Car and Van News

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

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

Peugeot is targeting a more upmarket and more international image, but needs to find a way of getting that message across to more buyers

UK managing director, Tim Zimmerman, believes the brand deserves more of the UK market than it currently holds.

Kia has unveiled its second-generation Soul supermini at the New York show, and predicted it could become the brand’s MINI.

That’s according to Tom Kearns, who headed the design team that created the new Soul.

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.

SEAT’s third-generation Leon is arriving in UK showrooms, complete with handles on its rear doors.

As such it is a change from its predecessor, which was a five-door hatch disguised to look like a three-door with its rear door handles hidden.

What is it: Third generation family hatch

Key features: Larger, more economy, new tech

The Budget, announced on Tuesday, was short on measures directly affecting motorists, apart from two major announcements.

Perhaps of little surprise was Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to scrap a rise in fuel duty planned for September.