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Where Style Meets Substance

We all have one, the mate, who despite all the evidence presented to him absolutely refuses to upgrade to a smart phone and like the martyr that they are, they proudly make a big deal out of only being able to text and make calls.

I am not quite that person, but I must admit I am comfortable with my lot. I drive an 11-year-old Ford Ranger and have never been convinced to change. So, it was with not a small amount of trepidation that I agreed with our editor to test drive the new Volkswagen Amorak V6 Adventura.

The first thing that struck me was how good looking it is. I am never one to be touchy feely, but I now know what a mere mortal with a

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