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Is It P-Plate Legal? The 2026 Answer for Popular Cars, State by State

A folding metal roof makes a Mazda MX-5 legal for a P-plater in New South Wales. Buy the soft-top instead and it's banned. Same...

The Hidden Hot Hatch Tax: What Is Really Driving Your Premium

Young drivers are not the ones getting hammered by insurance increases this year. Over-70s are. That single fact upends most of what gets written...

P-Plate Power Laws Are Killing the Hot Hatch for Young Aussies

A 206kW Hyundai i30 N is illegal on your Ps. A 2.3-tonne diesel wagon with nearly the same power is fine. That single contradiction...

Cerato GT vs i30 N Line: One’s Gone, One Lost 33kW

The Kia Cerato GT doesn't exist anymore. Kia dropped the Cerato name in Australia in 2025 and replaced it with the K4, so the...

Grip vs. Life: How to Choose the Right Performance Tyres for Australian Roads

Your car's tyres are its only connection to the road. For hot hatch owners, sedan drivers, and weekend warriors across Australia, choosing the right...