Hatchback News

By Laura Berry · 01 Aug 2021

You’ve probably heard that customers are waiting months for their cars to arrive after they’ve bought them due to the disruption caused by COVID-19, but CarsGuide has tracked down dealerships in Sydney and Melbourne where you can buy a new car and drive it away with waiting. That’s right, even during a lockdown, Sydneysiders.

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Toyota axes regular Yaris’ manual in update

By Justin Hilliard · 27 Jul 2021

As part of an update, Toyota Australia has discontinued the Yaris’ manual entry-level variant, which has therefore increased the light hatchback’s starting price to beyond that of the most affordable version of the best-selling HiLux ute

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Here's the update on the Mazda 3 Turbo for Oz

By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 Jul 2021

Mazda has confirmed that it is working hard behind the scenes to make the Mazda3 Turbo available elsewhere a reality for Australian hot-hatch fans sooner rather than later.

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The electric cars Australia doesn’t get – yet

By Stephen Ottley · 25 Jul 2021

Australia is the lucky country. Aside from the natural wonders, we’re blessed with a wide variety of automotive choices - from pint-size Kia Rios to hulking Toyota LandCruisers. But that doesn’t mean we can’t wish for more.

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Sell these hot used cars before bubble bursts

By Byron Mathioudakis · 25 Jul 2021

Could you be sitting on a goldmine? There’s potentially easy money to be made, and it’s sitting right on your driveway or in the garage.

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Hyundai’s i30 N Fastback is back – for now

By Justin Hilliard · 23 Jul 2021

As expected, Hyundai Australia has confirmed the facelifted i30 Fastback N will be sold locally, albeit only as a Limited Edition variant that is now available to order until September 30, with a maximum of 500 examples up for grabs

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Mercedes-Benz confirms electric-only future

By Justin Hilliard · 23 Jul 2021

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the inevitable: its future is all-electric. In fact, it’s zero-emissions transition will occur sooner than most

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Suzuki gunning for the title of cheapest EV?

By Tom White · 23 Jul 2021

Suzuki has plans to launch its first battery electric vehicle in 2025, and it could cost less than $20,000.

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Fiat keeps on updating ageing 500 city car

By Justin Hilliard · 22 Jul 2021

Fiat Australia has once again updated the second-generation 500 micro car, with the previously special-edition Dolcevita grade becoming a permanent member of the line-up

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Suzuki will launch hybrids in Oz soon!

By Tom White · 22 Jul 2021

Suzuki has been quiet on hybrids until now, but has revealed it will take the fight to rivals very soon.

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