Car and Van News

A slight glimmer of hope has emerged in Europe’s depressed car market after sales in Germany rose slightly in April.

The figures, up by 3.8 per cent according to the country’s transport authority, reversed a steep slump of 17 per cent in March.

Skoda intends to add a second SUV to its line-up, larger than the Yeti, as part of its bid to increase global sales by 50 per cent over the next few years.

The big sister to the Yeti (pictured) is seen as a vital cog to the brand’s ambitious expansion plans.

BMW is promising buyers more choice than ever before in its 3 Series range.

By the time the range is complete it will boast more body styles and a greater diversity of trim packages than seen before, and the availability of four-wheel drive for the first time.

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.

Ford has announced a £24 million investment in its engine plant in Bridgend, south Wales.

The money, £12 million of which is being supplied by the Welsh Assembly government, will enable the building of new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engines at the plant.

Jaguar’s new F-Type roadster will remain a low-volume car, despite the interest it has generated.

According to the brand the complex manufacturing process for the single-piece all-aluminium bonnet restricts the numbers that can be made.

The diversification that has now produced MINI’s seventh model is all about giving customers choice, according to the brand’s product chief.

Dave Tuckett believes that without new models such as the Paceman, the brand could have had a short history.