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The grille on the new 7 Series is quite a statement.

New BMW 7 Series, with plug-in hybrid option, for April launch.

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Big luxury cars may be sold in small numbers here but the market is still worth about €20 million. And BMW is now aiming to catch up with the Mercedes S-Class with its new 7 Series. The car now has a plug-in hybrid option.

The Duke of Edinburgh is keen to be behind the wheel despite his advancing years

What are the rules for older drivers?

The Skoda Octavia dropped only 22 per cent in value over three years.

Skoda Octavia now has best second-hand value in Ireland

The Duster is the cheapest family SUV on the market.

Dacia Duster - cheap and cheerful but not as safe as it could be

Technology can now monitor peoples' demeanour while driving and can tell exactly when they are distracted, for example.

Now your car is watching you instead of the other way around

Owners of older cars can now get an extra €5,000 off Volkswagen's E-Golf.

Volkswagen offers scrappage incentive on older car trade-ins

Almost 33,000 cars failed the NCT last year after they were classified as dangerous.

Tyre tread depth main cause of record number of NCT failures

Volkswagen's E-Golf is now the most popular car in Norway, with a long waiting list.

Norway nearer to having only electric cars on its roads by 2025

The E-Golf executive has a claimed range of 217 kilometres.

VW launches "executive" edition of electric Golf.

The new Q 3 has several features taken from premium models.

Audi launches new Q 3 with active safety systems as standard.

The new 3 Series arrives here in March.

BMW 3 Series for Irish launch in March