Hatchback News

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Aug 2022

In just a few months, a new electric vehicle brand will lob on Australian shores, potentially carving out a niche as a style-driven but affordable EV offering.GWM's dedicated EV brand, Ora, has already been confirmed by Great Wall Motors' Chinese headquar

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Will this be Australia's cheapest EV?

By Stephen Ottley · 17 Aug 2022

MG has been one of the fastest rising brands in the Australian market in the past two years, and now it may have its next popular model - Australia’s cheapest electric car.

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Suzuki Australia axes its most popular model

By Matt Campbell · 17 Aug 2022

Is Suzuki Australia making a mistake by dumping the Baleno hatchback?

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Is Skoda now Volkswagen's closest rival?

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Aug 2022

When Skoda arrived in Australia (most recently) in 2007 it was meant to be a cheaper alternative to a Volkswagen brand that was moving upmarket. As Volkswagen moved up to be a ‘semi-premium’ brand and steal sales from more-established European premium brands, Skoda would do battle with the likes of Toyota, Hyundai and Mazda.

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Why the Honda's hybrid hero flopped

By Stephen Ottley · 13 Aug 2022

Earlier this year the Toyota Prius quietly disappeared from the Australian market after 21 years on sale. While never the brand’s biggest seller, it helped establish Toyota as the leader in hybrid sales in this country.

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Hyundai N performance selling up a storm!

By James Cleary · 11 Aug 2022

From cheeky challengers to established favourites in only five years, Hyundai’s N and N Line performance models are now accounting for a quarter of all new Hyundai’s sold in Australia.

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What will Mini models look like in the 2030s?

By Tim Nicholson · 10 Aug 2022

The Mini brand is known for many things - the diminutive size of its models, the so-called 'go-kart feel' of the driving dynamics, and the unmistakable design.But what if all of these elements were flipped on their heads?According to Mini's head of design

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A cheap yet premium EV? Why not?

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Aug 2022

Can an automotive brand be both premium and affordable? Or is this impossible? Is it one or the other?I can't think of too many high-end brands that claim affordability as one of their key selling points.

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Can the Fiat 500e save the Italian brand?

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Aug 2022

Australia is one of the most competitive new car markets in the world, which means not all brands can survive. In recent years we’ve seen the likes of MG and Haval enter (or re-enter) the local scene, while Holden and Chrysler have bowed out.

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How BYD can shake up the electric car market

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Aug 2022

BYD has emerged as a global player on the electric car market, even claiming to have outsold Tesla in the first half of 2022. Now it has its sights set on Australia, with its Atto 3 electric SUV already on sale and deliveries reportedly beginning by the end of August.

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