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Automobiles Citroen France has announced the creation of a new subsidiary in Ireland which will springboard the launch of a series of new models into the Irish market in the first quarter of this year.

Mayo and District Motorsport Club member Aaron MacHale finished in a strong third overall on the Safety First Galway International Rally at the weekend. The Ford Focus WRC driver overcame a puncture early in the event to overhaul the Mitsubishi of Alistair Fisher for the final podium position on the last stage.

The 2010 Safety Direct Galway International Rally proved a successful outing for the famed McHale family.

The 2010 rally season kicks off in earnest this weekend with the Safety Direct Galway International Rally, the opening round of the Citroen Tarmac Rally Championship. The traditional season-opener has received a near capacity entry, and promises plenty of exciting action over the two day event. The recent announcement that Citroen is to be the title sponsor of the Tarmac Championship for 2010 is a major boost for Ireland’s popular international rally series. The French car manufacturer is synonymous with rallying at world level, and currently holds the FIA World Rally Championship title for manufacturers, while Citroen driver Sebastian Loeb has won the driver’s title for the past six years. Based in Oranmore, the Safety Direct Galway International Rally will get under way with a ceremonial start in the village on Friday evening, before competitors tackle nine stages on Saturday followed by another six stages on Sunday.

Final preparations are underway for this weekend’s Safety Direct Galway International Rally. The event, which is the first round of the Citroen Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, kicks off on Friday evening with a ceremonial start in Oranmore village.

Classic car lovers are in for a real treat as four classic Aston Martin sports cars go on view to members of the public at the MacDonagh Junction Centre. Everyone is welcome to visit the cars, which went on display in Workhouse Square yesterday.

Since its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans.

Since its first incarnation in 1998, the Ford Focus has become an iconic model for legions of young rally fans. And now Ford is marking the return of the World Rally Championship to Ireland in January with a special limited WRC edition of the Focus road car.

There’s nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world’s most famous secret agent couldn’t stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist.