Bateson takes over at Volkswagen Ireland
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Former Volkswagen Vans boss Alan Bateson is now in charge of the VW brand here.
Paddy Magee is new SIMI president
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Paddy Magee takes up the presidency of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
ALD Automotive acquires LeasePlan
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Acquisition makes ALD Automotive largest fleet management company in the world.
Ohme and Volvo join charging forces
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Cork-based Ohme will provide chargers for Volvo EV owners.
Brady’s of Castleknock opens for Cupra
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Cupra's 14th dealership in Ireland is Brady's of Castleknock.
Women ‘should join motor industry’
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Women@SIMI represents an important event for women in the motor industry.
AA to offer technician training
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New AA Ireland Training Academy aims to plug skills gap.
Connolly group creates new jobs in Galway
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Recruitment starts immediately to fill ten new job openings in Connolly Motor Group in Galway.
ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Awards
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The 2023 ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Award goes to Joe Mallon Motors.
Gowan Auto inaugurates new HQ in Dublin
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Gowan Auto has made a sizeable financial investment in the new Citywest facilities.