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Neil is a Senior Motoring Journalist for the Herald Sun, Melbourne

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The freedom of a racetrack taught him respect for getting into, and out of, potentially hazardous situations and also saw him become an advanced and defensive driving instructor for a brief period.

With more than 12 years at the coalface of the motoring industry, both reporting and road testing, he's now looking to find a car that provides the same thrills as his original RS2000 Escort.

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Neil McDonald is an automotive expert who formerly contributed to CarsGuide from News Limited. McDonald is now a senior automotive PR operative.

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7. Iconic hot hatch now $8000 cheaper: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gains equipment and a lower price to fight off the Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R

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9. New hybrid family SUV has arrived: 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid lands in showrooms and is ready to battle the Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe

10. Mini Toyota HiLux incoming? Bite-sized rival for Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz looms - but there's a catch...

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