Hatchback News

By Tim Nicholson · 04 Jan 2022

Toyota did something enormous in December. The biggest car company in the world revealed plans to electrify its model line-up by 2030.But it didn't just make a vague commitment to hit a target by that time.

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Is hybrid really cheaper than petrol?

By Neil Dowling · 03 Jan 2022

Toyota has been less than subtle about rolling out hybrids, with the eco-friendly tech expanding to 10 of the brand's 23 models in Australia.The attention is on "hybridising" existing models as Toyota feels customers are more comfortable buying a well-kno

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Cars disappearing in 2022

By Byron Mathioudakis · 03 Jan 2022

Along with pandemics, shortages and natural disasters, this year will also be remembered for the premature execution of several high-profile models.

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Mercedes takes new approach to sales

By Tung Nguyen · 29 Dec 2021

Mercedes-Benz Australia will be the latest local car brand to move to an agency sales model in 2022, following Honda Australia's pivot earlier this year.However, while Honda pre-empted the switch with the prediction that its sales would halve within two y

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Which car was the most search for in 2021?

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Dec 2021

Is the most searched for car in Australia one of the many popular utes that top the sales charts each month?

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Should you buy a used electric car?

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Dec 2021

The price of a new battery electric vehicle is still out of reach for many Australians.A big chunk of EVs available in Australia right now are built by premium brands and cost north of $100,000.There are a growing number of models that are priced under $8

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Why new multimedia systems suck

By Stephen Ottley · 27 Dec 2021

Let me be clear right from the beginning - I’m not a Luddite. I enjoy and embrace technology, and believe it has played a significant role in the advancement of both humankind in general, but the automobile in particular.

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The 10 cars removed from sale in 2021

By Andrew Chesterton · 25 Dec 2021

A new year is always tinged in a tiny bit of sadness for us car peeps.

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The best old cars ready for EV conversion

By David Morley · 24 Dec 2021

One of the rapidly emerging themes around CarsGuide is the rise of the electric car. And within that, there’s a healthy debate going on around the conversion of conventionally powered cars to electric operation.

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Small car sales decline could be terminal

By Tim Nicholson · 23 Dec 2021

Small passenger cars like hatchbacks and sedans have, traditionally, been one Australia's favourite vehicle types.However, according to sales figures, small passenger cars could eventually become a thing of the past.It's a huge turnaround given the popula

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