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John Simister

John Siminster writes for the motoring section of The Independent.

The Veloster is not really the speedy sportster its name suggests

Hyundai Veloster

12 February 2012 12:00 AM

Enter Hyundai's Veloster – the first three-door car to add up

Bentley is positioning the V8 as a more sporting car, as signalled by a fiercer-looking front and some small changes to the suspension and steering settings

Bentley Continental GTV8

05 February 2012 12:00 AM

Why the new Bentley GT is all the better for downsizing its engine

Fiat Panda Twinair Lounge

22 January 2012 12:00 AM

Why Fiat's new Panda can give VW's compact a run for its money

Kia Optima 1.7D

15 January 2012 12:00 AM

Kia's roomy saloon seems destined for the minicab ranks

Toyota GT 86

08 January 2012 12:00 AM

Can Toyota bounce back from a terrible year with its new GT?

BMW 320d

11 December 2011 12:00 AM

Can BMW live up to its old slogan with the new 3-series?

The new 911 remains the best thrill-giver you can buy at the price

Porsche 911 Carrera S

04 December 2011 12:00 AM

Why fans of a 911's 'talkative' steering are going to have to let go...

Suzuki's Swift Sport

27 November 2011 12:00 AM

Price £14,000-£14,500

Odd features be gone! Honda tones down its long-serving Civic

Honda Civic 1.8 i-Vtec

20 November 2011 12:00 AM

Vauxhall's new Astra steers with precision, consistency and credible weighting, making it agile and easy to place

Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo SRi

13 November 2011 12:00 AM

Does Vauxhall's new Astra coupé earn its go-faster stripes?

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