Car and Van News

McLaren’s 12C might be regarded as a rare and highly desirable car but that hasn’t stopped the brand planning a limited edition version.

The two special models will be launched as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the McLaren race team and car maker.

Alfa Romeo is launching a limited edition version of its Giulietta hatch, adding the Collezione badge first seen on its 147.

Styling changes and specification upgrades feature on the car that costs from £18,265.

Volkswagen is reviving a classic performance version of its Beetle model, and offering it to UK buyers for the first time.

The GSR model was first sold on the European market four decades ago.

The UK’s new van market jumped by almost half in April, compensating for declining truck registrations to boost the CV sector.

The 43 per cent rise in van registrations, to 20,751 units, represented year-to-date growth of 17.6 per cent.

Mercedes-Benz has given its SL 350 and SL 500 models AMG Sport status, which sees the two cars gain a range of extra standard equipment.

The SL 63 AMG has also gained more kit as standard, like its sisters the changes applying to cars built from June onwards.

Volkswagen dealers in the UK have opened order books for the latest Golf GTI, and revealed it will be available in two power levels.

Alongside the stock 217bhp model, a GTI Performance version will be offered with 226bhp on tap.

What is it: Soft-top version of successful lifestyle supermini

Key features: Full-length fabric roof, retractable at 70mph