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Sleek, sophisticated, and unmistakably Saab, the Swedish carmaker says the new 9-5 saloon signals the dawn of a new era for the brand.

Citylink, the provider of express coach travel throughout Ireland, is set to launch the lowest ever single ticket fare, on its new non-stop service between Galway and Dublin.

An all-new Ford C-MAX range made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show but it will not go on sale here until the second half of next year.

Mercedes-Benz continues to exert downwards price pressure to the luxury segment with the arrival of their new entry-level E-Class 200 CDi which comes on the market at €41,200 (ex works) in manual form. An automatic version is also available at €44,050.

Opel’s 10th generation of the Astra has made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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.

Mitsubishi Motors will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Among cars on display at the Mitsubishi Motor stand include two concept electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle. They will be the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV and the i-MiEV CARGO, the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle for which the company is currently accepting pre-orders for the start of sales to individual customers in April 2010.

The Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey, has announced that he is making €620,000 in the period 2009 to 2012 available to Westport Town Council to develop a new walking and cycling greenway in Westport town, linking Westport Quay to Knockranny. The project will be largely based on an existing network of disused railway lines and will create new cycling and walking links between Westport’s urban areas, residential areas, and schools. The new greenway aims to encourage a shift to cycling and walking over short urban journeys. The overall cost of the scheme is €1.04m, with Westport Town Council funding the remaining €420,000.

Fine Gael Deputy Michael Ring, spokesperson for community, rural, and Gaeltacht affairs, has called on Mayo County Council and the NRA to improve the signage for Ireland West Airport Knock.

Bella Baby Oranmore, Ireland’s premier supplier of baby care products, introduces a limited edition Bugaboo Cameleon Red pushchair.