Hatchback News

Chinese brand NIO's Firefly EV trademark appears in Australia as global rollout gathers steam

24 Apr 2025 by Chris Thompson

Chinese car maker NIO has officially launched its entry-level brand Firefly at Auto Shanghai 2025, with the small electric car of the same name possibly set for launch in Australia. Read more

Mazda is back! Can the brand keep Ford off its back this year with updated 2025 Mazda CX-60, updated BT-50 ute and strong sales of the Mazda CX-3 small SUV?

15 Apr 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Mazda seems back on track in 2025 for a bumper sales year. Read more

China is winning! While BYD Shark 6, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and GWM Haval Jolion sales roar ahead, established brands and evergreen models are suffering in a shrinking new-vehicle market

14 Apr 2025 by James Cleary

It was building for a long time, but now the giant wave of Chinese challenger brands entering the Australian new-car market has hit our shores with a vengeance. Read more

Iconic European car brand adds three new hybrid models in Australia, but will it be enough to claw back sales?

8 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Peugeot has added three new hybrid options to its Australian line-up as the brand transitions to a hybrid-only passenger car range. Read more

Two popular Mazda models could be axed in Japan, risking more than 23,000 sales in Australia: report

1 Apr 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Two of Mazda’s most prized models could be on the chopping block globally, according to a report out of Japan, potentially costing the brand almost 24,000 sales domestically. ...Read more

Is Tesla's FSD full of it? Full Self-Driving forced into embarrassing rebrand

31 Mar 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

Tesla has been forced into an embarrassing backdown over a trial of its Full Self-Driving tech in China, with owners of Tesla vehicles reportedly accruing fines for disregarding certain road rules, ...Read more

A popular family SUV, a new small SUV and an electric hatchback tested for crash safety

31 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

A pair of Mini models and a European family SUV are the latest cars to be awarded top marks in the most recent round of crash safety testing. Read more

Don't like touchscreens and digital displays? These are the last cars left with analogue dials and physical buttons including the Suzuki Vitara, Subaru Outback and more

30 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

Big screens and displays in cars can make interiors look modern and minimalist but what happens if they fail? Read more

Thai-built Chinese cars for Australia? BYD Dolphin-rivalling GAC Aion UT electric car and M8 hybrid people mover to fight the Kia Carnival detailed at Bangkok motor show

27 Mar 2025 by Tim Nicholson

Chinese manufacturer GAC has announced plans to expand its right-hand-drive model offering which could mean a bigger line-up for Australia. Read more

Australia's new EV price leader? BYD Seagull in right-hand drive heading to the UK but will the sub-Dolphin city car come here to cut the GWM Ora, MG4 & Nissan Leaf off at the knees?

21 Mar 2025 by James Cleary

Chinese automotive giant BYD has confirmed right-hand drive production of its city-sized Seagull EV for sale in the UK this year, opening up the possibility of the budget-focused five-door coming to ...Read more

Popular affordable electric car replacement confirmed! This is the next-generation MG4 to go into battle against the Tesla Model 3, BYD Dolphin, and GWM Ora

21 Mar 2025 by Chris Thompson

MG has confirmed the name and design of the next-generation MG4, shortly after it was leaked via government documents. Read more

MG's EV mystery: Next-gen MG4 electric car revealed in China as Chinese affordable electric car battle heats up with BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora

20 Mar 2025 by Chris Thompson

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. Read more

Faster than fuelling! BYD's game-changing EV charging breakthrough on Australia-bound SUV delivers 400km range in five minutes as China dominates Tesla on tech

18 Mar 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

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. Read more

Toyota's bang-for-bucks champ: New Toyota GR Corolla to continue brand's boring to bonkers revolution... with Supra power? - reports

17 Mar 2025 by Chris Thompson

The reveal of the next Toyota Corolla approaches, with the world’s most popular car expected to enter a new generation next year. ...Read more

Who says hatchbacks are dead? Nio's Firefly electric car brings fun back to a segment increasingly left behind by Mitsubishi and Nissan, as a rival to the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4

17 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

Could this be the ultimate compact car rival to the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora? Read more

The car brands that need a Chinese makeover: MG is more popular than it ever was thanks to Chinese ownership and these brands need to be bought by the likes of BYD, Geely and SAIC | Opinion

16 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

MG recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, but the oh-so-British brand never would have made there if it hadn’t been saved and re-invented by Chinese auto supergiant SAIC Motor. ...Read more

Hyundai about to launch eight year warranty in Australia? New guarantee under study to trump Kia, Toyota, Mazda and GWM's warranty period as battle for sales heats up

5 Mar 2025 by Dom Tripolone

Hyundai is about to turbocharge its warranty. Read more

Toyota's new pocket-rocket takes shape: 2026 Toyota Starlet GR revealed in fresh renders as rumours of rally-based performance car will join Celica and MR2 in sports car rebirth: Report

28 Feb 2025 by Dom Tripolone

Toyota is going on a massive performance car offensive. The Japanese giant is rumoured to be bringing back the Celica and the MR2, but now it is believed the Starlet will be reborn as a rally-bred ...Read more

Checkmate Tesla and BYD? How Kia is preparing to blow the roof off the world's biggest electric car makers with a full range of electric cars including the EV4, PV5 and possible Picanto-sized EV1