Joe Norris Motors appointed Leapmotor Retail Partner

Joe Norris Motors, Navan, has been announced as the appointed as Ireland’s first 
Leapmotor Retail Partner, the T03 and C10 models arriving this October. 
A delighted Yvonne Sweeney, Business Development Manager at Leapmotor Ireland, 
commented: “We welcome Joe Norris Motors as the inaugural Leapmotor Retail 
Partner in Ireland. Their outstanding reputation for quality, customer care, and 
genuine community focus makes them an ideal representative for the Leapmotor 
brand.” 
She continued: “Together, we will ensure that Irish motorists benefit from best-in- 
class EV technology, unbeatable value, and exceptional service as we lead the 
transition to zero-emissions motoring.” 
Founded in 1986 by the late Joe Norris, whose long-standing association with the 
Renault brand in County Meath dated back to 1962, Joe Norris Motors has a legacy 
of service and commitment to Irish motorists. As demand grew, the dealership 
relocated to its current, spacious, state-of-the-art facility on Kentstown Road. In 
2020, Joe Norris Motors became the main Peugeot dealer for County Meath, offering 
a comprehensive range of passenger and commercial vehicles and establishing itself 
as a trusted community partner. The arrival of Leapmotor marks a significant “Leap 
Forward” for Joe Norris Motors, ushering in an exciting new era for the dealership. 
Pieter Van Der Linde, Dealer Principal at Joe Norris Motors, said: “Joining 
Leapmotor at the start of its Irish journey is an exciting and proud moment for the 
dealership. We look forward to bringing Leapmotor’s innovative, feature-rich electric 
vehicles to our customers and to being at the forefront of sustainable mobility in 
County Meath and beyond.” 
The arrival of Leapmotor, launching in Ireland this October, where it will debut the 
T03 and C10 models, which will be available across Ireland through Gowan Auto’s 
existing, well-established retail network, 
Leapmotor is a strategic partnership between Stellantis, one of the world’s largest 
mobility companies, and Leapmotor, one of the leading, and fastest-growing, electric 
vehicle brands globally. 
Gowan Auto is the National Importer for Leapmotor in Ireland, and also is the 
exclusive importer and distributor of Stellantis brands in Ireland that include Alfa 
Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Opel, and Peugeot, together with 
Honda. 
In welcoming Joe Norris as its inaugural Retail Partner, Leapmotor Ireland will 
announce further Dealer franchise appointments in the coming weeks. 
Pictured: (L-R); Paul Norris (Proprietor, joe Norris Motors), Stephen McGrath (Brand 
Manager, Leapmotor Ireland), Pieter Van Der Linde (Dealer Principal, Joe Norris Motors), 
Yvonne Sweeney (Business Development Manager, Leapmotor Ireland), and James Brooks 
(Managing Director, Leapmotor Ireland).