Car and Van News

Mercedes-Benz claims its all-new Sprinter van will knock all rivals aside in terms of safety, emissions and economy.

The van, for which order books open in June, comes with five new safety systems and best-in-class fuel consumption, and is also the first LCV to meet the Euro VI emissions standard.

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.

Audi has unveiled a concept version of its TT coupe that tips the scales some 300kg lighter than the stock model.

Dubbed the TT ultra quattro concept, the car has been developed for next month‘s annual gathering of Audi enthusiasts in Wörthersee, Germany.

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: Soft-top version of successful lifestyle supermini

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

Jaguar has unveiled the latest incarnation of its XJR, the fastest and most powerful version of the large saloon yet offered.

Shown to invited media ahead of this week’s New York Auto Show where it will make its public debut, the XJR has 541bhp from its 5-litre supercharged V8 engine.

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.