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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.

Toyota Avensis Tourer: 9,156 miles

Final REPORT: Sharp to look at, easy to live with... and that’s just the car! Estate is a great load carrier, too, as our family man can testify

Long-term tests

4 Sep 2009

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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?

Long-term tests

2 Jul 2009

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Peugeot Partner Tepee: 4,406 miles

Second Report: Is running the budget MPV proving to be a tall order?

Long-term tests

1 May 2009

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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...

Long-term tests

13 Mar 2009

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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...

Long-term tests

1 Dec 2008

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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

Long-term tests

23 Jul 2008

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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.

Long-term tests

17 Apr 2008

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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…

Long-term tests

31 Oct 2007

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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

Long-term tests

17 Jul 2007

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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

Long-term tests

27 Feb 2007

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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

Long-term tests

8 Nov 2006

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

The Sportage does exactly what it says on the tin...

Long-term tests

21 Jun 2006

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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?

Long-term tests

4 Apr 2006

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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…

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1 Nov 2005

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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 …

Long-term tests

19 Jul 2005

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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

Long-term tests

22 Mar 2005

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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…

Long-term tests

17 Aug 2004

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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…

Long-term tests

2 Mar 2004