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Despite many doubts when it was first announced, I must admit that the Porsche Cayenne has tuned out to be a success story. To date, over a quarter of a million examples have been sold since its launch six years ago. And the success story rolls on - in the last year, 45,478 examples of the Cayenne were sold around the world – more than ever before in a 12 month period.

Shortly after the original Ka went on sale back in 1996, I recall seeing one that had been involved in a serious collision. The single occupant survived with remarkably minor injuries. This helped give me a new respect for the structural designers of small cars.

Despite many doubts when it was first announced, i must admit that the Porsche Cayenne has tuned out to be a success story.

Citroen’s stylish C5 Tourer and the new C3 Picasso have been named “Best Estate Car” and “Best MPV” respectively at the 2009 What Diesel Car of the Year Awards.

From May 1 learner drivers paying for driving lessons should only be using an approved driving instructor who registered with the Road Safety Authority.

The Fiat 500 has been voted 2009 Design Car of the Year by 59 journalists from around the world, beating 51 short-listed cars from the world’s top car makers. Galway Advertiser’s motoring correspondent Padraic Deane is the Irish juror.

Last week, Opel’s new high performance sports model Insignia OPC (Opel Performance Center) premiered at the Barcelona International Motor Show.

Good manners might seem old fashioned to some but they cost nothing and show you have an air of grace. However, good manners seem to be lost on many of this county’s drivers.

Seat wowed the crowds at the recent Barcelona Motor Show with the debut of a road-ready version of its stunning Ibiza Bocanegra.

Following the debut of Clio’s 2009 updated range, the new three and five-door, and sport tourer versions are on the horizon.