2015 saw some interesting trends in the light and small car market segments. Compared with 2014, total volume in the small car market actually decreased from 235,778 cars (21.2 per cent share overall) to 215,361 (18.6 per cent share). This can be attributed to a larger mix of small and […]
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2016 Hyundai i30 N prototype hot hatch spotted (video)
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of its upcoming hot hatch, dubbed the i30 N, cutting some laps on Germany’s Nurburgring. Industry experts are calling it the “i30 N” because it is being developed under Hyundai’s N performance division. The division has been set up to manage […]
Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand planning i30 hot hatch?
Hyundai has been spotted testing an interesting prototype on the Nurburgring, known as the i30 N prototype, signalling a potential foray into the hot hatch world. Unfortunately, we don’t have access to spy photos, however, the idea of an i30 hot hatch alone is news enough. The Hyundai i30 is […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2015 – i30 breaks records
The national VFACTS vehicle sales figures for Australia for June 2015 have been released, and for the first time since 1998, a Hyundai stands at the top of the popularity board. Starting with the most popular car brands, Toyota is still the front-runner, posting impressive figures compared with the previous […]
2015 Hyundai i30 Tourer series II on sale in Australia, gets 7spd DCT
The 2015 Hyundai i30 Tourer series II wagon has touched down in Australia, bringing a new dual-clutch transmission, increased standard specification, and enhanced connectivity. Perhaps the headlining change for the series II is the standard fitment of a new seven-speed dual-clutch auto across the board. It’s matched to either a […]
Australian vehicle sales for April 2015 – Mazda CX-3 takes off
The national VFACTS vehicle sales figures for Australia for April 2015 have been released, and it looks like small SUVs are definitely the flavour of the month. There’s no surprise what company sits at the top of the leader board in terms of overall sales. Toyota reported the highest figure, […]
2015 Hyundai i30 Series II on sale from $20,990; new look, more features
Hyundai has updated the popular i30 by giving it a fresh look, adding more features, and shaking up the model names. The diesel option also welcomes a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, as well as an increase in output. Five models now feature in the lineup; Active, ActiveX, SR, SR Premium, […]
2015 Hyundai i30 Turbo revealed along with range update
Hyundai has unveiled the new Euro-spec 2015 i30 Turbo with the company’s latest 1.6 T-GDI engine. It coincides with the debut of the facelifted i30 range. As previously expected, Hyundai is looking to take some sales from the popular ‘warm’ hatch market segment. And seen as though the i30 is […]