Vertu Motors expands with new acquisition

Vertu Motors has announced the acquisition of Burrows Motor Company Limited, adding nine dealerships across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

This expansion brings the automotive retailer’s total network to 202 sales and aftersales outlets nationwide.

The acquisition sees Vertu’s brand presence grow in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, York and Worksop.

For Vertu, which is headquartered in Gateshead, this acquisition is a step in strengthening its relationships with leading manufacturers.

Vertu’s Toyota network expands from six to eleven dealerships, Mazda from two to four, and Kia from three to four, reflecting their commitment to offering trusted brands to local drivers.

Robert Forrester, Vertu Motors chief executive, said: “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of Burrows Motor Company Limited, strengthening our representation of trusted and successful brands such as Toyota, Kia and Mazda.

“This acquisition not only bolsters the Vertu brand across Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire but also increases our opportunity to provide an outstanding service to more customers in these regions, backed by the strength of our Group’s dealership network that spans nationwide.”

Pictured: Robert Forrester, Vertu Motors chief executive