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Mercedes has waved goodbye to its previous unconventional A-Class design in favour of a more standard, sleeker hatchback body, in keeping with rivals such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Volkswagen

Mercedes has waved goodbye to its previous unconventional A-Class design in favour of a more standard but sleeker body, in keeping with rivals such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Volkswagen Golf.

The Mercedes A-Class faces tough opposition in the premium hatchback market from the likes of the Audi A3, Volkswagen golf and BMW 1 Series.

The good people at JD Power surveyed 13,000 car owners to come up with a list of the most reliable cars.

Buckle up and ride passenger side in my 360 degree test drive of the new Renault Scenic!

Just how ferociously does the new Audi TT RS Coupe accelerate? Buckle up and brace yourself as you join testing the new 2.5-litre five cylinder engine in the TT RS. Cue a full on timed launch....

Buckle up and ride passenger side in our 360 degree test drive of the new Peugeot 308! How does the steering position compare to other family hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus?

Step inside, sit down and buckle up as Mat takes your on a 360 degree test drive of the BMW 1 Series. This hatchback is the only car in its class to feature rear wheel drive!

I was at the launch for the brand new Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic and have the low down on this 5 seater and 7 seater people carrier.

The Peugeot 308 won European Car of the Year in 2014 but can this stylish hatchback live up to the hype of its predecessor?

The Peugeot 308 trounces its rivals in terms of boot space, offering a mega 470 litres of space, thats almost 25 percent bigger than the mighty Volkswagen Golf!

All but the basic model of the brand new Peugeot 308 get a 9.7-inch touchscreen and sat-nav as standard.

Can the BMW 1 Series compete against other luxury hatchbacks like the Audi A3, Mercedes A Class, and Volvo V40? It already sets itself apart from the crowd by featuring rear-wheel-drive.

The BMW 1 Series boasts a large amount of boot space for a hatchback with 360 litres available with the seats up, but folded and it expands to 1,200 litres!

All but the base model of the BMW 1 Series come equipped with an iDrive computer as standard. However, can the 1 Series compete with the likes of the Audi A3 for cabin quality?

The Vauxhall Astra, the Volkswagen Golf and the Ford Focus are all great choices if you're looking to buy an economical hatchback that's not only perfect for commuting but offers enough space for a

The Lexus RC is based upon another Lexus model, the IS saloon but, with the looks of the Lexus RC F. What does this mean when it comes to driving however?

All Vauxhall Astra's come fitted with a six-speed manual gear box as standard but how practical actually is this? Is the new 1.0 litre engine even worth considering?

Skoda invited carwow to Berlin for the exclusive Skoda Kodiaq launch event!

The Lexus RC enters a stacked coupe competition, facing tough opposition from the likes of the BMW 4 Series, Mercedes C-Class coupe and Audi A5. So how does this Japanese competitor compare?

Lexus are renown for offering plenty of standard equipment with all models and this doesn’t stop when it comes to the Lexus RC. However, how does the infotainment system feel to actually use?

Thankfully the Lexus RC’s stylish looks continue from the outside to inside the cabin. However, whilst they may be pleasing to look at, how much passenger space does this Japanese coupe provide?

The Volkswagen Golf is known for its reliability and practicality, but with well over seven different engine options, which one is the best for you?

When it comes to pronunciations, the British struggle to cut the mustard, and we prefer our own anglicised versions to the original.

The Toyota RAV4 offers an improvement on the previous model in terms of steering and comfort, but offers little in choice of engines.

Sit alongside Mat in the and play passenger as he takes you through the Ford Focus driving experience. Does the new grown up Ford Focus handle as well as previous models?

It's a premium SUV showdown – which out of the Mercedes GLE, BMW X5 and Lexus RX is worthy of your cash?

The original Toyota RAV4 was ahead of the times. Low running costs, sporty handling and a novel raised driving position all in a sensible four-wheel-drive SUV package gave it a quirky appeal.

The Toyota RAV4 leads the way in terms of boot space against fierce rivals, the Nissan Qashqai with 430 litres of space and Renault Kadjar, with 472 litres. The RAV4 offers a whopping 547 litres!

The new Toyota RAV4 offers five different trim levels to choose from with the Active trim being the cheapest, but to add sat-nav it will cost £758 for most models.