Hatchbacks

Alfa isn’t taking any chances with its latest attempt to penetrate the lucrative US car market, and we can’t wait for the return of the Italian label mainly because of the stunning 8C Competizione and 159 sedan. These two cars are already confirmed for launch in the US, but...

Peugeot has released limited edition versions of its popular 307HDi vehicles that release less pollution than they take in from the air. Utilising Peugeot’s HDi diesel engine technology, the car has also been designed to minimise harmful greenhouse gas emissions. As with all Peugeot diesel...

Audi wants to make good on its previous failed attempt at delivering a small car positioned below its A3 hatch. Audi sold the original A2 supermini up until 2005, and managed only average sales results. Total production numbers are estimated at only 175,000 units, which pales in comparison with its...

India’s largest car maker, Tata Motors, is planning to launch a new Minicar in 2008 priced at just over $2,000. Production numbers are estimated at close to a million units per year to satisfy demand in India, but the company hasn’t ruled out exports to global markets including the US...

After the leaked magazine scans revealed yesterday, Fiat has unveiled the Bravo officially to the press. Though the car will officially be shown to the press at the Rome Motor Show in January, Fiat has release preliminary details such as the dimensions and engine options. The Fiat Bravo has a...

The small car market is about to heat up with the introduction of two new models from Toyota. The first is the production version of the Auris concept that was displayed recently at the Paris Motor Show. The official unveiling of the Auris is expected at an engine systems exhibition in Bologna...

Boy-racers around the world will be excited to know that Renault has showcased its Mégane F1 Team R26 at the Paris Motor Show, a car that builds on the success of the original F1 edition of the Mégane released back in January. The latest version features a limited slip differential as well as the...

Hyundai’s entry to the C-segment market is the FD, which is shown in concept form as the Arnejs. Though the production car will probably lose most of the features that make this concept special, the basic design elements and style should remain the same. Hyundai has revealed that the concept...

Toyota’s Auris concept, which is basically a pre-production model of the next generation Corolla, will offer a new level of space and comfort in the small car segment. Adopting Toyota’s new Vibrant Clarity design theme, the Auris has a more upmarket feel than many of its rivals. The car...

Volvo’s new C30 hatch, which has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show, will be sold in the US. The new small Volvo will undercut the already small S40 and has a production target of 65,000 vehicles annually. However, the car is aimed directly at European markets where Volvo expects to make...

Thanks to a tip sent to us by Jeff, we now have some real life images of the Skoda Joyster concept direct from the Paris Motor Show. The Czech company’s latest three-door sports hatch follows on from its Yeti and Roomster concepts from previous shows. Official details are scheduled to be...

There have been a few reports online recently about Toyota’s plans to bring one of their European small cars to the US as a competitor to DaimlerChrysler’s Smart brand. With the recent increases in fuel, auto companies now believe that America is ready for mini cars. Now Edmunds has...

The Skoda Joyster is the latest concept from the Czechs, a handsome 3-door car with sporty pretensions. It follows on from the 2002 Tudor, the 2003 Roomster and the 2005 Yeti. With further details being released on the 28th of September, the only details we know is that it looks like it will be in...

Peugeot has unveiled the sports edition of the 207, dubbed the 207 GT. The car is slated to be on sale in December of this year. Unfortunately there will not be a range-topping 207 RC as we had originally hoped, and it seems that Peugeot enthusiasts will have to do with the 207 GT. Still, while the...

Fiat’s baby Panda will produce 100hp in its Sport iteration, which is significant considering that the Panda is one of the smallest cars in Fiat’s line-up. The Panda Sport will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 9.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 185km/h. Thanks to the small displacement of...