Hatchback News

By Tim Nicholson · 16 Jun 2022

MG is ramping up its plans for global domination with a sporty new electric hatchback that is set to change perceptions of the Chinese brand.

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Enjoy hot hatches while you can...

By Stephen Ottley · 11 Jun 2022

Enjoy the golden age of hot hatches while you can, because all signs point to a very different future for the pocket rockets we’ve come to know and love.

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Are Kia's cheapest new cars cheap enough?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 09 Jun 2022

Like most carmakers fuelled by the heady mix of high demand and low stock, Kia is on a roll in Australia.

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Where is Mitsubishi’s EV?

By Tung Nguyen · 09 Jun 2022

Mitsubishi was first in bringing a mass-market electric car to Australia in the form of slow-selling i-MiEV, but the brand is now taking a wait and see approach to the tailpipe emissions-free future.The quirky i-MiEV first hit Aussie roads in mid-2010, mo

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Mitsubishi aware of Chinese threat

By Tung Nguyen · 08 Jun 2022

Mitsubishi Australia is keeping a close eye on surging Chinese brands as models like the MG ZS, GWM Haval H6 and LDV T60 muscle in on what was once the Japanese brand's core audience.Speaking to CarsGuide, Mitsubishi Australia boss Shaun Westcott said the

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Mitsubishi abandons passenger cars

By Tung Nguyen · 07 Jun 2022

If you were holding out hope for a new-generation Mitsubishi Lancer sedan or Mirage and Colt hatchback, unfortunately, we've got some bad news for you.Speaking to CarsGuide, Mitsubishi Motors Australia boss Shaun Westcott said the local market has well an

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2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid powers up

By Andrew Chesterton · 06 Jun 2022

Toyota has unveiled a new and more powerful update to its Corolla Hybrid, with the top-selling small car getting a significant power boost and the promise of a more refined drive experience.Revealed in Europe, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid facelift pairs

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Fewer car options in 2022 than a decade ago

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Jun 2022

You’re not imagining this. There are distinctly fewer options around nowadays for new-car buyers in Australia compared to just 10 years ago.

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Some Subaru models move up in price

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jun 2022

Subaru Australia has rolled out updates to the Impreza small car, XV crossover and Outback large SUV in line with model year 2022 changes, but the adjustments will come with a price increase of up to $1300.The Japanese brand has removed the base grade of

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Australian new-car market crunched by delays

By Andrew Chesterton · 03 Jun 2022

The Australian new-car market is still feeling the impacts of the coronavirus and supply chain chaos, with vehicle sales falling 6.4 per cent compared to the same month last year.Toyota (with the HiLux and RAV4) continue to dominate a falling market, with

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