Hyundai Motor’s largest UK dealership opens in Glasgow
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New £4m dealership opens its doors in Alexandra Parade, Glasgow
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More than 20 new Hyundai vehicles on display and 150 used cars on site
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Flagship dealership showcases latest global dealer identity
High Wycombe, 20 July 2016 - The largest Hyundai dealership in the UK is now open for business near the centre of Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. The new showroom and service centre, which is operated by the Arnold Clark group, covers a combined area of 857sqm and is located in the bustling East End – known as the ‘creative quarter’ of the city.
The new showroom displays more than 20 of the latest cars from the Hyundai range over three levels. There are also more than 150 used cars on display and over 50 trained staff on site, across the sales, service and parts functions. The dealership boasts seven workshop bays including a dedicated MOT bay plus a specialist wheel alignment bay.
Arnold Clark first opened a Hyundai franchise in Glasgow in 2002, followed by a second location in the city in 2012. Sales continued to grow, and in 2015 more than 1,100 Hyundai vehicles were registered across both sites. At this point, a decision was made to consolidate the two locations into a brand new flagship ‘super dealership’ with an investment of £4 million.
Martin Wilson, Sales Director, Hyundai Motor UK, said, “As our largest dealership in the UK, Alexandra Parade Hyundai gives us a strong ‘brand statement’ in the heart of the city. It demonstrates a substantial level of investment from Arnold Clark and incorporates the latest Hyundai global dealer space identity. With so many exciting new models around the corner, we’re delighted to have such an impressive flagship site in the UK.”
David Munton, Arnold Clark Hyundai Franchise Manager, said, “This exciting new venture for Arnold Clark and for Hyundai consolidates the very best we have to offer customers in Glasgow. With this flagship branch, we can offer variety, value and an exceptional level of service, all from a convenient central location.”
Overlooking the M8 motorway running through the centre of Glasgow, the new Hyundai showroom is highly visible both day and night. The new dealer identity features a warm bronze exterior to the showroom and a strong natural light flow through the interior. Customers benefit from a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere, with lounge seating and tablet computers, allowing them to explore the Hyundai brand in more detail.
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About Hyundai Motor
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company leads the Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars. Hyundai Motor has eight manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centres worldwide and in 2015 sold 4.96 million vehicles globally. With more than 110,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its product line-up with localised models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell and IONIQ, the world’s first model with three electrified powertrains in a single body type.
About Hyundai Motor UK
Hyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982. In 2005, Hyundai opened its own UK subsidiary, Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, based in High Wycombe. Since 2008, the company has risen from 21st to one of the top 10 car manufacturers in the UK and last year sold a record 88,257 vehicles. Hyundai Motor UK employs more than 3,000 people through its UK operations and dealer network. Hyundai offers a full range of vehicles from the award-winning New Generation i10 city car through to the capable Santa Fe SUV and iLoad LCV. All passenger cars come with Hyundai’s industry-leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package. Further information about Hyundai and its products is available at www.hyundai.co.uk.
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For more information, please contact:
Natasha Waddington
Head of PR
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PR Administrator (Press Fleet)
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