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Author: Miles Downard

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Jim Jiminy, Jim Jiminy, Jim Jim Jerroo…

October 1, 2012 Miles Downard 1 Comment

It’s not often that I find myself conflicted over whether or not a like a car. Most often I will be the guy defending a car from my group of friends, even when their criticisms are valid, however the Jimny had me flummoxed.

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Vespa offers free riding lessons

September 5, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments

I have always been a car person, well, clearly since I’m currently writing for a motoring publication. However my allegiance

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Race Cars for Dummies – Episode 1

August 25, 2012 Miles Downard 1 Comment

There are some brands that are more uncool than going to a James Blunt concert with your parents, brands that

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Nissan’s take on a London Cab

August 21, 2012 Miles Downard 1 Comment

In the small town of London, ‘black cabs’ carry over 300,000 passengers each day and clock up over 368 million

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Get your apocalypse on!

August 15, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments

We have all seen the signs; strange virus outbreaks, psychotic drug addicts eating people’s faces, hazmat teams being called in around the globe. The Sci-fi fans among us will no doubt have already started preparing for the impending zombie apocalypse. Hey, maybe the Mayans will get it right in the end.

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Toyota FJ Cruiser

August 15, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments

The Toyota FJ40 started from humble beginnings in the 1960’s. Its go-anywhere attitude was backed up by a dollop of

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Ferrari 250 GT goes under the hammer

August 13, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments 250GT, Auction, Ferrari, Tour de France

Saturday 18 August sees a true piece of automotive art go under the hammer as a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT

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One million kilometers – one owner – one car

August 6, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments million km, Polo, VW

If someone asked me to recommend a car that would just keep going forever and ever, I’d automatically think of

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Suzuki take you higher

August 2, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments Alto, Suzuki

Sometimes there is nothing better than a little high and Suzuki agrees. Suzuki recently announced a series of updates for their feisty little Alto including a new entry level model.

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Total Economy Run 2012

July 31, 2012 Miles Downard 0 Comments 107, economy run, Fiesta, Ford, Peugeot, Total

This past weekend saw the running of the 36th Total Economy Run – a prestigious and unique motoring and motorsport

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