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Ken Pearson

Ken Pearson

Deputy Editor

Resident Mercedes expert, affordable drivers' car champion and EV sympathiser. Can often be found on the other end of an argument with Craig with regards to powertrains and styling, bringing balance to the force.

Articles by This Author

BBR MX-5 Review: The 260bhp NC Mazda Should Have Made

REVIEW, FEATURED

BBR MX-5 Review: The 260bhp NC Mazda Should Have Made

10 October 2025

Cupra Formentor VZ5 Confirmed For UK Launch

NEWS

Cupra Formentor VZ5 Confirmed For UK Launch

9 October 2025

Polestar 3 Performance: 670bhp and 800v Charging for 2026 Update

NEWS

Polestar 3 Performance: 670bhp and 800v Charging for 2026 Update

3 October 2025

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

NEWS

BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme hits 308.4mph

21 September 2025

Polestar 5 Four-Door GT Arrives With 871bhp

NEWS

Polestar 5 Four-Door GT Arrives With 871bhp

8 September 2025

911 Turbo S Facelift brings T-Hybrid Tech and 703bhp

NEWS

911 Turbo S Facelift brings T-Hybrid Tech and 703bhp

7 September 2025

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

REVIEW

Polestar 2, 3, and 4 Performance Triple Test

3 September 2025

Audi Concept C Previews TT Successor and Future Design Language

NEWS

Audi Concept C Previews TT Successor and Future Design Language

2 September 2025

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

NEWS

789bhp Vision Gran Turismo Concept Previews Vauxhall Corsa GSE

20 August 2025

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

NEWS

Lamborghini Fenomeno Hypercar Announces Itself to the World

15 August 2025

Brabus Rocket GTC is a 986bhp Hybrid Hyper-Roadster

NEWS

Brabus Rocket GTC is a 986bhp Hybrid Hyper-Roadster

14 August 2025

On Track in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

REVIEW

On Track in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

9 August 2025

Porsche 911 GT3 R Updated for 2026

NEWS

Porsche 911 GT3 R Updated for 2026

9 August 2025

Bugatti Launches Solitaire Programme With One-Off Brouillard

NEWS

Bugatti Launches Solitaire Programme With One-Off Brouillard

7 August 2025

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice Honours Golf Mk2

NEWS

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Fire & Ice Honours Golf Mk2

4 August 2025

Corvette ZR1X Shatters American Nürburgring Lap Record

NEWS

Corvette ZR1X Shatters American Nürburgring Lap Record

31 July 2025

Brabus 1000 Gives AMG GT Hybrid 986bhp

NEWS

Brabus 1000 Gives AMG GT Hybrid 986bhp

29 July 2025

Second Electric Corvette Concept is a Convertible Hypercar

NEWS

Second Electric Corvette Concept is a Convertible Hypercar

28 July 2025

Vauxhall Mokka GSE Gains 276bhp and Limited-slip Differential

NEWS

Vauxhall Mokka GSE Gains 276bhp and Limited-slip Differential

23 July 2025

Lanzante 95-59: A Coachbuilt Homage to the McLaren F1

NEWS

Lanzante 95-59: A Coachbuilt Homage to the McLaren F1

15 July 2025

Lamborghini Temerario Goes Racing with New GT3 Model

NEWS

Lamborghini Temerario Goes Racing with New GT3 Model

14 July 2025

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Super Saloon Launches With 641bhp

NEWS

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Super Saloon Launches With 641bhp

