Dear Criss,
This week, Auto Express has the first sensational, official pictures of Ford's new Focus RS. The
eagerly anticipated machine promises to be the fastest ever to wear the fabled RallySport badge. Aimed at the likes of the Volkswagen Golf R32, the car promises to write a new chapter in the story of the hot hatch.
But Ford is not the only manufacturer reinventing its most historic models - as we've also found time to get behind the wheel of the latest Volkswagen Scirocco. The beautiful Golf-based coupé has a lot to live up to...
so we hit the road to make sure it's as good to drive as it is to look at.
We also drive the new Lancia Delta
- set to make a comeback after a 15-year absence. The Italian maker has
promised new heights of luxury from the revitalised model. We'll tell
you whether the Delta delivers.
And with the rising
price of fuel on everyone's lips at the moment, we show you how to get
more for your money by trading down in the first of this weeks group tests. Plus, our test team pits
the Subaru Forester against the Chevrolet Captiva in an SUV battle. Can
the American impress alongside the Japanese newcomer?
In another set of exclusives, we reveal a duo of new
metal from Audi - the CLS-rivalling A7 four-door coupé and the A5
Cabriolet. And finally there's the stylish Peugeot 608 which aims to change the way
we think about big French saloons.
With the British Motor Show looming next month, don't forget to take advantage of our exclusive three-for-two ticket offer.
Dan Strong
Auto Express Motoring & Digital Editor
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 The long wait is nearly over... and we have exclusive pictures and first details on the fastest Focus ever made. |
 Cool new coupé hits road... and Auto Express is first behind the wheel. |
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 Four-door 'coupé' based on A5 is coming with range-topping hot RS7 set to offer more than 600bhp. |
 Japanese firm to build new 'budget' hybrid for drivers around the world with head turning looks and real driver appeal.
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 Rapid Renault to take fight to VW Golf GTI. |
 It's all change this summer as Citroen updates supermini line-up with new C3 and Pluriel.
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 German giant reveals GINA concept with moving bodywork. Don't miss our film showing how it works!
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 Stylish large saloon promises to consign lacklustre 607 to history. And its cabin will match quality of premium brands such as Audi and BMW. |
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 Facelifted supercar gets automated manual box, but is twin-clutch system a winner on the road? |
 After a 15-year absence, will Lancia's all-new Delta deliver? |
 Speed version of saloon gets a range of styling and power upgrades. |
 Prototype's hi-tech powerplant blends petrol refinement with diesel torque and economy. We try it ahead of debut in next S-Class.
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 Traditional Sports car gets a modern new engine. |
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 New budget brand Dacia is set to hit the UK aiming to steal second-hand sales with its Sandero. We see how it shapes up against a used Ford Focus. |
 As drivers look to cut their bills, downsizing appears tempting. But does it make sense? We see how feasible three steps into lower-cost motoring really are... |
 Subaru Forester 4WD takes on the front-driven Chevrolet Captiva. |
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 Here's your chance to prove your talent, with Vauxhall's VXR Racing Driver Of The Year competition. |
 Log onto www.seetickets.com/motorshow/ and enter the code: BIMS08 for a fantastic three-for-two ticket offer. |
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 Tough spotlight glovebox companion up for grabs.
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 We're offering you the chance to spend a weekend at the British round of the World Touring Car Championship. |
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 Forget ropes - a tow pole is the answer if you need to get a broken down car to a garage safely. We go on the pull with 10 top buys. |
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