Details of the revised Škoda Superb have been announced by the Czech manufacturer. Hatch and estate versions of the brand’s flagship model will feature upgraded interiors and exteriors, while lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been promised. The range starts at £18,555 (OTR) for the 1.4-litre TSI 125PS S hatch, with the base diesel [...]

As the first F-Type customer cars left Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich manufacturing facility, Jaguar revealed that contracts worth £2.8 billion have been agreed with suppliers. Of the 270 companies awarded contracts, 116 are based in the UK – 50% are from the Midlands. Over the past 24 months, helped by the arrival of the [...]

Volvo has announced revised styling, extra equipment and lower CO2 emissions for six of its model ranges. The S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 now get DAB radio as standard, while options include integrated exhaust pipes, active TFT driver display and a cyclist detection system. Emissions-wise, V40 and V40 R-Design models powered by the [...]

Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that new car registrations rose 14.8% in April to 163,357 units, compared with 12 months ago. Registrations for the first four months of the year (768,555 units) show an overall increase of 8.9% on the beginning of 2012. Top of the charts was [...]

Aiming to combine the best of a track-day racer and everyday road car, Porsche has revealed details and images of the latest 911 Turbo. It’s a technology fest, with a new all-wheel-drive system with active rear axle steering one of the many highlights. Drivers will have up to 560bhp to play with from the car’s [...]

To celebrate the milestone of building one million Sciroccos, Volkswagen has revealed a special edition of the popular coupé. Available only in black, with a distinctive wide silver line down the middle, the car will feature R-Line bumpers and side sills, smoked tail lights, and dark tinted rear windows. Inside the special model features black [...]

Drivers of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class can now expect to sit in even more luxurious surroundings, thanks to the adoption of an improved level of standard equipment. Both the SL 350 and SL 500 now gain AMG Sport status, and among the changes on the outside are 19in AMG five-spoke alloys, a new sports suspension (lowered [...]

The latest, most economical Volkswagen Golf is now available to order. The Golf BlueMotion claims fuel consumption of up to 88.3mpg on the combined cycle, and CO2 emissions of 85g/km. Those figures are a 15% improvement on the previous generation Golf BlueMotion, which 99g/km. With its 50-litre fuel tank and 88.3mpg fuel consumption, BlueMotion drivers won’t [...]

Ahead of its on-sale date of May, Subaru has announced prices for the latest arrival to its range. Customers can expect to pay £24,995 for the 2.0D X, with the top-of-the-range 2.0i XT priced at £30,995. This Forester, the fourth generation of the SUV offers improved performance, safety and efficiency levels, as well as a [...]

Styled as a coupé interpretation of its Countryman model, MINI has revealed details of its Paceman model. Available in five versions from launch, Paceman becomes the seventh model in the range, following the Hatch, Clubman, Convertible, Countryman, Coupé and Roadster. Customers will have range of powertrain options. There is a 122bhp version of the company’s [...]