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Sold his beloved Nissan 200SX in order to afford to work here. Also has a masters degree in automotive journalism, so he's better qualified than the rest of us combined.

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• How can I afford a playboy lifestyle?
  The other day I had a glimpse of what it means to be truly wealthy. I’m fortunate enough to already experience...
• re: Hyundai i30's a better long distance driver than a Golf
  Agreed on the looks front Joff, but I reckon the i30 has the edge on the Cee'd inside. Not much to choose...
• In anticipation of a damn good tear-up
  There is one thing I am looking forward to above all else in 2008. A twin test. This may seem odd, in...
• Skoda Fabia Estate: no frills, just great
  When you are a child, your parents and teachers will always tell you that honesty is the best policy...
• Hyundai i30's a better long distance driver than a Golf
  It’s funny what you discover when you do a really long journey in a car. Last week, as part of our Ford...
• Less steering feel than my Playstation
  Cars and computer games are converging. If that seems an odd statement, then think about it for a second...
• You try 80mph to stationary with a PC on your lap
  As junior road test monkey for this august publication, I’m normally to be found chained to a computer...
• re: Nearly 50mpg in a BMW 123d
  Just wait until Honda brings over the 180bhp i-DTEC diesel with next year's new Accord… (still love that...
• Fantastic Mr Fox
  I took a VW Fox for a trundle the other day, and it struck me that this is a bit of a forgotten car....
• Is Jaguar really a terminal case?
  I’m hoping that the XF will change my view on this, but every time I drive a good Jaguar at the moment...