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A new 1.5-litre diesel introduced with the B-Max will become the only small Ford diesel engine, while 1.0-litre petrol Ecoboost is undergoing testing for the next Mondeo.

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) expects around 330,000 new cars to be registered during September.

The S-Cross, a concept C-segment crossover model from Suzuki, will be making its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

A car comparison tool has been developed by CAP exclusively for Volvo UK and its customers.

New online automotive services provider Quotevine has signed its first clients – Kia Motors (UK) and Hyundai Motor UK.

Although month-on-month figures show a slight decline, the average selling price for de-fleeted vehicles is up more than 12% on last July, according to the latest Manheim Market Analysis.

The 320d EfficientDynamics saloon will be joined by a more tax-efficient petrol version from November.

Concern is mounting that unsold new cars are being forced on to the market by manufacturers, which could result in used car values tumbling.

Audi has introduced a new video camera service which lets customers see and hear about necessary repair work and to authorise it all via a mobile phone or PC.

British Car Auctions Pulse Report reveals big year-on-year uplift for fleet and lease and part-ex values.