Volvo Cars’ top-performing retailers of 2023 have been recognised at its recent annual awards ceremony.

The highly coveted Volvo Champions Awards, previously known as the Volvo Retailer of the Year Awards and hosted by TV comedian Sue Perkins, saw seven retailers from across the country recognised as the best in their area.

Retailers were chosen for consistently exceeding market opportunities and exceeding all targets during a difficult economic period.

Going above and beyond expectations, the winning retailers included: John Clark Volvo Dundee; Ray Chapman Motors York; Riverside Volvo Wakefield; Bells Motor Group Bedford; Waylands Volvo Oxford; Mon Motors Volvo Cars Cardiff; and Cambridge Garage Havant.

Teams at each retailer set the standards high, having worked hard to maintain the retailer’s reputation, offering customers a personal experience.

All retailers were recognised for their sales figures which featured high numbers of repeat purchases. The retailers were also applauded for having some of the highest employee retention rates, alllwoing each retailer to represent the Volvo Cars brand to the highest of standards.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, managing director at Volvo Car UK, said: “Congratulations to all the winners of our 2023 Volvo Champions Awards. I’d like to say a huge thank you to every retailer who represents Volvo Car UK for their excellent work over the past year.”

Winners

Investor Group of the Year – John Clark Motor Group

National Retailer of the Year – Cambridge Garage Havant

Regional Retailer of the Year – John Clark Volvo Dundee

Regional Retailer of the Year – Ray Chapman Motors York

Regional Retailer of the Year – Riverside Volvo Wakefield

Regional Retailer of the Year – Bells Motor Group Bedford

Regional Retailer of the Year – Waylands Volvo Oxford

Regional Retailer of the Year – Mon Motors Volvo Cars Cardiff

Regional Retailer of the Year – Cambridge Garage Havant

Consumer Experience Sales and Aftersales of the Year – Lipscomb Canterbury – Volvo Cars

Direct to Consumer New Car Sales Team of the Year – Riverside Volvo Wakefield

Business (Fleet) Sales Team of the Year – Riverside Volvo Doncaster

Volvo Selekt Used Car Team of the Year – Ray Chapman Motors Malton

BEV Retail New Car Sales Team of the Year – Volvo Cars North West London

Parts and Accessories Team of the Year – Stoneacre Harrogate – Volvo Cars

Learning and Development Team of the Year – Harwoods Volvo Crawley

Small but Mighty Team of the Year – Volvo Cars Shrewsbury