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Auto Express Newsletter, 6th Sep 2011

Dear Omss,

Have you got what it takes to be an Auto Express road tester? Over the coming weeks, we are going to offer you the chance to prove it! We've teamed up with Mercedes to offer one lucky reader the chance to show off their skills as a test driver. We will even give you a C-Class Coupé for two weeks to help you do it. You'll find full details here. Meantime, if you need a bit of inspiration, then why not catch up with this week's star drives. The hotly anticipated Volkswagen up! is promising to bring unrivalled quality and space to the city car segment. Does it measure up? autoexpress.co.uk is first to answer the question as we hit the road in the stylish four-seater. We also drive the John Cooper Works MINI Coupé. With 208bhp and a 150mph top speed, the pint-sized performance car is incredibly quick - but can it really match its grown up rivals? Finally, with the Frankfurt Motor Show just days away, we've got the latest on the new Audi A2, the next Ford Mondeo and radical Citroen Tubik. With more news breaking daily, don't forget to check back to our busy motor show section to keep up with all the latest stories. Regards, Dan Strong Digital Editor ---------------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT--------------------------------------- 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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Volkswagen up! Entry model features three-cylinder engine and cute styling, but is it a real VW? We're first to find out.

MINI John Cooper Works Coupe Does the sporty new MINI Coupe have the "go" to match its "show"? We get behind the wheel.


News

Skoda MissionL Concept Single teaser shot previews Focus-rivalling hatch to sit between Fabia and Octavia.

Citroen Tubik revealed Bold Tubik reinvents firm’s legendary Type H van, and comes with a ultra-flexible nine-seat interior.

New Ford Mondeo spied First spy shots of 2013 Mondeo reveal striking similarities to Evos Concept.

Audi A2 Concept first sketches All-electric concept car previews the next-generation A2 and promises to be equally ahead of its time.

Volkswagen Nils concept Single-seater pure electric concept is designed for the commuter of the future.

Ford B-MAX spied New Ford B-MAX compact MPV spotted testing for the first time – complete with sliding rear doors.

Lotus Evora GTE for UK Lotus confirms that its GTE performance concept will make global production.


CarBuyer reviews

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

Chevrolet Cruze hatchback The Cruze hatchback represents fantastic value for money and comes with a five-year warranty.

Range Rover Evoque Stunning to look at, highly capable on and off-road, luxurious and efficient to run… the Evoque has it all.


First drives

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 Limited Edition Our verdict on Peugeot's new diesel-electric crossover – is it the future of hybrid power?

Corvette Grand Sport US muscle car delivers real pace, but comes at a price.

Mercedes ML 250 CDI Eco diesel version of the new Mercedes ML lives up to the SUV’s prestige billing.


Group tests

Kia Rio vs rivals The new Kia Rio is making a big noise in the supermini class. Can it outshine its big-selling rivals?


Long-term tests

Suzuki Swift: Final report Supermini has really lived up to its name over 11 fun-filled months with us.


Competition

Join the Auto Express road test team Win a Mercedes C-Class Coupé for two weeks and see your review published in the magazine.


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