Car buying, minus the dealership

“Test drives delivered” is the motto of Tred, a Seattle-based startup that's taking the car dealership out of the car-buying process -- at least from the shopper's perspective. Wired.com reported Thursday that by accessing Tred via the Web or an iPad app, shoppers will be able to select the cars they want to test-drive and have them delivered to the location of their choice. Each car is then delivered by a Tred staffer rather than a dealership salesperson.

Volkswagen Touran Match released

Volkswagen has announced the VW Touran Match It’s hard to get excited about the Touran, with its boxy profile and drab – though comfortable – interior. But it’s very practical with its three rows of seats, which can actually be removed (they aren’t too heavy) giving you a very useful van for lugging gubbins around. But the Touran is a decent enough drive, even if the ride is a bit on the firm side., and its build quality shows through in the distinct lack of shake, rattle and roll.

Mitsubishi Outlander SE & Outlander GSE revealed

Mitsubishi has announced two new models in the Outlander range First up is the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE, which offers pretty decent spec level. Included are 18″ alloys, Privacy glass, Bluetooth, extra airbags and a third row of seats. Move up the the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 DI-D GSE and you can add leather and DVD.