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 T03 and C10 electric and hybrid models.
Gowan Auto is the national importer for Leapmotor in Ireland, and says further dealer franchise appointments will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Joe Norris Motors was established in 1986 by the late Joe Norris, who had a long-standing association with the Renault brand in County Meath dated back to 1962. As demand grew, Joe Norris Motors moved from Navan Town centre to a much larger premises on the Kentstown Road. In 2020, Joe Norris Motors was appointed the main Peugeot Dealer for Co Meath and now stocks the full range of Peugeot cars and commercial vehicles.
Pieter Van Der Linde, dealer principal at Joe Norris Motors, said: “Joining Leapmotor at the start of its Irish journey is an exciting and proud moment for the dealership. We look forward to bringing Leapmotor’s innovative, feature-rich electric vehicles to our customers and to being at the forefront of sustainable mobility in County Meath and beyond.”
Yvonne Sweeney, business development manager at Leapmotor Ireland, added: “We are delighted to welcome Joe Norris Motors as the inaugural Leapmotor Retail Partner in Ireland. Their outstanding reputation for quality, customer care, and genuine community focus makes them an ideal representative for the Leapmotor brand.
“Together, we will ensure that Irish motorists benefit from best-in-class EV technology, unbeatable value, and exceptional service as we lead the transition to zero-emissions motoring.”
