Opel Ireland has appointed Cummins Motor Group to the Opel Dealer Network, writes Trish Whelan.
The appointment sees the return of the Opel franchise to Co Laois and the announcement of a major new Opel state-of-the-art showroom development on the Timahoe Road in Portlaoise, due for completion this November.
Dealer Principal, Michael Cummins and his wife, Aimee Cummins, will head the operation. Operating in the automotive trade for over 20 years, Michael began his motoring career as an apprentice mechanic at the age of 17 and started his own business in Portlaoise 12 years ago building a successful dealership at Cummins Motor Group. Aimee has a banking background and is a qualified financial advisor. She has spent 10 years in the motor industry.
The appointment was welcomed by James Brooks, Managing Director of Leeson Motors, Opel Importer in Ireland. Michael Cummins said they looked forward to providing their customers with a full offering of Opel passenger cars and light commercial vehicle sales, services and parts.
