Hatchback News

Is Mitsubishi's 'kei' car EV right for Aus?

By Stephen Corby · 01 May 2024

Australia’s long-awaited emission laws are set to launch a flurry of adorable cuteness on our roads with Mitsubishi quickly moving to bring the tiny eK X “kei” car to Australia - which would become both our smallest and cheapest EV, at a price of $30,000 to $35,000 - to help it lower its overall CO2 burden.

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Potent new Cupra SUV confirmed for Oz

By Dom Tripolone · 30 Apr 2024

Cupra has debuted the updated Formentor and Leon in Europe with more grunt, extra tech and an improved cabin ahead of their arrival in Australia next year.

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Zombie car apocalypse: they live on elsewhere

By Byron Mathioudakis · 28 Apr 2024

Here are the popular models no longer available in Australia that are living an extended or second life elsewhere.

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BYD Ocean M hot hatch concept previews new EV

By Chris Thompson · 26 Apr 2024

Another small electric car could be on the way from BYD if a concept on show at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show is anything to go by - this is the Ocean M concept.

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Cheaper European model has arrived

By Dom Tripolone · 23 Apr 2024

Emerging car brand Cupra has added a new value focused model to its Australian line-up bringing performance and design flair.

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Citroen stays quiet on new C3 Aircross for Oz

By John Law · 23 Apr 2024

The revamped Citroen C3 range has been fully revealed, with the electric halo version now flanked by a hybrid hatch and rugged Aircross SUV variant.

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You are what you drive: cars we're bullied in

By Laura Berry · 20 Apr 2024

After a survey of the motoring journalists at CarsGuide we've compiled a list of the cars we get bullied in, the ones that bring out our worst and the cars we treated best in proving you are what you drive

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The Nissan Micra is making a comeback

By Dom Tripolone · 18 Apr 2024

The Japanese brand is about to go on an electric car offensive and the little EV is due to be officially unveiled late this year.

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Honda drops prices on selected vehicles

By John Law · 16 Apr 2024

Honda Australia has implemented a series of price drops across its Australian range, most notably in the lower trims bringing entry prices down by between $700 and $3100.

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Kia ramps up electric car plans

By Chris Thompson · 09 Apr 2024

Kia will have 15 electric cars in its line-up and a target of 1.6 million EV sales annually before the end of the decade, according to an announcement it made at the 2024 Kia CEO Investor Day.

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