Hatchback News

Not all cars are created equal
By Stephen Ottley · 21 Jun 2025
One of the most common questions I get asked as a motoring journalist is ‘what’s the worst car you’ve driven?’  To be honest, it’s not a hard question to answer because I was one of the unfortunate few to have driven the original Chery J1 hatchback.
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Is a VW Group EV baby boom coming? - report
By Chris Thompson · 20 Jun 2025
Volkswagen Group seems to be in the midst of developing and launching a series of small electric cars to satisfy its European markets, according to reports.
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GWM to build cars for Australia in ex-Holden factory
By Tom White · 18 Jun 2025
GWM will build cars in its ex-Holden factory for the Australian market once again after five-year wait.
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BYD’s plans to rule the Australian sales charts
By Tim Nicholson · 17 Jun 2025
BYD is gearing up for a massive new-model rollout that should cement its place in Australia's top 10 car brands.
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Legendary hot hatch returns as an EV!
By Tom White · 16 Jun 2025
Peugeot's legendary hot hatch returns.
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Major updates for overlooked electric car
By Tom White · 13 Jun 2025
GWM has revealed a significant facelift for its diminutive Ora hatchback in China, as it looks to better compete with its more successful key rivals.
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Tiny Chery EV hatchback costs $13k and has 400km range
By Jack Quick · 12 Jun 2025
Chery has just launched a new electric micro hatchback in China that goes up against the BYD Seagull and Leapmotor T03.
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Nio closing in on Australian launch?
By Tom White · 04 Jun 2025
Nio has confirmed expansion plans for its new Firefly hatchback, with a right-hand drive version expected to launch before the end of 2025.
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All the EOFY deals from car brands in Australia
By Jack Quick · 01 Jun 2025
It’s EOFY time again!
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Is Skoda next to go full retro?
By Tom White · 29 May 2025
Is Skoda next to go full retro? Brand's new MG4-sized Favorit concept could herald styling shake-up for embattled Czech automaker.
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