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MG ZT V8 spot photo

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Oliver Hammond
MG ZT V8 spot photo
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Ford Focus Zetec S EcoBoost 1-litre 125PS Hatchback road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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You’re right. Twelve months ago, we did indeed conduct a week-long test of another Ford with ‘Eco’ in its name. That was the 1.6-litre diesel ECOnetic Mondeo. You’re also quite right that we reviewed a Ford Focus earlier this year, … finish reading Ford Focus Zetec S EcoBoost 1-litre 125PS Hatchback road test review by Oliver Hammond

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Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet diesel Lounge road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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Go on – admit it. The Fiat 500 is one cute car. Even if you share my preference for large cars, you can’t deny that this little chap looks delightful. Many of my regular readers kept excitedly asking me when … finish reading Fiat 500 1.3 Multijet diesel Lounge road test review by Oliver Hammond

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SEAT Exeo Sport Tech 2.0 TDI 170PS road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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Don’t worry. You’re not going mad. If the SEAT Exeo looks strangely familiar to you, that’s because it’s based on the previous ‘B7’ generation (2005-2008) Audi A4. The Exeo was originally launched in 2008 and SEAT have now decided to … finish reading SEAT Exeo Sport Tech 2.0 TDI 170PS road test review by Oliver Hammond

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Oliver Hammond at SMMT North 2012

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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The main SMMT Test Day at the iconic Millbrook Proving Ground back in May felt like an eternity ago, such is the way with modern life. Fortunately, SMMT hold smaller, regional Test Days, the ‘North’ day held at Wetherby Racecourse, … finish reading Oliver Hammond at SMMT North 2012

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New Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi 3 EcoDynamics 3-door road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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The new Rio marks the fourth generation in the lineage of this popular model from Korean firm Kia. For the first time in the Rio’s history, a 3-door is available. The all-new Rio faces stiff opposition from the Fiesta, Clio, … finish reading New Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi 3 EcoDynamics 3-door road test review by Oliver Hammond

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Citroen Ami spot photo from @renaultvelsatis

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
Citroen Ami spot photo
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Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Petrol Manual 5-door SZ5 road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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Have a guess how long the Suzuki Grand Vitara has been around? If I told you the answer is twenty four years, you couldn’t help but be impressed, right? Okay, it’s not quite as long as one of the other … finish reading Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 Petrol Manual 5-door SZ5 road test review by Oliver Hammond

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Hmm – spoiled VW Passat estate from @renaultvelsatis

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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Ultra Rare BMW Z1 spot photo from @renaultvelsatis

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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New 2012 Lexus GS spot photo from @renaultvelsatis

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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Audi A6 4-2 V8 Quattro saloon & Lexus IS200 Sportcross estate spot photo from @renaultvelsatis

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
Audi A6 4-2 V8 Quattro saloon & Lexus IS200 Sportcross estate spot photo
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Suzuki Kizashi road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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‘A what?’ seemed to be the general consensus. Indeed, the Suzuki Kizashi is a car not many people are aware of. Having seen a Kizashi on the Alpine Course at the Millbrook circuit a few months ago, I was itching … finish reading Suzuki Kizashi road test review by Oliver Hammond

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