Happy birthday Daihatsu!...
Happy birthday Daihatsu! The Japanese firm is 100 years old, and to celebrate it is releasing limited-edition versions of the Sirion supermini and Terios small SUV. Badged Centenary, they are based on S-trimmed cars, but come with extra kit. The Sirion version (pictured) costs ?7,395 and gets silver paint, alloys, electric mirrors and a height-adjustable driver’s seat. The Terios Centenary is priced at ?12,695 and comes with a leather steering wheel, foglamps and roof rails. The anniversary models go on sale from September, and are limited to only 100 examples of each.
Swedish manufacturer...
Swedish manufacturer Saab has announced prices for its new 9-3 Sport Wagon, on sale in September. Entry-level 1.8-litre cars start from í‚á£17,995, with the flagship 250bhp 2.8-litre Aero at í‚á£27,795. This high-performance model now features a new V6 engine. Dealers are taking orders, but full spec details won"t be available until nearer the launch.