Major names such as VW and Mercedes may be absent from the 2022 event, but there is still plenty to excite, including displays by key Chinese manufacturers announcing their arrival into the European car market

The striking Manifesto hints at what’s to come in the next generation of affordable cars from the Renault sub-brand, while its compact electric car, the Spring, is available elsewhere in Europe and there are plans to bring the updated right-hand drive model to Ireland in 2024

The Jogger is a pleasure to drive, its comfortable interior is capable of accommodating a large family and their belongings – and it is exceptionally well priced

With room to comfortably fit seven adults, and all their luggage too, the Jogger is a well-priced car that puts common sense above fashion sense

The Sandero Stepway finesses the original model with a roof rail and SUV styling, while keeping the price tag very reasonable

The low-cost electric car runs on a much smaller and more efficient battery, but frustratingly, it will not be available to buy in Ireland

A new automatic gearbox option and the addition of an LPG-ready engine keep the Duster in the crossover hunt

The Romanian carmaker’s main selling point has always been good value, and the third generation Sandero delivers comprehensively on that score

One of the most affordable cars on the market has been updated, but is launched amid criticism of its safety equipment

After the hiatus of 2020, it’s likely to be a bumper year for carmakers. We look at the latest top models coming your way in the next 12 months