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Good looks and a long list of standard features make the Hyundai i30 a standout in the small car class
08 Sep 2013

Hyundai i30 First Drive

Isaac Bober

The Hyundai i30 offers good looks (inside and out), an impressive list of standard equipment for the money, good ride and handling with a level of refinement neither the Toyota Corolla or Mazda3 can match, and enough room for a family of four.

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08 Sep 2013

Volkswagen Golf 7 First Drive

Isaac Bober

The new Golf is a case of more of the same, only different. It should be more than enough to continue its record-breaking run, says Paul Murrell. When the new Golf replaced the seemingly eternal Beetle in 1974, it changed the market forever. Of course, VW had the Beetle soldier on for a while longer, just […]

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Peugeot 208 opening image
08 Sep 2013

Peugeot 208 1.2-litre First Drive

Isaac Bober

The Peugeot 208 starts at $18,490, and that is, quite frankly, overpriced compared to what else is available. If your heart is set on this French cutie, at the bare minimum we’d suggest you consider the 1.6-litre four-cylinder, even though it is an additional $3000.

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The Hyundai Santa Fe looks good, is great to drive and has a long list of standard features.
08 Sep 2013

Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive

Isaac Bober

Looking more mature and premium than its predecessor, the Hyundai Santa Fe completes Hyundai’s line-up refresh. It’s also now one of the stand-out drives in the seven-seat SUV segment.

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2014 VW Passat Alltrack review
07 Sep 2013

2014 VW Passat Alltrack review

Practical Motoring

Subaru pretty much had the all-wheel drive wagon field to itself for years thanks to the capable Outback, but now VW is getting a proper grip with the hugely capable Passat Alltrack.

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