WITH an 8.4% year-on-year growth, Mazda now claims to be the largest growing volume manufacturer in the Ireland with an extra 337 Mazda models on the roads since last year.

PORSCHE has said that plans to raise its stake in Volkswagen to 75% next year, as it company aims to be Europe’s largest carmaker.

Volkswagen has developed a new Passat with coupe styling plus four seat accommodation while retaining the Passat image. And the name of the new car is the Passat CC, combining coupe features with more practical levels of space. Michael Moroney drove the diesel powered Passat CC and was impressed.

THE latest version of Ireland’s best-selling small van, the Ford Fiesta Van, has just been launched.

A RECENT UK survey conducted amongst female drivers on behalf of GM Fleet showed a majority of women would put an in-built satellite navigation device at the top of their wish list when it comes to selecting options for their next car.

SEAT has revealed more details of the Exeo model due in the Irish market during the early part of 2009.

RENAULT’S new Koleos crossover vehicle launched across Europe in July is now available in Ireland.

HONDA has become the latest car company to cut production at its UK factory as demand continues to fall amid the economic crisis.

VALUES of used alternative fuelled or hybrid cars are continuing to outperform the market, according to a UK used car report.