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Official figures released by SIMI this week show that 70,103 new cars have been sold so far this year, which is an unexpected boost for the industry given that earlier SIMI predictions were that 70,000 new cars would be sold for the entire year.

The Ford Fiesta now comes with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard, making it the first volume-selling “supermini” on the Irish market to have this acclaimed safety aid as standard.

Mary Cummins from Kilmessan in Co Meath entered the record books when she “scrapped” her 30-years-old Fiesta in favour of a new model.

Nearly 200 Mayo motorists scrapped their 10-year-old cars and purchased a brand new 2010 model in the first five months of the year. The scrappage scheme was brought in by the Government to help the ailing motor industry, which had seen a number of high profile closures of dealerships and massive job losses since the economic downturn.

Dealers of Kia, Peugeot, Fiat, and Seat in the Midlands, Tom Raftery Car Sales Athlone and Ballinasloe, have unbeatable value in new and used cars.

Heavin’s Hardware Centre, Athlone is now a member of the Expert Hardware Group.

Ford Ireland has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of Ka models this summer, all of which are eligible for the scrappage scheme. From May, the range will offer more choice for buyers looking to avail of the Government incentive.

Ford has taken the lion’s share of car sales under the Government scrappage scheme launched in January, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

Ford has taken the lion’s share of car sales under the Government scrappage scheme launched in January, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

Ford Ireland has announced exciting new additions to its line-up of Ka models this summer, all of which are eligible for the scrappage scheme.