being fooled: https://t.co/4s1WYO1E0N

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ONITY rewarding EV drivers for stopping at 80% feels like a smart move. Better charging habits, shorter stops and less charger hogging.

My take on why this could be good for public EV charging: https://t.co/2qqy54luyg