What happened to Bristol Street Motors?
Up to that point, Vertu had operated three separate retail brands but after celebrating its centenary in 2024, the Bristol Street Motors name disappeared from dealerships in April 2025 when they were all rebranded to Vertu; creating one network of dealerships across the country. Building on from Vertu Motors’ H1 2024 financial results, the group announced it will rebrand and consolidate its brands under the name ‘Vertu’, retiring the Bristol Street and Macklin brands. It’s a big move.We’re part of the Vertu Motors Group, which launched in 2006 and also trades under the names of Vertu Motors, Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors. You’ll find our Headquarters in Gateshead, but our Vertu Motorcycles Centres can be found in Sunderland, Stockton, Grantham and Nottingham.Vertu Motors (Property) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vertu Motors plc, has acquired Bristol Street Group Limited for an estimated at £31m in cash plus up to £9m in shares.The Vertu Motors Group operates a nationwide chain of over 195 franchised and non-franchised motor dealerships which offer sales, servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities for new and used cars and commercial vehicles.
What is Bristol Street Motors now called?
Bristol Street Motors is now Vertu! Still the same great team and service – online, on the phone and in our dealerships. Used Cars. Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors plc, said: We are proud of the rebranding of Bristol Street Motors to Vertu, as this move allows us to draw upon the strength of our wider dealership network.The company primarily operates under the brands of Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, Farnell and, of course, Vertu.Vertu is committed to supporting the communities that it shares with its dealerships. Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors plc, said: We are proud of the rebranding of Bristol Street Motors to Vertu, as this move allows us to draw upon the strength of our wider dealership network.TEAM BRISTOL STREET MOTORS TRANSFORMS INTO TEAM VERTU FOR 2025 BTCC SEASON. After three hugely successful seasons, the Team BRISTOL STREET MOTORS name will evolve into Team VERTU on the British Touring Car Championship grid for the 2025 season.
Who is Bristol Street Motors owned by?
Bristol Street Motors, part of the Vertu group, is rebranding to #Vertu Expect the same great colleagues, cars and customer service – we’re just drawing on the strength of our wider dealership network. Up to that point, Vertu had operated three separate retail brands but after celebrating its centenary in 2024, the Bristol Street Motors name disappeared from dealerships in April 2025 when they were all rebranded to Vertu; creating one network of dealerships across the country.Bristol Street Motors, part of the Vertu group, is rebranding to #Vertu Expect the same great colleagues, cars and customer service – we’re just drawing on the strength of our wider dealership network. With Vertu, we have over 200 dealerships nationwide, representing over 30 of the world’s leading manufacturers.Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors brands to go as Vertu embarks on national rebranding. AM100 car dealer group Vertu Motors plans to operate all its dealerships under the Vertu banner by April 2025, ditching the Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors brands, to enhance marketing efficiency and drive cost savings.The Vertu Motors Group operates a nationwide chain of over 195 franchised and non-franchised motor dealerships which offer sales, servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities for new and used cars and commercial vehicles.
How many dealerships does Bristol Street Motors have?
There are 234 Bristol Street Motors dealerships in the United Kingdom as of March 07, 2024. Bristol Street Motors’ journey began over a century ago, when Bristol Street Motors opened a single motor Ford dealership in the heart of Birmingham. Bristol Street Motors was opened back on March 18, 1924.After being placed in receivership and being taken over in 2011, it entered liquidation in February 2020. Bristol was always a low-volume manufacturer; the most recent published official production figures were for 1982, which stated that 104 cars were produced in that year.Bristol Cars CEO, Jason Wharton, announced on LinkedIn that the company plans to release a limited-edition new Bristol Fighter for 2025, and a limited-edition Bristol Speedster for 2026, and then new production cars, the Bristol Buccaneer & Bristol Pullman, from 2027 onwards.After being placed in receivership and being taken over in 2011, it entered liquidation in February 2020. Bristol was always a low-volume manufacturer; the most recent published official production figures were for 1982, which stated that 104 cars were produced in that year.
Are Bristol cars still made?
Bristol Cars looks set to make a return to the roads in 2026, just in time to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The revival of the British car manufacturer is being led by Chairman and CEO Jason Wharton, who purchased the company’s assets in 2020 following its liquidation. Jason Wharton – Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Cars™ | LinkedIn.