Small cars
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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…
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2024 Volkswagen Golf R review (video)
With its potent blend of power, sharp handling, and everyday practicality, the Volkswagen Golf R continues to attract driving enthusiasts who need a practical daily commuter. But, in a fiercely competitive segment that includes rivals such as the Honda Civic…
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2025 Hyundai i30 N Line 48V mild-hybrid review (video)
After some delays, the 2025 Hyundai i30 N Line has arrived in Australia, offering a fresh new take on the popular warm hatch by featuring mild-hybrid power. It remains turbocharged, so it still has a sporty flavour, but power and…
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2024 Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Style review (video)
Australia’s choice in the light vehicle segment continues to contract further. The segment was previously jam-packed with cheap and cheerful options. But manufacturers now struggle to produce them profitably due to increased production costs caused by ‘greener’ power alternatives, and…