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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.148)

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.148)

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This week finds Steve Cropley talking about Dacia Dusters old and new, Matt Prior finds himself confused by the appearance of some new cars, while the pair discuss a Fiat Panda Twinair, the new Ferrari Amalfi, the refinement of a Genesis G80 and much more, including your correspondence.
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