Car Reviews
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2019 Kia Cerato GT turbo review (video)
Kia is approaching hot hatch waters with the all-new 2019 Kia Cerato GT hatch. Could it be classed as a proper hot hatch, or is it just a mildly-tweaked version of an otherwise conservative car? Let’s see. 2019 Kia Cerato…
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2019 Renault Megane RS Cup 280 review (video)
The 2019 Renault Megane RS Cup 280 has arrived and it’s put all of the modern hot hatches on notice. While it might not be the most powerful, it’s got enough in just about all of the measurable areas to…
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2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo petrol review (video)
Remember the Mazda6 2.5 turbo we tested last year? Well, that engine is now available in the grocery-gettin’ CX-5. Australia’s favourite SUV finally receives turbo power. 2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo GT: What is it? If you don’t know what the…
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2018 Ford Focus RS review (video)
It’s as wild as a firecracker, and it sounds like one too. This is the 2018 Ford Focus RS. And it is, essentially, Ford’s idea of a WRC car for the road. Bonkers with number plate. While many hot hatches…
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio review (video)
Following decades of building mostly unreliable yet flamboyantly-styled front-wheel drive hatchbacks, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio bursts into the scene with Ferrari-derived power, irresistible Italian style, and good old rear-wheel drive handling. Could it be? Is Alfa Romeo finally back…
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2018 Suzuki Swift Sport review (video)
The hot hatch market is sizzling and spicier than ever at the moment, with many enticing offerings recently hitting the scene. Take the 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport, for example. It might be at the entry level end of the range…
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2018 Honda Civic Type R review (video)
With a Nurburgring lap record under its belt, bragging rights don’t get much higher for the 2018 Honda Civic Type R. It’s the hottest new hatch on the new car market. It just is. 2018 Honda Civic Type R: What is…
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2018 Mazda6 GT turbo wagon review (video)
Mazda might be a bit late to the turbo middle class party. But at least it has arrived. This is the 2018 Mazda6 GT turbo. And, as you may have noticed, it’s a wagon. A shaggin’ wagon? It’s more refined…
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2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition review (video)
This is the 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF Limited Edition. It’s designed purely to offer ear-to-ear smiles and many, many memorable driving experiences for years to come. But with the limited edition kit, there’s a dash of seriousness thrown in. 2018…