Electric car manufacturer Tesla is behind plans to redevelop a DIY store in Bristol into a car showroom and service centre.
It has gained planning permission from South Gloucestershire Council to open the former Wickes outlet at the junction of Pegasus Road and Centaurus Road in a move which it says could create 30 to 40 jobs.
The change-of-use plans were approved subject to further approval of a travel plan, which has now been received by the council, which aims to reduce car usage.
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An award-winning journalist and editor, with two decades of experience covering the motor retail industry, and accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) plus the National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ)
As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail.
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