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 automotive vendor group has additionally signed agreements so as to add the Vauxhall franchise in Salisbury, the place Penton Motor Group at present retails Vauxhalls however Hendy has Toyota, Hyundai, Renault, Dacia, Skoda and Land Rover dealerships.

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

“2023 is proving to be a key yr 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 yr,” mentioned Hendy.

“Dorset and Wiltshire are historically sturdy areas for the group, and we’re wanting ahead to being a part of Stellantis and welcoming the Eden Group colleagues at Branksome to staff 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 places throughout the south and south west of England with over 1,700 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £1billion.

Stellantis has been restructuring its vendor illustration, decreasing its variety of franchise buyers in preparation for a way forward for dealerships performing as brokers for brand new automotive success and bigger scale, multi-brand illustration from retail companions. 

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