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Nissan’s Micra Gen5, unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, will be available to test drive at Tullamore Nissan from April 1.

Mazda celebrated its 50th appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show with the European premiere of the new Mazda CX-5, the second-generation of its very popular compact SUV. Also centre stage at Mazda’s stand were the 2017 Mazda CX-3 and 2017 Mazda2, the latest editions of the Japanese company’s B-SUV and supermini.

Skoda is enhancing its Rapid and Rapid Spaceback with numerous innovations as part of a facelift ahead of their arrival in Ireland this July.

Kia Motors unveiled four new models at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan makes its European premiere, alongside the new Kia Picanto city car. Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time – the Niro plug-in hybrid crossover and Optima sportswagon plug-in hybrid.

Suzuki is understandably pleased its Ignis has made it to the final three cars in the new ‘Urban Car’ category of the 2017 World Car of The Year. And they deserve to be. As the former Irish juror for a six year WCOTY term, I know how difficult it was and is for smaller cars from outside the larger manufacturers to be recognised.

Dacia launched new special edition versions of the Duster, Sandero Stepway, and the new Logan MCV Stepway at Geneva International Motor Show on March 7.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) debuted the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at the Geneva International Motor Show recently. It should go on sale here early in 2018, with pricing and final Irish specifications to be announced closer to its on-sale date.

Volvo Cars recently revealed the long-awaited new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show.

Volkswagen tells us it is enhancing its model line-up with an avant-garde gran turismo, the new Arteon.

Two colourful characters from street spectacle Artastic took a break from parade rehearsals to announce Renault Ireland as the official car partner of St Patrick’s Festival.