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Mr Arashima took the opportunity to visit the Kilkenny dealership which is the model for future dealerships providing a ‘one-stop-shop’ of sales, aftersales, parts, and a full bodyshop. Mr Arashima also heard about the current market difficulties in Ireland and Mr Walsh outlined the devastating impact of last July’s VRT and road tax changes which caused a massive devaluation of second hand petrol cars in Ireland.

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.”

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Kilkenny people wishing to buy a new car this year may be eligible to participate in the State Car Scrappage Scheme, according to Fianna Fail Deputy John McGuinness.

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not anymore! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

Two or three years ago the headline above might not only be ignored but also do damage to the Nissan brand. Not any more! The Tiger is dead, and reality has come home to roost.

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.