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James Fossdyke

Cheshire
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Freelance motoring writer and part of the @CE_Editorial team. Lives in the countryside with @RachaelHogg. Expensive habits include old Jags and older planes.

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An experienced road tester, features writer and newshound, whose work has appeared in a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites. Available for freelance commissions across a range of topics surrounding motoring and mobility.

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Five reasons why Alpinas are better than BMW M cars | DriveTribe

Five reasons why Alpinas are better than BMW M cars | DriveTribe

BMW's M cars have gained a somewhat folkloric reputation over the years, with classic versions of the M3 and …

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The best has just got better with the new Nissan Qashqai

The best has just got better with the new Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai has been at the top of the crossover tree since it first arrived a decade ago and JAMES FO…

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Our cars: Jeep Avenger Report 6

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By James Fossdyke, Ian Robertson Verified
| Diesel Car & Eco Car Verified
MODEL ON TEST: 4xe THE NORTH FACE 1.2 eHYBRID – MILEAGE – 13,856 Size, apparently, matters. The countryside is the Jeep’s natural habitat, and as we’ve found during the past few months, it’s decidedly comfortable there – both on- and off- road.That’s partly because it’s compact, which means you don’t spend too long wincing when trucks and tractors pass on the sort of roads that make a catwalk model’s wrists look wide.
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The Big-Block V8 That Defined An Entire Era

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By James Fossdyke
| Hotcars Verified
The 1960s are seen by many as a golden era, offering a liberated generation the summer of love, flower power and Woodstock. But it was also the golden era of American muscle. The big-block V8 was in its pomp, with the likes of the Chrysler 426 Hemi and Chevy 427 MkIV bringing power to the people. Not to mention a soundtrack as iconic as anything produced by the Beatles or the Rolling Stones. But few V8s defined the era quite like the Ford FE 427.
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Here's What Hemi Means On Dodge's Legendary Muscle Cars

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By James Fossdyke
| Hotcars Verified
The Hemi name has been firmly etched into automotive history. The badge has adorned a slew of famous trucks and performance vehicles, and the Hemi has become a household name in itself in the process. Yet Hemi is more than just a legendary badge. It refers to a simple, yet also incredibly clever piece of automotive engineering that should, in theory, have reinvented the way engines were built.
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