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Auto news; This week's mag First look at future Golf MkVII, fastest ever Bentley, ultimate Audi TT RS, Ford Focus RS vs rivals, world's wildest supercar
Newsweek
NEW-LOOK GOLF
World exclusive pictures of MkVII VW star
BABY ROLLS UNVEILED
Silver Ghost leads trio of Geneva Brit stars
FASTEST-EVER BENTLEY
Supersports revealed in all its glory
ASTON’S DROP-TOP DBS
Volante version of Bond supercar unleashed
FIAT 500 CABRIO
Italians lift the lid on targa-style soft-top baby
AUDI’S ULTIMATE TT
Teaser shots give an early taste of 350bhp RS
ALFA MITO GTA
Official picture of fiery Italian! Plus win an MX-5
HOT MEGANE GHOSTS IN
Shadowy shot shows Renaultsport stormer

Special report
CRASH TEST CLAMPDOWN
How Euro NCAP is shaking up its rating system

First drives
PEUGEOT 308 CC
Lion aims to continue coupé-cabrio success story
JAGUAR XFR BLASTS OFF
Supercharged V8 star driven, plus new XKR
SEAT’S NEW MONDEO RIVAL
Our verdict on Audi A4-based Exeo

WORLD’S WILDEST SUPERCAR?
Amazing Tramontana R takes aim at Bugatti

Road tests
FAMILY DIESEL SHOOT-OUT
New Mazda 6 TD vs Vauxhall Insignia
FOCUS RS VS RIVALS
Fastest-ever Ford meets MINI, Impreza

Products
BRITAIN’S BEST SAT-NAV
We rate 10 of latest hi-tech route finders
FIRST TESTS
Our verdict on build-it-yourself Lamborghini
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Visor-mounted hands-free kit heads round-up

Used cars
COROLLA VERSO BUYER’S GUIDE
All you need to know about practical Toyota
CAUGHT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Best city car buys in three key price brackets
MODEL FINDER
Experts pick their favourite Ford Fiesta

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NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

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THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from across the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Mr Motormouth has his say
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
ON TEST
Our week behind the wheel
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Mat Watson on screen washers

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FEEDBACK
Motoring views and opinions
LONG TERM
Farewell to our Kia Pro_cee’d
TROUBLESHOOTER
Your one-stop advice shop
SPORT
How F1′s giants match up

Auto news; This week's mag Newsweek BABY MCLAREN EXCLUSIVEWe uncover Britain’s stunning Audi R8 rival5-SERIES HATCHBACKOfficial pictures of BMW’s stunning show starE-CLASS COUPEFirst official pictures of sleek MercedesCITROEN DS HITS THE ROADAmazing shots show newcomer out on testAUDI A4 ALLROADNew four-wheel-drive challenger is unveiledMINI JCW BLOWS ITS TOPStorming Convertible is ready for action Special report px FACING THE AXEThe cars that are set for the chop in 2009 First drivesFOCUS RS HITS THE ROADOn-board verdict of fastest-ever FordABARTH 500 ESSEESSEUltimate version of baby blasts offHONDA'S NEW HYBRID IN UKInsight rated, plus Britain’s cheapest estateLAGUNA COUPE V6Stylish Renault flagship has look of a winnerRoad tests FOCUS ZETEC S VS BRAVO SPORTFord’s hot diesel hatch tackles Fiat sizzlerMAZDA PRIZE SHOOT-OUTAuto Express MX-5 v RC.
Newsweek
BABY MCLAREN EXCLUSIVE
We uncover Britain’s stunning Audi R8 rival
5-SERIES HATCHBACK
Official pictures of BMW’s stunning show star
E-CLASS COUPE
First official pictures of sleek Mercedes
CITROEN DS HITS THE ROAD
Amazing shots show newcomer out on test
AUDI A4 ALLROAD
New four-wheel-drive challenger is unveiled
MINI JCW BLOWS ITS TOP
Storming Convertible is ready for action

Special report px
FACING THE AXE
The cars that are set for the chop in 2009

First drives
FOCUS RS HITS THE ROAD
On-board verdict of fastest-ever Ford
ABARTH 500 ESSEESSE
Ultimate version of baby blasts off
HONDA’S NEW HYBRID IN UK
Insight rated, plus Britain’s cheapest estate
LAGUNA COUPE V6
Stylish Renault flagship has look of a winner

