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Auto Express Newsletter, 29th Jul 2011

Dear Omss,

The stars of BMW’s future have finally arrived. BMW has unveiled the all-electric i3 city car and i8 plug-in hybrid supercar at a media conference in Frankfurt today – read all the details and watch highlights from the event on autoexpress.co.uk. Is Land Rover about to ditch the Defender? That’s one of the options being considered by the brand’s bosses, as it decides the fate of its iconic mud-plugger. Read about the three options mooted and tell us what you think here. We also bring you exclusive news of Bentley’s plans for a luxury 4x4, the new Toyota Prius sports coupe and the Ford Fiesta SUV. We also have spy shots of the ninth-generation Honda Civic and facelifted Renault Twingo. Find out more here. We're first to drive the new special edition Mazda MX-5 Black Edition, plus we’ve tested the sizzling new Abarth 500C Esseesse and revised Nissan 370Z Roadster. Our road test team have been behind the wheel of the pioneering Ford Model T and current best-seller the Fiesta, to celebrate the manufacturer's century in the UK. We’ve also got an exclusive prize worth nearly £4,000! We’ve teamed up with Turtle Wax and Paramount Pictures to celebrate the launch of one of this year’s biggest movies - Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Up for grabs is a limited-edition, three-in-one games table, which is one of only five in the world. You can win it by entering here. Regards, Dan Strong Digital Editor
Double top story

BMW i3 and i8 revealed BMW unveils all-electric i3 city car and i8 plug-in hybrid supercar.

Land Rover to ditch Defender? End of the road is one of three options mooted for much-loved 4x4, says company boss.


Competitions

Win a Transformers games table and cleaning kit Up for grabs is a three-in-one limited-edition games table offering air hockey, pool and table football!


CarBuyer reviews

BMW 1 Series Hatchback The 1 Series is still the choice for drivers who want a small hatchback that's fun to drive.

Audi Q3 The Audi Q3 brings the firm's first-class build quality and efficient engines to the crossover sector.

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet The Golf Cabriolet allows you to enjoy the sun without having to compromise on quality or performance.

Vauxhall Ampera Competition in the eco car segment is hotting up, and the Vauxhall Ampera is a real contender.


News

Honda Civic spied Ninth-generation Honda Civic promises better ride and handling than ever before.

Bentley SUV confirmed The British brand is poised to take on the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover.

Vauxhall Astra VXR confirmed Vauxhall confirms new hot hatch is on the way, with a storming 295bhp turbo.

Prius Coupe revealed Two-door, hatch and SUV are set to join next Toyota Prius saloon, as the hybrid brand gets its own showrooms.

Renault Twingo facelift spied Our photographers catch re-styled city car totally undisguised ahead of its Frankfurt debut.

Fiesta SUV is coming Our exclusive images reveal how the new Ford crossover is taking shape.


First drives

Mazda MX-5 Black Edition We're first to drive the new special-edition MX-5 – it promises bold looks and a thrilling drive.

Abarth 500C Esseesse Sizzling new flagship is this summer’s most entertaining soft-top.

Nissan 370Z Roadster We drive the revised drop-top – it's the best 370Z yet.

Audi A6 Avant We drive Audi's new flagship diesel estate, a superb all-rounder that oozes quality.


Group test special

Ford Fiesta vs Model T We bring together the pioneering Model T and Ford's current best seller, the Fiesta...

Citroen DS4 vs rivals The new DS4 is an alternative choice, targeting family cars and crossovers. So we test it against the best of both...


Videos

Bentley Mulsanne: Video road trip We take the Mulsanne on an epic road trip from Banbury to the small French town that shares its name.


Long-term tests

SEAT Ibiza ST: Second report Supermini estate has the pace to get us to the church on time – and the style to grace any wedding car park.

Mazda 5: Second report Our MPV’s sliding doors have helped make life a whole lot easier for our working mum.


Products

Sat-nav supertest Standalones take on smartphone apps in our huge shootout of 16 sat-navs. You’ll be lost without it.

DAB solutions tested We pick from 10 top options to get digital radio in your car.

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