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Retailer Frank Keane is set to replace MSL Motor Group as the sole provider of sales and service in south Dublin for Volkswagen cars and commercial vehicles, following a decision by MSL not to renew its contract with Volkswagen. The Irish Times reports that this decision centred on the requirement to sign up to significant new investment plans laid down by the car maker. Assuming the move is approved by the country’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Frank Keane intends to operate temporarily from MSL’s Grange Motors facility under a rental agreement with the outgoing retailer from May 1st.

Despite the deal, MSL retains a Volkswagen franchise at its Park Motors outlet in Dublin. Historically, MSL was the first company to bring the Volkswagen brand to Ireland, and in the early 1950s assembled Beetles from CKD kits - the first to do so outside of Germany.

DATED: 28.03.2016

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