Hatchback News

It's Ranger vs HiLux for 2023's sales crown

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Dec 2023

A fierce battle is brewing for the overall best-selling model for 2023 with just one month of sales to go. And the two contenders are the eternally popular Toyota HiLux and the Australian-developed Ford Ranger utes.

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Kia Cerato pricing increased for 2024

By Chris Thompson · 05 Dec 2023

One of Australia’s favourite small cars is getting a relatively small but consistent price increase, with the Kia Cerato now a few hundred dollars more expensive than before.

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Cadillac is back and here's what to expect

By Byron Mathioudakis · 02 Dec 2023

General Motors (GM) is back in a big way in Australia, and there’s more to come.

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Audi adds standard safety, bumps up pricing

By Chris Thompson · 30 Nov 2023

Audi has given most of its range a safety and features updated for its 2024 model year, with just about the entire Audi range now coming with features like adaptive cruise control as standard.

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Toyota not complacent about sales lead

By Chris Thompson · 26 Nov 2023

The brand that led the way on hybrid for many years is now faced with very hybrid-capable rivals who are also well ahead on electric cars - Toyota has none on sale yet - and the brand's sales share is slipping.

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MG puts brakes on after XPower steering issue

By Laura Berry · 17 Nov 2023

MG has halted deliveries of its MG4 XPower as the brand races to address a steering issue with the sporty electric hatch.

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Renault ramp-up: New models for early 2024

By James Cleary · 17 Nov 2023

The vagaries of global supply chains and manufacturing capability have played havoc with the availability of numerous in-demand new car models in recent years, and French giant Renault is not alone in revising arrival timing for upcoming models heading for Australian showrooms.

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Renault Twingo reborn for the EV generation!

By James Cleary · 16 Nov 2023

Renault has used its 2023 Group Conference - Capital Market Day in Paris to launch a sleek pure-electric concept version of its iconic Twingo city car with production scheduled for 2026.

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Safest used cars in Australia revealed

By Tim Nicholson · 15 Nov 2023

Choosing a used car can be tricky. You want to make sure you're not getting ripped off and that the car has been well looked after and doesn't have any hidden damage. But another key consideration is safety.

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2024 Toyota Prius: will it come to Australia?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 12 Nov 2023

Will the Toyota Prius return to Australia after all? Late last month, Toyota in the United Kingdom announced that it would reverse an earlier decision made last year to axe the series, by reinstating the pioneering petrol-electric hybrid to its model line-up.

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