Zoom-Zoom indeed, with 250-hp (190kW) and a 0-60mph in under 6 seconds it’s quite simply the hottest hatchback available today. Beginning at USD $22,800 the MazdaSpeed3 Sports Package packs a six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch alloys and the relevant tech including DSC, TC and ABD. An advanced LSD features to ensure power hits the ground as expected.

A Grand Touring model is also available from an additional USD$1,700. This includes extra luxury items such as automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing wipers, Xenon HID headlights, LED rear combination taillights, accented leather bolsters on its black cloth seats, a premium BOSE sound system and available DVD navigation.

The MazdaSpeed3 is set to attract a significant number of suitors in a market keen on power and style in an economical package.

For further details check out the MazdaSpeed 3 website.

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Sporting a new powerplant, more safety considerations and cosmetic tweaks the MINI should continue to excite it’s loyal fans for the immediate future.

Read on about the new Mini @ Channel4, Autocar & Whatcar?

Pictures and the official Press Release below.

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Japan, a meca for high performance cars of all shapes and sizes is receiving a very limited edition run (10) of White Focus STs to celebrate the recent successes in the WRC.

Whilst the White Focus ST may seem rather understated for most markets, it’s a traditional racing colour for Japan and ontop of the fact that the only current Focus STs available in Electric Orange and Performance Blue the opportunity of being one of the lucky 10 owners in all of Japan will ensure this small marketing venture will be a raging success.

Ford Japan will also be introducing the Panther Black Focus ST and Fiesta ST to the market providing more flexibility to what is quickly developing as a very receptive market.

A strong heritage in the World Rally Championship, the Ford Focus ST is proving to be a firm success for the Ford Motor Company in all corners of the world.

Officially launched today, the Volvo C30 marks a solid venture into the Hot Hatch realm with a very promising offering.

Unique styling both externally and internally, a strong variety of powerplant and Volvo’s reknowned safety considerations in mind the Volvo C30 appears to have ticked quite a number of the boxes necessary for the C30 platform to succeed in the European market.

Read on for the official press release.

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Whilst the Volvo C30 isn’t officially due out until the 25th of July, we’ve managed to get a hold onto some leaked pictures. It’s great to see they haven’t steered away from the original look of the concept car, it looks fantastic.

Read on for more pictures.

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