Sector (GICS)
Consumer Discretionary
Vertu Motors plc operates as an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. It sells new and used cars and motorcycles, vans, motability cars, electric vehicles, and commercial vehicles, as well as provides related aftersales services. The company operates chain of franchised dealerships offering sales, service, parts, and body shop facilities for new and used cars, and commercial vehicles under the Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, and Vertu Motors. The company's franchise dealerships include Audi, BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Volvo, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, MINI, smart, Volkswagen, Citroen, CUPRA, Dacia, Ford, Hyundai, MG, Nissan, Renault, SEAT, SKODA, Vauxhall, Mazda, BYD, Peugeot, and Toyota. In addition, it operates as a pension scheme trustee; provides vehicle financing and leasing services; maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; and payroll administration services. Further, the company is involved in the online van and parts retailing; online advertising; and property businesses. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Gateshead, the United Kingdom.
