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John Tallodi’s Biography

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John began his addiction with all things automotive at birth. After many failed attempts to redirect his attentions elsewhere, his family realised that it was incurable.

They soon resigned themselves to having to endure a lifetime of unsolicited car trivia facts.

Like any unchecked obsession, John’s automotive interests saw him collect and devour (in the literary sense) thousands of car magazines over the years. Many of which he still has for research purposes.

After completing a BCom degree…

John Tallodi’s Journalist Portfolio

Lamborghini Diablo buying guide: how much to pay in 2024 - Magneto

Lamborghini Diablo buying guide: how much to pay in 2024 - Magneto

Exotica doesn't come much more flamboyant than the Lamborghini Diablo, yet the poster child for 1990s excess …

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Porsche 911 2.0-Litre Buying Guide: How much to pay - Magneto

Porsche 911 2.0-Litre Buying Guide: How much to pay - Magneto

For many enthusiasts, the Porsche 911 2.0-litre is the purest and most desirable of all Porsche sports cars. …

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Ten great cars on a £50,000 budget

Ten great cars on a £50,000 budget

If you've got £50,000 to spend, we'll show you the best way

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Lease purchase explained

Lease purchase explained

Wondering what lease purchase is and how it differs from hire purchase and leasing? Wonder no more

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What is a balloon payment on a car?

What is a balloon payment on a car?

Once you've finished browsing Carwow for your next new car, you'll need to decide how bets rto pay for it. Bu…

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Kia Seltos vs Soul Reliability: One Used SUV Is Easier To Trust

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By John Tallodi Verified
| Autoblog Verified
Subcompact Crossovers and SUVs are a great alternative to small hatchbacks and sedans thanks to their (generally) more stylish designs and higher driving positions. There is no shortage of competitors in this segment, and Kia has always had at least one subcompact offering to tempt customers away from rivals. For many years the Kia Soul was the smallest SUV in the lineup, offering great value with its own funky design that helped it stand out from the crowd.
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The Cheapest Manual Transmission Car Left In America Costs Over $30,000

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By John Tallodi Verified
| Aol Verified
Miata is always the answer, the old saying goes. Unless you need four seats, in which case it is a Golf GTI. In recent years there have been some major changes across the motoring landscape, and the manual transmission has been suffering a slow but inevitable decline. The Golf GTI, for one, is auto-only, as is the base Honda Civic.
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The Best 2026 Toyota Camry Trim Isn’t The Sporty One

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By John Tallodi Verified
| Autoblog Verified
As is clearly evident by the sales figures, the Toyota Camry is the default midsize sedan for most Americans. It outsold its nearest competitor (the Honda Accord) 2:1 last year, and continues to be the go-to family sedan in 2026. So, the question for many isn’t which mid-size sedan, but which trim should they order their Camry in. Thankfully, Toyota has kept things relatively simple in this regard, and there are five distinct trim levels to pick from.
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Writing for a local newspaper

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

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It has made it easier to get teh latest news and harder to determine between fact and fiction