Terence Donnelly, executive chair of the Donnelly Motor Group in Northern Ireland, has been awarded an OBE for services to the motor industry in the New Year Honours list.

“NFDA would like to congratulate Terence Donnelly on receiving an OBE for services to the motor industry in Northern Ireland in the New Year Honours list” said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents car and commercial retailers across the UK.

“Terence is an engaged and active NFDA member in Northern Ireland and has been pivotal in establishing NFDA Northern Ireland and growing its influence with Northern Ireland government and decision makers.

“NFDA NI has worked constantly on issues facing automotive retailers in highlighting the lack of EV charging infrastructure and the large MOT backlog in the region.