Car and Van News

Volkswagen’s CrossBlue Coupé, unveiled this week at the Shanghai Auto Show, is another concept that won’t see a production line.

But it does preview a likely new production model, as VW looks to widen the market for its SUV range.

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.

Jaguar is looking at offering a full range of F-Type sports cars as part of its plans to broaden the appeal and market penetration of its newcomer.

According to the company’s global brand director, Adrian Hallmark all possible options are being considered.

Nissan has brought its new commercial vehicles, the eNV200 electric van and the NV200 taxi, to the CV Show in Birmingham.

Building on the success of Nissan’s LEAF electric car now manufactured in Sunderland, the eNV200 is the first pure electric van the brand has put into production.

Audi will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its performance sub-division by launching four new RS models this year.

The division, quattro GmbH, is also promising to produce more sporting versions of Audi cars more quickly.

BMW’s MINI Oxford plant has celebrated its centenary today (Thursday) and been given a big vote of confidence.

The plant “holds a special place in the hearts of millions” and will remain at the centre of MINI production in the future, according to its managing director Frank Bachmann.

Land Rover has unveiled its latest Range Rover Sport in headline-grabbing style, by having James Bond star Daniel Craig drive it through closed Manhattan streets.

Craig was driving the car to a reveal party held on the eve of the New York Auto Show.