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Volkswagen Polo GTI
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Volkswagen Polo GTI Winner: BFYB 2016 Outright

Hot hatch claims third pound-for-pound championship victory for Wolfsburg crew

Holden SS-V Redline
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Holden SS-V Redline #2: BFYB 2016 Outright

The impressive SS-V Redline steals silver.

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2016 Renault Megane Range Review

The good-looking Renault Megane is a well-equipped, European small car with an eye-catching design.

Skoda Octavia 110TSI Ambition
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Skoda Octavia 110TSI Ambition Quick Review

The Skoda Octavia offers plenty of space for the money, even in its most basic form.

Mercedes-AMG A45
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Mercedes-AMG A45 #3: BFYB 2016 Outright

Merc’s A45 takes the BFYB overall bronze medal

Honda Civic
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2016 Honda Civic VTi-S Sedan Quick Review

The Honda Civic VTi-S proves to be a capable and capacious small sedan, with solid value, acres of interior space, exceptional ride comfort and delectable handling.

Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport
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2016 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport CVT Quick Review

It’s popular, but is it any good? We take a look at one of the cheaper variants of Toyota’s volume-selling hatch, the Corolla Ascent Sport.

Infiniti Q30
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2016 Infiniti Q30 Range Review

The Infinti Q30 is a high-riding hatch that is the smallest, and also the cheapest, car made by Nissan’s premium arm.

2016 Peugeot 308 Active
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2016 Peugeot 308 Active Quick Review

A recent update to the 308 Active has added value to one of the most entertaining hatchbacks on the market.

Renault Clio RS
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2015 Renault Clio RS long-term review

A track day reveals the Clio RS as marriage material – with one potential deal-breaker.

Sound Engineering: Geek Speak
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Sound Engineering: Geek Speak

Getting the right engine note is becoming big business

Bang For Your Bucks 2016: Behind the scenes
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Bang For Your Bucks 2016: Behind the scenes

Our BFYB veteran on the enduring and changing colours of this annual mega-test

Mercedes-AMG GT3 review
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 review

Fancy yourself for the Bathurst 12 Hour? Prove it

Mercedes-AMG A45
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Mercedes-AMG A45 #1: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

A hell-of-a-lot-of bang enough to bring glory

ROH Alloy Wheel designer Glynn Helgeson
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Glynn Helgeson: ROH alloy wheel designer

South Australian ‘mag’ designer is never out of fashion

Nissan GT-R
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Nissan GT-R drives from Singapore to Mount Everest Base Camp

That ain’t no place for a supercar.

Holden SS-V Redline
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Holden SS-V Redline #2: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

Going out on a high, albeit as the bridesmaid

Audi RS3
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Audi RS3 #3: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

Raw performance enough for a podium position

BMW M2 Pure
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BMW M2 Pure #4: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

A judges’ favourite, but a formula victim

2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe review

Is Benz’s turbo V6 C-Class an AMG-lite, or is it a deserving member of the Mercedes performance clique?

Chrysler 300 Core
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Chrysler 300 Core #5: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

Yankee power doesn’t offset lack of track smarts

Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
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Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint #6: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

Blown eight just pips boosted six

Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint
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Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint #7: BFYB 2016 $50-100K

Ultimate Turbo out of its depth

2018 Holden Commodore
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2018 Holden Commodore prototype review

In an unexpected move, Holden has let us loose in a prototype of its next-generation, fully imported Commodore. And we’re allowed to write about it!