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Cupra Born 2023 review: track test

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Dec 2022

The Cupra Born is the first affordable VW Group electric vehicle in Australia, giving the Spanish brand a big leg up, while providing strong competition against other EVs with value pricing and 500km-plus range availability. Uniquely, the Born is also billed as our first EV hot-hatch, with performance and handling to match. It might be the most compelling VW Group product in years.

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Mazda commits to 2 future - as an EV?

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Dec 2022

The future of the Mazda2 looks to be secured after all, despite reports of the light hatchback’s demise.

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VW Amarok to top Golf sales?

By Tim Nicholson · 17 Dec 2022

The Amarok is poised to solidify its place as Volkswagen’s top-selling model in Australia, with the new-gen model expected to outpace the other models in VW’s line-up.

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Up close with the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

By Tung Nguyen · 15 Dec 2022

Toyota has gone from drab to desirable in a very short span of time thanks to its return to proper go-fast models under its Gazoo Racing banner.

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Honda Civic e:HEV 2023 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Dec 2022

The Honda Civic e:HEV evolves the hybrid with a greater focus on EV-only motivation. But with a sophisticated chassis and high-quality interior, the result is a sporty yet luxurious grand touring small car, offering hot-hatch performance and handling to go with its superb efficiency. Add a long list of standard equipment, and this Honda leaves a strong impression. Mercedes, BMW and Audi: look out.

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Expect a long waiting list for ID.4, says VW

By Tom White · 11 Dec 2022

Volkswagen says it is logical the ID.4 will have an extensive waiting list from launch.

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Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor

By Ash Leung · 03 Dec 2022

Polestar is starting to make a name for itself in Australia, the EV-only brand underpinned by cool design and Volvo-sourced tech. But, does the Polestar 2 hatch have what it takes to meet the needs of a family (however small)?

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How Hyundai will boom in 2023 and beyond

By Stephen Ottley · 03 Dec 2022

Hyundai is readying to unleash a wave of new electrified models in a bid to recover lost ground in the sales race and establish itself as an electric vehicle leader. Fresh off launching 18 new or updated models in an 18 month period, the South Korean brand’s Australian operation has confirmed it will introduce 17 new or face lifted products between now and early 2024.

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Spied: Australia's cheapest electric car?

By Stephen Ottley · 02 Dec 2022

The BYD Atto 3 is set to get company soon, with an example of the Chinese brand’s Dolphin electric hatchback spotted on a Sydney street. The lightly camouflaged right-hand drive vehicle is seemingly undergoing final testing ahead of its launch here in 2023.

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2012 prices v 2017: Do cars really cost more?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Nov 2022

Are Australians worse off today than back when we made cars up to five years ago? We compare the 2022, 2017 and – for a fuller perspective – 2012 prices of several popular models, using our trusty inflation calculator with figures rounded out to the nearest whole number, to find out how far from reality that original, more competitive price premise has strayed. You might be shocked by the result!

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