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Erin spent most of her career as a motoring journalist on The Daily Telegraph. Still enjoys fast cars, but spends most of her free time driving round four kids in a SUV.
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Ivan has been testing cars and writing reviews since 2000. There aren't many motors out there that he hasn't driven.
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