Car and Van News

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.

Japan’s top four car manufacturers are to recall 3.4 million cars to fix a potential problem with their airbags.

The airbags, all supplied by parts manufacturer Takata Corporation, could potentially be too powerful, causing the inflator to break when the bag is activated.

Audi will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its performance sub-division by launching four new RS models this year.

The division, quattro GmbH, is also promising to produce more sporting versions of Audi cars more quickly.

What is it: Third generation of Mazda’s vital D-segment car

Key features: SKYACTIV technology, saloon/tourer versions, sharp styling

The new car market jumped more than eight per cent in September as buyers rushed to be first with a 62 registration plate.

Not everyone in the industry is celebrating, however – for some brands September could not arrest sliding sales.

Mazda’s all-new Mazda6 will cost from £19,595 when it goes on UK sale in January.

Making its European debut at the Paris show, the car will be on sale in saloon and Tourer (estate) versions.

In an example of the worst-kept secret in the industry, Mazda has confirmed that the Mazda6 Estate will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month.

It will be unveiled alongside the saloon, which debuted at the Moscow show last week.