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The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N: Sometimes America does get the good one

This is a Hyundai Veloster N, and it’s one of the few hot hatches you can buy in the US right now. It’s also really good. [credit: Hyundai ] There’s often been a case of “the grass is greener” when it comes to sporty hatchbacks here in the US. For the longest time, Honda wouldn’t […]

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The Mazda CX-30 Turbo: How I learned to love the crossover

Mazda has now brought its 250hp 2.5L turbocharged engine to the CX-30 crossover. [credit: Mazda ] No car has surprised me more in recent years than the Mazda CX-30. It’s the company’s compact crossover, built on its new Skyactiv-Vehicle architecture, which it shares with the Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback. Like those models, the CX-30 […]

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A big wing and no back seats: The 2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP

This is the $44,900 Mini John Cooper Works GP, a stripped-out, lowered, 301hp hot hatch. [credit: Jonathan Gitlin ] To some people, John Cooper is best known for the racing cars bearing his name that showed F1 and Indianapolis that the engine should go behind the driver. He taught that lesson back in 1960, and […]