10 July 2025

Pagani Huayra Codalunga Returns as an 852bhp Speedster

NEWS

Pagani Huayra Codalunga Returns as an 852bhp Speedster

10 July 2025

EXP 15 Concept Hints at Bentley’s First EV

NEWS

EXP 15 Concept Hints at Bentley’s First EV

9 July 2025

Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo Unveiled

NEWS

Ferrari 296 GT3 Evo Unveiled

30 June 2025

Why Old School Hardware is the Key to Unlocking Engagement in Performance EVs

COMMENT

Why Old School Hardware is the Key to Unlocking Engagement in Performance EVs

27 June 2025

Concept AMG GT XX Previews New Electric Hyper Saloon

NEWS

Concept AMG GT XX Previews New Electric Hyper Saloon

25 June 2025

New Edition 50 is the Most Powerful Golf GTI

NEWS

New Edition 50 is the Most Powerful Golf GTI

21 June 2025

New EV9 GT and Kia EV6 GT Facelift Go On Sale

NEWS

New EV9 GT and Kia EV6 GT Facelift Go On Sale

18 June 2025

X Factor - New Corvette ZR1X Gains Hybrid Power to Develop 1250bhp

NEWS

X Factor - New Corvette ZR1X Gains Hybrid Power to Develop 1250bhp

17 June 2025

Track-Only Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Announced

NEWS

Track-Only Aston Martin Valkyrie LM Announced

9 June 2025

Porsche 963 RSP is a Road Legal Le Mans Racer

NEWS

Porsche 963 RSP is a Road Legal Le Mans Racer

6 June 2025

V6 SE, Turbo, and Racing Line Variants Join 2026 Lotus Emira Range

NEWS

V6 SE, Turbo, and Racing Line Variants Join 2026 Lotus Emira Range

5 June 2025

New BMW i4 M60 Brings 593bhp and 338 Miles of Range

NEWS

New BMW i4 M60 Brings 593bhp and 338 Miles of Range

4 June 2025

New 641bhp Bentley Bentayga Speed Announced

NEWS

New 641bhp Bentley Bentayga Speed Announced

2 June 2025

Alpine A390 Revealed with Tri-motor Powertrain and 464bhp

NEWS

Alpine A390 Revealed with Tri-motor Powertrain and 464bhp

27 May 2025

BMW Speedtop Unveiled at Villa d’Este

NEWS

BMW Speedtop Unveiled at Villa d’Este

24 May 2025

Glickenhaus SCG 007 S is a Le Mans Car for The Road

NEWS

Glickenhaus SCG 007 S is a Le Mans Car for The Road

24 May 2025

Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range

NEWS

Mokka GSE Rally Prototype Hints at Vauxhall’s New Performance Range

21 May 2025

New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model

NEWS

New Audi e-tron GT quattro is a 576bhp Base Model

13 May 2025

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

NEWS

Brabus XL Turns G-Wagen into 788bhp Off-Roader and Pickup

13 May 2025

Skoda Enyaq vRS Facelift Keeps Pace with New Tech and Styling

NEWS

Skoda Enyaq vRS Facelift Keeps Pace with New Tech and Styling

11 May 2025

MG Cyber GTS Confirmed for Production

NEWS

MG Cyber GTS Confirmed for Production

25 April 2025

Brabus Upgrades for AMG E53 Release 691bhp

NEWS

Brabus Upgrades for AMG E53 Release 691bhp

22 April 2025

Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution Increases Power to 2031bhp

NEWS

Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution Increases Power to 2031bhp

17 April 2025

Volvo EX30 Cross Country Hits The Trails for £47,060

NEWS

Volvo EX30 Cross Country Hits The Trails for £47,060

12 April 2025

New 637bhp #5 Brabus is smart’s Most Powerful Car Yet

NEWS

New 637bhp #5 Brabus is smart’s Most Powerful Car Yet

8 April 2025

New Corvette Concept Marks UK Design Studio Opening

NEWS

New Corvette Concept Marks UK Design Studio Opening

7 April 2025

UK Government Eases 2030 EV-Only Sales Mandate

NEWS

UK Government Eases 2030 EV-Only Sales Mandate

7 April 2025

Lotus Emeya and Eletre Updated for 2025

NEWS

Lotus Emeya and Eletre Updated for 2025

4 April 2025

New Skoda Elroq vRS Revealed

NEWS

New Skoda Elroq vRS Revealed

3 April 2025

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

REVIEW

Attainable Performance Part III: 2019 Ford Fiesta ST Mk8 Review

28 March 2025

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

NEWS

Confirmed: Peugeot Revives The GTi Badge

28 March 2025

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns

NEWS

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Returns

25 March 2025

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled

NEWS

New Morgan Supersport Unveiled

13 March 2025

Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat

REVIEW

Renault 5 UK Review: The Small Electric Hatch to Beat

12 March 2025

New 2025 Volvo ES90 Arrives With 671bhp Performance Model

NEWS

New 2025 Volvo ES90 Arrives With 671bhp Performance Model

6 March 2025

Legendary Laps: Porsche 919 Evo’s Nürburgring Lap Record

SHORT SHIFT

Legendary Laps: Porsche 919 Evo’s Nürburgring Lap Record

3 March 2025

The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46

NEWS

The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46

25 February 2025

McLaren Unveils Artura and 750S MCL38 Celebration Editions

NEWS

McLaren Unveils Artura and 750S MCL38 Celebration Editions

19 February 2025

Rolls-Royce Spectre Gains Black Badge Performance Variant

NEWS

Rolls-Royce Spectre Gains Black Badge Performance Variant

18 February 2025

Corvette ZR1 Breaks Five US Lap Records

NEWS

Corvette ZR1 Breaks Five US Lap Records

11 February 2025

Reborn to Race: Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH

NEWS

Reborn to Race: Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH

9 February 2025

Polar Express: Polestar Unveils Arctic Circle Trio

NEWS

Polar Express: Polestar Unveils Arctic Circle Trio

30 January 2025

Porsche Reigns Supreme! 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Report

