Hatchback News

GWM’s Ora Cat likely for Oz
By Tung Nguyen · 08 Sep 2021
Great Wall Motors (GWM) will launch its premium Wey and electric Ora brands in Europe, with the latter expected to arrive in Australia in the near future to shake-up the burgeoning tailpipe emissions-free market.In the past, GWM has made no secret of its
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Cupra’s grand electric plans for Australia
By Justin Hilliard · 08 Sep 2021
After splitting away from Seat in 2018 to become its own standalone Spanish brand, Cupra began putting down roots in Europe ahead of its global expansion, with Australia to serve as its Asia-Pacific testbed from next year, when it could become the first Volkswagen Group member to offer an all-electric model locally
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Hyundai, Kia commit to zero-emissions future
By Justin Hilliard · 07 Sep 2021
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) – the parent company of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis – has not only announced when it will go carbon neutral, but also how it will go about the ambitious move
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BMW i Vision Circular looks to 2040s motoring
By Byron Mathioudakis · 07 Sep 2021
BMW has wheeled out a not-for-production electric vehicle (EV) concept as the carmaker's centrepiece at this year's IAA motor show in Munich, boasting laudable eco traits including 100 per cent recyclability and zero emissions power, as well as a whole ne
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The rotary models that came before Mazda RX-7
By David Morley · 05 Sep 2021
It’s now a matter of history that Mazda’s persistence with the rotary engine turned it into a fun, reliable unit that would become a favourite of many an enthusiast owner.
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Bad news for the Toyota GR Corolla?
By Andrew Chesterton · 03 Sep 2021
There's bad news brewing for those waiting for the Toyota GR Corolla, with reports the brand's Subaru WRX, Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R rival won't actually appear until the end of 2022.Credible reports out of Japan had initially pointed to GR Yar
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Toyota goes bananas in August 2021 sales
By Justin Hilliard · 03 Sep 2021
The Australian new-vehicle market had a positive sales result for the 10th month in a row in August 2021, with its volume up a stronger than expected 33.1 per cent month-on-month, to 81,199 units
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No more manual Corolla for now
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Sep 2021
Toyota Australia has discontinued the manual version of the Corolla hatchback and sedan, raising the point of entry of both models to $25,395 before on-road costs.For reference, the manual Corolla Ascent Sport was priced at $23,895, with the decision made
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Mazda ups pricing for its 3 small car
By Tung Nguyen · 01 Sep 2021
Mazda Australia's popular Mazda3 small hatchback and sedan has crept up in price by up to $400, with the cheapest version of each now positioned at $25,990 before on-road costs.Mazda Australia has confirmed to CarsGuide there are no specification or equip
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From Ford Laser Sport and TX3 to the Focus ST
By Byron Mathioudakis · 29 Aug 2021
A new Ford Focus is coming. And we have the old Ford Laser to thank for it.
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