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I’ve been waiting to say this for a while: I never thought I’d see the day when you’d pay the guts of €55,000 for a Škoda estate. That day is almost upon us. I have just been testing the revised Superb Combi as the estate version is called. The range-topping Laurin & Klement (L&K) model I drove had a €53,400 price tag. Add in delivery and related charges and you’ll have little change out of €55,000.

One of my favourite motors – the Jaguar F-Type sports car – has just benefited from a major overhaul and is due here next May (no prices yet).

Opel’s new Corsa will start from €17,975 as the first models arrive in Ireland. The outgoing five-door started at €17,050 and Opel claims the difference arises from lots more spec – and the advantages and advances that come with a new car.

DISTRIBUTORS here have mixed expectations about meeting the major increase in demand for electric cars next year.

I’m often amused at the way masters of ceremonies and TV presenters say their next guest needs no introduction – and then proceed to give a detailed history of the imminent arrival’s seed, breed, generation, achievements and topicality.