Vertu Motors plc

Vertu Motors plc is a leading UK automotive retailer founded in 2006 to acquire and consolidate motor retail businesses. It operates over 190 franchised dealerships nationwide under the Vertu brand, following the 2025 rebranding of Bristol Street Motors in England and Macklin Motors in Scotland. The company specializes in sales, servicing, parts, and bodyshop facilities for new and used cars, motorcycles, vans, and commercial vehicles, generating primary revenue from used vehicles. Vertu represents more than 30 prestigious manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Kia, Nissan, Vauxhall, and emerging brands like BYD and Geely. As the fourth largest automotive retailer in the UK, headquartered in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Vertu Motors plc employs around 7,591 staff and has earned accolades for customer experience, online sales, and industry awards. Its growth strategy emphasizes digitalization, operational excellence, and ancillary services to enhance its significant role in the competitive UK motor retail sector.