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    Holden Commodore, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda CR-X and other cars that deserve a new beginning | Opinion
    By Stephen Ottley · 29 Mar 2024
    Easter is a time of rebirth and new beginnings, and naturally that turns our mind to cars (what can I say, we have a one-track mind).
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    2025 Mini Cooper hatch Australian pricing and specifications confirmed for petrol and electric car versions of British icon
    By Chris Thompson · 28 Mar 2024
    Mini Australia has detailed the next-gen version of its iconic hatchback, the Mini Cooper, set to arrive in Australia in the third quarter of 2024.
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    What's going on with BYD's hot hatch? 2024 Dolphin Sport axed as brand makes way for higher-volume models later this year
    By Tom White · 15 Mar 2024
    BYD doesn't see a Dolphin hatchback as necessary for its growth strategy, as it focuses on launching its mid-size SUV this year.
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    Abarth 500e 2024 review
    By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Mar 2024
    The Abarth 500e is the brand's first all-electric hot hatch, and a more potent version of the very good Fiat 500e we've already tested. But can the Italian brand really inject the theatre and soul its petrol-powered cars are so famous for into its first EV? We put the Abarth 500e to the test to find out.
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    Will the next-generation Hyundai i30 N hot hatch be an affordable electric car? Toyota GR Corolla rival set to become a Cupra Born, MG4 rival!
    By Stephen Ottley · 09 Mar 2024
    The architect behind Hyundai’s high-performance N division has one last goal before he retires permanently - to build a “small” and “crazy” electric replacement for the i30 N hot hatch.
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    Hyundai i30 N 2024 review: Sedan
    By Byron Mathioudakis · 01 Mar 2024
    For sheer, track-tuned hot-hatch excitement in a sedan suit, nothing tastes quite as sweet as the Hyundai i30 Sedan N. As sharply-priced as it is styled, the Subaru WRX pocket-rocket alternative has undergone a substantial facelift for 2024, gaining myriad chassis upgrades to make it even more of a hoot. That something that grew from the dull old Elantra can be so feisty and fun is quite amazing.
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    Is the Toyota GR Corolla getting an automatic transmission? A self-shifting rival to the Hyundai i30N and VW Golf GTI could be on the cards now
    By Laura Berry · 18 Jan 2024
    Toyota's GR Corolla could be next on the list to get an automatic transmission
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    2024 Lexus LBX Morizo RR Concept breaks cover - compact performance SUV headed to this weekend's Tokyo Auto Salon as VW T-Roc R rival
    By James Cleary · 12 Jan 2024
    Lexus has unveiled a high-performance concept version of its LBX compact hybrid crossover inspired by Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman, Akio Toyoda.
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    2024 Toyota Yaris GR revealed and it now comes with an auto! VW Polo GTI rival gains more power and torque, and a refreshed interior
    By Tim Nicholson · 12 Jan 2024
    After launching exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, the prayers of some hot hatch fans have just been answered. The 2024 Toyota GR Yaris has just been revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon and among a number of key changes, the ballistic baby hatch will now be offered with the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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    Honda Civic 2024 review: Type R track test
    By Chris Thompson · 12 Dec 2023
    A Honda Civic Type R on a well-liked race track must be bliss, right? We take Honda Australia up on the offer to find out.
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