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It is strange when second-hand imports are competing with used Irish cars, often on the same site.

The number of Volkswagen Group cars and vans voluntarily recalled for ‘fixes’ under the so-called ‘dieselgate’ scandal has soared due to the spiralling volume of imports that need work carried out.

Peugeot has just announced price and spec levels for the new 508 large-family fastback.

I’m not daft enough – yet anyway – to expect you to believe that a Skoda can live with a Beemer or a Merc. Preposterous. It just doesn’t happen, does it?

The Volkswagen Touareg, which was first produced in 2002, is not for me and frankly I have been put off by its size in the past and the spelling of its name. It’s even more of a beast of a vehicle in its new form, right, and swamped my garage, with my partner reckoning her Hyundai i10 would fit in its boot. However, there is no doubt it is a massively well-constructed piece of SUV art with a great, confident presence that stands out in the car park, wonderful technical innovations, incredible comfort and some brilliant design that almost leaves you gasping with appreciation.