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Toyota rumoured to be building potent new hatchback: 2026 Toyota GR Starlet could be on the way to tackle Hyundai i20N and Ford Fiesta ST
6 September 2024 by Samuel Irvine
Toyota is rumoured to be prepping another feisty little hot hatch.Read more
Powerful electric hot hatch revealed: 2025 BYD Seal 06 GT is likely to pack twin-motor 310kW powertrain to put the hurt on MG4 XPower and Cupra Born
28 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine
BYD has revealed the first official images of its 2025 Seal 06 GT....Read more
Five cylinder hero here to stay ... for now: New look and chassis tweaks see 2025 Audi RS3 hyper hatch beat the BMW M2's Nurburgring lap time
20 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine
Audi has revealed the 2025 RS3 with a smattering of visual and chassis...Read more
Move over VW Golf R and Subaru WRX: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla finally gets a long-awaited automatic gearbox and more grunt
2 August 2024 by Samuel Irvine
Toyota has broadened the appeal of its rally-bred GR Corolla hot hatch...Read more
Still the cheapest hot hatch? 2025 Hyundai i30 N pricing and features revealed but does it undercut the VW Golf GTI, Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R?
2 August 2024 by Tim Nicholson
One of Australia’s favourite hot hatches has come in for an overhaul...Read more
Cheap hot hatch thrills are back on the table! 2025 Suzuki Swift Sport release looking likely as cut-price Volkswagen Polo GTI and Hyundai i20 N rival may be revived: report
26 July 2024 by John Law
Despite reports out of the United Kingdom that the Suzuki Swift Sport...Read more
Hyundai's Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rivalling i30 N hatchback gets vital upgrades with Australian release locked in for August
18 July 2024 by Dom Tripolone
The updated Hyundai i30 N hot hatch is locked in for Australia and is due...Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2024
16 July 2024 by Tung Nguyen
Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation...Read more
"People would gravitate to auto": Toyota GR Corolla to gain automatic transmission according to internal documents for the VW Golf R and Honda Civic Type R rival - report
10 July 2024 by Chris Thompson
Toyota’s about to broaden the appeal of one of its most convincing...Read more
Is it time-up for SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi ASX? The return of the hatchback and sedan is the change experts didn't expect for decades and it's cars such as the Tesla Model 3, MG4 and BYD Seal driving it | Analysis
5 July 2024 by Richard Berry
Something is happening to the car world and we're all witnessing it...Read more
Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024
4 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson
It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks, sedans in...Read more
The best electric hatchbacks in Australia
31 May 2024 by Stephen Corby
Electric cars come in all shapes and sizes these days, but arguably the...Read more
Iconic hot hatch now $8000 cheaper: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gains equipment and a lower price to fight off the Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R
30 May 2024 by Dom Tripolone
Volkswagen has slashed the price of its fully loaded Golf GTI performance...Read more
2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed: Preview of changes that could make it to Australia for Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 rival
23 May 2024 by Chris Thompson
American Honda Motor has revealed the facelifted version of its locally...Read more
Mini's hottest model to debut at famous endurance race: 2025 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works is coming in petrol and electric car forms with the Hyundai i20 N and VW Polo GTI in its sights
20 May 2024 by John Law
Mini has given a preview of its next-gen hi-po hot hatch, the John Cooper...Read more
Hot hatches are still popular! More stock of MY24 Hyundai i30 N hatch on the way as demand remains high for VW Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rival
2 May 2024 by John Law
Hyundai is committed to the hot hatch with plentiful stock of its i30 N...Read more
BYD's building a hot hatch? BYD Ocean M hot hatch concept previews a new hatchback electric car coming to take on MG4 - report
26 April 2024 by Chris Thompson
Another small electric car could be on the way from BYD if a concept on...Read more
Cheaper European model has arrived: 2024 Cupra Leon Tribe Edition is the brand's most affordable answer to the Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai i30
23 April 2024 by Dom Tripolone
Emerging car brand Cupra has added a new value focused model to its...Read more
Is it time to slow down? Why modern performance cars - like the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche 911 GT3 RS - are becoming too fast for our own good | Opinion
30 March 2024 by Stephen Ottley
I love fast cars. I’ve been a fan of anything quick since I was a...Read more