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Our photographers saw...

Our photographers saw this undisguised two-door as it was put through its paces by engineers - and it leaves little to the imagination. Based on the saloon, the sporty coupé"s more pronounced grille helps to identify the newcomer, and combines with a subtly revised bumper and new headlights to give a more purposeful look. Other BMW styling cues include the hockey-stick C-pillars and sweeping profile.



Seen here braving the...

Seen here braving the winter chill, company engineers put the new models through their paces during cold weather testing. As Jaguar has done with its new XK, Audi is developing both hard and soft-top models side-by-side. The advantage of this approach is that the chassis will be engineered from the beginning to be a convertible, and as such will make the Roadster more rigid and better to drive.


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Chevrolet is hoping...

Chevrolet is hoping to go the extra mile - or 20! The firm has introduced its first-ever diesel in the Lacetti. It returns 58.8mpg on the combined cycle, 20mpg more than petrol versions.

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The news follows confirmation...

The news follows confirmation that, after three successful seasons, Auto Express’ par­ent firm Dennis Publishing has renewed its media partnership with the all-action Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

“It seems utterly appropriate that Britain’s biggest-selling weekly motor­ing magazine should be supporting the country’s most popular race ser­ies,” said group publishing director Phil Parker. “This special partnership allows us to bring the touring car series alive for our readers, as well as giving them many opportunities to join in its success with ticket offers, competitions and a host of other initiatives.”

BTCC boss Alan Gow is equally enthusiastic to have Dennis back on board for what promises to be yet another thrilling 30-round champion­ship for the tin-top tusslers.

“Dennis’ major magazine and online titles – Auto Express, Evo and Maxim – introduce the BTCC to a much wider and more diverse audience than we could ever hope to reach through our own resources,” explained Gow. “The support of these titles has been absolutely fantastic over the past three years, and has been one of the driving forces behind the BTCC’s increasing popularity.”

More than 33,000 fans watched the climax to last year’s championship at Silverstone – although a 2007 event at the Northamptonshire venue has yet to be agreed.

But with an ever-growing number of teams and drivers already gearing up for the season, the scene is set for yet more classic bumper-to-bumper confrontations. The action kicks off at Brands Hatch on Sunday 1 April.




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