Small Cars

Why has my 2014 Holden Barina stopped working?
By David Morley · 17 Feb 2025

What is the most common reason for my 2014 Holden Barina hatch to stop working? Is it the starter motor or is it something more serious?

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Issues with 2001 Kia Rio getting stuck in third gear
By David Morley · 17 Feb 2025

The automatic transmission of my 2001 Kia Rio gets stuck in third gear, but only when the headlights, air-conditioning or the heater is on. It runs fine with everything off. Any ideas?

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Move over Volkswagen T-Cross here's the ID.2X
By Laura Berry · 17 Feb 2025
Volkswagen is about to show the world its new little electric SUV that will effectively take the place of the combustion engined T-Cross.
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Peugeot to revive GTi badge?
By John Law · 17 Feb 2025
If there’s one thing French carmakers do well, it’s front-drive hot hatches.  The Peugeot 205 GTi and Renault 5 GT were cars for the car-loving people, and the two brands would go on to duke it out for front-wheel drive driving supremacy for nearly 40 years. 
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Kia's new Tesla knockout punch?
By Dom Tripolone · 17 Feb 2025
Kia has revealed its new small electric hatchback and sedan.
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These cars are too cheap
By Dom Tripolone · 16 Feb 2025
Performance electric cars are too cheap.
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Kia to reveal three new EVs this month
By Samuel Irvine · 13 Feb 2025
Kia has teased its incoming electric liftback sedan, the EV4, ahead of its official unveiling at Kia EV day in Spain on February 27.
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Cut-pice Mini LandCruiser is a go
By John Law · 13 Feb 2025
Reports from Japan indicate the much-anticipated ‘mini’ LandCruiser FJ is readying for launch. 
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Why Mazda won't quit its fading heroes
By Stephen Ottley · 13 Feb 2025
Mazda is standing by its small car duo - the Mazda2 and Mazda3 - despite both models being amongst the oldest in its range and the market shift towards SUVs.
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More PHEVs coming from Kia?
By Tim Nicholson · 12 Feb 2025
If you’re keen on a hybrid from an established brand but want something other than a Toyota, there might be a few more options on the horizon soon, with Kia set to ramp up its plug-in hybrid offerings.
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