Car and Van News

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.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new S-Class, boldly stating that the intention was to produce ‘the best automobile in the world’.

The car is expected in UK showrooms in September and expected to fill a larger chunk of the Mercedes range than ever before.

Mercedes-Benz is to launch a new V6 petrol engine onto the UK market.

It will debut on soon-to-arrive heavily revised versions of the E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet, and replace a much bigger V8.

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.

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.

Bentley’s head is dropping huge hints that the premium brand’s SUV will, as many have predicted, go into production.

Acoording to CEO Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, having an SUV in the range is crucial if Bentley is to achieve its goal of 15,000 sales a year by 2018.

What is it: Five-door version of Audi’s best-selling hatch

Key features: Lighter, larger space, more efficient