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Brett Hamilton

Brett Hamilton

Brett is an associate editor of CAR magazine. You can follow him on Twitter at @BrettH_CARmag


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Simicon Cordon multi-target photo radar system

Speeders beware

Brett Hamilton | Monday, November 7th, 2011 09:55 am GMT +2

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Love them or hate them, speed cameras are here to stay, both as a means of curbing speeding in high-accident areas and a handy source of income for local authorities. The latest speed-curtailing gadge...


Long-term Update: Suzuki Kizashi 2,4 SLX

Long-term Update: Suzuki Kizashi 2,4 SLX – Part 1

Brett Hamilton | Monday, October 17th, 2011 02:30 pm GMT +2

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I’m not sure who has the higher expectations of the Kizashi, me or Suzuki? Since Suzuki first entered the South African market, it has managed to establish itself as a serious contender in the compa...


Live from Frankfurt: Part 1

Live from Frankfurt: Part 1

Brett Hamilton | Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 07:09 am GMT +2

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“In 1886, we invented the automobile.” This is not only one of Mercedes-Benz’s many claims to fame, but also how the company introduced itself at a gala evening event at the 64th IAA Internation...


Bob Lutz

Bob Lutz pulls no punches, again

Brett Hamilton | Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 03:12 pm GMT +2

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The enigmatic and former GM vice president, Bob Lutz, has just finished writing his book Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: The Battle for the Soul of American Business. In it, Lutz chronicals his time at GM...


Christian Kellner's big crash in Assen

I don’t like crashes. Honestly.

Brett Hamilton | Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 08:10 am GMT +2

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As a fan of all forms of motorcycle racing, I don’t care too much for crashes. They are dangerous and usually involve the rider I’m rooting for. But, there is one crash that warrants mentioning. I...


The facia of a 1932 Lagonda Continental captured at the Milligan Vintage Trial in George.

A good vintage

Brett Hamilton | Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 11:44 am GMT +2

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I can’t explain it, just like I can’t explain my love of writing, driving cars or blues and classic rock music, but the image above stirs me. I can look at it for hours. For interest’s sake, it&...


The Nissan GT-R at the Estoril racetrack in Portugal.

My Top 5 motoring and motorcycle experiences

Brett Hamilton | Friday, June 3rd, 2011 09:50 am GMT +2

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When sitting down to write this short list – trust me, it could be much longer – I realised how big a privilege it is to be a motoring journalist. Besides being able to write for a living, I have ...