CAP forecasts strong resale values for SEAT’s Ateca

SEAT says its new Ateca SUV is the best performing model in its history for a residual value (RV) forecast from CAP. The industry data experts believe that the Ateca is expected to retain 52.6% of its value on average across the range after three years/30,000 miles.

Mercedes E-Class estate starts at £37,935

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is now available to order, priced from £37,935 for the E 220 d SE and £40,430 for the E 220 d AMG Line.

Audi opens the order books for powerful new SQ7 SUV

The new SQ7 TDI has joined the UK Audi range priced from £70,970. Audi says it is notable not only as the first ever ‘S’ version of the Q7 luxury SUV, but also as the first series production car to incorporate new electric powered compressor (EPC) technology designed to eliminate turbo lag.

Kia Niro hybrid on sale from £21,295

Kia has launched the all-new Niro crossove hybrid, priced from £21,295. With CO2 emissions as low as 88g/km and fuel economy of up to 74.3mpg, Kia says the Niro will make a significant contribution in helping it meet its pledge to reduce the average emissions of its range by 25 per cent before 2020.

Renault launches Mégane Grand Coupé saloon – but not for the UK

After revealing the latest Mégane hatch in 2015 and latest Mégane Sport Tourer in March 2016, Renault has introduced a new Mégane Grand Coupé but the UK is not on the initial list of countries in which the new models will be sold.