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The Australian Formula One Grand Prix is unlikely to be revived this year in the wake of global COVID-19 lockdowns causing massive interruptions to the 2020 championship season.

Hyundai is poised to launch its new 2020 Veloster N hot hatch – the first model equipped with the brand’s new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission – however it will not be sold in Australia. While the Hyundai Veloster N is only available in left-hand drive for now, the new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission – dubbed "N DCT" – will be adopted as an option for the Hyundai i30 N and i30 Fastback N in Australia from “early 2021”.

Saving money on car running costs is always important, but it’s become a higher priority for more people as experts warn of widespread job losses. With that in mind we’ve assembled five simple tips to help save you money on motoring. Some of these may be obvious to many motorists, but we reckon it’s worth a recap.

Industry experts have issued statements reminding the public that it is ok to buy or sell a used car during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdowns. While most of the attention and news reports have highlighted new-car showrooms and workshops being allowed to remain open as an essential service – particularly for repairs, recalls and warranty work – there has been confusion around the legalities of buying or selling used cars.

UPDATE: We've received some great submissions from our readers, but we'd love more for the story we're preparing this week. So please enjoy the story below if you haven't read it already, and show us your own! OH, ONE MORE THING: You might remember we hosted an impromptu slot-car Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in our office kitchen. We've decided to give the set away to one lucky entrant, so... make it a good virtual photo and a good story about your car, and it could be yours!