Road tests
FOCUS ZETEC S VS BRAVO SPORT
Ford’s hot diesel hatch tackles Fiat sizzler
MAZDA PRIZE SHOOT-OUT
Auto Express MX-5 v RC. Plus win our car on P47!
BEST OF BRITISH
Flying the flag with eight home-built heroes

Products
ROOFBOXES TESTED
We name best buys for extra luggage space
FIRST TESTS
‘Tour guide’ sat-nav, plus win a security pen
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Phone and iPod kit heads round-up of latest gear

Used cars
S40 BUYER’S GUIDE
What to look out for on Volvo’s classy saloon
CAUGHT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Van-style MPVs for £3k, £5k and £7k
C-CLASS CHOICE
We pick best from last three versions of Merc

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NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

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THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from across the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Mr Motormouth has his say
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
ON TEST
Our week behind the wheel
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Dan Strong on unsold stock

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SPORT
Red Bull debuts, latest news

Auto news; This week's mag REVEALED! Vauxhall's hybrid Astra, new Merc SLK Gullwing, Eco Elise and latest Mazda 3 driven, UK's top new coupes tested
Newsweek
SLK GULLWING
Hybrid Merc stunner set to take on Audi TT
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Best pictures yet of 2009′s top new hatch
PEUGEOT 408
Amazing scoop shots unmask next big Lion
ULTIMATE MAZDA 3
Spies catch hot new MPS hatch on test
LOTUS GIVES KIA SOME SOUL
Sports car firm tuning MPV for British roads
HONDA ALLROAD SPIED
Accord-based CUV ready to take on Audi
GREENEST-EVER SEAT
Biofuel-electric Leon hybrid cleans up

First drives
MAZDA’S NEW 3
Verdict on Japanese firm’s Focus rival
MiTO STORMS BRITAIN
First UK drive of Alfa’s new MINI challenger
ECO-FRIENDLY LOTUS
Why green Elise is still a thriller to drive
HONDA INSIGHT
New range-topping hybrid on the road
MITSUBISHI I MIEV
Is this the electric city car of the future?

Road tests
SUPERMINI SHOOT-OUT
Evo-style Mitsubishi Colt meets Suzuki Swift
MEGANE COUPE VS RIVALS
New Renault three-door tackles C30, Scirocco

Features
HALF-PRICE NEW CARS
Up to £25k off a motor – and slash your bills, too!

Products
BUILT-IN HANDS-FREE TESTS
We test eight of best wired in-car phone kits
WIN A TRACKER SYSTEM
Superb £400 security package up for grabs
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Top detailing kit, plus latest books and DVDs

Used cars
FIT FOR THE FAMILY…
MPV, hatch or SUV – we rate best family cars
FOCUS MODEL FINDER
Verdict on every variant of Ford favourite

Data bank
NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

Comment
THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from across the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Mr Motormouth has his say
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Dan Strong on flying cars

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FEEDBACK
Motoring views and opinions
TROUBLESHOOTER
Your one-stop advice shop
SPORT
BMW’s F1 car, latest news

Auto news; This week's mag Jag's XJ220 successor revealed, Peugoet's answer to the Picasso, Ford's Ka faces its challengers, FREE VW Golf GTI supplement
Newsweek
JAGUAR’S NEW SUPERCAR
Spiritual successor to the XJ220
PEUGEOT’S ‘PICASSO’
SUV looks, MPV space for all-new 3008
AUDI’S NEW A7
Sportback stunner is Detroit show stand star
FORD GOES STOP-START
Lincoln points way to blue oval eco revolution
NEXT CLK UNCOVERED
Best spy shots yet of Merc E-Class Coupé
SELF-BRAKING S60 REVEALED
Hi-tech Volvo pioneers safety breakthrough
LEXUS’ HYBRID IS
Show star hints at petrol-electric 3-Series rival

First drives
TOYOTA iQ HITS UK
Our verdict on ingenious new Smart beater
MEGANE COUPE
Stylish Renault three-door arrives in Britain
ENTRY-LEVEL SCIROCCO
Base 1.4 version of VW is best version yet
UK’S GREENEST PETROL CAR
Citroen’s C1 emissions champ, plus Fiat Qubo
REBORN MG STREETWISE
How does China’s MG3 SW shape up?

