Vauxhall Mokka

So Vauxhall are aiming to launch yet another 4x4 / mini suv into an already over flowing market place. to tempt the customers in they will launch the car with some impressive specification such as  DAB radio, air-con and cruise control.

Deliveries are due to start in November, with prices ranging from £16,995 for the 1.6-litre S, through to £23,490 for the range-topping 1.7 CDTi SE manual with four-wheel drive and stop-start.

The Vauxhall Mokka will launch in three trim levels: S, Exclusiv and SE. The entry-level S includes Digital Media Broadcast (DMB) radio capabilities, air conditioning, a Decent Control System, switchable Electronic Stability Programme, 16in wheels with 205/70 R 16 tyres, daytime running lights, cruise control, auxiliary audio input and a multi-function trip computer as standard.

The Exclusiv adds dual-zone electronic climate control, a USB connection with iPod control, Bluetooth connectivity, leather-covered steering wheel, a front centre armrest, automatic lighting control with high-beam assist, rain-sensitive windscreen wipers, electrochromatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror, a 230V rear power outlet behind the front seats, front and rear parking sensors and sterling silver effect 18in alloy wheels with 215/55 R 18 tyres.

Finally, the SE adds in leather seat facings, electrically heated ergonomic sports seats in the front, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic beam levelling, adaptive forward lighting, electrically heated steering wheel, alloy-effect door sill covers, dark-tinted rear windows and midnight silver effect 18in alloy wheels with the same 215/55 R 18 tyres as the Exclusiv.

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New Volvo V40 Hatchback

Volvo are to release their very first 5 door hatchback this year and have the BMW 1 series and Audi A3 in their sights.

The entry-level 113bhp diesel will offer road tax-free emissions of only 95g/km with 78mpg. Two further diesels and three petrol’s are available, all with stop-start and brake energy recuperation. As usual one of Volvo's main aims with this model is safety, but this time it's not just the people inside the car but also the pedestrians outside the car. If sensors in the front bumper sense an impact with a human leg, the rear edge of the bonnet lifts, and an air bag pops out to cover the hard areas at the base of the windscreen and the front pillars.

To Help them stand out they have given it a very different rear end. The V40 should be ready for delivery from July. But does all that premium talk include a premium price? Slightly, yes – expect the V40 to start from around £19,500.

New Mercedes A-Class to have iphone 4s Siri intergration

Mercedes-Benz is integrating Apple’s iPhone 4S with Siri voice control into a range of model lines, starting with the new A-Class.

While docked in the car, the iPhone 4S allows you to access all your content, plus social networking applications such as Facebook and twitter. When you’re travelling, it also lets you send messages, make phone calls, schedule meetings and much more – simply by asking Siri, its very intelligent built-in ‘virtual assistant’.

New Hyundai Santa fe

So Hyundai have released pictures of their new face lifted Santa Fe, due for release in 2012. Is it just us or does this look a bit familiar? ''cough cough, Kia Sportafe, cough' cough.

The 2013 Santa Fe is planned to go on sale in Europe this June followed by the United States in July and in China in October.

Hyundai is pretty confident about its brand new, third generation Santa Fe crossover that made its first public outing at this month's 2012 New York International Auto Show.

Mazda to launch the new CX-5 2.2D in 2012

So now it's Mazda's turn to have ago at the already crowded cross over market with their CX-5 2.2D. And they hope to stand out from the crowd by stuffing it full of new technology.

Mazda will launch this technology under the SkyActiv banner – aimed at cutting weight, consumption and emissions. The two engines, the two gearboxes, the chassis, and the body, have all been designed and developed from scratch under the SkyActiv philosophy, and that means the CX-5 is light and fuel efficient.

There are  two engines, a 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel, both mated to Mazda’s stop/start system. So will this new model jump ahead of the competition or just fade into the back round?

New Kia Cee'd to compete with the Big Boys !

It was the start of a model and brand revolution that moved Kia upwards in terms of recognition and image.

The new generation cee’d, which goes on sale in the UK on June 1.

They are aiming high with this model looking to take on the heavy weights the likes of the VW Golf and the ford focus.

Technology on top c’eed models will include Bluetooth voice recognition, park assist, flex-feel steering, heated seats and steering wheel, sat-nav, lane departure warning and, for the first time on a Kia, dual clutch automatic transmission.

The new cee’d line-up will feature 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines. Prices are expected to range from £14,500 to around £25,000.

Citroen DS3 to release a cabriolet !

Boss of Citroen ' Frederic Banzet' has recently confirmed that they will be releasing a cabriolet version of there DS3 range at the end of 2012.

I will have a fabric roof similar to that of fiat 500 to keep costs low.

Lets hope we start getting more sunny weather hey!