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 [...]

The latest electric model from Renault, ZOE, will cost £13,650 (after the UK Plug-In Car Grant), the French manufacturer has confirmed. It as being described as ideal for commuting, supermarket and school runs, and for households looking to downsize engine size and their carbon footprint. For a similar cost of a diesel-engined Clio, ZOE offers [...]

When it goes on sale in summer 2013, Subaru’s Forester will come with a five-star crash rating from European safety body Euro NCAP. In tests, the Forester scored highly in all four relevant areas (adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection and safety assist). The Japanese manufacturer says advances to the frame body, as [...]