The Mazda3 has been a compact darling ever since its introduction in 2004, and even though its current design is nearly five years old, it still wins many comparison tests.

Got an Apple iPod? May be you should consider buying a set of goodies for the little bugger. There must be an advanced dock station, a wireless transmitter, a better pair of headphones. And maybe you could also get a new Mazda for it, too.

The Mazda3 shocked compact buyers when it first came to market. Not only did it perform better than most competitors it was up against, but even in base trim it offered an interior quality that rivaled some premium brands. The entry-level 3 continues forward into 2007 more or less unchanged, but for those looking for a little more action on the road and track, a range-topping MAZDASPEED3 is being added for the coming year.

Volvo is apparently going to officially unveil its new Volvo C30 hatchback at the upcoming motor show in Paris this September. And while the company makes all the needed preparations, there are some more details about the car.

Need five doors but still want to have fun? The Mazda3 MPS looks very promising. It uses the same engine as the MazdaSpeed6, detuned to a 246 hp and 184 ft-lbs of torque. Sounds like a cheap mod to get the full potential out of it.