Wheels & Deals: Cupra success; Defender's arrival; VW plug-in; Volvo models; Irish dealers' awards

Declan Colley reports on the rapid rise of the new Cupra brand; Land Rover Defender reaching Ireland; VW's new plug-in hybrid; new Volvo models; and a Tipperary dealer's top prize

Last year was a huge one for SEAT as global sales went through the roof. This year is also going to be a big one for the company too, as it will also be for its’ new sub-brand, Cupra.

Late last week and coinciding with its second anniversary, Cupra not only inaugurated the brand’s new headquarters (called the Cupra Garage and located next door to SEAT’s own HQ at Martorell just outside Barcelona), but it also launched its first model range.