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The new, fifth generation Subaru Outback is going on sale in Ireland, sporting a new exterior design, a significantly higher quality interior, and a raft of new safety technology compared to the outgoing model.

Volkswagen has unveiled one of the big new arrivals of the year, the all-new Passat. The latest car, which received its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is the eighth-generation of the Passat, which over the past 41 years has racked up over 23 million sales worldwide. And it is a ‘good residual value’ family car favourite here in Ireland.

Volkswagen has unveiled one of the big new arrivals of the last year- the new Passat.

Volkswagen has unveiled one of the big new arrivals of the year, the all-new Passat. The latest car, which will receive its public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October, is the eighth-generation of the Passat, which over the past 41 years has racked up over 23 million sales worldwide. And it is a ‘good residual value’ family car favourite here in Ireland.

Volvo's new five-door five-seat hatchback, the new Volvo V40, has been awarded Auto Express's Safety Award for 2013.

Volvo’s new five-door five-seat hatchback, the all-new Volvo V40, has been awarded Auto Express’s Safety Award for 2013.

Fiat has announced pricing and specification details for the third-generation Panda, which goes on sale in Ireland this week.

Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading authority (indeed standard) on auto safety, has named the Ford Focus the Best in Class small family car in recognition of the vehicle’s crash test rating and advanced safety technology.

A decade and a half ago Volvo cars had a reputation for being a bit tank-like to drive but very safe. Since then Volvo’s image has certainly changed with a stream of stylish models that offer great drivability having arrived since the first 850 was launched in the mid-nineties, but its reputation for safe cars has not diminished.

Top Gear has chosen Toyota hybrid star Prius as its City Car of the Year.