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The history of Renault’s family cars started 50 years ago in France during the post-war boom. In early 1965, the brand unveiled an innovative new vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show - the Renault 16. At the time it was one of few cars produced in Europe that showed the way forward in function and also technically.

The new Touran, the latest of the seven-seat Golf-based people mover from Volkswagen, was unveiled at Geneva Show last weekend.

Following the debut of the performance-oriented 308 GT at the Paris Motor Show, Peugeot has announced full details of two new models that will further enhance the range’s appeal.

Following the debut of the performance-oriented 308 GT at the Paris Motor Show, Peugeot has announced full details of two new models that will further enhance the range’s appeal.

The new Peugeot 308 has been crowned European Car of the Year. It was awarded the title by a jury of 58 journalists, representing 22 European countries.

After winning this year’s European Car of the Year and World Car of the Year awards, the Volkswagen Golf has become the first imported car to pick up the third of four major international car trophies – the Car of the Year Japan award - the fourth being the North American Car of the Year.

The new and economical Peugeot 208 takes pride of place as segment leader for low CO2 emissions.

When Toyota set about creating the GT86, the guiding principle was that it should be a car devoted to the pure passion of driving. It is an ethos that has helped earn the sports coupe worldwide acclaim, and now the honour of being named Top Gear magazine’s Car of the Year 2012.

The Ford Focus is the world’s best-selling car in 2012, having outsold every other model of car in the first seven months of the year. And with sales of 3,499 to date in 2012, the Ford Focus is also Ireland’s top selling car this year to date (January to August inclusive).

The new Opel Ampera electric vehicle made its Irish debut last week.