Changes include new optional bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights for SE and Sport trims, improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions across the range.

There are also upgraded cabin materials and new alloy wheels to choose from.

There are three 2.0-litre TDI diesel engines on offer, with outputs of 118-, 138- and 168bhp. CO2 emissions…



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Russian websites revealed studio images of the car earlier today. They show a neat evolution of the current A3’s exterior styling, with a sharper, more focused front end – incorporating LED daytime running lights – and the retention of the A3’s characteristic…



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Leaked images of the new model – which is expected to replace the S40 saloon and V50 estate – have appeared on various websites. The images – which appear to be genuine – show the five-door hatchback has a similar look to Volvo’s S60, V60 and XC60 models.

The V40 is expected to go on sale later this…



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The Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is based on the Veyron Super Sport and has the same W16 engine. It has four turbochargers and produces a staggering 1184bhp and 1106lb ft of torque. The Grand Sport Vitesse’s top…



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Honda’s Civic received the maximum five-star rating, after scoring highly for adult occupant, child occupant, pedestrian and safety assist.

It was also given a Euro NCAP Advanced award for its Collision Mitigation Braking Assist system – a £1900 option with adaptive cruise control on top-spec…



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The research looked at more than 46 million cars.

Of 46,456,106 cars checked, the research revealed 448,307 (17.37%) were previously classified as ‘Cat A’ – described as having suffered too extreme damage to be repaired and should not be in use.

Additionally, 2,049,415 ‘Cat…



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Like white cars? You’re not alone, as according a report in the Evening Standard, the sight of the stars of “The Only Way is Essex” driving around in flash white cars is increasing demand for this once unpopular colour.

Trevor Finn, Chief Executive of dealership group Pendragon said on the subject: “We’ve seen a material increase in the number of people driving white cars, it’s one of the top five colours for new car buyers.
“Every 10 or 15 years there’s a cycle where white cars become very fashionable, and we’re now in it.”

Pendragon reckon that this trend of buying white cars has resulted in a 22% rise in pre-tax profits, to £30.8 million for 2011 at its 250 dealerships.

These figures were probably helped by the fact that demand for prestige cars is more than for mass market ones, with their Mayfair Land Rover dealer selling more Range Rovers than anywhere else in the country.