If you can't view this newsletter, please click here

Auto Express Newsletter, 26th Apr 2011

Dear Omss,

This week it's a Brit-hatch double, as we take to the road in MINI's hot-diesel Cooper SD for the first time and get an early drive in the latest model to come from the revived MG brand – the MG3. Are things looking up for the Longbridge manufacturer? Find out here. With two of the largest and most important motor shows in the annual motoring calendar taking place last week in New York and Shanghai, there has been no shortage of exciting unveils and exclusive stories. We have the very latest news and reviews from both. In other news, Infiniti is getting sketchy as it has released a brand-new drawing of its new JX concept. Elsewhere, Vauxhall has given its Corsa VXR a facelift and power upgrade making it the fastest version ever of the top-selling supermini. Plus, we have drives in the latest edition of BMW's awesome M5, and we've tested the 250 CDI edition of Mercedes' new CLS. Our road test team have pitted Kia's stylish Pro_cee'd against the Renault Megane Coupe but which sporty hatch comes out on top? Find out here. Finally, don't forget to enter this week's exclusive competition for your chance to win a MINI. We look forward to welcoming you to the site, Dan Strong, Online editor
Double Top Story

MG3 New supermini will be key to brand's relaunch. We try it out.

MINI Cooper SD New hot diesel promises lower running costs than petrol version, but is it as much fun?


Motorshow Round-up

Shanghai Motor Show Our reporters round up all the big stories from the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show.

New York Motor Show Read up on the all the biggest launches at the New York Auto Show.


Latest News

New Corsa VXR powers up More power, stiffer suspension and uprated brakes for Nurburgring edition of Vauxhall's pocket rocket.

Infiniti releases teaser sketch of JX crossover Infiniti reveals this sketch of its new seven-seater crossover concept.


New car reviews

Mercedes CLS 250 CDI Entry version of saloon brings luxury and efficiency.

BMW M5 We take wheel of an early prototype to see if supersaloon lives up to the M car legend.


New car group tests

Kia Pro_cee'd vs Renault Megane Facelifted Pro_cee'd will sell on style and efficiency. We see if it's a better buy than the Megane Coupe.


Long term tests

Ford S-MAX A starring role in a Ford technical video was the latest assignment for our MPV.


Competition

Win a MINI One Convertible Get ready for summer by entering our competition to win a MINI One Convertible.


If you have any comments or queries on the website or newsletter, please contact the Motoring and Digital Editor, Dan Strong, on the link below. dan_strong@dennis.co.uk