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Offering increased engine power, lower weight, shorter transmission ratios, and a chassis optimised to an even higher standard, the new 911 GT3 RS sets the foundation for homologating the racing version of the 911 GT3. It will be the most sporting road-going Porsche 911 yet.

Making its world debut at the Frankfurt motor show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is Lexus’s first approach to the competitive European premium compact segment.

Sleek, sophisticated, and unmistakably Saab, the Swedish carmaker says the new 9-5 saloon signals the dawn of a new era for the brand.

An all-new Ford C-MAX range made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show but it will not go on sale here until the second half of next year.

Mercedes-Benz continues to exert downwards price pressure to the luxury segment with the arrival of their new entry-level E-Class 200 CDi which comes on the market at €41,200 (ex works) in manual form. An automatic version is also available at €44,050.

Opel’s 10th generation of the Astra has made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Last month Renault Ireland launched a scrappage scheme for the Irish market. Motorists can cash in on a €1,500 bounty which is redeemable on the purchase of any new Renault car and/or light commercial vehicle, when you scrap your car with any of their dealerships. It says that the scheme is for motor vehicles of all makes and models that are over eight years old. The offer comes in addition to a trade-in allowance.

Mitsubishi Motors will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Among cars on display at the Mitsubishi Motor stand include two concept electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle. They will be the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV and the i-MiEV CARGO, the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle for which the company is currently accepting pre-orders for the start of sales to individual customers in April 2010.

Mercedes-Benz main dealer Joe Higgins from Cunningham Higgins, Ballybrit, is pictured here with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupé which has just been launched on the Irish market.