FEATURES

Porsche Reigns Supreme! 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Report

26 January 2025

Alpine A290 Goes on Sale in the UK From £33,500

NEWS

Alpine A290 Goes on Sale in the UK From £33,500

21 January 2025

Alpina Announces 205mph B8 GT

NEWS

Alpina Announces 205mph B8 GT

17 January 2025

Drop Dead Gorgeous - 2025 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Offers 656bhp Fresh Air Thrills

NEWS

Drop Dead Gorgeous - 2025 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Offers 656bhp Fresh Air Thrills

15 January 2025

Subaru WRX STi S210 - a Potential Return to Form, or an Unwelcome Shift?

NEWS

Subaru WRX STi S210 - a Potential Return to Form, or an Unwelcome Shift?

14 January 2025

Handled With Care: Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R EV Electromod

NEWS

Handled With Care: Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R EV Electromod

10 January 2025

Skoda Kodiaq vRS Offers Seven Seats and 261bhp for £52,595

NEWS

Skoda Kodiaq vRS Offers Seven Seats and 261bhp for £52,595

10 January 2025

Porsche Launches 992.2 Carrera S

NEWS

Porsche Launches 992.2 Carrera S

8 January 2025

Smart Thinking - When Mercedes-Benz and Brabus Stuffed a Biturbo V6 into the Smart Roadster

SHORT SHIFT

Smart Thinking - When Mercedes-Benz and Brabus Stuffed a Biturbo V6 into the Smart Roadster

