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During the past week MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny has showcased old rally, vintage and classic cars for the viewing public. The showcase will come to an end this Sunday, so it is advised that car enthusiasts and rally lovers or just car appreciators to go and check out the showcase.

The new Avensis was unveiled at Paris. The MkIII model is due on sale in January in both saloon and estate body styles. It comes with a diesel automatic variant for the first time. There are also new variably valve timed (VVT) engines with emissions cut by 10 to 26 per cent and horsepower boosted by between three to 20 percent.

Peugeot will update its 107 minicar early in 2009. It features redesigned bodywork, revised petrol engines, and upgraded interior.

Some motor show unveilings will also draw people in and an all-new Golf GTi is certainly one of those. Power output it 210 bhp – it was 200 on the MkV – and it features an electronic limited slip diff linked to the ESP for the first time. The GTI is officially a concept but won’t change much before it arrives here in the spring.

The new Toyota Urban Cruiser will go on sale here in a few weeks in two versions. They will be a 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i petrol model with two-wheel drive and a 1.4 D-4D diesel with all-wheel drive. It combines the rugged, muscular appearance of a Toyota all-roader with compact, urban-friendly dimensions and five-door practicality.

Every now and then a car that offers a different perspective comes along. The new Peugeot 3008 Crossover is the latest example of innovative that I've seen. Peugeot place it at a crossroads between an SUV, an MPV and a hatchback, which probably isn't too far off the mark. Yet, it doesn't just paint the full picture. You see if you or I were to picture our favourite model in each of those segments and try to work your imagination in rolling them into one vehicle, I bet you couldn't. And that why this new car is more than a crossover.

BMW had a strong new line-up at the Paris Motor Show. It was headlined by the world debut of the new BMW 7 Series, and supported by the first appearance of the new BMW 3 Series at a motor show. The BMW stand also featured the latest developments in the BMW EfficientDynamics automotive strategy.

Renault’s popular supermini, Clio, is proving to be just as desirable in the UK as a used car. It has been hailed as ‘Best Supermini’ in the Auto Express ‘Best Used Cars 2008’ awards.

The new Mini First will be Mini’s most attractively-priced model on sale in Ireland. Starting with a recommended retail price of €19,450, the Mini First offers customers the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a unique small premium car at an unbeatable price.

Mazda says that it now offers a sensible finance offer for all new Mazda3 models.