Motoring

Europe's car manufacturers sought to dazzle at the Paris Motor Show last week, revealing over 100 new models ranging from Opel's new cheap and cheerful Adam micro-mini to the McLaren P1 supercar, expected to cost more than $240,000.
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Mazda’s all-new CX-5 crossover has added the What Car?
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Volkswagen's all-new Golf made its motor show debut in Paris, with the seventh-generation of the evergreen model displaying a new look plus new technology, engines, safety and infotainment features.
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'smart'  is continuing its series of clever concept vehicles and also offering a glimpse of the brand's future design idiom. Its presentation in Paris focused on the world premiere of the electrically driven two-seater that features an integrated video projector.
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Jaguar has officially revealed the all-new F-TYPE. The two-seater convertible sports car represents a return to the company’s heartland focusing on performance, agility and driver involvement.
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The new Volvo V40 R-Design will appeal to those who want a head-turner that radiates a  stylish and dynamic look. "The V40 R-Design is designed around the performance minded individual with a passion for those things that add extra spice to life.
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Audi unveiled the new A3 Sportback in Paris. The sporty and compact five-door model, with a spacious luggage compartment, breaks new ground in terms of vehicle weight thanks to ultra lightweight construction technology.
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The Fleet Transport Irish Truck of the Year 2013 in association with Texaco Lubricants marks the tenth year of the National competition to select ‘the most efficient goods transport vehicle by road’.
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The new Renault Clio 4 made its debut in Paris. It is the first new Renault to feature company’s new design identity. Also unveiled was the new Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo – and the new Clio 4 Estate.
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The Mondeo and  Focus are  star performers in the  Ford stable. Declan O'Byrne  took both for a gallop recently to re-discover why  they remain firm favourites. I don't have an exact figure for the number of Mondeos Ford has sold since its launch a few years ago but hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers worldwide can't be wrong.
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Peugeot in Ireland has announced the appointment of Johnson & Perrott, Mahon Point, to the Peugeot dealer network, headed by CEO, Mark Whitaker.Founded in 1810, Johnson & Perrott Motor Group is one of Ireland's leading motor retailers and is owned by members of the Whitaker family, fifth and sixth generation descendants of James Johnson, who purchased the business in 1860.
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Dacia Ireland last week  unveiled the Dacia Sandero which is due to hit Irish roads in November. With Dacia’s Duster already shaking up the Irish motor industry, the new 5-door Sandero is set to follow in its footsteps when it lands here later this year.
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Citroen is launching an all-out marketing assault at the Paris motor show. The manufacturer's presentation will include the world  premiere of the new  Citroën DS3 Cabrio, a debut for the updated C3 Picasso, and the showcasing of a limited edition DS4 and DS5 'Pure Pearl' models.
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Volkswagen Ireland has just launched the 21st century Beetle into the market. One of the three most successful cars ever sold, selling 21.5m  units (first generation), the  Beetle is the symbol of the Volkswagen brand.
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