Vertu Motors has taken over the Honda Exeter dealership from fellow AM100 motor retailer Hendy Group.

The addition of Honda Exeter to Vertu's existing dealerships representing the Japanese brand in Plymouth and Truro secure Vertu a market area across Devon and Cornwall.

Honda UK has been adjusting its retail network to create stronger market area representation and to slightly reduce its number of overall franchise investors.

In 2023 Honda UK's head of automobile Rebecca Adamson said the network of 115 sales points held by around 50 franchise investors will drop further to just below 100 sites, and slightly fewer franchisees.

The steps are being taken to help preserve profitability of the network.

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