Full coverage: Motor industry

After decades in business, the shareholders of a major truck distributor in Cork have fallen out. A founding family alleges other investors are trying to cut them off from staff and from the truck supplier in the Netherlands, but are expected to face a strong rebuttal in court.

The competition watchdog has just been notified of Nissan Ireland’s full takeover of a car leasing business previously run as a joint venture. There was just one problem: The transaction actually took place last year.

The motor industry has seen a spike in used car sales after pent up demand brought on by the pandemic. The welcome trade helps dealership as new car sales remain sluggish – though not for all brands.