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

Auto Express newsletter, 29th Jun 2011

Dear Omss,

This week we reveal Lotus' top secret plans to build Britain's fastest car. It's a pumped up 212mph version of the Esprit which will offer a top speed of 212mph. Read the details here. We've also got the first spy pictures of BMW's A7-rivalling 6 Series Gran Coupe. The sporty four-door will go on sale in early 2012 but you can find all the latest information here. And don't miss your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event takes place this weekend, and we've got a round-up of all that's going on – take a look at our A-Z guide here. Elsewhere, our road test team has driven Audi's smallest SUV yet – the Q3 – and we find out if it's got what it takes to beat Range Rover's stylish Evoque. We've also got a review of Vauxhall's 175mpg hybrid – but could we match that amazing economy figure? Find out here. On video we've got a head-to-head drag race between the Audi RS3 and BMW 1 M Coupe. Both have 335bhp but only one can win – find out which here. Finally, we've put 10 in-car TVs through their paces to bring you the verdict on which is best for keeping the kids entertained. We reveal the winner here. Regards Dan Strong Digital Editor
Double top story

Lotus plans Britain's fastest car Esprit Superleggera can hit 212mph and accelerates from 0-62mph in under three seconds.

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe Latest spy shots reveal BMW's new Mercedes CLS rival in all its glory.


Goodwood Festival of Speed A-Z guide

A-Z Guide to Goodwood Festival of Speed In our A-Z preview we cover the highlights of the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Win Sunday tickets to the Goodwood FoS Auto Express has teamed up with Microsoft to offer you one of five pairs of tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.


New car reviews

Audi Q3 Germany's answer to the Evoque has landed - is it good enough to stand out from the crowd?

Vauxhall Ampera Brit firm's revolutionary 175mpg hybrid takes to the road, and Auto Express is behind the wheel.

Jaguar XF 2.2D Fresh styling and cleaner, more efficient engine aim to take compact exec to the top of the class.

Citroen DS4 DSport Verdict on flagship turbo petrol version of classy new hatch.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Roadster Beefier looks, more power and an intoxicating soundtrack.... we blast off in Aston's hottest ever V8 drop-top.

Audi RS3 Storming new super hatch offers huge turn of pace, but does it deliver on driver thrills?


On video

BMW 1M Coupe vs Audi RS3 video We put them head-to-head in a drag race shoot out.

Ken Block Gymkhana surprise Auto Express's car-mad security guard gets a surprise thrill ride around Battersea Power Station.


Car group tests

VW Amarok vs rivals Can VW’s rugged Amarok pick-up blur the boundaries between luxury 4x4 and commercial vehicle? We pitch it against a Nissan truck and a Kia SUV.


Breaking news

Jaguar XF travels 816 miles on a single tank New 2.2-litre diesel XF travels from Birmingham to Munich on one tank of fuel.

Vauxhall's 99g/km Astra New 1.7-litre ecoFLEX gets 76.3mpg and road-tax free emissions of 99g/km.

Isle of Man TT record video Mark Higgins's record-breaking lap of the Isle of Man TT course in a Subaru WRX STi.

Rolls Royce's one-off Phantom Drophead Bespoke, hand-built convertible gets array of upgrades.

Insurers under fire Shock report reveals some insurers are selling your details to personal injury lawyers.


Products

In-car TVs tested Keep up to date with your favourite programmes with an in-car TV. We pick from the best from 10.

QUICK LINKS

Auto Express News

New Reviews

First Drives

Car Group Tests

This week's mag

This week's mag

612bhp Lotus coming, BMW M3 CRT revealed, Jag XF diesel driven, Hyundai i10 vs Kia Picanto

Auto Trader search

Find your next car here!

Autoexpress.co.uk is a one-stop-shop for all your used car buying needs. Read the latest news and reviews - then find your perfect partner with our used car search.