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Darren Wilson

As Creative director, Darren predominantly looks after the Auto Express magazine; whilst consulting for LRM, Evo and Enzo. He manages everything from photography briefs to layout and logo design. Darren has worked in the motoring industry for over 25 years and loves it.

Peugeot Partner Tepee: 5,860 miles
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Peugeot Partner Tepee: 5,860 miles

Final report: People carrier is pitched into battle for a camping trip. Does it uphold scout’s honour?
2 Jul 2009
Peugeot Partner Tepee: 4,406 miles
Peugeot Partner Tepee
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Peugeot Partner Tepee: 4,406 miles

Second Report: Is running the budget MPV proving to be a tall order?
1 May 2009
Peugeot Partner Tepee
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Peugeot Partner Tepee

Van-styled people carrier has replaced our 207 SW – and it’s standing up well to the rigours of daily family use...
13 Mar 2009
Peugeot 207 SW
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Peugeot 207 SW

After 9,577 miles we send off our supermini estate with a tour of the UK and a bit of tlc...
1 Dec 2008
Peugeot 207 SW: 6,148 miles
207 fr
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Peugeot 207 SW: 6,148 miles

Second report: Our compact load-lugger is wearing well under the constant pressure of a pair of mucky pups
23 Jul 2008
Peugeot 207 SW
Peugeot 307 SW
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Peugeot 207 SW

Our 207 sw was forced off the road weeks after joining the fleet – so only now it’s been fixed are we really starting to appreciate it.
17 Apr 2008
Long-term Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3
Toyota Auris
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Long-term Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3

First impressions don’t always count! We weren’t big fans of the Toyota Auris when it arrived on our fleet. but we’ve stuck with it, and it’s now prov…
31 Oct 2007
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3
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Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3

First time out, our Toyota Auris didn’t quite come up to scratch. But, 4,000 miles later, it’s beginning to prove itself
17 Jul 2007
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3
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Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3

First impressions of our new Toyota Auris are that it's very similar to the brand's old Corolla
27 Feb 2007
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS
Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

Road-works and potholes are an ever-present nuisance, so thank goodness our Sportage can cut through the distractions with relative ease
8 Nov 2006
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS
Kia Sportage image
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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

The Sportage does exactly what it says on the tin...
21 Jun 2006
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS
Front view of Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

The Kia Sportage has had two months to prove itself, but is it turning out to be a sporting hero?
4 Apr 2006
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Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i
Front view of Toyota Corolla Verso
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Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i

I don't know who was more looking forward to getting away; me or our long-term Corolla Verso. Since arriving in February, the Toyota has dealt admirab…
1 Nov 2005
Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i
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Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i

What's my favourite number? That's easy... it's seven. Not only was it emblazoned on my hero Kevin Keegan's shirt, but it was also the number of Mars …
19 Jul 2005
Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i
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Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 VVT-i

I was like a child on Christmas morning when I heard I would be running our long-term Toyota Corolla Verso
22 Mar 2005
Nissan Micra
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Nissan Micra

We've got a bubble car on our long-term fleet. Well, not really, but that seems to be most people's reaction to our latest acquisition. I can see what…
17 Aug 2004
MG Rover Streetwise
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MG Rover Streetwise

What do you get if you send a Rover 25 on a bodybuilding course? Answer: the Streetwise - one of the wackiest British-built models since the wooden-cl…
2 Mar 2004