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.

Mazda expects its UK market to grow by a remarkable 20 per cent by the end of the year.

According to the brand’s UK boss Jeremy Thomson the sales target is bold, but entirely realistic.

Bentley has made an impressive start to 2013 with sales jumping by 25 per cent in the first quarter of the year.

According to management of the Crewe-based luxury manufacturer, America has led the boom but sales are up across all markets.

UK new car registrations rose 5.9 per cent in March, a key period for dealers with the launch of the 13 registration plate.

The 13th consecutive month of growth in new car registrations saw volumes at their highest since 2010 when the Scrappage Incentive Scheme was bolstering the market.

Cadillac is planning to try to re-establish itself in Europe yet again as part of its global expansion plans.

The American luxury brand’s CEO, Bob Ferguson, wants a return within three years.

What is it: Third generation family hatch

Key features: Larger, more economy, new tech

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.