Features
BOGUS BURN-OUTS EXPOSED
The insurance cheats who torch their own cars

Road tests
ESTATES SHOOT-OUT
Toyota Avensis load-lugger vs Honda Accord
NEW KA VS RIVALS
Ford baby takes on 500, Twingo and Fox

Products
LEATHER CLEANERS TESTED
We choose from 12 upholstery treatments
FIRST TESTS
High-end roof box rated, plus win a top tool
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Sat-nav tour guide heads our round-up

Used cars
CREDIT CRUNCH BUSTERS
Protect your money with a residuals winner
THE SPACE RACE
Ford Focus C-MAX vs Skoda Octavia Estate
MX-5 LOWDOWN
Model-by-model guide on Mazda roadster

Data bank
NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

Comment
THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from around the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Mr Motormouth has his say
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Mat Watson on car safety

Regulars
FEEDBACK
Motoring views and opinions
TROUBLESHOOTER
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SPORT
Dennis quits, plus new F1 cars

Auto news; This week's mag Performance Car of the Year 2008, McLaren's new F1, Audi A5 Cabrio spied, Electric MINI and MPH '08 prizes!
Performance Car of the Year 2008, McLaren’s new F1, Audi A5 Cabrio spied, Electric MINI and MPH ’08 prizes!

Auto news; This week's mag Audi A1 shapes up, Citroen's GT stunner, Pocket Rocket group test, Electric Nissan driven

Auto news; This week's mag Official MG cabrio, Mazda3 stop and start driven, McLaren Gullwing spied, GT-R vs Rivals
Newsweek
MG SV CABRIO
Exclusive first look at reborn Brit
E-TYPE RETURNS
Jaguar set to blast back with 911 beater
SUPERCAR SPECIAL
Gullwing Merc, plus McLaren and Ferrari spied
MEGANE COUPE
Leaked pictures of new three-door Renault
ULTIMATE MASERATI
Stripped-out GranTurismo charges in
HYUNDAI i20 REVEALED
But has new supermini got rivals’ number?
‘DIRTY’ ELECTRIC CARS SHOCKER
The proof they’re not as green as you think!

First drives
VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
We take 2.0-litre turbo for exclusive first drive
CHRYSLER HOLLYWOOD
Monster new US limousine, and fresh 911
REVISED 3-SERIES
BMW hits UK, plus stop-start Mazda 3
VOLVO XC60
Is oil-burning SUV a wiser buy than petrol car?
FORESTER DIESEL
Subaru unleashes boxer-engined SUV

Road tests
CADILLAC CTS VS LEXUS IS
If you don’t buy German, which is a better bet?
SUPERCAR GIANT SLAYER…
Nissan GT-R vs 911 GT2 and latest Lambo

Features
THE UNTOUCHABLES
Revealed – Trade-ins dealers simply don’t want

Products
STAR TURNS
Which is UK’s best screwdriver? We pick from 12
FIRST TESTS
Multitool rated, plus win a breakdown package
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Latest speed trap locator heads round-up

Used cars
THE PERFECT TEST DRIVE
Our masterclass on taking a successful trial run
CAUGHT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Diesel hatch picks in three price brackets
RANGE FINDER
We name four best buys from Nissan

Data bank
NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

Comment
THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from across the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Mr Motormouth has his say
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
ON TEST
Our week behind the wheel
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Mat Watson on text-driving

Regulars
FEEDBACK
Motoring views and opinions
LONG TERM
Latest on our Chrysler 300C
TROUBLESHOOTER
Your one-stop advice shop
SPORT UPDATE
Singapore GP results and report

Auto news; This week's mag Golf GTI revealed in exclusive head-to-head, Ford's best car named, Audi S4 revealed, Volvo XC60 driven.
Newsweek
NEW VW GOLF GTI
Full details on 2009′s most wanted car
AUDI’S STORMING S4
Official shots of super-saloon set for Paris
PEUGEOT PROLOGUE…
Hybrid Lion gives a taste of 3008 SUV
SCENIC’S NEW FACE
Latest look for Renault MPV revealed
SAAB’S COOL CABRIO
9-X Air previews next topless 9-3
MINI CONVERTIBLE SPIED
We capture new drop-top out on test
RISE IN ‘NEW DRIVER’ BANS
Huge numbers get their licences revoked

