Car and Van News

This year’s Silverstone Classic is promising to live up to its claim to be the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival by breaking all records.

Launching the July festival to the media, event director Nick Wigley has revealed that entries, advanced ticket sales and trade stands are all running well ahead of last year.

BMW is promising buyers more choice than ever before in its 3 Series range.

By the time the range is complete it will boast more body styles and a greater diversity of trim packages than seen before, and the availability of four-wheel drive for the first time.

Mazda expects its UK market to grow by a remarkable 20 per cent by the end of the year.

According to the brand’s UK boss Jeremy Thomson the sales target is bold, but entirely realistic.

Ford has announced a £24 million investment in its engine plant in Bridgend, south Wales.

The money, £12 million of which is being supplied by the Welsh Assembly government, will enable the building of new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engines at the plant.

Jaguar is looking at offering a full range of F-Type sports cars as part of its plans to broaden the appeal and market penetration of its newcomer.

According to the company’s global brand director, Adrian Hallmark all possible options are being considered.

What is it: Third generation family hatch

Key features: Larger, more economy, new tech

The Budget, announced on Tuesday, was short on measures directly affecting motorists, apart from two major announcements.

Perhaps of little surprise was Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to scrap a rise in fuel duty planned for September.