Press Releases
Press release material curated for readers new model announcements and brand updates in one place for all kinds of cars in Ireland.
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XPENG ACCELERATES GROWTH: SECOND MSL MOTOR GROUP OUTLET OPENS IN DUBLIN XPENG has announced the opening of XPENG North Dublin, operated by MSL Motor Group, and marking the retailer’s second XPENG dealership in Ireland. The appointment follows MSL Motor Groups’ role as the retail launch partner for XPENG in Ireland earlier this year, through its
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Tesla launches its most affordable model Y in Ireland.
Tesla has today announced the addition of the Model Y Standard to its Irish product line up, replacing the Model Y Rear Wheel Drive. With a range of 505km WLTP Certified, Model Y Standard will be priced from €42,990. With this addition comes an adjustment to the Irish line up as a whole, which will now be the following: o Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – €49,990 o Long Range All-Wheel Drive – €52,990
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MG Motors, Into The West.
MG Motor Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Rochford Motors, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo as the newest member of its nationwide dealer network. This expansion marks another important step in MG Motor Ireland’s commitment to making its award-winning range of electric and hybrid vehicles accessible to customers across the country with Rochford Motors now
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PROMINENT KILDARE MOTOR RETAILER JOINS BYD DEALER NETWORK
One of County Kildare’s renowned motor retailers – Finlay Motor Group – has been appointed by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) to represent the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD, in Ireland. Trading as BYD Kildare, and operating from its conveniently located dealership at the M7 Motor Park in Naas, its appointment increases the BYD national
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Porsche announce all-new Cayenne Electric.
The Cayenne Electric marks the beginning of a new era for Porsche. As a fully electric SUV, it combines Porsche DNA with pioneering technology: up to 850 kW (1,156 PS), 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds and up to 400 kW charging power4 and up to 398 miles of range. It is the most powerful production Porsche
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Renault 5 Named 2026 Irish Car of the Year
November 14, 2025 – At a gala awards ceremony this afternoon in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the Renault 5 was named as the 2026 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres. Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the grouping that brings together some 29 of Ireland’s most experienced motoring journalists,
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KEARYS MOTOR GROUP JOINS XPENG DEALER NETWORK
One of Ireland’s largest family-owned Motor Group, Kearys Motor Group, has been appointed as a main dealer for the all-electric XPENG range of passenger cars, according to a statement issued by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL). Trading as XPENG West Dublin, and operating from its base on the Belgard Road in Tallaght, it is the third motor retailer
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LEAPMOTOR IRELAND APPOINTS BRIGHT MOTOR GROUP IN DUBLIN
Leapmotor Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Bright Motor Group as its latest official franchise dealer partner. The announcement sees Leapmotor take pride of place in two showrooms at Bright Navan Road and Bright Airside, ushering in the brand’s fifth and sixth retail partners since Leapmotor launched in Ireland, copper fastening an important
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Porsche Cayenne EV.
With the expertise of the Formula E World Champion: The Porsche Cayenne Electric. When it launches the Cayenne Electric, Porsche will not only bring another all-electric model series to the market – it will also transfer a piece of motorsport technology into series production. Numerous innovations are based directly on developments from Formula E, where
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Later this week we will have all the news from the Irish press launch the first series produced Neue Klasse BMW iX3.
Here is BMW’s teaser preview. THE FIRST OF A NEW ERA. The new BMW iX3 represents the bold transition into a new era. It is a redefining of the BMW brand, yet at the same time more BMW than ever before. A bold new design language delivers precise lines that shape the silhouette of true