Small Cars

New MG4 confirmed as global model
By Chris Thompson · 21 Mar 2025
MG has confirmed the name and design of the next-generation MG4, shortly after it was leaked via government documents.
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Is this the next-gen MG4… or an MG3?
By Chris Thompson · 20 Mar 2025
A new electric car from MG has been revealed via a Chinese government regulator, but just what the car is could be up for debate.
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Australia's best small cars
By Stephen Ottley · 19 Mar 2025
In 2011 there was a seismic shift in the Australian car market - the Holden Commodore was dethroned as this country’s favourite car by the Mazda3.
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BYD's game-changing EV charging breakthrough
By Andrew Chesterton · 18 Mar 2025
BYD might have just changed the EV game around the world, revealing a charging breakthrough that can deliver 400kms in driving range in just five minutes.
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New Toyota GR Corolla to gain Supra power?
By Chris Thompson · 17 Mar 2025
The reveal of the next Toyota Corolla approaches, with the world’s most popular car expected to enter a new generation next year.
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Nio's Firefly could bring hatchbacks back!
By Laura Berry · 17 Mar 2025
Could this be the ultimate compact car rival to the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora?
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Suzuki Swift 2025 review: Hybrid GLX long-term | Part 1
By Tom White · 16 Mar 2025
Suzuki's new 'hybrid' swift looks good on paper, but what is it like to live with?
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Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 review: GXL Hybrid FWD long-term | Part 1
By Dom Tripolone · 14 Mar 2025
This SUV is a rarity for Toyota, but this hybrid compact SUV alternative to the Hyundai Kona and Haval Jolion could be a sleeper.
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My phone won't connect to a Mazda CX-3 via Android Auto, what similar model could I buy?
By David Morley · 14 Mar 2025

I've test driven four Mazda CX-3s (long story) and none of them have been able to connect to my phone via Android Auto. I have the app, my operating system is acceptable, and I had an IT specialist and two sales consultants trying yesterday.

Every other car has connected immediately (Kia Stonic, VW T-Roc, Skoda Kamiq, Hyundai Kona). Can you please advise an alternative to the CX-3 that's around $30K, the same size and with the same engine size and same level of power on the freeway.

Also, I love the T-Roc but am very concerned about parts availability and expense. My own mechanic told me to steer clear of them.

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My 2013 Holden Cruze is running too lean
By David Morley · 10 Mar 2025

My 2013 Holden Cruze has a 171 code (running too lean) I replaced the PCV and the purge valve and it’s still running lean. I replaced both because the purge valve was stuck open and the PCV was hissing and the car had a bad idle. I’m now thinking fuel pump but then again it sounds like a vacuum leak at gearbox. But that doesn’t make sense to me please help.

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