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More than 90 per cent of family cars being ordered in Ireland are now diesel, according to Ford Ireland chief Eddie Murphy.

Figures announced recently by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show Ford to be the leading car brand in Ireland for 2009.

Over 90 per cent of family cars being ordered in Ireland are now diesel, according to Ford Ireland chief Eddie Murphy. Figures show the CO2-based tax regime has brought about a sea change in the cars we are choosing to buy. According to the SIMI, diesels now account for 52 per cent of all cars sold, compared to just 32 per cent last year. However, Ford says this actually downplays the shift, as dealers are still disposing of large stocks of petrol models from before the tax change. “If you consider the orders we are taking, and take out the Ka- and Fiesta–size models, we’re looking at a mix of over 90 per cent diesel.”

More than 90 per cent of family cars being ordered in Ireland are now diesel, according to Ford Ireland chief Eddie Murphy.

Following the huge success of their Energy Scrappage Scheme offer earlier this year, Senator Windows are pleased to announce the re-introduction of the scheme this week. “We had a huge increase in enquiries regarding our energy saving products when we launched the scheme in the spring,” says Geraldine Sullivan, marketing manager of Senator Windows.

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.

Reidy Menswear based in the Galway Shopping Centre is offering €100 off any suit during the month of November if customers trade-in an old suit. The quirky idea came about after shop owner Paul Reidy heard about the popular fashion event Swap in the City. This event was run by the Galway Simon Community, and as a result, Reidy has agreed to give all trade-in suits to the Galway Simon shop to help raise funds for its services.

The Irish motor industry has received a shot in the arm with a new scrappage scheme on cars 10 years or older.

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan gave the Irish motor industry a shot in the arm last week, when he introduced a scrappage scheme on cars 10 years or older.

People in County Galway looking to buy a new car this year may be eligible for the State Car Scrappage Scheme, according to Galway East Fianna Fáil TD Micheal Kitt.