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Pete Gibson
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Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a dent can’t take the shine off our stylish hatch
Auto Express senior photographer Pete Gibson sitting next to the crash damaged Mazda 3
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Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a dent can’t take the shine off our stylish hatch

Second report: crash, bang, wallop; our dented door isn’t pretty as a picture
11 Mar 2024
Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG: long-term test review
Auto Express staff photographer Pete Gibson standing in various poses next to the Skoda Karoq
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Skoda Karoq 4x4 DSG: long-term test review

Final report: Our Czech SUV’s all-round ability will be sorely missed
9 Nov 2023
Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review
Pete Gibson with two Jaguar F-Paces
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Jaguar F-Pace PHEV: long-term test review

Final report: hybrid Jag signs off with a visit from its sporty SVR relative
13 Mar 2023
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test review
Pete Gibson with Kia Niro Hybrid being recovered
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Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test review

Final report: Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too
6 Mar 2023
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Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review
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Mazda CX-5 diesel: long-term test review

Final report: six months in our Mazda CX-5 have shown that diesel engines still have a place
14 Nov 2022
Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test review
Cupra Formentor final report: outside SEAT dealership
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Cupra Formentor V1: long-term test review

Final report: company’s standalone SUV is a great ambassador for the Spanish brand
13 Apr 2022
Ford Puma ST-Line: long-term test
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Ford Puma ST-Line: long-term test

Final report: the fun-to-drive and practical Ford Puma has been a success
20 Aug 2021

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Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
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Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review

Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch
5 Jan 2021
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Volkswagen Touareg R-Line: long-term test review
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Volkswagen Touareg R-Line: long-term test review

Final report: VW’s V6 diesel has been a highlight of our time with big SUV
10 Dec 2019
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI: long-term test review
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Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI: long-term test review

Final report: Our Audi A6 Avant estate has been the perfect workmate for photographer Pete
6 Jun 2019
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Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine: long-term test review
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Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine: long-term test review

Final report: Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine SUV has convinced our man of the benefits of PHEV power
29 Nov 2018
Volvo XC60 R-Design: long-term test review
Volvo XC60 - group shot
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Volvo XC60 R-Design: long-term test review

Update: comfy, quiet and smooth-riding Volvo XC60 SUV takes the motorway commute in its stride
4 Sep 2018
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line long-term test
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line long-term test

Final Report: flagship Volkswagen Arteon is a fine travelling companion, but there are still some niggles
13 Aug 2018
Long-term test review: Peugeot 3008
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Long-term test review: Peugeot 3008

Final report: it’s been all smiles during our man’s 12 months with the brilliant Peugeot 3008 crossover
23 Apr 2018
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Long-term test review: SEAT Ateca
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Long-term test review: SEAT Ateca

Final report: Striking family-friendly SUV is still worthy of our award
13 Jun 2017
Long-term test review: Renault Kadjar
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Long-term test review: Renault Kadjar

Final report: practical Renault Kadjar crossover has starred in 10 months’ use
4 Nov 2016
Long-term test review: Ford Mondeo
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Long-term test review: Ford Mondeo

Final report: 'Global' family car feels like it's best suited to US roads
28 Jan 2016
Long-term test review: Peugeot 308 SW BlueHDi Feline
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Long-term test review: Peugeot 308 SW BlueHDi Feline

Fourth report: Stylish estate loads up for the school holidays
27 Aug 2015
Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi diesel: long term test review
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Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi diesel: long term test review

Final report: We bid a fond farewell to practical Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi diesel seven-seater
16 Oct 2014
Honda CR-V: Second report
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Honda CR-V: Second report

Our man gets to know the Honda CR-V well as he criss-crosses the UK
13 Mar 2013
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Honda CR-V: First report
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Honda CR-V: First report

Our staff photographer, Pete Gibson, welcomes the revised Honda CR-V SUV to our fleet
31 Dec 2012
Audi Q3: Final report
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Audi Q3: Final report

We say farewell to our fabulously practical camera car that shone as an unlikely track star, too
28 Nov 2012
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Audi Q3: Fifth report
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Audi Q3: Fifth report

Our superbly versatile Audi Q3 SUV is proving to be a car of many talents
1 Aug 2012
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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BMW ActiveHybrid 3

Petrol-electric 3 Series hybrid weighs slightly more but has serious performance and good fuel economy to boot
5 Jul 2012
Audi Q3: Fourth report
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Audi Q3: Fourth report

We’re sweeping up the roads to prevent another mishap on our 4x4
4 Jun 2012
Audi Q3: Second report
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Audi Q3: Second report

We’ve had to get a screen chip fixed, but this hasn’t spoiled our enjoyment of crossover
15 Feb 2012
Audi Q3: First report
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Audi Q3: First report

Compact SUV is set for a gruelling stint on our fleet in the hands our staff photographer
16 Jan 2012
Kia Sportage: Fourth report
Kia Sportage: Fourth report
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Kia Sportage: Fourth report

A recent scrape has shown just how popular the Kia is proving – as parts shortages mean we faced a month-long wait for a repair
21 Nov 2011
Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage

Dealer service has really impressed after wheel problem on crossover
12 Sep 2011
Renault Megane ST
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Renault Megane ST

Is our Renault Megane Sport Tourer ‘tres bien’, or do we wish it a ‘bon voyage’?
31 May 2011
Kia Sportage: First Report
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Kia Sportage: First Report

Class-leading seven-year warranty is only the start, as the more we drive Korean crossover, the more we fall for it...
2 Mar 2011
Skoda Yeti
Skoda Yeti
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Skoda Yeti

We’re still not sure about the badge, but everything else about crossover is brilliant – so it will be sorely missed!
28 Jan 2011
Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI
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Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI

Our man has been on the hunt for the best version of our Car of the Year, and it looks like he’s tracked down a winner!
13 Aug 2010
Subaru Legacy
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Subaru Legacy

Our Legacy is about to gallop off into the sunset after eight months. Has it proven a thoroughbred with us?
25 Jun 2010