Car and Van News

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new S-Class, boldly stating that the intention was to produce ‘the best automobile in the world’.

The car is expected in UK showrooms in September and expected to fill a larger chunk of the Mercedes range than ever before.

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.

Volkswagen is reviving a classic performance version of its Beetle model, and offering it to UK buyers for the first time.

The GSR model was first sold on the European market four decades ago.

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

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

Mercedes-Benz has given its SL 350 and SL 500 models AMG Sport status, which sees the two cars gain a range of extra standard equipment.

The SL 63 AMG has also gained more kit as standard, like its sisters the changes applying to cars built from June onwards.

Vauxhall is hoping to persuade more customers into its electric range-extender Ampera by paying for three years of running costs.

The package will offer three years or 60,000 miles free servicing and a £2,000 fuel contribution, enough to cover three years of both electric and petrol costs for an average Ampera driver.

Audi has unveiled a concept version of its TT coupe that tips the scales some 300kg lighter than the stock model.

Dubbed the TT ultra quattro concept, the car has been developed for next month‘s annual gathering of Audi enthusiasts in Wörthersee, Germany.