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The Kevin O\u2019Leary Group in Bandon, Co Cork has been appointed as an authorised Renault and Dacia dealer by national importer Cedar Motors.<\/p>\n

The appointment brings Dacia to the West Cork region for the first time and marks a long-awaited return for Renault.<\/p>\n

Cedar Motors expects market share for Renault passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and Dacia to grow substantially in the region as a result.<\/p>\n

The Kevin O\u2019Leary Group already operates the Renault and Dacia franchises from its Clonmel dealership in Co Tipperary.<\/p>\n

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L-R: Kevin O’Leary, director Kevin O’Leary Group; Seamus Morgan, CEO, Cedar Motor Group; and John O’Leary, director Kevin O’Leary Group.<\/p><\/div>\n

Seamus Morgan, CEO of Cedar Motors Limited, said: \u201cWe are pleased to welcome Kevin O\u2019Leary Bandon to the Renault and Dacia network. This appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our dealer presence and ensuring customers have access to high-quality sales and aftersales services across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

John O\u2019Leary, director, Kevin O\u2019Leary Group, added: \u201cSecuring the Renault and Dacia franchises for our Bandon dealership represents an important step forward for our business. Both brands have a strong reputation for innovation and value, and we look forward to bringing that offering to our customers while continuing to grow our operations across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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