Mitsubishi's network expansion continues with the opening of a new dealership in Northumberland this week, Broadway Garage Mitsubishi in Hexham.

The site will provide sales and service for part of southern Northumberland, the western boundaries of Tyne and Wear and part of Country Curham.

The opening of the Hexham centre brings the number of Mitsubishi dealerships in Britain to 128, the highest figure for 10 years. The company's goal is to establish 140 sites by 2003.