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It was overcast in Paris last Thursday and Friday, but a more threatening cloud hung over the 2008 Paris Mondial De L'Automobile (the Paris Motor Show), writes Padraic Deane.

It was overcast in Paris last Thursday and Friday but a more threatening cloud hung over the 2008 Paris Mondial De L'Automobile (the Paris Motor Show) writes Padraic Deane.

It was overcast in Paris last Thursday and Friday but a more threatening cloud hung over the 2008 Paris Mondial De L'Automobile (the Paris Motor Show) writes Padraic Deane.

It was overcast in Paris last Thursday and Friday but a more threatening cloud hung over the 2008 Paris Mondial De L'Automobile (the Paris Motor Show) writes Padraic Deane.

The decision to introduce a three-day week for Iralco workers was taken in order to prevent job losses, and is merely a temporary measure, according to a trade union spokesperson.

Audi is positively going against the grain in the Irish market. As others falter, it is growing market share and moving into the number one premium brand position.

Audi is positively going against the grain in the Irish market. As others falter, it is growing market share and moving into the number one premium brand position.

Audi is positively going against the grain in the Irish market. As others falter, it is growing in its market share and moving into the number one premium brand position. The strong TDI/diesel pedigree combined with innovative technology and design have paid dividends. The new A4 is the best selling premium car in the first 10 weeks of 2009 and together with the youngest model line up including the new Q5, it has helped propel Audi to almost 4 per cent market share year to date, from 3.3 per cent in 2008.

Car sales are down 65 per cent, the economy is struggling, and more cars than ever are being imported , but local specialist car dealers Cunningham Higgins say that the Green Party are to blame for at least 50 per cent of this fall..

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.