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Auto Express Newsletter, 7th Jul 2011

Dear Omss,

Don't miss the news every BMW fan will want to hear: the firm is gearing up to rival the Porsche Cayman with a new M2 coupe. Plus, we bring the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 head-to-head with the legendary MKI. Can the 232bhp newcomer match the charm of the original? Find out here. Our road test team has been behind the wheel of the new Ford Focus Estate. Plus we've driven the new Nissan Juke – find out how it compares to the MINI Countryman. You can read our world exclusive first drive of the £400,000 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package and watch as we take it up Goodwood's famous hill-climb. We've got the first pictures of BMW’s new MPV, which is one of three new front-wheel-drive models in the pipeline that are set to rival the new Mercedes A-Class and forthcoming B-Class from 2013. We also report on Kia’s plans to take become the world's leading maker of fuel-efficient cars. Read all the details here. Regards Dan Strong Digital Editor
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Golf GTI Edition 35 vs MkI We pit the latest VW Golf GTI against the original 1978 MkI in this exclusive test drive.

New BMW M2 coupe revealed Sensational new two-door set to take the fight to Porsche Cayman.


Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2011

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New BMW MPV spied testing These are the latest spy shots of BMW's new front-wheel-drive family MPV - codenamed 'FAST'.

Kia to take on VW Kia is ready to take on the likes of Volkswagen as it continues its march upmarket.

MINI Countryman JCW spied at the 'Ring MINI has been caught testing two new John Cooper Works models at the Nurburgring in Germany.

Caterham enters Formula One Caterham will make a historic entrance to the F1 arena at Silverstone as partners of Team Lotus.

Renaultsport launches Silverstone GP editions Renault has launched two limited edition 'Silverstone GP' version of its Clio and Twingo hot hatches.


Auto Express first drives

Ford Focus Estate first drive Mid-spec diesel version of family carrier is the pick of the range.

Lexus LFA Nurburgring first drive We blast up Festival of Speed hill in ultimate version of supercar. So is it worth the extra £55k?

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible first drive American legend blows its top, with mixed results.


New car group test

Nissan Juke Turbo vs MINI Countryman They both dare to be different, but which of the Nissan Juke and MINI Cooper S Countryman is the wiser buy?


Videos

McLaren drag race special Watch the McLaren MP4-12C go up against the Ferrari 458 Italia, Noble M600 and the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Will the McLaren come out on top?

Lexus LFA Nurburgring at Goodwood We're first in the world to drive the even more powerful LFA supercar - on the hill at Goodwood.


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