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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.

What is it: Third generation family hatch

Key features: Larger, more economy, new tech

The new Lexus IS range will cost from £26,495 when it arrives in UK showrooms in the summer.
Lexus’ new volume-seller, expected to take on the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class, was launched at the Detroit show in January.

Fiat has revealed that its 500L mini-MPV will cost from £14,990 to £18,890 when it goes on sale in 2013.

Many have dubbed the 500L a stretched supermini though Fiat insists that the L stands for Large, not Long.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched two new trim levels with what the brand says is more value for money.

The Trendline and Highline specifications are being offered on VW’s LCV best-sellers, the Caddy and Transporter ranges.

Toyota has announced that the new Auris family hatch will open for ordering in December at prices starting from £14,495.

The second-generation version of the car will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on Thursday.

Alfa Romeo is releasing extra-value versions of its range-topping MiTo and Giulietta models, dubbed Sportiva.

The new variants come with extra equipment, saving up to half the cost of adding the extras individually.