Small cars
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2026 Cupra Leon VZx & VZe review – Australian launch
In an increasingly homogenised automotive landscape (MG this, Chinese EV that), Cupra has emerged as a welcome jolt of lightning with its sporting-flavoured hatch, wagon and SUV range. The Spanish manufacturer – which started as an offshoot of SEAT’s hottest…
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2025 Kia K4 GT-Line review (video)
The Kia K4 marks a new chapter for Kia in Australia, replacing the long-loved Cerato after more than two decades of loyal service. Where the Cerato was dependable, affordable, and quietly successful, the K4 looks to step things up with…
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2025 Subaru WRX tS Spec B review (video)
There is a subset of haters out there who will dismiss the VB generation Subaru WRX on the grounds that there is no STI version so power output is middling, or that the black plastic wheel arches give it a…
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2025 MINI Cooper S JCW Sport review (video)
Few cars balance style and driving fun like the MINI Cooper. Since its rebirth under BMW ownership, it has leaned heavily into its retro identity while steadily growing in size, tech, and refinement. For 2025, the new-generation arrives in Australia…
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2025 Toyota GR Corolla GTS review – auto & manual (video)
There are hot hatches… and then there is Toyota’s mad science experiment known as the GR Corolla. This is not your aunty’s sensible Corolla that innocently gets them to church and back. This is the machine equivalent of a middle…
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2025 BMW 118 M Sport review (video)
BMW’s fourth-gen 1 Series is no longer just the ‘entry-level BMW’. It’s grown up. The 2025 BMW 118 arrives with fresh looks, a reworked platform, and a seriously boosted tech stack, aiming to blur the line between hatchback and luxury…
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2025 Hyundai i30 N review – Top 5 Pros & Cons (video)
Australia has long been the envy of global car enthusiasts, with our market being one of the only to receive access to Hyundai’s full N model range; i20 N, i30 N, i30 Sedan N, and the IONIQ 5 N. For…
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2025 Honda Civic e:HEV L review (video)
As Australia’s choice of small hatches is reduced further by the ambush SUVs and EVs, there is one that still hangs on, the Honda Civic. This time, it is offered only with a new hybrid powertrain called the ‘e:HEV’. To…
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2026 Volkswagen Golf R review – Australian launch (video)
Volkswagen’s revered Golf R hot hatch returns for 2026 with more power, more tech, and even greater distinction from the broader Golf range. Some new special editions and unique packs also help spice up the popular AWD turbo. How does…