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About Anthony Hood
Anthony Hood – Freelance Contributor Anthony is an avid motoring and photography enthusiast. His interests lie in 4WDriving and camping, performance cars, street rods, drag racing, burn out competitions, circuit racing and hill climbs. He is our resident hoon with heaps of experience. Married with three children and a qualified diesel mechanic and fitter, he has worked in the industry since leaving school over 16 years ago. His sheds are full of race cars and engines in various stages of working order. Anthony doesn’t get caught up in the marketing hype of the automotive industry and is fairly blunt. He brings a very laid back approach to reviewing vehicles.
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 30d 8 speed auto front view
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive 30d AWD SUV – Review

December 30, 2010 Anthony Hood 3

The BMW xDrive 3.0d is equipped with a 3.0 L diesel motor producing 180Kw and 540 Nm of torque mated to an eight speed automatic transmission driving all wheels through BMW’s xDrive system. [Read More]

2011 Kia Sorento Platinum 2.2L R series CRDI 6 Speed Auto
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2011 Kia Sorento Platinum – Review

December 16, 2010 Anthony Hood Comments Off on 2011 Kia Sorento Platinum – Review

The 2011 Kia Sorento Platinum with its 2.2L ‘R’ series CRDi mottor and its 6 speed automatic transmission once again proves how good it as a family car on a recent trip. [Read More]

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2011 Kia Sorento Platinum 2-2L R – Review

November 20, 2010 Anthony Hood Comments Off on 2011 Kia Sorento Platinum 2-2L R – Review

Anthony Hood reviews the 2011 Kia Sorento Platinum with the 2.2L ‘R’ series CRDi and 6 speed automatic on a trip to the Hunter Valley. Kia’s Sorento Playinum has plenty of room for a weekend away.
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Call of Duty Black Ops Jeep® Wrangler Comes to Life

November 10, 2010 Anthony Hood 2

Jeep has answered the Call of Duty in Sydney this week, joining forces with Activision Publishing, Inc. for last night’s highly anticipated midnight launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops. [Read More]

Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R CRD 6 Speed Auto Benny Update
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Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R Diesel 6 Speed Auto Benny update

October 29, 2010 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R Diesel 6 Speed Auto Benny update

Benny our long term test Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R Diesel 6 Speed comes to the rescue again as it’s amazing how quickly things can change. [Read More]

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Mitsubishi’s Three-Tonne Towing Range Pajero, Triton and Challenger

October 27, 2010 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Mitsubishi’s Three-Tonne Towing Range Pajero, Triton and Challenger

Mitsubishi’s Three-Tonne Towing Range now includes the Pajero, Triton and Challenger to cope with the well known fact that Australians love the outdoors. [Read More]

Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R Diesel 6 speed auto Benny Update
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Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R Diesel 6 Speed Auto Benny update

October 15, 2010 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2L R Diesel 6 Speed Auto Benny update

Benny our long term test Hyundai Sante Fe Highlander 2.2L R 6 Speed Auto has filled another weekend with adventure and fun. [Read More]

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