CONTENTS
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PAGE 6: DEALER NEWS
Charles Hurst Group is introducing two new vehicle brands – Geely and Changan – in Northern Ireland, increasing the choice and value on offer to customers at its Boucher Road retail complex in Belfast. PAGE 8: INTERVIEW In this edition we talk to John Dixon, the new managing director of Driv, who is finding the aftermarket buoyant at present. PAGE 11: DONNELLY GROUP NEWS Donnelly Group’s commitment to the local motor industry has been underscored by a £7 million investment which has seen new showrooms unveiled in Dungannon and Ballymena. PAGE 33: ONE STOP MOTORSHOP One Stop Motorshop opens its fourth outlet in Athlone. PAGE 67: RIVERPARK TRAINING Joe Wilton, who has completed Level 3 training with Riverpark and employed by SDM Paintwork, has successfully secured a place on the UK WorldSkills Team and will represent the UK at the WorldSkills competition taking place in Shanghai. PAGE 70: IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT This time we talk to Duncan Rainbird, General Manager for Nissens UK about his 43 years in the automotive radiator industry.
Vol 2 2026
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COMMENT
In today’s automotive retail environment, success goes beyond the range of vehicles on display. Modern consumers expect variety, reliability, and the confidence of dealing with a trusted local retailer. These priorities are increasingly shaping decisions in a market transformed by new technologies, electrification, and evolving customer expectations. With nine showrooms and 20 manufacturers across Northern Ireland, the Donnelly Group continues to innovate and discover new ways to enhance the customer experience. This commitment is underscored by a £7 million investment which has seen new showrooms unveiled in Dungannon and Ballymena, combining modern, customer-focused environments with premium service standards to meet the demands of today’s motorists. In this edition we visit Donnelly Group’s new dealerships in Dungannon and Ballymena and wish them every success for the future... Pat Burns, Editor
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