Ashford Orbital dealer principal Ray Kemp has said that he is “delighted” to be part of the Mitsubishi success story after cutting the ribbon at the brand’s 12th new showroom of 2015.

The new Mitsubishi Motors dealership will initially be run from a temporary showroom at Ashford Orbital’s existing site on Orbital Park, Ashford, before moving into a renovated showroom on the same site next summer.

Kemp said: “We are very pleased to be opening a new Mitsubishi dealership in Ashford. Over the last few years our dealership has undergone a major refurbishment and this is another step in the development of our business. This is an exciting time for Mitsubishi, which has seen fantastic growth, and an exciting time for us. There are a number of new models in the pipeline and we are delighted to be part of this ongoing success story.”

A number of new jobs have been created by the new Mitsubishi dealership, including a new Sales Manager, Simon Lacey.

Ashford Orbital is a privately-owned company which now employs 36 people, selling new cars from Kia, Mazda and Hyundai.

Lance Bradley, managing director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Ashford Mitsubishi to the Mitsubishi family at this exciting time. The level of customer service our dealers provide is one of our key strengths and I am confident Ashford Mitsubishi will be a fantastic addition to the network. I wish everyone there success for the future.”