T L Darby officially added a Burton-upon-Trent showroom to MG Motor UK’s expanding network with an opening event this week.

Local residents were among those that attended the exclusive launch event on Tuesday that gave visitors the chance to see the dealership and the new MG XS, which enters showrooms this autumn.

Opening the showroom was Burton’s new mayor, Simon Gaskin, and visitors had the chance to win an overnight stay for two at the Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel and Country Club, along with the use of an MG GS for the weekend.

Richard Darby, managing director at T L Darby MG, said: “We have been a part of the local community for five decades, and we’re extremely proud of our place in Burton.

“MG is Britain’s fastest growing car brand with an impressive range, which we are delighted to be able to offer our customers.”

Matthew Cheyne, head of sales and marketing at MG Motor UK, added: “We’re pleased to welcome such a passionate supporter of the brand to our dealer network. T L Darby MG has a long-established reputation for delivering excellent service and we’re thrilled to see them join us at MG.”