Renowned Clare motor retailer, Sheils Motor Group, has been appointed as a main dealer to represent BYD by the distributor for the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand in Ireland, Motor Distributors Limited (MDL).
Trading as BYD Clare, it will operate from its prominently located showrooms on Gort Road, Dulick, on the northern approach into Ennis.
Established in Clare by Tommy Sheils in 1925 – great-grandfather to current Director Ted Sheils – Sheils Motor Group is widely regarded as one of the largest and longest-established family-owned automotive groups in Ireland. Now in its fourth generation, Sheils employs almost 100 people throughout the group.
Commenting on the announcement, Vicky Reilly, BYD Ireland National Sales Manager said: “A trusted name in the Irish motoring landscape for over a century, we are delighted to expand our presence in the Munster region by welcoming Sheils Motor Group – and the extensive motoring expertise they bring – to the BYD dealer network.”
Acknowledging their Ennis appointment, Ted Sheils, Director at Sheils Motor Group said: “It is an exciting time for us to become a representative of BYD, especially with the pace at which the popularity of the brand is growing. We look forward to introducing our customers in Clare to the rapidly expanding and attractive range of both Super Hybrid and all-electric BYD vehicles, all of which will soon be arriving at our showroom in Ennis.”