3 January 2025

Subtly Enhanced: Tolman 1968 Mini Cooper S Mk II Restomod

NEWS

Subtly Enhanced: Tolman 1968 Mini Cooper S Mk II Restomod

19 December 2024

501bhp Kia EV9 GT Coming to the UK in 2025

NEWS

501bhp Kia EV9 GT Coming to the UK in 2025

18 December 2024

The Rush Restomod Debate Part Two - The Middle Ground

COMMENT

The Rush Restomod Debate Part Two - The Middle Ground

13 December 2024

Renault 5 Turbo 3E Confirmed for Production as a 500bhp RWD Superhatch

NEWS

Renault 5 Turbo 3E Confirmed for Production as a 500bhp RWD Superhatch

13 December 2024

Lotus Unveils F1-Inspired Emira Limited Editions

NEWS

Lotus Unveils F1-Inspired Emira Limited Editions

12 December 2024

Aston Martin Valhalla Arrives With 1064bhp Hybrid V8

NEWS

Aston Martin Valhalla Arrives With 1064bhp Hybrid V8

11 December 2024

New Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Unveiled

NEWS

New Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Unveiled

8 December 2024

Genesis Magma Racing Unveils GMR-001 Prototype

NEWS

Genesis Magma Racing Unveils GMR-001 Prototype

5 December 2024

Evolve or die - The jaGuar Type 00 Concept is Unveiled

NEWS

Evolve or die - The jaGuar Type 00 Concept is Unveiled

3 December 2024

What Should Have Been: Porsche LMP 2000 - The Unraced Racer

FEATURES

What Should Have Been: Porsche LMP 2000 - The Unraced Racer

26 November 2024

Cadillac to Join F1 from 2026

NEWS

Cadillac to Join F1 from 2026

26 November 2024

Reality May Vary: Mazda Iconic SP Concept

NEWS, COMMENT

Reality May Vary: Mazda Iconic SP Concept

20 November 2024

Revised Porsche Taycan GTS Launches with 690bhp

NEWS

Revised Porsche Taycan GTS Launches with 690bhp

13 November 2024

BRABUS Rocket GTS Shooting Brake Unveiled

NEWS

BRABUS Rocket GTS Shooting Brake Unveiled

31 October 2024

Realised Potential: Jaguar C-X75 by Callum

NEWS

Realised Potential: Jaguar C-X75 by Callum

30 October 2024

European Le Mans Series 2024 Season Review

FEATURES

European Le Mans Series 2024 Season Review

28 October 2024

Peak Morgan: The Plus Six Pinnacle

NEWS

Peak Morgan: The Plus Six Pinnacle

23 October 2024

New Peugeot 208 Racing Announced

NEWS

New Peugeot 208 Racing Announced

22 October 2024

The New 2025 BMW M235: The Same, but Different

NEWS

The New 2025 BMW M235: The Same, but Different

16 October 2024

New Mini John Cooper Works Arrives With Electric Power

NEWS

New Mini John Cooper Works Arrives With Electric Power

14 October 2024

New Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge Makes its Debut

NEWS

New Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge Makes its Debut

8 October 2024

Caterham Project V to feature Yamaha motor and XING battery

NEWS

Caterham Project V to feature Yamaha motor and XING battery

2 October 2024

Lotus Theory 1: A Bold Concept for the Future

NEWS

Lotus Theory 1: A Bold Concept for the Future

18 September 2024

Where's the hype? The curious case of the hyper-EV

COMMENT

Where's the hype? The curious case of the hyper-EV

11 September 2024

Racing pedigree: The New Ginetta Akula

NEWS

Racing pedigree: The New Ginetta Akula

10 September 2024

What should have been: Volkswagen BlueSport roadster

FEATURES

What should have been: Volkswagen BlueSport roadster

3 September 2024

Volkswagen ID3 GTX on sale with Golf R power

NEWS

Volkswagen ID3 GTX on sale with Golf R power

30 August 2024

Electric Ariel E-Nomad Concept Unveiled

NEWS

Electric Ariel E-Nomad Concept Unveiled

29 August 2024

Porsche 911 GT One Reimagined by Tuthill

NEWS

Porsche 911 GT One Reimagined by Tuthill

21 August 2024

Audi Reveals New RS3 Saloon and Hatch

NEWS

Audi Reveals New RS3 Saloon and Hatch

20 August 2024

Mazda MX-5 NC 2.0 review - Attainable Performance Part II

REVIEW

Mazda MX-5 NC 2.0 review - Attainable Performance Part II

7 August 2024

ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE PART II Mazda MX-5 NC 2.0 review

REVIEW

ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE PART II
Mazda MX-5 NC 2.0 review

6 August 2024

Maserati Quattroporte Grand Finale: the Last of its Kind

NEWS

Maserati Quattroporte Grand Finale: the Last of its Kind

5 August 2024

Pagani Utopia Roadster: Almost Perfect?

NEWS

Pagani Utopia Roadster: Almost Perfect?

31 July 2024

Electric Executive Express: The new 2025 Audi S6 e-tron

NEWS

Electric Executive Express: The new 2025 Audi S6 e-tron

30 July 2024

Cadillac Sollei Concept: One look says it all

NEWS

Cadillac Sollei Concept: One look says it all

22 July 2024

New 2024 Audi S5 Saloon and Avant Announced

NEWS

New 2024 Audi S5 Saloon and Avant Announced

16 July 2024

Polestar Concept BST Roadster Unveiled at Goodwood

NEWS

Polestar Concept BST Roadster Unveiled at Goodwood

10 July 2024

9-in-1: The Morgan Super 3 Origins series

NEWS

9-in-1: The Morgan Super 3 Origins series

10 July 2024

Weight and Wait are the Enemies: Nyobolt’s Elise Electromod Goes Testing

NEWS

Weight and Wait are the Enemies: Nyobolt’s Elise Electromod Goes Testing

2 July 2024

Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello

NEWS

Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello

2 July 2024

Revised 2025 Volkswagen Golf R MK8.5 unveiled

NEWS

Revised 2025 Volkswagen Golf R MK8.5 unveiled

26 June 2024

Polestar 2 Updated for 2025

NEWS

Polestar 2 Updated for 2025

25 June 2024

New Bentley Continental GT Unveiled with 771 BHP

NEWS

New Bentley Continental GT Unveiled with 771 BHP

25 June 2024

More is Enough: The new 2024 Audi e-tron GT facelift

NEWS

More is Enough: The new 2024 Audi e-tron GT facelift

17 June 2024

Ferrari Victorious! 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours Race Report

EVENTS

Ferrari Victorious! 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours Race Report

16 June 2024

The Ford Mustang GTD; Extreme 911 GT3 RS Rival Throws Down the Gauntlet to Porsche

NEWS

The Ford Mustang GTD; Extreme 911 GT3 RS Rival Throws Down the Gauntlet to Porsche

11 June 2024

Subtly does it: The new Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT

NEWS

Subtly does it: The new Alpina B3 GT and B4 GT

10 June 2024

Reductive surgery: the new BMW M135

REVIEW

Reductive surgery: the new BMW M135

7 June 2024

New MK8 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport debuts at the Nurburgring

