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Tag: Hot Hatch

First Drives New Cars

The tiny Merc with more power than a V8 Holden

August 1, 2019

Mercedes-Benz invented the “hyper hatch” segment. Now it has taken it to a whole new level.

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New Cars Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Mini John Cooper Works hatch

February 8, 2018

Damien tests the latest incarnation of the Mini John Cooper Works for www.stuff.co.nz.

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First Drives New Cars

FIRST DRIVE: Suzuki Swift Sport

January 29, 2018

There’s a new Swift Sport in town and it is lighter and more powerful than ever before – we head to Queenstown to see if still has the goods!

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New Cars Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Ford Focus RS

September 29, 2016

The Ford Focus RS it is here and, to be honest, it is even better than we hoped it would be! But it’s not perfect…

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New Cars Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Holden Astra VXR

June 24, 2016

The Holden Astra VXR might be a bit old, but it sure is a whole load of fun!

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New Cars

QUICK DRIVE: Ford Focus ST

May 16, 2016

We take another look at an old favourite – the Ford Focus ST

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New Cars

2016 Ford Focus RS: Best Hot Hatch Ever?

April 11, 2016

According to Carfection, the new Ford Focus RS might just be the best hot hatch ever made.

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New Cars Random Stuff!

Ford Fiesta ST v Renault Clio 220 Trophy v MINI JCW

March 16, 2016

Hot hatches are awesome. In their latest video the boys from Carfection throw three of the latest up against each other to see which comes out on top…

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Classic

Peugeot 205 GTI: French Perfection

December 3, 2015

The Peugeot 205 GTI was much loved in its time but is still incredibly fun to drive.

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New Cars Random Stuff!

Audi RS 3: Forget Hot Hatches, This Is Hyper Hatch

June 18, 2015

The new Audi RS 3 doesn’t just make hot hatches look slow, it makes them look a little sad as well. XCAR checks it out.

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