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Brief Impressions – Cars driven at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ Test Day South 2019

12th October 2019

I have always valued, and enjoyed, the annual SMMT Test Days, arranged to provide accredited motoring writers with the chance to test drive a selection of new models from cross the spectrum of manufacturers. (All words and photos by Kim). Every year the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) holds an autumnal driving event for motoring writers from the south of the UK. I always … [Read more...]

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