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2013 Mazda6 2.2d diesel manual 175PS Sport Nav Saloon road test review by Oliver Hammond

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Oliver Hammond
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An all-new Mazda6 saloon isn’t the kind of news that gets everyone excited, but being a saloon lover I for one was really eager to spend a week with one after the very positive reaction it received around its very … finish reading 2013 Mazda6 2.2d diesel manual 175PS Sport Nav Saloon road test review by Oliver Hammond

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Some Cars, Some Rudeness, and Sunshine, it’s the 2013 #SMMT day

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

Date May 2nd 2013, Time 07.50.  I arrive at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire for perhaps the Biggest party ever for the Motor Industry Professionals, Bloggers, and Car People lucky enough to have received an invite from the SMMT or … finish reading Some Cars, Some Rudeness, and Sunshine, it’s the 2013 #SMMT day

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Oliver Hammond at SMMT Test Day 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Oliver Hammond
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Waking up on what would be my second SMMT Test Day down at the iconic and really rather surreal and wonderful Millbrook Proving Ground (the place Fifth Gear and Top Gear often use) in Bedfordshire, I was just as excited … finish reading Oliver Hammond at SMMT Test Day 2013

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Mercedes Media Test Day from Simon Ford @Sf4d74, #Mercedes #Amg #Brabus

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

The Date was friday the 1st of March, The start time was set for 8.30 am to drive all of the Mercedes range including The Brilliant Amg and one Brabus product!. So what did I do?.. Well as I’d never … finish reading Mercedes Media Test Day from Simon Ford @Sf4d74, #Mercedes #Amg #Brabus

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Mazda 3 Sport Nav 185ps diesel (is it a Q-Car) from Simon Ford @Sf4d74,

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

Here at SimonsCarSpots.com we like a good Challenge of Driving cars from Manufactures and Giving you our views/opinion/verdict, and today is no exception, Over the last few Months we have Tested City cars, 4×4′s, Mid-range cars, Luxury cars, But never a Q-Car….Well … finish reading Mazda 3 Sport Nav 185ps diesel (is it a Q-Car) from Simon Ford @Sf4d74,

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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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Ferrari RacingDays at Silverstone from Simon Ford

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

What does £20 get you now days, well you could buy a cheap watch from that well known catalogue store, A reasonable bottle of Whisky, or a meal for 3 at a fast food restaurant. But what happens if you … finish reading Ferrari RacingDays at Silverstone from Simon Ford

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Goodwood Moving Motor Show 2012 by Simon Ford (@Sf4d74) and Hemmings News, (@Hemmingsnews)

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

Goodwood’s Moving Motor show is held yearly as a prequel to Goodwood’s Festival of Speed. Since there is no official British Motor show anymore, Goodwood has become Britains Biggest and best unofficial motor show, but with a difference!. Apart from manufacturer’s … finish reading Goodwood Moving Motor Show 2012 by Simon Ford (@Sf4d74) and Hemmings News, (@Hemmingsnews)

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Our Oliver at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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“We should probably hold the event in November, next time”, one of the course marshals said to me as she grinningly trudged past me on her way along the hey-bale-lined course during what was the final timed lap of the … finish reading Our Oliver at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2012

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Goodwood Revival 2011 | Hemmings Blog: Simon Ford

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

Goodwood Revival 2011 | Hemmings Blog: Simon Ford.

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Plotting the March of Incongruity – Über-Diesel SUVs

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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It all started back in 2003. Volkswagen left quite a lot of people open-mouthed by announcing that their highly capable Touareg SUV would be available with a mad-sounding V10 diesel powerplant. They were keen to demonstrate that not only would … finish reading Plotting the March of Incongruity – Über-Diesel SUVs

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The Huge & Ever-Growing Un-Official SMMT Test Day 2012 Millbrook Photo Gallery

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Oliver Hammond
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Feast your eyes on our veritable banquet of photos from the 2012 SMMT Test Day at Millbrook Proving Ground, taken by Messrs Oliver & David Hammond – the latter enthusiastically assuming photographer duty for the day, as well as co-driving … finish reading The Huge & Ever-Growing Un-Official SMMT Test Day 2012 Millbrook Photo Gallery

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#Smmt Test day from Simon Ford @Sf4d74,

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Simon Ford @SF4D74

Thursday 24th of May 2012. Its a day that I’ll not forget in a hurry, as it was the Annual Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders yearly Shin-Dig. where all the Motoring Journalist’s, Car Websites, and top Motoring Bloggers in the uk get to … finish reading #Smmt Test day from Simon Ford @Sf4d74,

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