Ben Kitchen

Ben is a qualified car mechanic with experience working in the industry. He now works as an automotive author, writing about all things vehicle-related. He’s excited about the potential held by electric cars of all shapes, sizes, and types.

 



140 Stories by Ben Kitchen

How to activate Launch Control on BMW i4

Launch Control can be found on many modern cars, including the BMW i4. It helps propel you to the vehicle’s top speed at maximum...
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Activating/Deactivating the BMW Drive Recorder on BMW i4

The BMW i4 Drive Recorder saves short clips of the area around your car (up to 20 seconds before and after a trigger). It...
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How do I turn my Heads Up Display on/off on Kia EV6?

With the EV6, the South Korean car manufacturer has created something special. Its new flagship model offers impressive stats, such as a 328-mile range...
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Switching ambient lighting on and off on BMW i4

Ambient lighting can be found in many cars nowadays. By now, it’s almost a standard feature. While hardly a mechanically necessary feature, it goes...
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How to turn Parking Assist on/off on BMW i4

Modern cars are full of assists to help you with driving. However, it’s crucial to remember – they’re there to help, not to do...
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Apple CarPlay preparation on BMW i4

Electric cars and all modern vehicles are all about luxury and accessibility. Apple CarPlay can be found in almost every new transport on the...
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Windshield wiper blade replacement on Hyundai Kona EV

I’ve found that windshield wiper replacement is a job someone either does quickly or struggles with. There’s no middle ground. I fall into the...
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Hyundai Kona EV cold weather and winter driving tips

It’s winter in the northern hemisphere. Depending on where you live, you might be experiencing significant snowfall and temperatures far below freezing. Like any...
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How to turn on/off Active Cruise Control on BMW i4

Active Cruise Control on the BMW i4 works like most similar models on vehicles today. It controls your car’s speed, maintaining it just like...
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