Hendy Group has purchased Poole’s Vauxhall dealership from Eden Motor Group and says it expects to develop a “broader relationship with Stellantis” in future.

Till now, its solely Stellantis enterprise has been Hendy Maserati Poole, which it added in December 2022.

Chief government Paul Hendy revealed the AM100 automobile seller group has additionally signed agreements so as to add the Vauxhall franchise in Salisbury, the place Penton Motor Group presently retails Vauxhalls however Hendy has Toyota, Hyundai, Renault, Dacia, Skoda and Land Rover dealerships.

As well as, a Hendy automobile dealership with Vauxhall and Peugeot franchises will open quickly in Tonbridge, Kent.

“2023 is proving to be a key 12 months for the group with this acquisition in Dorset, the opening of Vauxhall in Salisbury and Kent, and the launch of a brand new three dealership showroom in Hampshire later this 12 months,” stated Hendy.

“Dorset and Wiltshire are historically robust areas for the group, and we’re trying ahead to being a part of Stellantis and welcoming the Eden Group colleagues at Branksome to crew Hendy.”

“That is an thrilling transfer for Hendy Group and reinforces our long-term dedication to the south, funding in our future and offering a high-quality service for motorists throughout the south coast,” he added.

The addition of the brand new websites means Hendy Group now operates in 57 areas throughout the south and south west of England with over 1,700 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £1billion.

Stellantis has been restructuring its seller illustration, lowering its variety of franchise traders in preparation for a way forward for dealerships appearing as brokers for brand spanking new automobile success and bigger scale, multi-brand illustration from retail companions. 

AM lately reported that Hendy had added Nissan to its MG Motor dealership in Crawley.