Hatchback News

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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The Chinese car brands in Australia and their models
By Jack Quick · 27 May 2025
There are more and more Chinese car brands entering the Australian new car market seemingly every day.
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Nissan revives iconic city car as a small EV
By Jack Quick · 22 May 2025
Nissan has officially revealed its new, sixth-generation Micra ahead of its launch in European markets later this year.
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Best electric cars arriving in 2025
By Tom White · 21 May 2025
Electric cars reached a tipping point during 2024 in many markets, but Australia is still behind other countries that are experiencing a slowdown.This global slowdown combined with continued momentum in Australia is a potent combination, which is excellent news for new car buyers as a huge array of electric cars in all shapes, sizes, and price points will now arrive in 2025.Not only will there be the arrival of long-delayed entries from some of the most recognisable brands, but there will be a collection of all-new entries as many Chinese manufacturers try their luck in Australia.Nearly 30 new EVs are due in Australia before the end of next year, with no doubt even more to come.Could one of the below be on your radar over the course of the year? Check out our comprehensive list to find out.
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Future VW Golf GTI EV confirmed
By Samuel Irvine · 14 May 2025
An electric Volkswagen Golf GTI is in the works and the brand’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, couldn’t be any more excited.
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The best new cars coming in 2025: Hatchbacks, sedans, wagons, sports cars and people movers
By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 May 2025
The entire world might still be completely in love with SUVs and utes, but the traditional passenger car is far from over, be it sedans, wagons, coupes or convertibles. Here is a list of 2025's more-promising newcomers, and all without a hint of crossover or truck between them!
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2029 Volkswagen Mark 9 EV details emerge
By Samuel Irvine · 09 May 2025
Volkswagen's next-generation Golf, the Mark 9, will be radically transformed into a high-tech electric car when it is released in 2029, gaining the brand's latest electrical architecture and software, according to a report.
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Ford Fiesta lives on as an electric car?
By Samuel Irvine · 06 May 2025
Two years after it was retired to the hatchback hall of fame, the iconic Ford Fiesta could return as a rebadged Volkswagen – and an EV.
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