Hot hatches

By Tung Nguyen · 17 May 2021

Honda has confirmed it's next-generation Civic Type R hot hatch will still be offered with a manual gearbox, as more competitors move to broadening their appeal with an automatic transmission.Speaking about the 11th-generation Civic sedan in the US to Civ

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Ford Focus gets ST-3 treatment

By Tung Nguyen · 20 Apr 2021

Ford Australia will serve up just 200 examples of its new Focus ST-3, which adds more equipment and increases pricing for the brand's flagship hot hatch.The ST-3 is available with an automatic transmission only, priced at $47,990 before on-road costs, mak

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Toyota GR Yaris 2021 review: Rallye

By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Apr 2021

Just when you though the GR Yaris was the ultimate Toyota hot hatch, along comes the Rallye to up the go-fast ante again. An already-hot hot hatch fitted with even more performance equipment? Sounds like a good deal to us.

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Cupra brand confirmed for Oz

By Tung Nguyen · 23 Mar 2021

Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has confirmed that the Cupra performance brand will enter the local market in 2022, likely spearheaded by its go-fast Formentor and Ateca SUVs.As a performance-orientated brand that builds on existing Seat models, Cupra is

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Which cult classics should comeback?

By Stephen Ottley · 21 Mar 2021

Everyone loves a good comeback story. And in the automotive world everyone has a discontinued car they’d love to see make a comeback.

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More Toyota GR Corolla details drop

By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Mar 2021

Toyota's incoming performance heroes, the GR Corolla and Wagon, are set to launch sooner than expected, and with a focus on road speed over rally ability, according to fresh reports out of Japan.

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MG's Corolla-sized all-electric hot hatch!

By Andrew Chesterton · 02 Mar 2021

MG's new and all-electric Toyota Corolla rival will include a hot hatch variant if the brand in Australia gets its way, with the Chinese car maker already putting the finishing touches on a bespoke EV small car that will break cover next year.Better still

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Honda Civic Type R 2021 review

By Justin Hilliard · 08 Feb 2021

The Honda Civic Type R is the type of hot hatch you don't forget. On looks alone, it's unforgettable, but if you're lucky enough to get behind the wheel, you're in for a memorable experience that's just been made even better thanks to a mid-life facelift.

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VW Australia expands sporty offerings

By Tung Nguyen · 06 Feb 2021

From the Hyundai i30 N and Toyota GR Yaris to the Nissan Juke Nismo and Mini Countryman JCW - there hasn't been any shortage of go-fast models in all shapes and sizes hitting Australian showrooms in recent years.But one brand - Volkswagen - has been notic

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Are hot SUVs the new trend?

By Stephen Ottley · 31 Jan 2021

Is this the end of the road for the hot hatch?At the start of last decade, the thought that SUVs would overtake passenger cars was considered outrageous. And the idea that SUVs would become popular performance vehicles even more outlandish.

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