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The newcomer is set...

The newcomer is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March, and will be looking to continue the Polo"s well established role as the supermini with the image all other car manufacturers aspire to. The excellent residual values, superb build quality and smart, chunky styling make the current model a hit and maintain the solid reputation the Polo has enjoyed for nearly a decade.



Test drivers are evaluating...

Test drivers are evaluating a final flagship for the hatchback range, badged the R36. Powered by the 3.6-litre V6 that debuted in the Passat, the car will offer between 280 and 300bhp. Due on sale early next year, it will hit the road 12 months ahead of the March 2008 debut of the new-look Golf. Prices are still being kept under wraps, although it"s expected the newcomer will cost at least ÷£1,500 more than the current R32, weighing in at ÷£26,000.


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Chairman Helmut Panke...

Chairman Helmut Panke explained: "BMW will be further expanding with two completely new, independent model series." According to our sources, both will be based on the next-generation X5, itself due for launch in 2007.

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Hot on the heels of...

Hot on the heels of production details about the Speedster - revealed exclusively in last week"s magazine - this is a first look at a stripped-out "CSL" variant. It"s the fastest-ever Cooper S version, and has standard bucket seats, while there are no rear chairs at all.

The car is due for launch before the all-new MINI appears next summer. Top brass at the BMW-owned firm are playing their cards close to their chest, but Auto Express has learned that under the carbon fibre bonnet is the 170bhp supercharged Cooper S engine - although it"s tuned to deliver 232bhp. Sources tell us the car will get a limited slip differential to boost trac-tion, giving 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. It"s even rumoured to wear the CSL badge previously reserved for the hottest BMWs.




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