NEWS
FIAT GRANDE PANDA LAUNCHED AT TEAM IRELAND HQ
Team Ireland Olympian and Fiat Brand Ambassador, Kate O'Connor with John Saunders, Managing Director of Fiat Ireland.
F iat Ireland recently unveiled the Grande Panda at a special launch event held at the offices of the Olympic Federation of Ireland. As the home of Team Ireland, to whom Fiat is the Official Vehicle Partner, it provided the perfect backdrop for a landmark moment for the Italian brand in the Irish market. Fresh from her Bronze medal win at the European Indoor Championships and her newly set national record, Team Ireland Olympian and Fiat Brand Ambassador, Kate O’Connor, was present on the day to mark the launch of the all-new Grande Panda.
Speaking at the launch, John Saunders, Managing Director of Fiat Ireland, said: "The Grande Panda is a car that perfectly captures what Irish drivers are looking for right now. A stylish, versatile and affordable option with a choice of powertrains, that doesn't compromise on technology or sustainability. We're incredibly proud to be bringing this car to Ireland, and there's no better setting than Team Ireland HQ to launch a car that embodies the same spirit of ambition and innovation that defines Irish sport. This is a genuinely exciting moment for Fiat in Ireland."
NEW INEOS GRENADIER RESCUE VEHICLE LAUNCHED FOR KERRY MOUNTAIN RESCUE
Protection through the Community Recognition Fund, the vehicle will support the volunteer team of 35 active members who respond to incidents across Kerry’s mountains and remote terrain. The team is trained in a wide range of specialist disciplines, including casualty care, technical
conditions. The vehicle was supplied by Orangeworks Automotive, with specialist conversion work carried out by Primo to ensure it meets the operational requirements of the rescue team. This is the second Mountain Rescue INEOS Grenadier in Ireland supplied by Orangeworks Automotive, following the first delivered to the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team in 2024. The Kerry Mountain Rescue Grenadier is equipped with a wide range of specialist features designed for emergency response and challenging terrain. These include 17-inch steel wheels fitted with Bridgestone tyres, exterior utility belt, heat reflective privacy glass and the rough and smooth pack.
(L to R) Cllr Tommy Cahill, TD Michael Cahill, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary, Minister Norma Foley, Cllr and Deputy Cathaoirleach Marie Moloney, Cllr Anne O’Sullivan and Cllr Niall Kelliher. TD Michael Healy-Rae was also in attendance.
A new INEOS Grenadier specialist rescue vehicle for Kerry Mountain Rescue was officially launched in Killarney National Park recently. Funded by the Department of Social
rope work and search management. Built for demanding off-road environments, the INEOS Grenadier provides the capability, durability and reliability required for mountain rescue operations in all
KEARYS MOTOR GROUP APPOINTED BYD DEALER IN BANDON
experience in all motoring matters, we are delighted Kearys have further expanded their BYD footprint in County Cork, bringing representation for the brand into new territory, west of the city”. Established 45 years ago by Bill Keary in Cork, Kearys has grown to become one of Ireland’s largest family-owned motor groups, employing some 500 people across 17 dealerships in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Galway. Kearys also maintains a strong presence in Cork’s sporting world through their programme of partnerships that include Cork Camogie and Cork GAA, at multiple levels, and Munster Rugby. Acknowledging their Bandon appointment,
T rading as BYD Bandon, Kearys Motor Group has opened a new state-of- the-art showroom at their prominent location at Roundhill, Clonakilty Road, on the western approach to the town. Their appointment – joining with BYD Cork Central, and BYD Eastgate, in Little Island – increases to three the number of Kearys BYD outlets now in Cork, which, along with their BYD dealership in Dublin, are all said to be performing well. Commenting on the announcement, Vicky Reilly, BYD Ireland National Sales Manager said: “Knowing their enviable reputation and
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CEO of Kearys Motor Group, Brendan Keary, said: “With the pace at which the popularity of this brand is growing, this is an ideal time for us to increase our representation of BYD, and we look forward to introducing our customers in West Cork to their rapidly expanding and attractive range of vehicles, all of which will soon be arriving to our showrooms on Clonakilty road.”
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