NEWS

New MK8 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport debuts at the Nurburgring

1 June 2024

Embrace Progress: the new 992.2 Porsche 911 GTS T Hybrid and Carrera

NEWS

Embrace Progress: the new 992.2 Porsche 911 GTS T Hybrid and Carrera

28 May 2024

Too good to be real? The BMW Concept Skytop

NEWS

Too good to be real? The BMW Concept Skytop

24 May 2024

Morgan and Pininfarina create the Midsummer Speedster

NEWS

Morgan and Pininfarina create the Midsummer Speedster

17 May 2024

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport: a subtly special edition

NEWS

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport: a subtly special edition

16 May 2024

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: Pistons, keep on turning

NEWS

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: Pistons, keep on turning

13 May 2024

Bentley Batur Convertible: This is what £2 million looks like?

NEWS

Bentley Batur Convertible: This is what £2 million looks like?

8 May 2024

CUPRA Leon facelift: No mistaking it now!

NEWS

CUPRA Leon facelift: No mistaking it now!

30 April 2024

First to market: the MG Cyberster is on sale now

NEWS

First to market: the MG Cyberster is on sale now

25 April 2024

The Abarth Classiche 1300 OT

NEWS

The Abarth Classiche 1300 OT

16 April 2024

Alfa Romeo Junior - The Crossover formally Known as Milano

NEWS

Alfa Romeo Junior - The Crossover formally Known as Milano

16 April 2024

Retro? Modern? Yes. It’s the new 2024 Morgan Plus Four

NEWS

Retro? Modern? Yes. It’s the new 2024 Morgan Plus Four

15 April 2024

Lamborghini Revuelto Ad Personam

NEWS

Lamborghini Revuelto Ad Personam

10 April 2024

Caution: Hot! Genesis announces Magma performance models

NEWS

Caution: Hot! Genesis announces Magma performance models

4 April 2024

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is here. Meet the new niche-maker

NEWS

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is here. Meet the new niche-maker

26 March 2024

Marcello Gandini, 1938 - 2024

TRIBUTE

Marcello Gandini, 1938 - 2024

15 March 2024

Engage warp drive: The 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Has Been Unveiled

NEWS

Engage warp drive: The 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Has Been Unveiled

13 March 2024

Ford Escort XR3 by Tolman - Better Than New, 43 Years Later

RESTOMODS

Ford Escort XR3 by Tolman - Better Than New, 43 Years Later

12 March 2024

New Muscle: the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is the First Electric Muscle Car

NEWS

New Muscle: the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is the First Electric Muscle Car

8 March 2024

Geneva Motor Show 2024: The show must go on!

EVENTS

Geneva Motor Show 2024: The show must go on!

4 March 2024

Attainable Performance Part One: Driving the 2000 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S

REVIEW

Attainable Performance Part One: Driving the 2000 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S

1 March 2024

And then there were none: The petrol-powered era of Hyundai N is over for us. Don’t panic.

COMMENT

And then there were none:
The petrol-powered era of Hyundai N is over for us. Don’t panic.

28 February 2024

The race to 300 mph: Will Hennessey or Koenigsegg set new speed records in 2024?

FEATURES

The race to 300 mph: Will Hennessey or Koenigsegg set new speed records in 2024?

22 February 2024

The Sensible Performance Choice - the new 2024 Skoda Octavia vRS Facelift

NEWS

The Sensible Performance Choice - the new 2024 Skoda Octavia vRS Facelift

21 February 2024

Timely tweaks: the new 2024 Mazda MX-5 is now on sale in the UK

NEWS

Timely tweaks: the new 2024 Mazda MX-5 is now on sale in the UK

20 February 2024

Porsche Unveils 2024 Taycan Facelift

NEWS

Porsche Unveils 2024 Taycan Facelift

8 February 2024

Sir Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari - The shock Driver Switch of the Decade

COMMENT

Sir Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari - The shock Driver Switch of the Decade

6 February 2024

Muscling in: The New Ford Mustang is on Sale in the UK

NEWS

Muscling in: The New Ford Mustang is on Sale in the UK

4 February 2024

Triple shock - The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

NEWS

Triple shock - The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

3 February 2024

Star of the class: Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205), 2015 - 2023 Buying Guide

BUYERS GUIDE

Star of the class: Mercedes-AMG C63 (W205), 2015 - 2023 Buying Guide

26 January 2024

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