Hatchback News

Honda Jazz +Sport 2018 pricing and spec confirmed
By Robbie Wallis · 03 Jul 2018
Honda has announced a limited-edition version of its Jazz light hatch called the +Sport, which adds $1600 worth of extra features over the VTi-S on which it is based, for a premium of $600.
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Tesla Model 3 2019: Musk hits build target, now boss of "real car company"
By Andrew Chesterton · 03 Jul 2018
Tesla has belatedly hit its Model 3 production goal, building 7000 cars in seven days to reach its target a handful of hours after the self-imposed deadline expired.
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Mercedes-AMG A35 2019 spied testing at the Nürburgring
By Andrew Chesterton · 27 Jun 2018
It's a sound to warm the hearts of hot-hatch fans everywhere; the new Mercedes-AMG A35 rumbling into life before firing off into the distance at the Nürburgring.
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Ford, Mazda lead latest safety recalls
By Spencer Leech · 27 Jun 2018
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published its latest round of safety recalls, with models from Ford, Mazda, BMW, Kia, Audi, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Lamborghini affected.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR 2019 confirmed for Australia
By Matt Campbell · 20 Jun 2018
The most hardcore Volkswagen Golf GTI ever, the 2019 VW Golf GTI TCR, is coming to Australia.
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Volkswagen Golf 2019 specs revealed
By Matt Campbell · 19 Jun 2018
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf range is set to be simplified when the updated hatchback arrives on sale from October this year.
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Volkswagen Polo R-Line 2018 added
By Matt Campbell · 19 Jun 2018
The 2018 Volkswagen Polo range has seen the addition of an aggressively styled R-Line pack. The new R-Line pack will be available as an optional extra on the range-topping Comfortline model at a cost of $1500. But for that money, buyers get plenty of additional kit. Trendline buyers can't get the R-Line pack. The
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Audi A1 Sportback 2018 revealed
By James Cleary · 19 Jun 2018
Audi has revealed its new, second-generation A1 Sportback featuring larger exterior dimensions, leading edge digital tech, revised engines and a more aggressive design.
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Kia Rio, Picanto to get turbo power
By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 Jun 2018
Kia Motors Australia (KMAu) will liven its Rio light hatch and Picanto micro car ranges with the addition of a new turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that's likely to arrive before year's end.
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Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA hits the road in Italy
By Andrew Chesterton · 12 Jun 2018
The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA is clearly edging closer to production, with a rolling prototype taking to the streets of Italy in a stunning new promo video.
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