World car of the Year 2016 nominations revealed - pictures

Audi's all-new A4 has arrived in a crowded market.

The X1 isn't as sharp as a 3 Series, but the X1 is still entertaining to drive, and the xDrive models offer plenty of grip due to the intelligent all-wheel drive system sending power to the front or rear when either axle senses slip.&n

For its first test, we've got the £24,295 HR-V in 1.5-litre i-VTEC EX spec, with a CVT gearbox. It produces 128bhp. 

Ford have released pictures of the new, European-spec Edge SUV.

R-Sport gets racy bodykit and 18-inch alloy rims as standard, but these black twin-spoke wheels are an £800 optional extra

The Kia Optima is the sister model to the Hyundai i40 and competes with that car along with the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia.

The Discovery Sport is still fairly new, but now Land Rover has dropped its new 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine - also found in the Jaguar XE - into the car to boost its appeal. 

We've already been impressed with the CX-3's good looks and efficient, fun-to-drive nature, but this is our first test of the car with an automatic gearbox. 

The Superb handles well for its size.

The Tivoli is an uninspiring but easy drive.

The 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine is a great unit.

This is Vauxhall's new Astra Sports Tourer.