Car and Van News

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.

Peugeot has opened order books for its 2008 crossover, with a starting price of £12,995.

The new extension to the brand’s line-up will arrive in showrooms on 18th July.

Volkswagen is to add its R-line trim level to the Passat range.

A new turbo and supercharged 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine will also join the line-up.

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.

What is it: Latest version of Ford’s pocket rocket

Key features: New Ecoboost engine, clever chassis, budget price

Audi is launching an in-car application that will help drivers of its cars find the cheapest fuel on sale.

The Fuel Prices service will be available from this month initially on the A3 and A3 Sportback, and will then be rolled out to other models.

Peugeot believes that its 2008 has the right ingredients to become the best-selling B-segment crossover.

The brand believes the car can outsell Renault’s new Captur and take customers away from the segment-leading Nissan Juke.