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Motor Distributors Limited outlines new models planned for 2026

Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has today shared its new model introductions planned for 2026, with a total of 24 passenger car arrivals expected over the next 12 months. The breakdown is 15 models from Mercedes-Benz, seven from BYD and two

Newmarket Motors appointed Xpeng dealer for Cork

Newmarket Motors in Co Cork has been appointed as a dealer for the all-electric Xpeng range of passenger cars, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has confirmed.

XPENG is the latest best thing from China

The relentless surge of Chinese models flooding on to the Irish market is an amazing phenomenon. Everybody is talking about them. And when you get people talking about something so much you create an awareness and a familiarity that enhances

Motor Distributors plans to grow its dealer networks

Talking to media in the margins of its recent launch of Xpeng and its debut all-electric G6 SUV model, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) director, Ciaran Allen spoke of what he called “the ‘scale of opportunity’ that exists for dealers as

New premium EV brand Xpeng launches in Ireland

As reported here last October, China’s Xpeng has entered the Irish market through its exclusive importer and distributor, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL), which already distributes Mercedes-Benz cars and commercials, Smart, and BYD.

2025 new model arrivals at MDL

2025 is set to continue apace at Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) with no fewer than 12 new passenger car model introductions currently scheduled for next year.

Motor Distributors charged up for Xpeng arrival

Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has confirmed the build-up is underway for the January arrival of the first in a series of all-electric Xpeng models. Included in this process are plans to establish a main dealer network. MDL tells us that

Xpeng enters Irish market through Motor Distributors Limited

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng (pronounced Shao-Peng) has announced its arrival into the Irish market, partnering with Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) as its exclusive importer and distributor here.