Work starts on Vertu’s £500k refurbishment of Silverlink Honda delearship

Work has started on Vertu motors new Infiniti Centre Newcastle, based in the former Honda dealership at Silverlink Retail Park.

The £500k refurbishment of the premises is expected to be complete in September 2014, as it becomes the tenth Infiniti Centre in the UK.

15 new jobs have been created at the dealership which will cover Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Teesside.

Robert Forrester, CEO of Gateshead-based Vertu Motors PLC, said: “Vertu has been going from strength to strength since its formation in 2006. In the past year, we have created more than 100 jobs in the North East alone and we are now the sixth largest motor retailer in the UK.

“Next year, the Infiniti Q30 will be manufactured in Sunderland, meaning we will have another car brand both produced and sold in the region, which is fantastic news for the North East.

“Together with our own investment in this prestigious new dealership it further strengthens the region’s position in the automotive sector.”

Norma Redfearn, Elected Mayor of North Tyneside on visiting the site said: “I am delighted to welcome this new car dealership to North Tyneside. It’s great to see that successful companies like Vertu Motors PLC are choosing to set up in the borough – it’s fantastic news for our local economy and brings exciting new job prospects to the area.

“This is yet further proof that North Tyneside is the place of choice for many new businesses to set up and expand. I wish the team here every success.”

Jarvis Simpson, UK Infiniti Northern Europe franchising manager said: “Infiniti has a fabulous future ahead with many new products coming out over the next few years. To have such a great centre developed and run by Vertu motors PLC, located so close to where our new Q30 will be produced next year, is the start of a very exciting time here in the North East.”

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