Small cars
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2024 Mazda2 review (video)
If you’ve been following automotive news for a while, you may be aware that the Light Car, or B-segment hatch is becoming something of an endangered species. A confluence of factors have caused this to occur, such as safety and…
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2024 Mazda3 Evolve review (video)
Over the years, the modest hatchback became our everyday, reliable get-about. But like with sedans, Australia’s choice of small hatches is quickly diminishing with the ambush of SUVs and utes. But why is this so? Hatchbacks are still very practical,…
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2024 Fiat 500e La Prima review (video)
With a legacy spanning over six decades, the Fiat 500 has entrenched itself as an icon of urban mobility and Italian style. Now, Fiat has electrified this classic with the Fiat 500e La Prima. It promises not just zero tailpipe…
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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N review – Australian launch (video)
Hyundai’s continued growth in sales volume in Australia comes off the back of many factors, including brand trust, a diverse range and, arguably, the halo effect of the sporting N brand. Starting with the i30 N in 2017, before spreading…
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2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid review – Australian launch (video)
Defying the trend of a contracting small car segment in Australia, Hyundai’s i30 continues to dominate, with 20,626 units of the hatch and sedan moved in 2023, according to VFACTS. This saw it take out top trumps in the class,…
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2024 BYD Dolphin Premium review (video)
The automotive landscape has witnessed a surge in electric vehicles, and the BYD Dolphin Premium is one of the latest entrants vying for attention in this fast-evolving arena. With promises of cutting-edge technology, affordable pricing and a unique, oceanic-inspired design,…
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2023 Hyundai i20 N review (video)
In the cutthroat world of hot hatches, the Hyundai i20 N bursted onto the scene like a dynamo, injecting old-school thrills and mechanical know-how while perpetuating Hyundai N’s devotion to try and keep the segment alive. However, a successor is…
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2023 Kia Picanto GT review (video)
Grab it while it lasts. Sadly, that is the situation for the pocket-sized 2023 Kia Picanto GT. In its current form, the sporty variant of the micro-car will be the last, as Kia Australia announced there is no direct replacement…
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2023 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye review (video)
Introduced with the mutant wide-body of a 1980s Group B rally car and a promise of blistering performance that could obliterate any of its nearest rivals, the 2023 Toyota GR Yaris is turning out to be one of the most…