Hatchback News

Why small premium cars aren’t done yet
By Chris Thompson · 11 Dec 2024
BMW Australia is confident there’s still a need for small cars in the local market, citing the success of the X1 SUV as it launches its new 1 Series hatch locally.
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Toyota's heroes get power boost! 
By Dom Tripolone · 10 Dec 2024
Toyota has given its standout performance cars a much needed update.
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Latest on all-new Toyota Corolla and Mazda3
By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Dec 2024
The small-car segment is stagnant at the moment and consumers are starting to wonder where the replacements for the ageing Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 are, amongst others. Well, some are coming, others may not, and Kia may just have the answer you seek.
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Can this family favourite topple the Ranger? 
By Tim Nicholson · 07 Dec 2024
Could an SUV top the sales charts in Australia for the first time ever this year?
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Massive shake-up for popular small car
By Dom Tripolone · 02 Dec 2024
What does $9 billion buy you? If you’re Volkswagen, it gets you an all-new electric Golf.
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Could this be Australia's most affordable EV?
By Tom White · 25 Nov 2024
Could this big Chinese automaker be about to launch Australia's next most affordable electric car?
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The most exciting new-car brand?
By Dom Tripolone · 18 Nov 2024
Kia is on a roll and picking up speed.
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The reason behind GWM and Toyota's huge sales
By Samuel Irvine · 13 Nov 2024
The defining story of Australia’s new-car market in 2024 has been the unbridled flow of electric-only car brands that have either set up shop in Australia or announced plans to do so, with the vast majority hailing from China.
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Will BYD cut prices or bring in cheaper EVs?
By Byron Mathioudakis · 10 Nov 2024
Is BYD going to go match other Chinese brands with significant discounts on electric vehicles (EVs)? Or will it release an even cheaper city car based on the Seagull hatch?
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Large number of Hondas recalled in Oz
By John Law · 08 Nov 2024
A wide-reaching recall has been issued by Honda Australia concerning 16,001 vehicles sold between 2021 and 2024. 
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