Hatchback News

Peugeot's 2024 launch calendar: More hybrids, EVs and commercial vehicles on the way

By Tom White · 11 Sep 2023

Expect French underdog Peugeot's line-up to be fully refreshed and highly electrified in 2024.

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VW's new electric GTI can simulate the driving feel of Golf GTIs of the past

By Tung Nguyen · 04 Sep 2023

Volkswagen will serve up go-faster GTI variants of select ID electric cars, starting off with the ID.2 GTI from 2027.

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Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT and the other top 5 new electrics cars that offer the most power for your dollar

By Laura Berry · 02 Sep 2023

Look down at your feet. You're standing on the threshold of a new age where an electric Hyundai SUV can have Lamborghini power and acceleration without the supercar price.

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Toyota forced to cease production, so where does this leave your RAV4, LandCruiser or Kluger now?

By Laura Berry · 30 Aug 2023

If you've been waiting patiently for your new RAV4, LandCruiser, Prado or Kluger to arrive then we might have some bad news with Toyota announcing overnight that it has halted production at every one of its Japanese plants after another parts issue hits the auto giant.

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Cracking the Chinese car code! You know about MG and BYD, but what about all the other new car brands and models?

By James Cleary · 27 Aug 2023

It’s an often repeated truism that the Australian new car market is “the most competitive in the world”. In fact, CarsGuide has no doubt repeated it on multiple occasions.

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The top 5 most-power-for-your-dollar cars in Australia - from sports cars, to hot hatches and... a people mover?

By Laura Berry · 26 Aug 2023

Have you ever wondered what’s the most powerful car you can buy on a budget? We were wondering exactly that and then sifted through every new car on the market looking at their outputs and prices to find out.

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Don't put that deposit down for a Ford Ranger or Toyota Prado just yet! A small hatchback might be a better fit | Opinion

By Tim Nicholson · 26 Aug 2023

About 10 to 15 years ago there was a shift in market trends from large, usually inefficient passenger cars to smaller, more frugal models like hatchbacks and compact sedans.

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Why Honda is confident it will meet sales targets: New ZR-V and CR-V to lead resurgence for the Japanese brand

By Stephen Ottley · 19 Aug 2023

Honda Australia is confident that the arrival of the all-new ZR-V and new-generation CR-V will lead it back to sales success.

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Chasing perfection? Mazda says SkyActiv-X not a dead-end, but part of the journey as it continues to buck the trend investing in combustion technology

By Tom White · 19 Aug 2023

Mazda continues to buck the trend by investing in unusual combustion technology as its rivals leave the engine space altogether - but is it the right move?

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Toyota Australia increases prices of most popular models including HiLux, RAV4, LandCruiser and Kluger

By Tung Nguyen · 11 Aug 2023

Toyota Australia has raised prices for most of its models by as much as $1890 as it passes on the increasing costs of raw materials, labour and manufacturing onto the consumer.

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