Small cars
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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…
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2025 Hyundai Inster review – Australian launch
As we approach the middle of 2025, the affordable EV battleground in Australia now has become hyper-competitive, with new entrants such as the Geely EX5 and MG S5, and price reductions for the BYD ATTO 3 and Dolphin – under $30,000…
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2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe review – Australian launch (video)
With the introduction of the 2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe, BMW refines its compact performance car formula by blending more modern but edgier styling, boosted equipment levels, and sharper dynamics. The M235 still sits atop the local 2 Series Gran…
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2025 Skoda Scala Select review (video)
The Skoda Scala is a bit of a nonconformist in the Australian car market. Not quite a small hatch in the traditional sense, not quite a budget runabout, and definitely not something you see parked in every third driveway like…
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2025 Hyundai i20 N review (video)
As recently as five years ago, the small hot hatch market in Australia had an abundance of choice. Volkswagen Polo GTI, Suzuki Swift Sport and Ford Fiesta ST – all very fun cars to drive. Fast forward to 2025 and…
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2025 Hyundai i20 N review – track test (video)
There’s a new hot hatch in town. Well, it’s actually not that new at all. But the 2025 Hyundai i20 N update carries over everything we loved about the previous model, only it brings in more tech and revised styling.…
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2025 MG MG3 Essence review – Petrol & Hybrid+ (video)
For the last few years, the MG3 has dominated the light car segment – a category which continues to contract in the face of increasing SUV dominance. With the switch to an all-new generation, priorities have shifted from price alone…
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2025 Hyundai Inster (Casper) review – International launch
Hyundai has announced its all-new Inster, a sub-compact EV designed to redefine the urban mobility segment with a blend of refinement, innovative features, and an impressive range of convenience. Available in two battery configurations and packed with advanced driver assistance…
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2024 Subaru WRX RS manual review (video)
Once upon a time, driving was an art form where a driver forged an intimate connection between the road and the machine. For decades, the Subaru WRX has celebrated this connection, delivering a raw and exhilarating experience rooted in rally…