Sales in Ireland are being brought under the wing of Chevrolet UK's managing director Mark Terry.

From today, the Chevrolet sales network in Ireland will be fully backed by the existing Chevrolet UK business, one of the brand’s national sales companies and not a private importer.

Two-thirds of the Chevrolet network which worked with the previous importer have signed the new franchise contract.

Chevrolet sees the Irish market as a further opportunity to grow its market share and appeal in Europe.

Terry said: "While the Irish market isn’t one of the biggest in Europe, it represents a real opportunity for a brand like Chevrolet to grow and develop yet further."