Hatchback News

Rust In Pieces: Cars we farewelled in 2022

By Andrew Chesterton · 27 Dec 2022

It has been among the weirder new-car years on record in Australia, with most models hard to come by — with lengthy ordering queues and shipping delays — and their prices seemingly only heading in one direction. And it all looks like it will continue into the new year, too.

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Byron's personal favourite cars of 2022

By Byron Mathioudakis · 26 Dec 2022

As 2022 ends, it’s worth remembering that even road testers form attachments to cars.

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Cars you might not know share engines

By Chris Thompson · 24 Dec 2022

With the twin-built Toyota GR86 and Subaru Impreza carrying over their (albeit now larger) shared engines into the new generation, a conversation was sparked in the CarsGuide office about unexpected cars that share an engine.

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Honda Jazz Crosstar: would it work in Oz?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 23 Dec 2022

Sick of waiting for a Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid?

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Cupra Born range versus electric car rivals

By Chris Thompson · 22 Dec 2022

The new 2023 Cupra Born electric car has landed in Australia, and on paper it looks like it's trying hard to strike a broadly appealing balance between price and range without sacrificing a premium feel.But does it succeed?

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Models in stock with drive-away pricing

By Tim Nicholson · 19 Dec 2022

While most carmakers have struggled with supply over the past two years, there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for some brands.At least some of the parts shortages and supply chain dramas have abated, enough for a few of the biggest brands

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The top 5 cars of 2022 (in my opinion...)

By Tom White · 19 Dec 2022

Cars to watch the downfall of combustion by.

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Are these the coolest Toyotas in the world?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 18 Dec 2022

Toyota is a titan. Last year, it built some 10.5 million vehicles and earned over $400 billion in revenue globally. What many people may not know, though, is the sheer volume of diversity underpinning such numbers. Here, then, are five cool, contemporary Toyotas that Australians are denied access to.

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Mazda commits to 2 future - as an EV?

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Dec 2022

The future of the Mazda2 looks to be secured after all, despite reports of the light hatchback’s demise.

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VW Amarok to top Golf sales?

By Tim Nicholson · 17 Dec 2022

The Amarok is poised to solidify its place as Volkswagen’s top-selling model in Australia, with the new-gen model expected to outpace the other models in VW’s line-up.

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