Hatchback News

By Laura Berry · 03 Aug 2023

MG’s latest electric car, the MG4, has received the maximum five star safety score by the Australasian New Car Assessment programs (ANCAP).

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Recalled: 176,000 Mazda 3s and Mazda CX-3s

By Chris Thompson · 03 Aug 2023

A massive recall of more than 176,000 Mazdas has been announced, with two of the brand’s most familiar nameplates affected. Model years between 2013 and 2020 for the Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-3, which covers two generations of the former and one of the latter, have been recalled for a potential wiring problem which could affect the reversing camera’s function.

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Skoda Kamiq and Scala updated

By Chris Thompson · 02 Aug 2023

Skoda has updated its Scala hatchback and Kamiq SUV, with both receiving similar updates in terms of design and tech, but no major changes for their shared drivetrains.

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EV best range-for-your-buck buys revealed!

By Byron Mathioudakis · 30 Jul 2023

Thanks to BYD, MG and Tesla, electric vehicles (EVs) are more affordable than ever, aided by greater choice, freer production and ever-improving battery technology. There’s never been a better time to buy an EV. Don’t you just love a bit of healthy competition! But which budget electric car provides the most range for the least bucks? Does a lower price mean increased range anxiety?

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Budget Tesla 'Model 2' to be built in India?

By James Cleary · 26 Jul 2023

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has already teased two new products at the company's annual shareholder meeting earlier this year, one of which is likely the long-expected entry-level 'Model 2', designed to dramatically lower cost-of-entry to the ground-breaking electric car brand.

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Should you buy a second-hand EV?

By Laura Berry · 26 Jul 2023

It might seem you have to be rich to buy an electric car these days, with even some budget EVs blowing out to more than $50K, but we've found a way to get into an EV for a lot less.

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Tesla on top of Toyota?

By Andrew Chesterton · 25 Jul 2023

Tesla's incredible success with its Model 3 and Model Y manufacturing has left giants of the automotive industry searching for tips to improve their own processes.

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Nissan is in for a busy few years

By Tung Nguyen · 24 Jul 2023

Nissan might have just finished a comprehensive product overhaul with new-generation versions of the Qashqai, X-Trail, Pathfinder and Z hitting showrooms in the last 12 months, but it looks like there is plenty more to come from the Japanese brand.

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Why are some carmakers slow with EV uptake?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 23 Jul 2023

It seems that, whether you’re a new car buyer or a carmaker, this decade’s must-have accessory is an electric vehicle (EV). Brands like BYD, MG, Kia, Hyundai and – of course – Tesla are setting the pace in 2023… which begs the question: where are the other mainstream players and why are they lagging so far behind?

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Aussie flops that keep worthy successors away

By Byron Mathioudakis · 23 Jul 2023

All were meant to be sure-fire hits. A roll-of-the-dice gamble, some involving extensive and hugely expensive re-engineering for our right-hand-drive (RHD) requirements, in return for the promise of strong sales and a healthy return on investment. Especially when most were fundamentally good cars.

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