Volkswagen Group Ireland appoints Alan Bateson as new CEO
Alan Bateson has been appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland, succeeding Pierre Boutin.
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Alan Bateson has been appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland, succeeding Pierre Boutin.
Honda Ireland appoints new dealer in Kerry
Billy Naughton Ltd is Honda Ireland’s new Kerry dealer.
Nissan and Chery agree plan for UK car production
Nissan says Chery could build cars at Sunderland from 2027 under a new non-binding agreement.
Nissan uses quantum computing to speed up car aerodynamics
Nissan says a new hybrid quantum computing system can cut aerodynamic simulation times from a full day to just minutes.
Kevin O’Leary Bandon joins Renault and Dacia network
The move brings Renault back to Bandon, with Dacia entering West Cork for the first time.
Polestar has reduced the emissions of each car it sells
Polestar’s per-car emissions cut by almost one third, in spite of sales expansion.
Fitzpatrick’s Garage Naas wins EV award
Fitzpatrick’s Garage Naas takes the top prize at the SEAI Energy Show in Dublin.
Kia Ireland adds new Roscommon dealer
John Keane & Sons, Roscommon, appointed as Kia Ireland dealer.
Pat Shortt gets ‘em laughing at Slattery’s
Pat Shortt, comedian and star of Father Ted, is now a Peugeot ambassador for Slattery’s Garage in Tipperary.
SEAT and Cupra show off ambitious future plans
Profits hit by 2025 headwinds, but SEAT and Cupra are on the move.