Hatchback News

Cupra Born: Our first affordable EV hot hatch

By Byron Mathioudakis · 16 Dec 2022

Volkswagen Group brand Cupra has joined the (relatively) affordable electric vehicle (EV) ranks in Australia with the release of the $59,990 (before on-road costs) Born.

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Up close with the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla

By Tung Nguyen · 15 Dec 2022

Toyota has gone from drab to desirable in a very short span of time thanks to its return to proper go-fast models under its Gazoo Racing banner.

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VW Golf set to disappear... for a while

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Dec 2022

Volkswagen Australia is bracing for sales of its popular Golf small car to all-but-stop in early 2023 as the global supply chain crisis continues to cause drama for carmakers.

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Ford to use US heritage in EV marketing

By Chris Thompson · 14 Dec 2022

Ford is leaning more heavily on its American heritage, as it shifts towards an electrified future with a very different-looking European line-up.While Ford in the US is seen as the brand with models like the macho F-150 truck and the iconic Mustang, Ford'

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Hyundai reveals the future of N Performance

By Stephen Ottley · 12 Dec 2022

Hyundai’s N Performance brand will introduce its first electric model in 2023 and by 2030 the entire line-up will have ditched petrol-power.

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Expect a long waiting list for ID.4, says VW

By Tom White · 11 Dec 2022

Volkswagen says it is logical the ID.4 will have an extensive waiting list from launch.

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Compact hatchback wait times before Christmas

By Chris Thompson · 08 Dec 2022

With 2022 rapidly coming to an end and car wait times still up in the air, there are scant options in terms of cars that will arrive before Santa’s sleigh if you’re in the market for some wheels.

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ANCAP scores for Pathfinder, X1, Mifa 9

By Chris Thompson · 08 Dec 2022

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has announced scoring for four models, with most receiving top marks at five stars.The new Nissan Pathfinder, BMW X1 small SUV, LDV Mifa 9 people mover, and the Fiat 500e electric hatchback were all rate

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Can Toyota wear the performance Crown?

By Andrew Chesterton · 07 Dec 2022

A performance king needs a crown, and fresh reports out of Japan suggest Toyota will soon be getting exactly that, with the brand to roll out a hardcore GR variant of its new Crown flagship.

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VW ID.3 updated, won’t replace Golf

By Chris Thompson · 05 Dec 2022

Volkswagen will have already updated the ID.3 electric car before its anticipated 2025 launch in Australia, meaning local buyers will benefit from a raft of updates upon its debut.Confirmed late last month, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schafer revealed an overha

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