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John Linnane Motors does double at Opel Dealer of the Year Awards

John Linnane Motors, main Opel dealer in Wicklow, has been crowned the overall winner of the coveted Opel Dealer of the Year 2025 award.

Kenny Galway joins Leapmotor dealer network

Gowan Auto has appointed Kenny Galway on the Tuam Road in Co Galway as its fourth official retail partner for Leapmotor in Ireland, and the first in Connacht.

Dan Seaman Motors appointed official Isuzu dealer in Cork

Dan Seaman Motors in Co Cork has been appointed to the official Isuzu dealer network, Irish importer the Harris Group has confirmed.

Newmarket Motors appointed main dealer for Mercedes-Benz Vans

Newmarket Motors in Co Cork has been appointed by Motor Distributors Ltd (MDL) to the Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles main dealer network.

Dan Seaman Motors appointed Leapmotor dealer

Leapmotor Ireland has appointed Dan Seaman Motors in Forge Hill, Co. Cork, as the second official franchise dealer for Leapmotor in Ireland.

Lexus Galway becomes first Irish retailer to win Lexus Europe Kiwami Award

Lexus Galway has claimed the honour of the becoming the first Irish retailer to win the Lexus Europe Kiwami Award, which recognises excellence in business and customer service.

Joe Norris Motors appointed first Irish Leapmotor dealer

Gowan Auto has appointed Joe Norris Motors in Navan, Co. Meath as the first official retail partner for Leapmotor in Ireland. Launching in Ireland this October, Chinese brand Leapmotor, which is part of the Stellantis group, will debut with its

Polestar Dublin up and running with new Business Edition models

Polestar, the electric brand co-owned by Volvo and Geely, expanded its retail footprint with the opening of a brand-new site in Dublin in June of this year.

Weight Watchers coming to the motor industry and motorists

Motoring outlets, especially their sales and aftersales departments, had better watch their weight if a new tax regime is adopted by government.

Hutton & Meade appointed Maxus dealer for North Dublin

The Harris Group has expanded its Maxus dealer network in Ireland to 15 sites, with the appointment of Ballycoolin-based Hutton & Meade.