For decades the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the go-to hot hatch for millions of driving enthusiasts around the world. The latest, Mk8 version is the heaviest iteration yet, but it is the most powerful and smartest interpretation of the pocket-rocket formula. But the biggest problem it faces is the […]
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2023 Honda Civic e:HEV LX review (video)
And here I was thinking Honda is starting to forget about its heritage and core values, and the the 2023 Civic e:HEV comes along. Sure, it is an ‘eco-focused’ vehicle featuring hybrid power, but it does boast a high-revving petrol engine and it handles like a dream. This could not […]
2023 Peugeot 308 GT review – hatch & wagon (video)
This is the stylish new 2023 Peugeot 308, though this one comes wearing a GT badge that might actually be at odds with what’s sitting underneath the bonnet. With the new model, the 308 GT strikes a bold first impression with Peugeot’s latest and undeniably striking design package, but the […]
2022 Hyundai i20 N review (video)
Over the years, Hyundai has proven it is no stranger to defying expectations, and its latest – and smallest – performance package, the i20 N, looks to be one of its best yet. Designed as a direct competitor to the likes of the Volkswagen Polo GTI and the Ford Fiesta […]
2023 MINI Cooper SE review (video)
The 2023 MINI Cooper SE is an all-electric small, sporty hatchback that has been designed to offer an exhilarating driving experience with zero emissions. We had the chance to take one for a spin to see what it can do. And we have to say, it certainly doesn’t disappoint in […]
Hyundai RN22e (IONIQ 6 N) prototype test drive – Australian debut (video)
Hyundai offered us a drive in an RN22e development vehicle that will inspire the upcoming IONIQ 6 N performance car, set to enter showrooms in the near future. We wiped our calendar clean of any functions and basically tripped over with excitement to make sure we could attend. This is […]
2023 MG MG3 Excite review (video)
You’ve probably noticed a lot of these popping up in traffic. In fact, according to October 2022 VFACTS, 1823 MG3s were shifted last month. Add up the sales of every single one of MG3’s light car competitors and MG3 sold 301 more units than all of them combined during that […]
2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance pack review (video)
Polestar has stormed into the premium new vehicle market in Australia with the Polestar 2, right into the meaty section to compete against the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4, as well as heavyweights like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. If you haven’t heard of the Polestar brand […]