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The Mazda 3 is a great-value alternative to German rivals from BMW and Audi. See how it fares in our video

Is four-wheel drive enough for the new Subaru Impreza to leave the Mazda 3 trailing?

Kia has given its Optima saloon catwalk looks as part of a facelift. Does it have what it takes to beat rivals from Mazda and Audi?

Do four-door versions of our favourite hatchbacks have the same appeal? We compare new Mazda 3 Fastback with VW Jetta

The new Peugeot 308 hatch takes on the SEAT Leon and Mazda 3

The Mazda3 Sport Nav is a more than worthy rival to the Ford Focus Titanium X and Volkswagen Golf GT

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Mazda will unveil a new CNG concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, along with engine variants available in the new Mazda 3

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Mazda to bring back its hot hatch with a high-revving naturally aspirated engine

New Mazda 3 features Mazda 6 design, efficient engines and internet connectivity, with hybrid and saloon to follow later this year

Pictures of the new Mazda 3 have been leaked, revealing a design inspired by the Mazda 6 saloon

After a tough winter, hatch is due a check-up. Does it get a clean bill of health?

Our five-door comes head-to-head with its legendary sporting cousin at 24-hour race

Can Mazda’s red-hot new Mazda 3 MPS beat Ford’s barnstorming Focus RS? We put them head-to-head for a duel to remember.

Mazda’s new 3 is already proven as a top family hatch. Now, the entry car meets great-value rivals from Hyundai and Chevy in a budget battle

Can Mazda’s all-new 3 end the VW Golf’s reign at the top of the family hatch class? We find out