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The entry-level Mercedes-AMG model is based on the latest Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform and powered by a newly developed 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine with output of 306hp and 400Nm, and 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds.
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Mercedes-AMG A35 is new German hot hatch
The 200,000th VW R model is a Golf R with the optional Performance Pack and Akrapovič exhaust system, with the owner being a long-time Volkswagen customer who has a Mk IV Golf R32 and a Mk V Golf GTI in his collection. 
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Volkswagen delivers 200,000th R model
The Korean automaker's first US-market N model leverages the outstanding, new-for-2019 Veloster platform, showcasing an even higher level of performance appealing to the most discerning of automotive enthusiasts and offering a comprehensive degree of exterior, interior and mechanical differentiation, even beyond the Veloster Turbo and R-Spec models.
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Hyundai Veloster N for US market
The Spanish hot hatch, driven by racing driver Jordi Gene, measures up against a German horse called Calgary, a competition show jumper with professional rider Virginia Graells in the saddle.
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Seat Leon Cupra competes against equestrian show jumper
The outrageous one-off creation has a 4.7-litre naturally aspirated V8 under the bonnet sending 430hp and 490Nm to the rear wheels through a 7-speed Sportshift II gearbox, a power-to-weight ratio of 313hp per tonne, 0-100km/h acceleration in about 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 274km/h.
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Aston Martin V8 Cygnet is the ultimate city car
(Top to bottom) Honda's EK9, EP3 and FD2 Civic Type Rs
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Honda Civic Type R history in Singapore
My old Italian hot hatch was a 1992 Fiat Uno Turbo Mk 2, said to have been one of seven in Singapore.
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My bad romance with a Fiat Uno Turbo
With its deformed bodywork and deranged performance, the 2002 Renault Sport Clio V6 was a memorable monster of a hot hatch.
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Renault Sport Clio V6 was the hatchback of Notre-Dame
Honda teases Asian boyracers on a tight budget with the Small RS Concept, a pocket-rocket prototype that promises to be nearly as sporty as the Jazz RS but even cheaper.
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Honda’s cheap pocket rocket for Asia’s budget boyracers
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Honda Civic Type R sets new lap record at Magny-Cours GP Circuit
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