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Since its market launch in 1974, the Scirocco compact sports coupé has been the most successful Volkswagen in its segment: 795,650 vehicles were sold up to 1992. Currently, the third generation is being manufactured.

In the 1950s the Alfa Giulietta caught the imagination of the driving public with its sporty appeal, attractive looks, and accessible pricing. Now, over 50 years later, the Italian sporting car manufacturer is celebrating its centenary with an all-new namesake which goes on sale here on September 24. In advance of that, dealers will be conducting customer previews and they will begin at the end of this month.

Renault has scored number one on the double for its scrappage scheme.

Nissan tells us that the future of driving is coming to a dealer near you this month. The Nissan Leaf is a new electric car which the Japanese maker says is the world’s first affordable, mass produced zero-emission car.

Audi Ireland tells us that their all-new A1 has a starting price of €18,900 ex-works,available since the end of last month. Priced at between €18,900 and €25,975 ex-works, it marks Audi’s entrey to the small hatch sector for the first time with the technological sophistication and quality of finish that mark out every Audi. The new model marks Audi’s first venture into the compact car segment.

Toyota is celebrating 10 years of the Prius in Europe with 200,000 sales. The full hybrid Toyota Prius, synonymous as the definitive hybrid car, was launched in 2000 to the European market, (1997 in Japan).

The first pictures and some details of the new generation Caddy and Caddy Maxi range have been released ahead of the vehicle’s world debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show and arrival here in November.

The stylish new Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet has arrived. In keeping with its style the car comes with a high level of specification, including an electric panoramic folding glass roof as standard, to give the feeling of freedom whether the top is up or down.

The Ford Fiesta now comes with electronic stability programme as standard, making it the first volume-selling “supermini” on the Irish market to have this acclaimed safety aid as standard.