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Donnelly Group to represent Leapmotor in Northern Ireland

The Donnelly Group has been appointed as the exclusive Leapmotor dealer for Northern Ireland. The privately owned vehicle retailer will represent the Stellantis brand from its Boucher (Belfast) and Mallusk showrooms. Dave Sheeran, managing director at Donnelly Group, said: “As

Sheils Motor Group appointed BYD dealer in Clare

Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has appointed Sheils Motor Group as a main BYD dealer for Co Clare. Trading as BYD Clare, it will operate from its prominently located showrooms on the Gort Road, Dulick, on the northern approach into Ennis.

Kevin O’Leary Bandon joins Renault and Dacia dealer network

The Kevin O’Leary Group in Bandon, Co Cork has been appointed as an authorised Renault and Dacia dealer by national importer Cedar Motors.

Bradys Dublin appointed Volvo Cars retailer in North Dublin

Bradys Dublin has been appointed as the new Volvo Cars sales and aftersales partner for North Dublin. A well respected and long-established family business, located in the Castleknock area for over 50 years, Bradys is now named Volvo Cars North

Colton Motors Mullingar appointed Leapmotor dealer

Colton Motors in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath has been appointed to the Leapmotor Ireland dealer network by national importer, Gowan Auto.

Kearys Motor Group appointed BYD dealer in Bandon

Kearys Motor Group’s representation of BYD continues to strengthen in County Cork with the announcement by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) that the motor retailer’s new Bandon outlet has been appointed to its national main dealer network.

John Linnane Motors appointed Leapmotor dealer for Wicklow

Leapmotor Ireland has announced the appointment of John Linnane Motors, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow, as its latest official franchise dealer partner.

Kia appoints John Keane & Sons Roscommon to dealer network

Kia Ireland has announced John Keane & Sons Roscommon as its newest sales and aftersales dealership. Based on Lanesboro Street in Roscommon Town, Keanes has been in business since 1974. Headed up by John and Micheál Keane, the business employs

Finbarr Galvin Cork named Cupra dealer of the year

Finbarr Galvin Ltd. in Bandon, County Cork, has been named Cupra Retailer of the Year 2025. In naming its retailer of the year, Cupra evaluates its entire network against a comprehensive set of performance benchmarks – encompassing sales achievement, customer

Chinese car brands Geely and Changan launch in Northern Ireland

Two new Chinese car brands have this week landed on Irish shores through the Charles Hurst Group. The dealer group has partnered with Geely and Changan to launch both brands in Northern Ireland at its Boucher Road showroom in Belfast.