Car and Van News

BMW is to sell its new i range of cars through 46 of the brand’s UK dealers.

On stream at the end of this year they will initially show off the first two members of BMW’s electric sub-brand.

Aston Martin celebrated its 100th birthday on Sunday and marked the day by unveiling a radical concept car.

The CC100 Speedster Concept is described as very much a one-off, harking back to the earliest Astons but also boasting hints to the brand’s future design direction.

Skoda expects a significant improvement in its UK fleet business from its new Superb.

The updated car arrives in July in hatchback and estate versions, promising several gains including lower emissions.

Jeep has an identity crisis, according to the brand’s product manager.

He believes that while the Jeep name is known throughout the world, not enough people know what a Jeep is.

Peugeot has revealed the look of its next 308 family hatch.

The car will be unveiled at the Frankfurt show in September and go on UK sale in January 2014.

The very last Mini to leave the former Rover factory at Longbridge, Birmingham, is to be put up for sale.

The Mini Clubman 1275GT lay in the tunnels under the Longbridge factory for 30 years until 2012 – seven years after the plant closed following the collapse of MG Rover.

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.