Astramax Gets The Axe

• Vauxhall has axed the Astramax van, its Escort challenger, and will launch two new Corsa-based vans next year. Astramax production at GM's Portuguese plant ceases this month.......

Clio Considered

• Renault is considering a hatchback Clio van for the UK. The Clio is already available as a van in lefthand-drive. Renault has not offered a hatchback van since the Renault 5......

More Supercarrys

• Sales of Suzuki's Supercarry will continue despite the end of microvan production at the IBC plant in Luton, UK source of the Suzuki and its Vauxhall twin, the Rascal. Suzuki......

• 1m Group, The Uk Lsuzu Importer, Is Suing General

Motors in the US for the UK Isuzu franchise. General Motors owns a share in the Japanese manufacturer which launched the Trooper Commercial in the UK at last year's Motor Show.......

Commercials Market

• Land Rover has launched a commercial version of the highly successful Discovery4x4. Based on the three-door bodyshell, with LR's own 2.5-litre turbodiesel and the standard......