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Small Hatch Match-Up – Hyundai i30 Active v Mazda3 Neo Comparison Review
Small Hatch Match-Up – Hyundai i30 Active v Mazda3 Neo Comparison Review

Aggression is a trait few would associate with small hatchbacks. Yet here are the new Hyundai i30 and updated Mazda3 as ...

Jul 3, 2017 (13 days ago)
2017 Kia Soul Review | Unboxing Kia’s Block Star
2017 Kia Soul Review | Unboxing Kia’s Block Star

Once marketed as the poster-child of what Kia was capable of in terms of design, the boxy Soul’s glory days are no...

Jul 2, 2017 (14 days ago)
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L Review | AWD Gives Small Car Unique Appeal
2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L Review | AWD Gives Small Car Unique Appeal

Although the 2017 Subaru Impreza may continue to be bread and butter for the Japanese all-wheel drive-renowned brand, th...

Jun 15, 2017 (1 month ago)
2017 Suzuki Swift First Drive Review | Simple Yet Sophisticated And Downright Charming
2017 Suzuki Swift First Drive Review | Simple Yet Sophisticated And Downright Charming

The Suzuki Swift is a well-loved model in the Australian market, and this third-generation model since the nameplate re-...

Jun 7, 2017 (1 month ago)
2017 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI Sportback Review | Base Small Car Falls Flat
2017 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI Sportback Review | Base Small Car Falls Flat

Base is best. It’s a line that emerges frequently – and deservedly – in car reviews, and the 2017 Audi...

Jun 6, 2017 (1 month ago)

NEWS

Hyundai Officially Enters The Hot Hatch Club With i30 N

FRI, 14 JUL, 2017

Overnight Hyundai has officially revealed its first-ever hot hatch, revealing the i30 N after a long-lead of teasers and previews.

Renault Introduces Driveaway Pricing Across Megane Range

THU, 6 JUL, 2017

End of financial year deals may have come and gone, but Renault is hoping to start the second half of this year on a strong note, rolling out drive...

Volkswagen Sharpens Its Pencil On Golf 7.5 Pricing Ahead Of Launch

TUE, 27 JUN, 2017

Before the new model Golf officially goes on sale in Australia, Volkswagen has sharpened pricing on the small hatch and wagon range including free ...

Hyundai Drops Accent Light Car Range Down To Single High-Spec Model

WED, 21 JUN, 2017

Hyundai has trimmed its Accent light car range back, moving from a two-variant range to a single model called the Accent Sport.

Lexus Confirms 2018 CT 200h Hybrid Hatch For Australia

TUE, 20 JUN, 2017

Lexus has confirmed that its updated hybrid hatch, the CT 200h will be available in Australia from the fourth quarter of 2017.

2017 Suzuki Swift Arrives In Australia Ahead Of Local Launch

WED, 17 MAY, 2017

The first shipment of Suzuki’s all-new Swift light hatch has arrived in Australia ahead of the new model’s official debut next month.

BMW 1 Series And 2 Series Updated In Europe

FRI, 12 MAY, 2017

BMW has revealed a range of updates for its 1 Series hatch and 2 Series Coupe and Convertible in Europe ahead of the local launch for both later th...

2017 Skoda Rapid Update On Sale Overseas

WED, 10 MAY, 2017

Skoda has revealed new information about its updated Rapid small car as the new model has been launched in Europe.

2018 Peugeot 308 Facelift Unveiled

MON, 8 MAY, 2017

Peugeot has revealed the first image of its updated 2018 308 hatch, along with the facelifted model's key details for both hatch and wagon.

2017 Volkswagen Golf - Price And Features For Australia

WED, 3 MAY, 2017

Volkswagen has announced the pricing for its updated Mark 7.5 Golf range - including the Golf GTI and Golf R - ahead of the small hatch and wagon&r...;

REVIEWS

2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 First Drive | High Tech, High Spec, And Highly Appealing

WED, 5 JUL, 2017

Volkswagen is quite clear that its newest Golf isn’t all that new, but that it does improve on an established formula.

Small Hatch Match-Up – Hyundai i30 Active v Mazda3 Neo Comparison Review

MON, 3 JUL, 2017

Aggression is a trait few would associate with small hatchbacks.

2017 Kia Soul Review | Unboxing Kia’s Block Star

SUN, 2 JUL, 2017

Once marketed as the poster-child of what Kia was capable of in terms of design, the boxy Soul’s glory days are now behind it with just ...

2017 Volkswagen Arteon Overseas Preview Drive | Volkswagen Puts Prestige Brands On Notice With Its Newest Four-Door Coupe

TUE, 20 JUN, 2017

Despite Volkswagen’s origins as a car for the masses, the brand has more recently explored its premium side with cars like the Touareg, Passa...

2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L Review | AWD Gives Small Car Unique Appeal

THU, 15 JUN, 2017

Although the 2017 Subaru Impreza may continue to be bread and butter for the Japanese all-wheel drive-renowned brand, there now appears to be two d...

2017 Suzuki Swift First Drive Review | Simple Yet Sophisticated And Downright Charming

WED, 7 JUN, 2017

The Suzuki Swift is a well-loved model in the Australian market, and this third-generation model since the nameplate re-launched in Australia in 20...

2017 Renault Megane GT-Line Review | Solid All-Rounder Is Let Down By Its Price

MON, 29 MAY, 2017

An all-rounder is well-appreciated on the cricket field, and in the automotive world the Renault Megane GT-Line aims to impress with fine batting a...

2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo Prestige Review | Hatch-Cum-SUV Let Down By Its Lofty Pricetag

THU, 18 MAY, 2017

On the one hand the 2017 Suzuki S-Cross Prestige struggles to escape its past.

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