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Vertu Motors plc (which predominantly trades under the Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, Vertu Motors and Farnell Jaguar Land Rover brands) was formed in late 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail businesses. The Group was founded as a new entrant into the UK motor retail sector and is listed on the AIM market (UK:VTU).
Since flotation in December 2006, the Group has established itself as a major player in the United Kingdom automotive retail sector. The Group operates over 130 outlets representing 23 manufacturers across the UK.
Since flotation in December 2006, the Group has established itself as a major player in the United Kingdom automotive retail sector. The Group operates over 130 outlets representing 23 manufacturers across the UK.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Gateshead
Employees
5001-10000
Phone
+44 330 178 2101
Founded date
2006
Mentions in press and media 33
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| Aug 14, 2026 | EV targets set to be watered down | Electric vehicle sales targets for British carmakers could be watered down after ministers launched a fresh review amid growing pressure from manufacturers and dealerships. The government said it was seeking the opinions of auto makers, sup... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Burnley axe main sponsor Finotive after just six weeks and promote Vertu to shirt | Burnley have announced car seller Vertu as their main sponsor after terminating a recent deal with trading platform Finotive just hours before the start of the new Championship season. Finotive was announced as Burnley’s front-of-shirt part... |
| May 13, 2026 | Government urged to accelerate review of ‘disruptive’ EV sales targets | A leading London-listed car dealership has called on the government to speed up its review of electric vehicle sales targets, which it said “disrupts” the car sales market. AIM-listed Vertu Motors has said the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) ma... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Swindon Town face expulsion for picking player who was serving seven-game ban | Swindon Town face being thrown out of the EFL Trophy after the League Two club fielded two ineligible players – including one who was serving a seven-match ban. The Robins named captain Ollie Clarke in the starting line-up for Tuesday’s 2-1... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Motability cuts? Rachel Reeves is taking British taxpayers for a ride | Rachel Reeves pledge to reform the absurd Motability scheme essentially amounts to giving alcoholics Peugeots instead of a BMWs, says Jack Rankin As Rachel Reeves continues to take the scenic route to the next Budget, rumours are swirling t... |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Vertu Motors : grows Toyota presence through acquisition | 13 December 2021 Vertu Motors plc ("Vertu" or the "Group") Acquisition Vertu grows Toyota presence through acquisition HIGHLIGHTS Acquisition of two established, profitable Toyota dealerships located in the East Midlands... |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Vertu Motors : Transaction in Own Shares | 29 November 2021 Vertu Motors plc ("Vertu Motors" or the "Company") Transaction in Own Shares Vertu Motors plc (AIM: VTU) announces that on 26 November 2021, it purchased 169,257 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Compan... |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Vertu Motors : Transaction in Own Shares | 22 November 2021 Vertu Motors plc ("Vertu Motors" or the "Company") Transaction in Own Shares Vertu Motors plc (AIM: VTU) announces that on 19 November 2021, it purchased 33,269 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Vertu Motors : Transaction in Own Shares | 19 November 2021 Vertu Motors plc ("Vertu Motors" or the "Company") Transaction in Own Shares Vertu Motors plc (AIM: VTU) announces that on 18 November 2021, it purchased 131,159 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Compan... |
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FAQ about Vertu Motors plc
When was Vertu Motors plc founded?
Vertu Motors plc was founded in 2006.
What has the press written about Vertu Motors plc?
Parsers VC has collected 33 articles mentioning Vertu Motors plc, among them “EV targets set to be watered down” (Aug 14, 2026) and “Burnley axe main sponsor Finotive after just six weeks and promote Vertu to shirt” (Aug 14, 2026).
Is Vertu Motors plc still active?
Yes, Vertu Motors plc is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 28, 2026.