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Auto Express Newsletter, 25th Aug 2011

Dear Omss,

Mercedes has revealed its next-generation B-Class ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, and we have all the pictures and details on autoexpress.co.uk. We also bring you the news of a radical new Land Rover that's set to debut in Germany next month – the Defender has been saved, and we have the full story here. We also have exclusive pictures of the new Bentley Continental GTC, spy shots of the next VW Golf GTI testing in the US and first pictures of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 racer. Keep up to date with all the latest news here. Our road test team have pitted the revised Jaguar XF against rivals from BMW, Mercedes and Audi. We've also been behind the wheel of the all-new Toyota Yaris and head off-road in our Car of the Year, the Range Rover Evoque. Read all our latest car reviews here. Regards, Dan Strong Digital Editor
Double top story

Mercedes B-Class revealed The German firm unveils its next-generation compact MPV ahead of a Frankfurt Motor Show debut.

Defender show shock Radical new Land Rover is set to debut at the Frankfurt show.


First drives

New Toyota Yaris We drive the sporty SR version of the all-new Yaris to see how it compares to rivals from Ford and VW.

Range Rover Evoque off-road It's the toughest test yet for Auto Express's Car of the Year, as we hit the off-road trails.

VW Golf Cabriolet 1.6 TDI Legendary soft-top family car is back, and it's better than ever. We hit the road to deliver our verdict.


News

Next Golf GTI spied Our spies catch new three-door VW Golf GTI and standard five-door models testing in the US.

Bentley Continental GTC revealed Continental drop-top gets quick-fire folding roof and will debut at the Frankfurt show next month.

Video: Audi Urban concept Tiny electric-powered two-seater is teased ahead of its Frankfurt debut.

Aston GT3 racer breaks cover First official pictures reveal Aston Martin's V12 Vantage GT3 racer.

Euro NCAP results released Nine cars receive full five-star rating in latest crash test safety results.

Ford Kuga spied New compact SUV spied testing; gets same look as Vertrek concept and more space inside.


CarBuyer reviews

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

Hyundai i40 Tourer Hyundai has set its sights on challenging the Ford Mondeo and VW Passat. We see if the i40 can compete.

BMW 1 Series hatchback The 1 Series is still the choice for drivers who want a small hatchback that's fun to drive. ------------------------------------------------------------- Revealed: the new car which actually improves with age. Find out which model not only passed a gruelling 100,000km reliability marathon, but actually gained increased performance from its engine. Our German sister magazine Auto Bild was amazed by the durability of one performer. Click here to see why reliability need not come at a price.


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Group tests

Jaguar XF vs rivals Executives blend fashionable looks and cutting-edge tech. Is Jaguar's revised XF the best of the breed?


Long-term tests

Skoda Superb Estate: Third report After a busy summer of family car duties, our Skoda needs a clean – and it scrubs up well.

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