Car and Van News

Mazda is about to emerge from difficult times with a strong product-led programme and the prospect of significant growth, according to the brand’s UK Managing Director.

Jeremy Thompson believes a complete product renewal, resulting from the arrival of the brand’s SkyActiv technology, will transform fortunes for Mazda on the UK market.

Infiniti is adding a second all-wheel-drive model to its G saloon line-up, the G37x S.

The first 4×4 model in the S trim level, the car will cost from £38,979.

Toyota has announced that its GT86 will cost from £24,995 when it goes on sale in three months’ time.

An auto version will also be on offer for £26,495.

Order books open this weekend for the facelifted version of Renault’s Twingo Renaultsport 133.

Changes focus on the styling of the car, though its economy and emissions are slightly improved.

New from Skoda is a limited edition version of the Yeti compact SUV, dubbed the Yeti Urban.

The car’s creators say that it has £2,450 worth of extra equipment compared to the SE model on which it is based, for no extra cost.

Land Rover’s stand at next month’s Geneva Motor Show will feature a convertible version of the highly successful Evoque.

And sources suggest that if the reaction by showgoers is positive, a decision to put the drop-top into production could come very swiftly.

Fiat Professional believes its new special series Ducato van, the Ducato Tecnico, is excellent value for money.

The Tecnico is based on the Ducato 35 Van 2.3 Litre 130 Multijet LWB HR variant, and comes with several extra features as standard.