Vansdirect Steps Up To Support Growing Commercial EV Demand
Businesses across the UK are increasingly turning to electric vans as the economics of running commercial fleets continue to improve, according to leading vehicle retailer Vansdirect.
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Defib 'Saves Life' Of Delivery Driver At Hamilton Toyota
Vertu has underlined the life-saving importance of CPR and rapid access to defibrillators during World Heart Rhythm Week, after quick-thinking colleagues at one of its Scottish dealerships saved someone's life.
Bradford Accounts Assistant Scores Top Automotive Award
An Accounts Assistant working in Bradford has been named as Colleague of the Year’ in his division at the prestigious Vertu Masters Awards operated by the fourth largest automotive retailer group in the UK.
Vertu Grabs Gold At The Devon County Show
Award-winning automotive retailer Vertu made its mark at the annual Devon County Show after its new-look stand was named as winner of the Gold award in the Motor Dealers Class.
Barnsley Technician Handed National Award
A technician from Yorkshire has been named as Colleague of the Year across Kia & Toyota Divisions in the Masters Awards held by the UK’s fourth-largest automotive group, Vertu.
Robert Forrester Speaks About Retail's Return In Auto Trader Webinar
This week Robert Forrester spoke with Auto Trader's Chief Operating Officer, Catherine Faiers, about what business has been like since reopening and the automotive industry in the coming months as a result of COVID-19.
Robert's Vlog - Mercedes-Benz
Join our CEO, Robert Forrester, as he embarks on a mini-tour around some of our Mercedes-Benz retailers in Reading and Slough.
Macklin Motors Ready To Reopen Dealerships Across Scotland
Macklin Motors is preparing to reopen its 12 car dealerships across Scotland on June 29th, following the Scottish Government’s announcement to relax lockdown restrictions for retail premises. New safety measures will be in place.
Haircut Campaign Hits 20k Fundraising Target
Workers from car dealerships across the country have achieved their fundraising target of £20,000 by donating the cost of their haircuts to NHS charities.
PODCAST: Robert Forrester joins the MSX Insights panel to discuss bouncing back
Listen as Robert Forrester joins the discussion about 'bouncing back' on the MSX International Insights Podcast...
An Updated Message From Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors plc
UPDATED: 1st JUNE 2020: After weeks of careful preparation and significant investment, I am delighted to say that we are now ready to start welcoming customers back in both our sales and aftersales departments...
Trading Update 7th May 2020
Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors plc, speaks to Mike Allen from Zeus Capital on the back of an RNS Trading Update released to the Stock Exchange.
Community Accolade for Livingston COVID Volunteer
Craig Fowler, who normally works as a technician at Macklin Motors Suzuki Edinburgh and is chairman of Livingston Round Table, has been collecting and delivering food for families and individuals who are self-isolating or shielding and unable to leave their home.
Haircuts For Heroes!
We can all agree that our magnificent NHS staff and volunteers are doing amazing work right now in caring for COVID-19 patients. That's why we've launched a challenge among our colleagues, to see how much we can give back - but you can get involved too!
How the Automotive Industry is Helping the Fight Against COVID-19
In the midst of the global pandemic, we’ve seen a great many instances of people pulling together to help each other through. From our incredible NHS and key workers, to those following government advice and staying at ho... most people are doing their bit. But what part has the automotive industry played so far?
An Updated Message From Robert Forrester, CEO
UPDATED 12th April 2021, 9:00 AM. We are delighted to announce that our showrooms are once again open and welcoming back customers.
Vertu Motors To Support Key Workers To Stay On The Move
Vertu Motors is opening the vast majority of service departments across the Group to ensure that key workers and vehicles critical to the country during the pandemic can continue their vital work.