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Auto Express Newsletter, 28th Jul 2011

Dear Omss,

The Fiesta SUV is coming! Our exclusive images reveal how the baby Ford Kuga is taking shape ahead of its official world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March – check out all the pics and details on autpexpress.co.uk this week. We also bring you news that Land Rover is planning a Range Rover Evoque cabrio – and our exclusive image shows what it might look like. In the words of a spokesperson, "watch this space"! Find out all about it here. 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're also first to drive the new special edition Mazda MX-5 Black Edition, plus we've tested the most powerful diesel BMW 1 Series and new Mercedes M-Class. 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

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

Evoque cabrio planned Drop-top version of baby Range Rover a possibility, with a view to exploiting US market.


100 years of Ford

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


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

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

Kia Picanto hatchback Latest-generation Picanto offers a more upmarket feel than the car it replaces.

Citroen DS4 hatchback The Citroen DS4 brings additional style and a sporty feel to an already impressive family car.

Range Rover Evoque SUV Stunning to look at, highly capable on and off-road, luxurious and efficient to run… ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Computer Shopper & Expert Reviews Awards 2011 Computer Shopper & Expert Reviews need your feedback! We want to know what you think of the companies you have bought from in the past year, and your opinion will help decide the winners of the Computer Shopper & Expert Reviews Awards 2011. Have your say and be in with a chance of winning an Amazon Kindle!


News

Mercedes GL spied Updated flagship seven-seater SUV is caught testing in Death Valley, Nevada.

Young Brit pens new Ferrari British student scoops third prize in Ferrari design contest, model uses innovative clean bioethanol V6.

BMW 3 Series spied All new compact exec gets sharper look and ultra-frugal engines.

Honda CR-V Concept Honda 4x4 concept previews next-generation CR-V due in 2012.

DfT rips up paper licences Counterpart licence set to be axed, with data moved to online database.


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.

BMW 120d Urban We try the new BMW 1 Series range's most potent diesel in trendy new spec.

Porsche Panamera Diesel Saloon is the supercar maker's most efficient model. Does this come at the expense of performance?

Mercedes ML350 CDI New Mercedes SUV won't go on sale until April 2012 - will it be worth the wait?


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

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

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.


Products

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

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