Hatchback News

Hyundai and Kia tussle for Oz sales supremacy

By Chris Thompson · 21 Jul 2023

It's possibly the friendliest rivalry in the Australian new car market - a far cry from the Holden and Ford battles of old - but it's one we're seemingly gripped by nonetheless: Hyundai vs Kia.

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MG shuffles pricing for models in Oz

By Chris Thompson · 20 Jul 2023

MG has adjusted some of its drive-away pricing in Australia, but there’s good news for prospective buyers of some of its more popular models.

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Best hatchbacks and sedans arriving in 2023

By Tim Nicholson · 17 Jul 2023

If you needed any proof that traditional passenger cars - think sedans, wagons and hatchbacks - have fallen out of favour of buyers compared with SUVs and utes, then look no further than our rather slim list of the best hatchbacks and sedans arriving in 2023.

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Aussie new car delivery times coming down!

By James Cleary · 16 Jul 2023

Australian new vehicle sales for the first six months of 2023 are up a solid 8.2 per cent compared to the first half of 2022, and part of the reason may - at last - be improved supply.

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Honda is finally on a roll and here's why!

By Byron Mathioudakis · 15 Jul 2023

Has Honda been right all along? Exactly two years into its controversial but since mimicked agency model, with fixed driveaway pricing and no haggling or discounting, it’s time to assess the Japanese brand’s Australian report card – and things certainly seem to be looking up, especially for buyers.

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Best hybrid cars arriving in 2023

By Tom White · 14 Jul 2023

It's fair to say the age of the purely combustion car has come to an end. This massive list of hybrids rolling out in Australia over the next year looks to change the automotive landscape for good.

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Best electric cars arriving in 2023

By Tung Nguyen · 12 Jul 2023

If 2022 proved anything, it was that Australians are finally ready to adopt electric cars en masse. Just look at the sellout success of Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y.

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Mercedes prices new A-Class

By Tung Nguyen · 11 Jul 2023

Mercedes’ refreshed A-Class will hit local showrooms this month with a hefty price increase, but also a longer list of equipment to justify the rise in cost of the premium small car.

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By Tom White · 06 Jul 2023

Peugeot's e-208 is coming to Australia, but will the popular-in-Europe electric hatch work in our competitive market?

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Toyota could help Mazda with EVs

By Tung Nguyen · 06 Jul 2023

Mazda has been slower to the electric vehicle (EV) game than some other big-name manufacturers in Australia, but that could all be about to change thanks to Toyota's help.

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