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New car sales in January were up 31 per cent on last year, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

The independent German institute for environmental research Ökotrend (Ecological Trend) and the car magazine Auto Test recognised Lexus GS 300h as the most ecological car in the premium middle class. The official title awarded to the Lexus full hybrid is Auto Test Sieger in Grün (Auto Test winner in Green).

Toyota dealers from across Ireland gathered in Dublin recently for the Toyota Dealer of the Year awards. A total of eight awards were presented on the night to seven Toyota dealers, for their achievements in sales and aftersales across several categories, with Brian Geary of Raheen in Limerick winning both the No1 Vehicle Sales and Best Accessories Sale Performance awards.

Germany’s TÜV reliability report has declared Toyota the most reliable car brand, with 13 Toyota models featuring in the top 10, eight of which were within the five best cross-segment age categories.

Toyota Ireland will be showcasing its full passenger and commercial model line-up for 2015 at Toyota dealerships across the country during its Showtime promotion, which runs this week from November 5-9.

The new Lexus NX is due shortly at Lexus Galway at Tony Burke Motors, Ballybrit.

The newly revised Yaris is just going on sale with an entry price level of €14,995 for the Terra 1.0 VVT-i Manual three-door and a similar spec and engined five-door version for €15,995.

Martin Tynan from Monaghan beat all challengers to claim victory on Mayo and District Motorsport Club’s Loose Surface Autocross on Sunday. Driving a Mitsubishi Evo 8, he had to do it the hard way, coming from behind on the final run to beat local favourite Derek Deane.

In the week that the 2014 International Engine of the Year Awards are announced, Toyota revealed the exterior design and Japanese market guide pricing of its hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Sedan, following the car’s appearance in concept form at last year’s Tokyo motor show.

Toyota demonstrates its reputation for owner satisfaction in the 2014 JD Power Germany Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study.