First drives
VOLVO XC60
Is new SUV good enough to beat Freelander?
BMW 7-SERIES
On the road in stunning S-Class slayer
REVAMPED A6
Our verdict on newly facelifted Audi exec
DIESEL MAZDA 6
More powerful and efficient oil-burner driven
VW GOLF TSI
Why turbo and supercharged car is a winner

Road tests
HYUNDAI TUCSON VS SEAT FREETRACK
‘Wannabe off-roaders’ go head-to-head
FORD FAMILY FAVOURITES
Named – The best car from the blue oval

Features
SHOW NO MERCI!
We visit France to see traffic cops’ tough tactics

Products
WINDSCREEN WIPERS TESTED
Which is best for your car’s screen?
FIRST TESTS
Our verdict on the newest gear
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Latest kit, plus books and DVDs rated

Used cars
MAZDA 3 BUYER’S GUIDE
All you need to know on ‘Japanese Focus’
HEAD-TO-HEAD
We rate Peugeot 407 Coupé and Mercedes CLK
RANGE FINDER
Top second-hand picks in Mitsubishi line-up

Data bank
NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

Comment
THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from across the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Mr Motormouth has his say
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
Seven days through a lens
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
ON TEST
Our week behind the wheel
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Andrew English on luxury badges

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FEEDBACK
Motoring views and opinions
TROUBLESHOOTER
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SPORT UPDATE
BTCC’s Brands title decider

Auto news; This week’s mag Golf MkVI driven, Renault’s Gullwing concept car, Evo X vs VXR8 road test, Britain’s best value used cars of 2008 revealed

Newsweek
MERC SHOWSTOPPER
Stunning Fascination previews ‘E-Class coupé’
GULLWING RENAULT
Wild six-seater ready to wow Paris
ULTIMATE CAYENNE
Rally-spec Porsche SUV turns up heat
MINI CROSSMAN
Latest pictures and details on 4×4 baby
NEW AVENSIS LOADS UP
Stylish Tourer estate to join saloon on stands
VOLT’S EARLY CHARGE
Plug-in Chevy hybrid scooped ahead of launch
THE WEEK IN PICTURES
Seven days captured through the lens

First drives
NEW GOLF VERDICT
We drive MkVI version of VW favourite
AUDI S3 SPORTBACK
Premium performance five-door in UK
CADDY’S CTS-V FIREBREATHER
Blast-off in the fastest American saloon ever!
FIAT’S BUDGET MPV
Does chunky van-based Qubo box clever?
FORD EDGE HYSERIES
Plug-in hybrid is Focus of the future
PEUGEOT 407 SW
Revamped French estate hits the road

Road tests
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Vauxhall VXR8 takes on Mitsubishi Evo X
THE PENNY-PINCHERS
Lowest-cost cars to run in five classes

Features
CONVERT YOUR CO2 INTO FUEL
Exhaust kit that cuts gases… and grows biofuel

Products
TROLLEY JACKS TESTED
Give yourself a lift as we pick best buys
FIRST TESTS
Latest kit rated, including clever 3D sat-nav
NEW ON THE SHELVES
Retro scooter heads our round-up of gear

Data bank
NEW CAR PRICES
The most comprehensive listings around

Awards special
UK’s BEST USED CARS
Top choices in 16 key classes, plus we name our Used Car of the Year

Comment
THE WEEK
Reflections on the last 7 days
MOTORWORLD
Stories from across the globe
MIKE RUTHERFORD
Names People’s Car of the Year
INSIDER
Latest gossip from the industry
ON TEST
Our week behind the wheel
HARD CASE
Fighting for consumers’ rights
TALKING TECH
Inside line on the latest gear
TRACK BACK
The week in motorsport
BACK CHAT
Dan Strong on road safety

Regulars
FEEDBACK
Motoring views and opinions
LONG-TERM
Latest on Mazda 6 and S-MAX
TROUBLESHOOTER
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SPORT UPDATE
Italian GP, plus BTCC preview